2022
Evidence of Racial Disparities in the Lung Cancer Screening Process: a Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis
Kunitomo Y, Bade B, Gunderson CG, Akgün KM, Brackett A, Tanoue L, Bastian LA. Evidence of Racial Disparities in the Lung Cancer Screening Process: a Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis. Journal Of General Internal Medicine 2022, 37: 3731-3738. PMID: 35838866, PMCID: PMC9585128, DOI: 10.1007/s11606-022-07613-2.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsEarly Detection of CancerHumansLung NeoplasmsMass ScreeningReferral and ConsultationTomography, X-Ray ComputedConceptsLung cancer screeningLCS participationLung cancer mortalityScreening ratesWhite patientsSystematic reviewCancer mortalityPatient populationRacial disparitiesPatient studiesLung cancer screening processAllied Health Literature databasesLow-dose chestHigh-risk individualsMethodsA systematic reviewCancer screening processFull-text reviewTitles/abstractsWeb of ScienceBlack patientsDatabase inceptionCancer screeningClinical trialsInclusion criteriaProvider awareness
2020
National trends in palliative care use among older adults with cardiopulmonary and malignant conditions
Feder SL, Jean RA, Bastian L, Akgün KM. National trends in palliative care use among older adults with cardiopulmonary and malignant conditions. Heart & Lung 2020, 49: 370-376. PMID: 32115242, PMCID: PMC7305962, DOI: 10.1016/j.hrtlng.2020.02.004.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAgedFemaleHumansNeoplasmsPalliative CarePatient DischargePulmonary Disease, Chronic ObstructiveReferral and Consultation