Cystic fibrosis patients of minority race and ethnicity less likely eligible for CFTR modulators based on CFTR genotype.
Meghan E McGarrySusanna A McColleyPublished in: Pediatric pulmonology (2021)
Patients with CF from minority groups are less likely to be eligible for CFTR modulators. Because people with CF who are racial and ethnic minorities have increased disease severity and earlier mortality, this will further contribute to health disparities.
Keyphrases
- cystic fibrosis
- pseudomonas aeruginosa
- lung function
- end stage renal disease
- small molecule
- healthcare
- newly diagnosed
- ejection fraction
- public health
- chronic kidney disease
- mental health
- prognostic factors
- peritoneal dialysis
- risk factors
- cardiovascular disease
- chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
- patient reported outcomes
- coronary artery disease
- patient reported
- health insurance