Racial Disparities in Acromegaly and Cushing's Disease: A Referral Center Study in 241 Patients.

Adriana G IoachimescuNeevedita GoswamiTalin HandaAdlai PappyEmir VeledarNelson M Oyesiku

Published in: Journal of the Endocrine Society (2021)

We identified disparities regarding racial distribution, and clinical and biochemical characteristics in ACM, suggesting late or missed diagnosis in Black patients. Large nationwide studies are necessary to confirm our findings.

Keyphrases

end stage renal disease
ejection fraction
newly diagnosed
chronic kidney disease
peritoneal dialysis
healthcare
patient reported outcomes
case control