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.
Lack of timely referrals to nephrologists contribute to racial and ethnic disparities in kidney disease care.
Findings from a recent study emphasize the importance of neurocognitive assessment in men undergoing ADT, especially in younger patients, according to investigators.
The American Society of Nephrology and the the National Kidney Foundation are among the organizations applauding the Biden Administration’s March 25 announcement of a partnership to provide COVID-19 vaccines directly to dialysis clinics.
In a study, only androgen deprivation therapy with oral antiandrogens were associated with an increased risk for dementia and Alzheimer disease.
The new report adds to growing evidence of COVID-19’s adverse effects on the kidneys.
Disparities in access to medical care are among the factors thought to contribute to geographic variations in prostate cancer death rates and the treatments patients receive.
In an address during the American Urological Association’s 2020 Live Virtual Experience, Anthony S. Fauci, MD, a member of the White House Coronavirus Task Force, said the coronavirus pandemic is nowhere near over, but public health measures are making a big difference in reducing the number of cases and related deaths.
Experiences during the COVID-19 crisis could speed changes in healthcare delivery.