Machine Learning-Based Models Incorporating Social Determinants of Health vs Traditional Models for Predicting In-Hospital Mortality in Patients With Heart Failure.
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DOI: 10.1001/jamacardio.2022.1900
Abstract: Importance Traditional models for predicting in-hospital mortality for patients with heart failure (HF) have used logistic regression and do not account for social determinants of health (SDOH). Objective To develop and validate novel machine learning… read more here.
Keywords: black patients; race; non black; predicting hospital ... See more keywords
Real-World Safety and Effectiveness of Dimethyl Fumarate in Black or African American Patients with Multiple Sclerosis: 3-Year Results from ESTEEM
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DOI: 10.1007/s40120-020-00193-5
Abstract: Introduction Black or African American (black/AA) patients with multiple sclerosis (MS) are reported to exhibit greater disease severity compared with non-black or non-AA patients. Whether differences exist in response to MS disease-modifying therapies remains uncertain,… read more here.
Keywords: black patients; safety; black non; non patients ... See more keywords
Clinical outcomes of black vs. non-black patients with locally advanced non-small cell lung cancer.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.lungcan.2017.10.016
Abstract: OBJECTIVES The black population remains underrepresented in clinical trials despite reports suggesting greater incidence and deaths from locally advanced non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC). We determined outcomes for black and non-black patients in a well-annotated… read more here.
Keywords: black patients; outcomes black; black non; lung cancer ... See more keywords
Real-World Prostate-Specific Antigen Response and Treatment Adherence of Apalutamide in Patients with Non-Metastatic Castration-Resistant Prostate Cancer.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.urology.2022.02.024
Abstract: OBJECTIVE To describe prostate-specific antigen (PSA) response and treatment adherence, overall and stratified by race, for patients with non-metastatic castration-resistant prostate cancer (nmCRPC) treated with apalutamide. METHODS Electronic medical records representing 63 urology practices from… read more here.
Keywords: response; non black; treatment; urology ... See more keywords
The contribution of dementia to the disparity in family wealth between black and non-black Americans
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DOI: 10.1017/s0144686x18000934
Abstract: Abstract The enormous economic burden of dementia in the United States of America falls disproportionately on families coping with this devastating disease. Black Americans, who are at greater risk of developing dementia than white Americans,… read more here.
Keywords: dementia; wealth; black non; black americans ... See more keywords
Racial Discrepancies in Overall Survival among Men Treated with Radium-223.
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DOI: 10.1097/ju.0000000000000524
Abstract: OBJECTIVE Several recent studies on metastatic castration-resistant prostate cancer (mCRPC) demonstrated an improved overall survival for black vs. white men. Radium-223 is FDA approved for mCRPC based upon a survival benefit in the ALSYMPCA trial,… read more here.
Keywords: treated radium; radium; radium 223; non black ... See more keywords
Comparing Eosinophilic Esophagitis in a Black and Non-Black Pediatric Cohort
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DOI: 10.1097/mpg.0000000000003552
Abstract: Objectives: To compare presenting symptoms, comorbidities, disease, and treatment characteristics of a black pediatric eosinophilic esophagitis (EoE) group to a non-black pediatric EoE group. Methods: A retrospective chart review consisting of pediatric patients diagnosed with… read more here.
Keywords: black non; non black; eosinophilic esophagitis; group ... See more keywords
Racial Differences in Mental Stress–Induced Transient Endothelial Dysfunction and Its Association With Cardiovascular Outcomes
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DOI: 10.1097/psy.0000000000001201
Abstract: ABSTRACT Objective This study aimed to investigate differences in transient endothelial dysfunction (TED) with mental stress in Black and non-Black individuals with coronary heart disease (CHD), and their potential impact on cardiovascular outcomes. Methods We… read more here.
Keywords: stress; non black; fmd; endothelial dysfunction ... See more keywords
Racial differences in late-onset Blount disease
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DOI: 10.1177/18632521221091501
Abstract: Purpose: Blount disease is most common among obese Black children. The reason for Blount’s racial predisposition is unclear. Given that obesity is a risk factor for Blount disease and the known associations between race, obesity,… read more here.
Keywords: black patients; blount; non black; blount disease ... See more keywords
Evaluating Match and Attrition Rates for Women and African Americans in Neurosurgery
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DOI: 10.1227/neu.0000000000002257
Abstract: BACKGROUND: Previous efforts to increase diversity in neurosurgery have been aimed primarily at female inclusion while little analysis of other under-represented groups has been performed. OBJECTIVE: To evaluate match and retention rates of under-represented groups… read more here.
Keywords: retention; male; non black; match ... See more keywords
Improving Access to HLA-Matched Kidney Transplants for African American Patients
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DOI: 10.3389/fimmu.2022.832488
Abstract: Introduction Kidney transplants fail more often in Black than in non-Black (White, non-Black Hispanic, and Asian) recipients. We used the estimated physicochemical immunogenicity for polymorphic amino acids of donor/recipient HLAs to select weakly immunogenic kidney… read more here.
Keywords: black patients; year; kidney transplants; non black ... See more keywords