2025
Mediators of Racial Inequities in Non‐Small Cell Lung Cancer Care
Hamid S, Lee D, Herrin J, Yu J, Pollack C, Dean L, Gaddy J, Oladele C, Feder S, Canavan M, Nunez-Smith M, Soulos P, Gross C. Mediators of Racial Inequities in Non‐Small Cell Lung Cancer Care. Cancer Medicine 2025, 14: e70757. PMID: 40052387, DOI: 10.1002/cam4.70757.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsNon-small cell lung cancer carePhase of careSocioeconomic statusNon-small cell lung cancerIndividual-level socioeconomic statusNeighborhood-level socioeconomic statusMedicare-Medicaid dual eligibilityWhite patientsHealth care accessLung cancer careNon-Hispanic blacksIndirect effects of mediatorsDiagnosis stageStage-appropriate treatmentTwo-year survivalCancer careCare accessEffects of raceOptimal careDual eligiblesCareStructural racismRacial inequalityBlack patientsInadequate evaluationRacial/Ethnic Differences and Effects of Clinical/Socioeconomic Factors on Time from Diagnosis to Treatment in Pancreatic Cancer
Sridharan A, Dotan E, Dorta M, Vemula N, Handorf E, Deng M, Renning A, Sorice K, Laderman L, Whittington K, Cukierman E, Astsaturov I, Vijayvergia N, Meyer J, Reddy S, Lynch S. Racial/Ethnic Differences and Effects of Clinical/Socioeconomic Factors on Time from Diagnosis to Treatment in Pancreatic Cancer. Journal Of Gastrointestinal Cancer 2025, 56: 67. PMID: 39954184, PMCID: PMC11829832, DOI: 10.1007/s12029-025-01188-x.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsSocioeconomic statusHazard ratioConfidence intervalsSocioeconomic status populationsCancer CenterComprehensive cancer centerDiagnosis to first treatmentPatient-level variablesAcademic cancer centerCox proportional hazards regressionReceipt of chemotherapyMultivariable Cox proportional hazards regressionProportional hazards regressionT2TCancer disparitiesNeighborhood deprivationRace/ethnic disparitiesDisparity indicatorsRacial/ethnic differencesHospital settingEffects of racePatient raceDiagnosis to treatmentUS CensusMetastatic PDACExploring sociodemographic disparities in diagnostic problems and mistakes in the quest for diagnostic equity: insights from a national survey of patient experiences
McDonald K, Gleason K, Grob R, Yuan C, Dhingra I, Evered J, Warne E, Schlesinger M. Exploring sociodemographic disparities in diagnostic problems and mistakes in the quest for diagnostic equity: insights from a national survey of patient experiences. Frontiers In Public Health 2025, 13: 1444005. PMID: 40017549, PMCID: PMC11865055, DOI: 10.3389/fpubh.2025.1444005.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsNational survey of patient experiencesSurvey of patient experienceU.S. population-based surveysPopulation-based surveyLower household incomeNationally representative sampleWorking full-timePatient experienceSociodemographic disparitiesSociodemographic characteristicsSociodemographic predictorsSociodemographic groupsEpidemiological researchDiagnostic disparitiesRepresentative sampleU.S. populationHousehold incomeMultivariate regression analysisDiagnostic experienceNational surveyAnalysis of dataOutcome estimatesYounger ageCis femaleFull-timeRacial and ethnic disparities in conversion to mastectomy following lumpectomy
Khubchandani J, KC M, Dey P, Proussaloglou E, Valero M, Berger E, Park T, Gross C, Butler P, Fayanju O, Winer E, Golshan M, Greenup R. Racial and ethnic disparities in conversion to mastectomy following lumpectomy. Breast Cancer Research And Treatment 2025, 211: 99-110. PMID: 39937397, DOI: 10.1007/s10549-025-07625-6.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsConversion to mastectomyNeoadjuvant chemotherapyBreast conservationStage 0-III breast cancerWhite womenBreast cancerBlack womenBreast cancer careNational Cancer DatabaseMultivariate logistic regression modelEvaluate contemporary trendsLogistic regression modelsCancer careImprove disparitiesEthnic disparitiesDiagnosis yearInitial lumpectomySocio-demographicCancer DatabaseClinical factorsMastectomyLumpectomySurgeryResultsThe studyTreatment sequenceClosing the Gap: Digital Innovations to Address Hypertension Disparities
