Prostate MRI to Diagnose Prostate Cancer Less Likely in Black Men
Racial disparity in the use of emerging diagnostic technologies may widen gaps in cancer treatment and outcomes, according to investigators.
Racial disparity in the use of emerging diagnostic technologies may widen gaps in cancer treatment and outcomes, according to investigators.
There has been no improvement in representation of Black patients since the implementation of a 2015 FDA action plan to improve diversity.
Medical students who are underrepresented in medicine reported modestly higher levels of exhaustion-related burnout.
Of 64 cancer centers analyzed, 56% had a nondiscrimination policy that qualified as LGBTQ+ friendly.
A population-based study revealed risk factors for endocrine therapy discontinuation and medication nonadherence in men with breast cancer.
New research suggests aspirin may lower the risk for gastric adenocarcinoma in women but not in men.
Hispanic and Non-Hispanic Black patients were significantly underrepresented, but Asian/Pacific Islander patients were overrepresented.
Possible reasons for the survival disparity include differences in obesity and smoking incidence among Black men younger than 50 years.
Researchers identified cultural and practical differences among Asian American subgroups that should influence culturally aware counseling for these patients.
The risk of death was higher for Hispanic Black and White patients vs non-Hispanic White patients.