Article
Obstetrics & Gynecology
Sarahn M. Wheeler, Allison S. Bryant, Elizabeth A. Bonney, Elizabeth A. Howell
Summary: Profound racial inequities in maternal and infant outcomes exist, and the maternal-fetal medicine community plays a crucial role in addressing and eradicating these disparities. Accurately utilizing race and ethnicity as social constructs in research that guides clinical practice is essential for achieving health equity.
AMERICAN JOURNAL OF OBSTETRICS AND GYNECOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Oncology
Peijie Zhong, Bo Yang, Feng Pan, Fang Hu
Summary: This study investigated racial disparities in cancer surgery between Black and White patients and found that the gap has narrowed over the years, but still persists for certain types of cancer, including lung, breast, prostate, esophageal, and ovarian cancers.
Article
Environmental Sciences
Sera Kim, Jong-Tae Lee
Summary: This study investigated the association between short-term exposure to PM10 and cardiovascular hospital admissions in South Korea, and found that persons with disabilities may be more susceptible to the negative effects of PM10 than persons without disabilities.
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2022)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Alireza Rezaee, Lung-Wen Antony Chen, Ge Lin, Mark P. Buttner, Maxim Gakh, Emma Frances Bloomfield
Summary: This study assesses the potential emission reductions and health benefits of Nevada's renewable portfolio standards (RPS) policy. Successful implementation of the RPS could produce health benefits equivalent to millions of dollars per year for Nevada residents and the entire US. However, the effectiveness of the policy varies across states and counties, and lowering electricity demands can further increase health benefits.
Article
Peripheral Vascular Disease
Chang Seong Kim, Bongseong Kim, Hong Sang Choi, Eun Hui Bae, Seong Kwon Ma, Kyung-Do Han, Soo Wan Kim
Summary: Hypertension burden is positively associated with an increased risk of end-stage renal disease (ESRD), with a dose-dependent relationship between the two. Assessing hypertension burden over a certain period may be useful in predicting the risk of ESRD in large population-based cohorts.
HYPERTENSION RESEARCH
(2021)
Review
Obstetrics & Gynecology
Imogen Ptacek, Mehrnoosh Aref-Adib, Rebecca Mallick, Funlayo Odejinmi
Summary: This article reviews literature on minimally invasive gynecological surgery and finds that in the US, black and ethnic minority women are less likely than white women to undergo minimally invasive hysterectomies and myomectomies. Uninsured women and patients on Medicaid are also less likely to receive minimally invasive procedures.
EUROPEAN JOURNAL OF OBSTETRICS & GYNECOLOGY AND REPRODUCTIVE BIOLOGY
(2021)
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Hanna Ratto
Summary: This study examines the effects of a reform on insulin initiation among individuals with type 2 diabetes in Finland. The findings suggest that co-payments are unlikely to be the main factor contributing to inequalities in insulin initiation, with lower risk observed in the later years aligning with evolving treatment practices.
SSM-POPULATION HEALTH
(2022)
Article
Oncology
Sylvie Muhimpundu, Rebecca Baqiyyah N. Conway, Shaneda Warren Andersen, Loren Lipworth, Mark D. Steinwandel, William J. Blot, Xiao-Ou Shu, Staci L. Sudenga
Summary: Liver cancer incidence is higher among African Americans compared to White Americans in the US, but the determinants of racial disparities in liver cancer incidence are unclear. This study found racial differences in both incidence rates and risk factors associated with hepatocellular carcinoma among White and African Americans.
Review
Neurosciences
Leslie W. Johnson, Isabella Diaz
Summary: Traumatic brain injury (TBI) is a global health concern that can have long-term physical, cognitive, and behavioral effects. The study aims to explore the social determinants of health (SDoH) and health disparities (HDs) associated with TBI in adults. A scoping review identified 27 studies, revealing race/ethnicity and insurance status as the most commonly reported SDoH impacting TBI. Health disparities were found across the continuum of TBI, with Whites more likely to be discharged to inpatient rehabilitation compared to racial/ethnic minorities.