Shanab B, Gaffey A, Schwamm L, Zawalich M, Sarpong D, Pérez-Escamilla R, Dorney J, Cooperman C, Schafer R, Lipkind H, Lu Y, Onuma O, Spatz E. Closing the Gap: Digital Innovations to Address Hypertension Disparities. Current Cardiology Reports 2025, 27: 23. PMID: 39812880, DOI: 10.1007/s11886-024-02171-x.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsBlood Pressure Monitoring, AmbulatoryHealthcare DisparitiesHumansHypertensionSocial Determinants of HealthTelemedicineConceptsHypertension disparitiesCare teamSocial determinants of healthCommunity health workersDeterminants of healthRemote blood pressure monitoringIncrease patient empowermentBlood pressure controlMultidisciplinary care teamBlood pressure machineIntegration of servicesHealth equityHealth inequalitiesHealth disparitiesPatient empowermentPatient engagementInfluence blood pressure controlSocial determinantsHealth workersTelehealth visitsPayment modelsHypertension managementPressure controlHypertension DetectionPatient outcomesQuality of gastrointestinal surgical oncology care according to insurance status
Butensky S, Kerekes D, Bakkila B, Billingsley K, Ahuja N, Johnson C, Khan S. Quality of gastrointestinal surgical oncology care according to insurance status. Journal Of Gastrointestinal Surgery 2025, 29: 101961. PMID: 39800081, DOI: 10.1016/j.gassur.2025.101961.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsMedicare-insured patientsNational Cancer DatabaseAdequate lymphadenectomyNegative marginsCancer DatabaseRetrospective study of adult patientsStudy of adult patientsSurvival analysisInsurance statusReceipt of lymphadenectomyCurative-intent resectionGastrointestinal (GI) cancersIncreased risk of deathMultivariate survival analysisAdequacy of lymphadenectomyCox proportional hazards modelsRisk of deathProportional hazards modelResection marginsSurgical oncology careAdjuvant therapyRetrospective studyAdult patientsBiliary organismsLymphadenectomy
2024
Who feels safe calling 911: are prior experiences of anti-Black racial discrimination associated with hesitancy seeking emergency medical services in the event of accidental drug overdose? – a study protocol
Hall O, Trimble C, Garcia S, Grayson S, Joseph L, Entrup P, Jegede O, Martel J, Tetrault J, Mathis M, Jordan A. Who feels safe calling 911: are prior experiences of anti-Black racial discrimination associated with hesitancy seeking emergency medical services in the event of accidental drug overdose? – a study protocol. Annals Of Medicine 2024, 57: 2439540. PMID: 39697058, PMCID: PMC11660366, DOI: 10.1080/07853890.2024.2439540.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsEmergency medical servicesExperiences of racial discriminationCross-sectional surveyMedical servicesAccidental drug overdoseGroup-Based Medical Mistrust ScaleAssociated with health disparitiesDrug overdoseGroup-based medical mistrustMedical Mistrust ScaleEveryday Discrimination ScaleBlack AmericansNon-parametric partial correlationsMedical discriminationRacial discriminationFatal drug overdosesHealth disparitiesQuestionnaire measuring perceptionsRelated health problemsMedical mistrustExploratory factor analysisBlack adultsSociodemographic informationCronbach's alphaGroup-basedGlobal Disparities in the Characteristics and Outcomes of Leukemia Clinical Trials: A Cross-Sectional Study of the ClinicalTrials.gov Database.
Alhajahjeh A, Rotter L, Stempel J, Grimshaw A, Bewersdorf J, Blaha O, Kewan T, Podoltsev N, Shallis R, Mendez L, Stahl M, Zeidan A. Global Disparities in the Characteristics and Outcomes of Leukemia Clinical Trials: A Cross-Sectional Study of the ClinicalTrials.gov Database. JCO Global Oncology 2024, 10: e2400316. PMID: 39621951, DOI: 10.1200/go-24-00316.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsClinical Trials as TopicCross-Sectional StudiesDatabases, FactualDeveloped CountriesDeveloping CountriesHealthcare DisparitiesHumansLeukemiaResearch Priorities in Pediatric Asthma Morbidity: Addressing the Impacts of Systemic Racism on Children with Asthma in the United States. An Official American Thoracic Society Workshop Report
