Inaxaplin Reduces Proteinuria in FSGS With APOL1 Variants
Study findings suggest targeted inhibition of APOL1 function can reduce proteinuria.
Diagnosis & Disease Information
Postop Mortality Higher for Black Men Versus White Men, White Women, Black Women
No difference in mortality observed for Black and White men for nonelective surgeries, but mortality lower for Black and White women
Nine Novel Prostate Cancer Variants Identified in Men With African Ancestry
Multiancestry polygenic risk score can stratify prostate cancer risk and differentiate risk for aggressive disease
Odds of Uncontrolled BP Increased for Black Versus White Women
Odds remain increased after adjustment for social determinants of health, health factors, modifiable health behavior
Treatment of Localized Prostate Cancer Varies by Race
Among men with intermediate- and high-risk disease, Black men had significant 22% and 37% lower odds of receiving definitive treatment, respectively, compared with White men, a study found.
Survival Edge Found Among Black US Veterans With mCRPC
New study corroborates findings from a prior study of men receiving care in the Veterans Health Administration system.
High-Risk APOL1 Genotype Ups Kidney Failure Risk
Black patients without high-risk APOL1 alleles did not have higher risks for kidney failure.
Racial, Socioeconomic Disparities in Insulin Pump Use Persist
Lower odds ratios seen for insulin pump use for Hispanic, Black, other race versus White; with lower education, lower household income
Higher Prostate Cancer Mortality Among Black Men Tied to Social Determinants of Health
Prostate cancer has one of the largest racial disparities in outcomes between Black and White patients, according to investigators.
Revised Policy Set to Improve Kidney Transplant Waitlist Time for Black Candidates
The OPTN policy revision may increase some Black kidney candidates’ total waiting time, which is a major factor in their transplant priority for organ offers.
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