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Pritha Chatterjee, Jarvis Chen, Aisha Yousafzai, Ichiro Kawachi, S. V. Subramanian
Summary: This study explores the inequities in India determined by religion, caste, and tribal group affiliations, and reveals the intersections of religion-caste and religion-tribal group affiliations and their associations with population health disparities. The findings suggest that monitoring development outcomes by subgroups can inform policies to target health disparities.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL FOR EQUITY IN HEALTH
(2023)
Article
Primary Health Care
Elle Lett, Emmanuella Asabor, Sourik Beltran, Ashley Michelle Cannon, Onyebuchi A. Arah
Summary: Differences in health outcomes across racial groups are commonly found in health disparities research. However, these studies often fail to connect these disparities with systemic racism, unintentionally supporting harmful narratives of biological essentialism or cultural inferiority. This paper highlights the pitfalls in quantitative population health research and provides recommendations for understanding racial health inequities appropriately.
ANNALS OF FAMILY MEDICINE
(2022)
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Stephanie C. Melkonian, Hannah K. Weir, Melissa A. Jim, Bailey Preikschat, Donald Haverkamp, Mary C. White
Summary: Cancer incidence rates vary among American Indian and Alaska Native populations, with higher rates for certain cancers such as liver, stomach, kidney, lung, colorectal, and female breast cancers. Between 2012 and 2016, nearly 5,200 excess cancer cases were diagnosed among AI/AN populations, with the Southern Plains region having the highest number of excess cases. Efforts informed by culture could help reduce cancer disparities among AI/AN populations.
AMERICAN JOURNAL OF EPIDEMIOLOGY
(2021)
Article
Urology & Nephrology
Gina Tundo, Annah Vollstedt, William Meeks, Vernon Pais
Summary: This study shows that the incidence of nephrolithiasis among adults in the United States increased from 0.6% to 0.9% between 2005 and 2015, with men being more susceptible to the condition. The findings are important for anticipating urological care needs and guiding resource allocation.
JOURNAL OF UROLOGY
(2021)
Article
Urology & Nephrology
Kelsey M. Drewry, Amal N. Trivedi, Adam S. Wilk
Summary: Experienced End-Stage Renal Disease Seamless Care Organizations (ESCOs) performed better under the Comprehensive End-Stage Renal Disease Care (CEC) Initiative, while ESCOs located in more affluent areas and smaller ESCOs also showed better performance. The number of dialysis facilities and years of experience in the CEC Initiative were also associated with ESCOs' performance.
CLINICAL JOURNAL OF THE AMERICAN SOCIETY OF NEPHROLOGY
(2021)
Article
Environmental Studies
Siqin Wang, Qian Chayn Sun, Xiao Huang, Yaguang Tao, Chunyu Dong, Shinjita Das, Yan Liu
Summary: This study presents a comprehensive heat health risk assessment in Australian capital cities, using the IPCC's risk assessment framework. By considering people's sensitivity to heat, the study identifies high heat risk areas primarily in higher density residential areas away from the inner cities. The study also reveals inequities in demographic and socioeconomic characteristics, housing features, and built environment features in areas with different levels of heat risks.
ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT ASSESSMENT REVIEW
(2023)
Article
Urology & Nephrology
Michelle M. Y. Wong, Charlotte Tu, Yun Li, Rachel L. Perlman, Roberto Pecoits-Filho, Antonio A. Lopes, Ichiei Narita, Helmut Reichel, Friedrich K. Port, Nidhi Sukul, Benedicte Stengel, Bruce M. Robinson, Ziad A. Massy, Ronald L. Pisoni
CLINICAL KIDNEY JOURNAL
(2020)
Article
Urology & Nephrology
Jie Xiang, Hal Morgenstern, Yiting Li, Diane Steffick, Jennifer Bragg-Gresham, Sela Panapasa, Kalani L. Raphael, Bruce M. Robinson, William H. Herman, Rajiv Saran
AMERICAN JOURNAL OF KIDNEY DISEASES
(2020)
Article
Urology & Nephrology
Tomoko Usui, Junhui Zhao, Douglas S. Fuller, Norio Hanafusa, Takeshi Hasegawa, Hiroshi Fujino, Takanobu Nomura, Jarcy Zee, Eric Young, Bruce M. Robinson, Masaomi Nangaku
Summary: In this study of 1044 haemodialysis patients, higher levels of FGF23 were associated with younger age, higher levels of various serum markers, and increased risks of ESA-hypo. The relationship between FGF23 and anaemia, particularly the elevated risks of ESA-hypo at low FGF23 levels, requires further confirmation in larger clinical studies.
