Proteins May Predict Lethal Prostate Cancer in African-American Patients
The proteins were only predictive for African-American patients, not European-American patients.
Race Differences
Chronic Kidney Disease Care Differs by Race, Ethnicity
Differences in medication prescription and diagnostic testing are unlikely to fully explain racial disparities in CKD progression and kidney failure, according to investigators.
Disparities Found in Kidney Failure Treatment Early in COVID-19 Pandemic
Disruptions in end-stage kidney disease care disproportionately affected socially disadvantaged populations.
Racial/Ethnic Disparities in Excess Mortality Up During Pandemic
Black, American Indian/Alaska Native, Latino persons also disproportionately affected by non-COVID-19 excess deaths
COVID-19 Death Rates Higher Among Kidney Transplant Candidates, Recipients
Among kidney transplant candidates and recipients, a greater proportion of non-White than White patients died from COVID-19, a study found.
Overall Cancer Incidence, Mortality Lower for US Hispanics
But rates higher for infection-related cancers, such as liver and stomach cancers, and cervical cancer
Race-Free GFR Equations Based on Creatinine Plus Cystatin C More Accurate
The current guideline-recommended creatinine-based eGFR equation incorporates a race coefficient that may overestimate eGFR in Black adults and contribute to discordant care.
Gout Prevalence Is Increasing Among US Veterans
Gout prevalence in Veterans Affairs medical centers increased from 4.2% in 2005 to 5.8% in 2014.
Black, Hispanic Adults Diagnosed With Diabetes at Earlier Age
Younger age at diagnosis, longer diabetes duration over the life span may contribute to disparities in diabetes-related morbidity, mortality
Kidney Transplantation Cuts Cardiovascular Events Risk in Lupus Nephritis
Improving access to kidney transplantation for patients with lupus nephritis could significantly reduce their cardiovascular morbidity, according to investigators.
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