Despite millions of people being affected by tremor worldwide, information regarding tremor patie... more Despite millions of people being affected by tremor worldwide, information regarding tremor patients’ ethnicity and racial diversity is limited. We examined diversity and inclusivity in two diseases, essential tremor (ET) and Parkinson disease (PD), primarily in the United States. There is little information regarding regional and ethnic differences of ET, although several studies suggest that Blacks are less likely to be affected by PD than Whites. Blacks appear to have less chance of being diagnosed with PD, reduced access to outpatient care, and less chance of being treated with newer PD medications. Black patients with PD may also be less likely to undergo DBS than White patients. There appears to be a disproportionate lack of minority representation in PD clinical trials. Education regarding ET and PD is essential so that first line healthcare providers can make appropriate referrals to specialists. Greater diversity and inclusion of non-White ET and PD patients is needed in cl...
Despite millions of people being affected by tremor worldwide, information regarding tremor patie... more Despite millions of people being affected by tremor worldwide, information regarding tremor patients’ ethnicity and racial diversity is limited. We examined diversity and inclusivity in two diseases, essential tremor (ET) and Parkinson disease (PD), primarily in the United States. There is little information regarding regional and ethnic differences of ET, although several studies suggest that Blacks are less likely to be affected by PD than Whites. Blacks appear to have less chance of being diagnosed with PD, reduced access to outpatient care, and less chance of being treated with newer PD medications. Black patients with PD may also be less likely to undergo DBS than White patients. There appears to be a disproportionate lack of minority representation in PD clinical trials. Education regarding ET and PD is essential so that first line healthcare providers can make appropriate referrals to specialists. Greater diversity and inclusion of non-White ET and PD patients is needed in cl...
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