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1 to 3 of 3 Research Studies DisplayedBhave PD, Lu X, Girotra S
Race- and sex-related differences in care for patients newly diagnosed with atrial fibrillation.
The researchers sought to determine whether significant race and sex differences exist in the treatment of newly diagnosed AF in Medicare beneficiaries. They found that there were statistically significant differences in the use of AF-related services by both race and sex, with white patients and male patients receiving the most care.
AHRQ-funded; HS021992.
Citation: Bhave PD, Lu X, Girotra S .
Race- and sex-related differences in care for patients newly diagnosed with atrial fibrillation.
Heart Rhythm 2015 Jul;12(7):1406-12. doi: 10.1016/j.hrthm.2015.03.031..
Keywords: Heart Disease and Health, Cardiovascular Conditions, Racial and Ethnic Minorities, Sex Factors, Disparities
Petrov ME, Goodin BR, Cruz-Almeida Y
Disrupted sleep is associated with altered pain processing by sex and ethnicity in knee osteoarthritis.
This study examines the association between sleep disruption with increased pain sensitivity and enhanced pain facilitation in addition to reduced pain inhibition in persons with chronic pain such as knee OA. It found that disrupted sleep was associated with altered pain processing by sex and ethnicity/race.
AHRQ-funded; HS013852.
Citation: Petrov ME, Goodin BR, Cruz-Almeida Y .
Disrupted sleep is associated with altered pain processing by sex and ethnicity in knee osteoarthritis.
J Pain 2015 May;16(5):478-90. doi: 10.1016/j.jpain.2015.02.004..
Keywords: Pain, Sleep Problems, Arthritis, Racial and Ethnic Minorities, Sex Factors
Govindarajan P, Friedman BT, Delgadillo JQ
Race and sex disparities in prehospital recognition of acute stroke.
The investigators examined prehospital provider recognition of stroke by race and sex. They found that correct prehospital recognition of stroke was lower among Hispanic patients, Asians, and others, when compared with non-Hispanic whites, and also in women compared with men. They concluded that significant disparities exist in prehospital stroke recognition.
AHRQ-funded; HS017965.
Citation: Govindarajan P, Friedman BT, Delgadillo JQ .
Race and sex disparities in prehospital recognition of acute stroke.
Acad Emerg Med 2015 Mar;22(3):264-72. doi: 10.1111/acem.12595.
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Keywords: Diagnostic Safety and Quality, Disparities, Racial and Ethnic Minorities, Sex Factors, Stroke