February 7, 2023

Racial and ethnic disparities in breast cancer mortality appear to be the cause of complex biological and socioeconomic factors. In 2020, breast cancer cases surpassed lung cancer among women, making breast cancer the most common cancer among women globally. Despite increases in the breast cancer incidence rate, mortality due to breast cancer has consistently declined...

Race, socioeconomic status, and ethnicity were found to have various impacts on breast cancer outcomes in this large, population-based retrospective study. Race and ethnicity, along with socioeconomic outcomes, have various impacts on cancer outcomes and incidence. This study, published in the American Journal of Surgery, looked at the way that these factors affect the outcomes...

Rural patients were found to have higher incidence rates of certain cancers, but the distribution also varied by sex and ethnicity. Among patients with cancer in the US, there is significant variety in metrics related to whether or not the patients come from a rural or urban environment. This study, published in the Journal of...

Post-diagnosis BMI and related factors have been understudied when it comes to their interactions with cancer mortality and morbidity. This meta-analysis provides clarity on the topic. Previous studies that evaluated body fatness and mortality of patients after breast cancer have been too limited to provide robust conclusions. This study, published in the International Journal of...

Misdiagnosis, decreased access to effective treatments, and underrepresentation in research studies are all issues that Black people with atopic dermatitis face. Atopic Dermatitis in Black Patients Atopic dermatitis (AD), also known as eczema, is a common condition that usually begins in childhood but can appear at any age. Inflammation, redness, and skin irritation are characteristics...

Sexual dysfunction and impaired sleep quality are common in AD patients. Dupilumab improves both, according to this study. Atopic Dermatitis (AD) is a widespread chronic inflammatory skin condition characterized by pruriginous and eczematous lesions. It manifests with symptoms that significantly impact the patient’s quality of life (QoL) in multiple categories, including leisure, productivity, personal relationships,...

Infants born through cesarean section may be more likely to develop eczema within the first year of life. Eczema, also known as atopic dermatitis, is a complicated, inflammatory cutaneous disorder characterized by immune-mediated inflammation and is highly prevalent in newborns. Approximately 60% of patients are diagnosed with eczema within the first year of life, and...