Article
Urology & Nephrology
Ronald L. Pisoni, Lindsay Zepel, Junhui Zhao, Steven Burke, Charmaine E. Lok, Kenneth J. Woodside, Haimanot Wasse, Hideki Kawanishi, Douglas E. Schaubel, Jarcy Zee, Bruce M. Robinson
Summary: This study compared international differences in AVF patency and catheter dependence duration between the United States, Japan, and EUR/ANZ regions. Findings showed higher AVF patency in Japan, while longer catheter dependence duration was observed in the US and EUR/ANZ regions. The results emphasize the need to reevaluate practices for long-term access planning, especially in AVF maturation.
AMERICAN JOURNAL OF KIDNEY DISEASES
(2021)
Article
Transplantation
Nahid Tabibzadeh, Angelo Karaboyas, Bruce M. Robinson, Philipp A. Csomor, David M. Spiegel, Pieter Evenepoel, Stefan H. Jacobson, Pablo-Antonio Urena-Torres, Masafumi Fukagawa, Issa Al Salmi, Xinling Liang, Ronald L. Pisoni, Eric W. Young
Summary: The study found that patients with higher PTH levels before starting hemodialysis were more likely to be prescribed active vitamin D and calcimimetics during the first year of hemodialysis. Additionally, these patients had a higher risk of having PTH levels greater than 600pg/mL 9-12 months after starting hemodialysis.
NEPHROLOGY DIALYSIS TRANSPLANTATION
(2021)
Article
Pharmacology & Pharmacy
Sophie Liabeuf, Oriane Lambert, Marie Metzger, Aghiles Hamroun, Maurice Laville, Solene M. Laville, Luc Frimat, Roberto Pecoits-Filho, Denis Fouque, Ziad A. Massy, Christian Jacquelinet, Benedicte Stengel
Summary: Long-term use of proton pump inhibitors is common among chronic kidney disease patients, and it is associated with an increased risk of acute kidney injury, end-stage kidney disease, and all-cause mortality.
BRITISH JOURNAL OF CLINICAL PHARMACOLOGY
(2021)
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Marcelo Barreto Lopes, Charlotte Tu, Jarcy Zee, Murilo Guedes, Ronald L. Pisoni, Bruce M. Robinson, Bryce Foote, Katarina Hedman, Glen James, Antonio Alberto Lopes, Ziad Massy, Helmut Reichel, James Sloand, Sandra Waechter, Michelle M. Y. Wong, Roberto Pecoits-Filho
Summary: This study describes longitudinal patterns of anemia prescriptions for non-dialysis-dependent chronic kidney disease patients under nephrologist care. Results show that anemia treatment is initiated in a limited number of patients, even those with guideline-based indications. Discontinuation of anemia treatment is also very common.
SCIENTIFIC REPORTS
(2021)
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Xinju Zhao, Qingyu Niu, Liangying Gan, Fan Fan Hou, Xinling Liang, Zhaohui Ni, Yuqing Chen, Junhui Zhao, Brian Bieber, Bruce Robinson, Xiaonong Chen, Li Zuo
Summary: The number of hemodialysis patients in China is increasing rapidly, with most patients being older and primarily affected by chronic glomerulonephritis and diabetes. Some patients also have hepatitis B or C infections. The study provides insights into the demographic and clinical characteristics as well as treatment patterns of HD patients in China.
SCIENTIFIC REPORTS
(2021)
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Eiichiro Kanda, Marcelo Barreto Lopes, Kazuhiko Tsuruya, Hideki Hirakata, Kunitoshi Iseki, Angelo Karaboyas, Brian Bieber, Stefan H. Jacobson, Indranil Dasgupta, Bruce M. Robinson
Summary: The study found that the combination of Malnutrition-Inflammation-Complex (MIC) and low functional status (FS) is strongly associated with mortality in hemodialysis patients. Identification of MIC and poor FS may help decrease adverse clinical outcomes in this setting.
SCIENTIFIC REPORTS
(2021)
Article
Urology & Nephrology
Benedicte Stengel, Daniel Muenz, Charlotte Tu, Elodie Speyer, Natalia Alencar de Pinho, Christian Combe, Kunihiro Yamagata, Helmut Reichel, Danilo Fliser, Ziad A. Massy, Antonio A. Lopes, Michel Jadoul, Wolfgang C. Winkelmayer, Ronald L. Pisoni, Bruce M. Robinson, Roberto Pecoits-Filho
Summary: The study found low adherence to recommendations to slow CKD progression in real-world nephrology practice, with significant variation among countries, suggesting opportunities for improvement.