Lovinsky-Desir S, Riley I, Bryant-Stephens T, De Keyser H, Forno E, Kozik A, Louisias M, Matsui E, Sheares B, Thakur N, Apter A, Beck A, Bentley-Edwards K, Berkowitz C, Braxton C, Dean J, Jones C, Koinis-Mitchell D, Okelo S, Taylor-Cousar J, Teach S, Wechsler M, Gaffin J, Federico M. Research Priorities in Pediatric Asthma Morbidity: Addressing the Impacts of Systemic Racism on Children with Asthma in the United States. An Official American Thoracic Society Workshop Report. Annals Of The American Thoracic Society 2024, 21: 1349-1364. PMID: 39352175, PMCID: PMC11451894, DOI: 10.1513/annalsats.202407-767st.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsImpact of systemic racismAsthma morbidityChildhood asthmaSocial determinants of healthAsthma health outcomesPediatric asthma morbidityDeterminants of healthSystemic racismCommunity engagementDrivers of disparitiesEmergency department visitsResearch teamChildhood asthma outcomesImpact of interventionsMultidisciplinary research teamEffects of systemic racismInnovative study designsImpact of racismAsthma disparitiesSocial determinantsHealthcare accessAsthma outcomesHealth outcomesDepartment visitsEvaluate interventionsDisparities in Dual-energy X-ray Absorptiometry Scan Utilization Across Race/Ethnic Groups Before and After Hip Fractures
Rudisill K, Ratnasamy P, Sanchez J, Grauer J. Disparities in Dual-energy X-ray Absorptiometry Scan Utilization Across Race/Ethnic Groups Before and After Hip Fractures. JAAOS Global Research And Reviews 2024, 8: e24.00052. PMID: 39303221, PMCID: PMC11419421, DOI: 10.5435/jaaosglobal-d-24-00052.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAbsorptiometry, PhotonAgedAged, 80 and overBone DensityEthnicityFemaleHealthcare DisparitiesHip FracturesHumansMaleMedicareRacial GroupsUnited StatesConceptsHip fracture populationHip fractureDEXA scanRace/ethnic groupsElixhauser Comorbidity IndexLesser oddsPatient ageFracture populationScan utilizationComorbidity indexTime of hip fractureBefore hip fractureStudy revealed disparitiesImprove medication accessDual x-ray absorptiometryHip fracture patientsGeriatric hip fracturesX-ray absorptiometryHip fragility fracturesMedication accessNon-white categorySentinel eventsHealthcare systemFragility fracturesFracture patientsAdaptation of the socioecological model to address disparities in engagement of Black men in prostate cancer genetic testing
Leader A, Rebbeck T, Oh W, Patel A, Winer E, Bailey L, Gomella L, Lumpkins C, Garraway I, Aiello L, Baskin M, Cheng H, Cooney K, Ganzak A, George D, Halabi S, Hathaway F, Healy C, Kim J, Leapman M, Loeb S, Maxwell K, McNair C, Morgan T, Prindeville B, Soule H, Steward W, Suttiratana S, Taplin M, Yamoah K, Fortune T, Bennett K, Blanding-Godbolt J, Gross L, Giri V. Adaptation of the socioecological model to address disparities in engagement of Black men in prostate cancer genetic testing. BMC Public Health 2024, 24: 2533. PMID: 39289635, PMCID: PMC11409532, DOI: 10.1186/s12889-024-20008-8.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAfricaBlack or African AmericanBlack PeopleDelphi TechniqueGenetic TestingHealthcare DisparitiesHumansMaleProstatic NeoplasmsUnited StatesConceptsSocioecological modelGermline testingHealthcare institutionsCancer genetic testingHereditary cancer implicationsEquity frameworkBlack malesCancer screeningReduce disparitiesBackgroundBlack menCommunity liaisonCommunity stakeholdersMixed-methods approachOvercome barriersImprovement PartnershipCommunity eventsCascade testingModified Delphi modelRate of prostate cancerGenetic testingCancer implicationsEducation programsBlack menEquitable strategiesIncreased engagementAddressing Disparities in Adolescent and Young Adult Oncology: A Multifaceted Approach.
Puthenpura V. Addressing Disparities in Adolescent and Young Adult Oncology: A Multifaceted Approach. Journal Of The National Comprehensive Cancer Network 2024, 22: 508-510. PMID: 39236751, DOI: 10.6004/jnccn.2024.7062.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchFair Allocation of GLP-1 and Dual GLP-1–GIP Receptor Agonists
Mensah M, Freitas D, Cartwright J. Fair Allocation of GLP-1 and Dual GLP-1–GIP Receptor Agonists. New England Journal Of Medicine 2024, 391: 775-776. PMID: 39167820, DOI: 10.1056/nejmc2407932.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchDisparities in Guideline Adherence for Febrile Infants in a National Quality Improvement Project.
