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Medicare coverage for people needing a simultaneous kidney/pancreas transplant has increased in the past decade. In July 1999 Medicare made the changes as a conscious effort by the government intended to address racial and economic disparities that existed. But increased Medicare dollars have not translated into more access for African Americans or Hispanics.

"Our research raised the possibility of racial bias on the part of physicians who might incorrectly assume that African Americans are type 2 diabetics when in fact, they would metabolically meet the criteria for type 1 diabetes," said Dr. Melancon. "Since this is a transplant that is most often performed in type 1 diabetics, their doctors might not even raise the possibility with their black patients. Also, health care providers might incorrectly predict worse outcomes for black patients, despite research that shows they do about as well as other racial groups."

Dr. Melancon's group took a look at the national transplant list before and after the Medicare changes in July 1999. Of the patients already listed for transplant, African Americans were 27% less likely to be recommended for a kidney pancreas transplant than Caucasians. Hispanics were 25% less likely to be recommended. After the Medicare changes African Americans were 28% less likely to be recommended for kidney/pancreas transplant and Hispanics were 31% less likely to be recommended.

"So, the situation for African Americans and Hispanics actually got worse instead of better," said Dr. Melancon.

The benefits of a kidney pancreas transplant are the list is much shorter; 2200 compared with over 80,000 for a kidney alone, according to the United Network of Organ Sharing (www.unos.org). Patient survival and kidney graft survival are better in kidney pancreas transplants.

"I don't think the medical community has been aggressive enough about kidney/pancreas transplant, especially in African Americans who are assumed to have type 2 diabetes. When a person has type 2 diabetes and they are obese, the benefit of a kidney/pancreas transplant is often outweighed by the risks of surgery which are higher in an obese person. So they are not offered the transplant. There is also a population of people with diabetes who are sort of between type 1 and type 2. This procedure would work for them too. But I think the medical community is, in some cases, making assumptions about the African American and Hispanic population that they are not making with other racial groups."

A kidney/pancreas transplant is the only current, reliable way to give diabetics normal glucose and insulin levels 24 hours a day. It's not technically a cure, but it does eliminate the medical problems associated with diabetes.

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About Georgetown University Medical Center

Georgetown University Medical Center is an internationally recognized academic medical center with a three-part mission of research, teaching and patient care (through Georgetown's affiliation with MedStar Health). GUMC's mission is carried out with a strong emphasis on public service and a dedication to the Catholic, Jesuit principle of cura personalis -- or "care of the whole person." The Medical Center includes the School of Medicine and the School of Nursing and Health Studies, both nationally ranked, the world-renowned Lombardi Comprehensive Cancer Center and the Biomedical Graduate Research Organization (BGRO), home to 60 percent of the university's sponsored research funding.

About Georgetown University Hospital

Georgetown University Hospital is a not-for-profit, acute care teaching and research hospital with 609 beds located in Northwest Washington, D.C. Founded in the Jesuit principle of cura personalis - caring for the whole person - Georgetown is committed to offering a variety of innovative diagnostic and treatment options within a trusting and compassionate environment.

Georgetown's centers of excellence include cancer, neurosciences, gastroenterology, transplant and vascular diseases. Along with Magnet nurses, internationally recognized physicians, advanced research and cutting-edge technologies, Georgetown's healthcare professionals have a reputation of medical excellence and leadership. Georgetown University Hospital is a proud member of MedStar Health. Aggregated by HispanicTips :: Hispanic & Latino News & Information]]> http://www.hispanictips.com/2009/11/09/physician-bias-might-keep-life-saving-transplants-from-black-and-hispanic-patients/feed/ 0 http://www.hispanictips.com/2009/09/30/dispelling-bias-against-latinos/ http://www.hispanictips.com/2009/09/30/dispelling-bias-against-latinos/#comments Wed, 30 Sep 2009 18:06:55 +0000 Tomas http://www.hispanictips.com/?p=62904 HispanicTips :: Hispanic & Latino News & Information]]> http://www.hispanictips.com/2009/09/30/dispelling-bias-against-latinos/feed/ 0 http://www.hispanictips.com/2008/11/11/national-council-of-la-raza-condemns-brutal-hate-crime-on-long-island/ http://www.hispanictips.com/2008/11/11/national-council-of-la-raza-condemns-brutal-hate-crime-on-long-island/#comments Tue, 11 Nov 2008 16:30:14 +0000 Tomas http://www.hispanictips.com/?p=45801 "Calling it, "an outrageous and horrifying crime,” Janet Murguía, President and CEO of the National Council of La Raza (NCLR), the nation’s largest Latino civil rights and advocacy organization, condemned the beating death of a Long Island man on Saturday night. Marcello Lucero a 37 year-old man from Patchogue, Long Island, was the apparent victim of a hate crime by seven teenagers who were arraigned today for his murder. According to Newsday, Suffolk County police say that the defendants “simply wanted to beat up someone who looked Hispanic.”

“While we are grateful that the authorities have taken swift action," said Murguía, "it is important for all Americans to understand that this is part of an alarming trend taking place nationwide.” FBI hate crimes statistics show attacks against Latinos are on the rise over the past four years. Similarly, the Southern Poverty Law Center has reported that the number of hate groups targeting Latinos and immigrants has also increased over the same period.

Murguia was particularly upset over the age of the alleged attackers. "That hate has trickled down to a new generation is very disturbing," she said. Murguia blamed the growing climate of hate surrounding the immigration debate as part of the cause. "Words have consequences," she said. "And hateful words have hateful consequences. For too long hate groups and hate speech have dominated the national debate on immigrants, mischaracterizing all Latinos and the institutions that serve them in the process. Lives are literally in the balance.”

Over the past year, NCLR that has vigorously sought to expose the growing presence of hate groups and hate speech in the immigration debate, and their relationship to rises in hate crimes; early this year the organization launched www.WeCanStopTheHate.org, as part of its campaign to counter this alarming trend.

Murguia said she and NCLR extend their condolences to Mr. Lucero’s family and community, and call on all Americans to stand up to the presence of hate groups and extremists on the airwaves and in our communities. " HispanicTips is Essential Hispanic & Latino News & Information
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