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02/01/26

Disparities in MRI and TRUS for prostate cancer detection: a systematic review and meta-analysis of 94,020 cases.

Bahrami, Ashkan; Tu, Long H; Ghanikolahloo, Milad; Sadeghi, Zohreh; Tafazolimoghadam, Armin; Farzan, Mahan; Fathi, Mobina; Khakpour, Yaser; Tavasol, Arian; Alipour, Milad; Shoja, Ahmad; Azami, Mobin; Clifford, Thomas; Hajibeygi, Ramtin; Iftikhar, Samra. Curr Probl Diagn Radiol.

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Big Three Conditions Equity, Access, and Timeliness Tests, Screening, and Laboratory Processes
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Summary

Prostate cancer is the second leading cause of cancer death in men, with delayed diagnosis contributing to this issue. This analysis of North American data shows racial disparities in diagnostic imaging: White patients are more likely to receive Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) for prostate cancer, while Black patients have less access to both MRI and Transrectal Ultrasound (TRUS). These findings suggest a need to address radiologic utilization and health policies to improve diagnostic equity.

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Bahrami A, Tu LH, Ghanikolahloo M, et al. Disparities in MRI and TRUS for prostate cancer detection: a systematic review and meta-analysis of 94,020 cases. Curr Probl Diagn Radiol. 2026;55(1):148-169.