PSA Screening for Prostate Cancer Beneficial, Especially for Black Men
In all studied scenarios, PSA screening appeared more favorable for Black men than for the general population.
Race Differences
Prostate Cancer Upgrading Risk in Active Surveillance Does Not Differ by Race
Active surveillance appears to be a safe treatment option for low- and very low-risk prostate cancer, regardless of race, according to investigators.
Black vs White Race Tied to Worse Survival in Renal Cell Carcinoma
While socioeconomic disparities are evident, survival differences between racial groups persist after RCC diagnosis.
Racial Differences Seen for Use of Proton Beam Therapy
Disparities greatest most recently and for cancers for which PBT is the recommended radiation therapy modality
Racial Disparities in Home Dialysis Use Documented
To reach the goals of the Advancing American Kidney Health Executive Order, “strategic efforts to care for racial and ethnic minorities” are needed, according to the authors of a new review.
Less Than Half of US-Based Clinical Trials Report Race/Ethnicity
Median combined enrollment of minority race/ethnicity groups was below corresponding population demographics based on census estimates
Racial Disparities Identified in Health Care Access in CKD Population
Policy-level interventions targeting underserved populations are necessary to improve their access to care.
Racial Disparities in Childhood-Onset ESKD Persist Into Adulthood
Transplantation parity may help close the survival gap between Black and White patients with childhood-onset kidney failure, according to investigators.
Hypertension Care May Be Improved by Disclosing APOL1 Genetic Test Results
Nearly all studied patients had favorable reactions to APOL1 genetic testing and receiving results.
Black Patients Still Underrepresented in Trials for New Drug Approvals
No improvement seen in representation of Black patients after implementation of a 2015 FDA action plan to improve diversity
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