December 8, 2025Blood

Racial disparities in clinical outcomes among patients with newly diagnosed and relapsed multiple myeloma in the United States: A 21-year comparative analysis

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TVTarfa Verinumbe CUChidiebube UgwuEast Tennessee State University EOElvis Obomanu

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Analysis shows racial disparities in clinical outcomes and complications among patients with multiple myeloma, highlighting the need for better care strategies.

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Black patients exhibit higher risks of stroke, CKD, and heart failure, despite having lower all-cause mortality compared to White patients.
Relapsed multiple myeloma patients also show higher risks of neurologic complications and CKD among Black individuals.
Patients identified as Asian have lower hospitalization and chronic conditions compared to White counterparts, with improved mortality rates.
The findings indicate significant racial disparities that necessitate targeted approaches in clinical care and representation in research.

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Verinumbe et al. (2025) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/69362f3a4fa91c937236d3bc https://doi.org/10.1182/blood-2025-4600

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Analysis shows racial disparities in clinical outcomes and complications among patients with multiple myeloma, highlighting the need for better care strategies.

Racial disparities in clinical outcomes among patients with newly diagnosed and relapsed multiple myeloma in the United States: A 21-year comparative analysis

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Racial disparities in clinical outcomes among patients with newly diagnosed and relapsed multiple myeloma in the United States: A 21-year comparative analysis

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