McDaniel C, Truschel L, Kerns E, Polanco Y, Liang D, Gutman C, Cunningham S, Rooholamini S, Thull-Freedman J, Jennings B, Magee S, Aronson P. Disparities in Guideline Adherence for Febrile Infants in a National Quality Improvement Project. Pediatrics 2024, 154 PMID: 39155728, PMCID: PMC11350103, DOI: 10.1542/peds.2024-065922.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsQuality improvementDelivery of evidence-based careStandard careEmergency departmentNational quality improvement projectNon-Hispanic black infantsEvidence-based careQuality improvement projectDocumentation of follow-upAssociation of raceNon-Hispanic white infantsClinical practice guidelinesCross-sectional studyPediatrics clinical practice guidelineQI collaborativeEquitable deliveryGuideline implementationFollow-upEthnic disparitiesGuideline adherenceGuideline-concordantIntervention periodAmerican Academy of Pediatrics clinical practice guidelineImprovement projectPractice guidelinesAficamten for Obstructive Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy. Reply.
Maron M, Coats C, Jacoby D. Aficamten for Obstructive Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy. Reply. New England Journal Of Medicine 2024, 391: 665-666. PMID: 39141865, DOI: 10.1056/nejmc2408094.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchInterrogating and Uprooting Systemic Racism in the Emergency Department
Sangal R, Khidir H, Agarwal A. Interrogating and Uprooting Systemic Racism in the Emergency Department. JAMA Health Forum 2024, 5: e242347. PMID: 39177981, DOI: 10.1001/jamahealthforum.2024.2347.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchRisk factors underlying racial and ethnic disparities in tuberculosis diagnosis and treatment outcomes, 2011–19: a multiple mediation analysis of national surveillance data
Regan M, Barham T, Li Y, Swartwood N, Beeler Asay G, Cohen T, Horsburgh C, Khan A, Marks S, Myles R, Salomon J, Self J, Winston C, Menzies N. Risk factors underlying racial and ethnic disparities in tuberculosis diagnosis and treatment outcomes, 2011–19: a multiple mediation analysis of national surveillance data. The Lancet Public Health 2024, 9: e564-e572. PMID: 39095133, PMCID: PMC11587887, DOI: 10.1016/s2468-2667(24)00151-8.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsUS-born individualsNon-US-born individualsHispanic individualsTract-level povertyTract-level measuresEthnic disparitiesCensus tract levelCensus tract-level povertyEconomic segregationEvidence of disparitiesAnalysis of national surveillance dataBlack individualsTuberculosis outcomesNeighborhood-level social vulnerabilityTract levelUS-bornSocial vulnerabilityUS National Tuberculosis Surveillance SystemNational Tuberculosis Surveillance SystemHigh riskCensusNational surveillance dataTuberculosis Surveillance SystemCase managementReduce disparitiesRacial, Ethnic, and Socioeconomic Differences in Critical Care Near the End of Life A Narrative Review
Hauschildt K, Vick J, Ashana D. Racial, Ethnic, and Socioeconomic Differences in Critical Care Near the End of Life A Narrative Review. Critical Care Clinics 2024, 40: 753-766. PMID: 39218484, PMCID: PMC11648938, DOI: 10.1016/j.ccc.2024.05.007.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsCritical CareEthnicityHealthcare DisparitiesHumansRacial GroupsSocioeconomic FactorsTerminal CareConceptsLife-sustaining treatmentLow socioeconomic statusClinician factorsSocioeconomic differencesSocioeconomic statusCritical careWorse qualityPatient factorsCareQuality communicationNarrative reviewIntensive careCliniciansContributory factorsPatientsDisparitiesInterventionQualityFactorsStatusDifferencesExpect With Me — Group Prenatal Care to Reduce Disparities
Lewis J, Ickovics J. Expect With Me — Group Prenatal Care to Reduce Disparities. New England Journal Of Medicine 2024, 390: 2039-2040. PMID: 38856191, DOI: 10.1056/nejmp2400482.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsBlack or African AmericanFemaleGroup StructureHealthcare DisparitiesHispanic or LatinoHumansPregnancyPrenatal CareUnited StatesWhiteBarriers to Pulmonary Rehabilitation.
Rochester C. Barriers to Pulmonary Rehabilitation. Respiratory Care 2024, 69: 713-723. PMID: 38806224, PMCID: PMC11147625, DOI: 10.4187/respcare.11656.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsChronic DiseaseHealth Services AccessibilityHealthcare DisparitiesHumansLung DiseasesSocioeconomic FactorsUnited StatesConceptsBarriers to PRHealth care professionalsPulmonary rehabilitationPR programChronic respiratory diseasesMultidisciplinary health care professionalsHealth care provider visitsHealth care disparitiesInfluence patients' likelihoodKnowledge of PRAvailability of PRLack of insurance coverageBurden of treatmentCare disparitiesProvider visitsCare professionalsReferral processProvider recommendationRespiratory diseaseTransportation difficultiesRacial disparitiesPatient accessPatient's residenceLack of knowledgeLow knowledge
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