KIDNEY INTERNATIONAL REPORTS
(2021)
Article
Urology & Nephrology
Talerngsak Kanjanabuch, Pongpratch Puapatanakul, Guttiga Halue, Pichet Lorvinitnun, Kittisak Tangjittrong, Krit Pongpirul, Surapong Narenpitak, Chanchana Boonyakrai, Sajja Tatiyanupanwong, Rutchanee Chieochanthanakij, Worapot Treamtrakanpon, Uraiwan Parinyasiri, Niwat Lounseng, Phichit Songviriyavithaya, Suchai Sritippayawan, Jeffrey Perl, Roberto Pecoits-Filho, Bruce Robinson, Simon J. Davies, David W. Johnson, Kriang Tungsanga
Summary: The PD Outcomes and Practice Patterns Study in Thailand revealed high prevalence of hypokalaemia, anaemia, poor nutritional status and culture-negative peritonitis among PD patients in the country. Patients from Bangkok metropolitan region showed better outcomes compared to provincial regions, emphasizing the impact of the center on key success factors in PD.
PERITONEAL DIALYSIS INTERNATIONAL
(2022)
Article
Urology & Nephrology
Talerngsak Kanjanabuch, Tanittha Chatsuwan, Nibondh Udomsantisuk, Tanawin Nopsopon, Pongpratch Puapatanakul, Guttiga Halue, Pichet Lorvinitnun, Kittisak Tangjittrong, Surapong Narenpitak, Chanchana Boonyakrai, Sajja Tatiyanupanwong, Rutchanee Chieochanthanakij, Worapot Treamtrakanpon, Uraiwan Parinyasiri, Niwat Lounseng, Phichit Songviriyavithaya, Suchai Sritippayawan, Somchai Eiam-Ong, Kriang Tungsanga, David W. Johnson, Bruce Robinson, Jeffrey Perl
Summary: This study revealed significant variations in practices, capacities, and capabilities of PD centers and laboratories, which impacted the likelihood of culturing and correctly identifying pathogens responsible for PD-associated peritonitis. Deviations from the International Society for Peritoneal Dialysis guideline recommendations were associated with higher rates of culture-negative peritonitis (CNP).
KIDNEY INTERNATIONAL REPORTS
(2021)
Article
Nutrition & Dietetics
Suguru Yamamoto, Brian A. Bieber, Hirotaka Komaba, Norio Hanafusa, Hiroki Kitabayashi, Takanobu Nomura, Aleix Cases, Christian Combe, Ronald L. Pisoni, Bruce M. Robinson, Masafumi Fukagawa
Summary: This study investigated the association between medical director's practice of recommending an increase in dietary protein intake and outcomes in hemodialysis patients. It found that this practice was associated with lower mortality and higher serum creatinine levels.
JOURNAL OF RENAL NUTRITION
(2022)
Article
Medicine, Research & Experimental
Brenda W. Gillespie, Louis-Philippe Laurin, Dawn Zinsser, Richard Lafayette, Maddalena Marasa, Scott E. Wenderfer, Suzanne Vento, Caroline Poulton, Laura Barisoni, Jarcy Zee, Margaret Helmuth, Francesca Lugani, Margret Kamel, Peg Hill-Callahan, Stephen M. Hewitt, Laura H. Mariani, William E. Smoyer, Larry A. Greenbaum, Debbie S. Gipson, Bruce M. Robinson, Ali G. Gharavi, Lisa M. Guay-Woodford, Howard Trachtman
Summary: The study summarizes the efforts made by the Cure Glomerulonephropathy Network to optimize data quality, and underscores the importance of data quality initiatives to maintain excellence in the research measures of a multi-center observational study.
CONTEMPORARY CLINICAL TRIALS COMMUNICATIONS
(2021)
Article
Urology & Nephrology
Angelo Karaboyas, Hal Morgenstern, Nancy L. Fleischer, Raymond C. Vanholder, Nafeesa N. Dhalwani, Elke Schaeffner, Douglas E. Schaubel, Tadao Akizawa, Glen James, Marvin Sinsakul, Ronald L. Pisoni, Bruce M. Robinson