Publications by authors named "Daniel D Bodek"
J Clin Gastroenterol
March 2023
Article Synopsis
- Hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) has high mortality rates, making liver transplantation crucial, yet access to donor organs varies significantly among ethnic groups, necessitating a study on transplantation disparities.
- A comprehensive analysis of the National Inpatient Sample from 2007 to 2014 revealed that Black patients had significantly lower liver transplantation rates compared to White patients, with confounding variables like socioeconomic and geographic factors taken into account.
- The findings indicate that economic status and private insurance improve chances for transplantation, highlighting the need for targeted research on barriers for Black patients and potential interventions to enhance transplantation equity.
