PCa Genomic Test May Predict Outcomes More Accurately in African-American Men
The Decipher genomic classifier predicted metastases and prostate cancer-specific mortality following radical prostatectomy with greater precision in African-American men.
Race Differences
Newer mCRPC Drugs Led to Longer Survival in African American Patients
The study is the first to show that treatment with abiraterone acetate/enzalutamide is associated with better survival in African American patients with mCRPC compared with Caucasians.
Sudden Cardiac Death Rates Up in Blacks vs Whites
Risk still up after adjustment for sociodemographics, comorbidity, behavioral measures of health
Barriers to Prostate Cancer Research in Black Men Identified
Mistrust, lack of knowledge, unfavorable attitudes are barriers to genomic testing, study participation
Poor Experience With PCP Linked to Hospitalization in CKD
Risk of hospitalization up for Hispanic patients with lower scores on Ambulatory Care Experiences Survey
Elevated PSA at Midlife Predicts Aggressive Prostate Cancer in Blacks
A midlife PSA value above the 90th percentile was associated with greater risk of total and aggressive prostate cancer in black men.
Racial Differences Observed in Pediatric SHPT
According to a study, black youth on dialysis have higher parathyroid hormone levels than white youth.
Cancer Risk Varies for Hispanics, Including in Puerto Rico
Men in Puerto Rico have higher prostate cancer incidence rates than other Hispanics, non-Hispanic whites.
Southern Dietary Pattern Mediates Racial Difference in HTN
For both men and women, Southern dietary pattern is largest mediating factor for difference in HTN.
Blacks Have Elevated Hypertension Risk Through Age 55 Years
Regardless of BP levels in young adulthood, blacks have increased hypertension risk versus whites
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