Revised USPSTF Lung Cancer Screening Guidelines May Benefit Racial Minorities
Research presented at CHEST 2021 examined how expanded USPSTF lung cancer screening criteria would affect minorities and women.
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Patients With Asthma Who Use Cannabis: Characteristics and Outcomes
With cannabis use on the rise, what do we know about patients with asthma who use cannabis?
Raised D-Dimer Linked to Mortality in Black Individuals With COVID-19 Pneumonia
A NYC hospital study explored disease severity in Black individuals with COVID-19 pneumonia, using D-dimer as a surrogate marker.
E-Cigarette Use Associated With Increased Odds of Asthma and COPD
Researchers evaluated the relationship between e-cigarettes and obstructive pulmonary diseases, taking into account age, gender, ethnicity, and body mass index.
Nebulized Revefenacin for COPD Appears More Effective in Women vs Men
Researchers conducted subgroup analysis of revenfenacin phase 3 trial data to assess health status improvements in women vs men with moderate to severe COPD.
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.
Update on Medications for Opioid Use Disorder: Clinician Perspectives
Compared with nonpharmacologic approaches, research consistently supports the benefits of medication for opioid use disorder, including fewer deaths, higher rates of sustained recovery, and greater cost-effectiveness.
Gender, Race Affects Access to SGLT2-Inhibitor Therapy for T2DM
Women, Black or Asian patients less likely to receive sodium-glucose cotransporter 2 inhibitor treatment for type 2 diabetes
Why Racial and Ethnic Disparities Exist in Kidney Disease Care
Lack of timely referrals to nephrologists contribute to racial and ethnic disparities in kidney disease care.
A Conversation About Racial Disparities in Health Care With Dr Scharles Konadu
Clinical Pain Advisor met with Scharles Konadu, MD, a member of the American Board of Internal Medicine Gastroenterology Specialty Board, to discuss how deeply racial inequity is woven into our health care system.
