CCO Medical Specialties Podcast

Reducing Disparities in Lupus and Lupus Nephritis Care

Episode Summary

Drs Karen Costenbader and Brad Rovin discuss current disparities in lupus and lupus nephritis, including prevalence, social determinants of health, medication adherence, representation in clinical trials, and what healthcare professionals can do to address these disparities.

Episode Notes

In this episode, Karen H. Costenbader, MD, MPH, and Brad H. Rovin, MD, discuss health disparities in systemic lupus erythematosus and lupus nephritis. Topics include: 

• Disproportionate prevalence among marginalized groups in the United States
• Lupus-related social determinants of health
• Challenges with medication adherence
• Strategies to reduce these disparities

Presenters:

Karen H. Costenbader, MD, MPH
Professor of Medicine
Department of Medicine
Harvard Medical School
Director, Lupus Program
Division of Rheumatology, Inflammation and Immunity
Brigham and Women’s Hospital
Boston, Massachusetts

Brad H. Rovin, MD
Professor and Director, Division of Nephrology
The Lee A. Hebert Professor of Nephrology
Medical Director, The Ohio State Center for Clinical Research Management
The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center
Columbus, Ohio

This episode is part of a larger program titled, “Lupus and Lupus Nephritis: Improving Outcomes and Reducing Disparities.” To access the full program, follow this link: 
https://bit.ly/3PWAzNU