Higher Prostate Cancer Mortality Among Black Men Tied to Social Determinants of Health
Prostate cancer has one of the largest racial disparities in outcomes between Black and White patients, according to investigators.
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Revised Policy Set to Improve Kidney Transplant Waitlist Time for Black Candidates
The OPTN policy revision may increase some Black kidney candidates’ total waiting time, which is a major factor in their transplant priority for organ offers.
5-ARIs Linked With Depression, But Not Suicide Risk
This Swedish population-based study has the largest sample size to date exploring these associations.
Transplant Outcomes Mixed After New Kidney Allocation System Implemented
Kidney transplantation access increased for some groups, but so did the kidney discard rate.
Hepatitis C Guideline Updated for Chronic Kidney Disease Population
The update reflects advances in hepatitis C management, such as antiviral therapy, increased use of hepatitis C kidney grafts, and treatment of glomerular diseases associated with the virus.
Cigarette Smoking Increases NMIBC Recurrence Risk
Tobacco smoking is the most important modifiable factor associated with bladder cancer risk, according to investigators.
Resistant Hypertension Effectively Treated With Novel Drug
Blocking the endothelin pathway could represent a new mode of action to lower blood pressure in resistant hypertension, according to investigators.
Receipt of Hospice With Dialysis Varies by Payer in the VA System
Under Medicare, patients with kidney failure often must choose between continuing dialysis or enrolling in hospice.
Hemodialysis Timing May Affect Post-Surgery Death Risk
Optimizing hemodialysis timing before surgery might improve postoperative outcomes.
Continuing ACE Inhibitors Despite Potassium Change Can Have Benefits
Stopping renin-angiotensin-aldosterone inhibitors after hyperkalemia may offset their potential clinical benefits, according to investigators.
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