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The association of neighborhood-level deprivation with glioblastoma outcomes: a single center cohort study

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  • Yifei Sun

  • Dagoberto Estevez-Ordonez

  • Travis J. Atchley

  • Burt Nabors

  • James M. Markert

  • April 7, 2025

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    Glioblastoma is the most common primary brain tumor, with a median survival of approximately 15 months despite advancements in treatment.

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    Socioeconomic disparities significantly impact glioblastoma outcomes, with factors like race, income, and access to care influencing survival.

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    The Area Deprivation Index (ADI) measures neighborhood-level socioeconomic disadvantage, integrating various socioeconomic factors.

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    This study is the first to examine the association between neighborhood-level socioeconomic deprivation and overall survival in glioblastoma patients.

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    Among 1464 patients, those with high neighborhood disadvantage had lower rates of complete surgical resection and were more likely to be black.

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The association of neighborhood-level deprivation with glioblastoma outcomes: a single center cohort study

  • by Yifei Sun, Dagoberto Estevez-Ordonez, Travis J. Atchley, Burt Nabors, James M. Markert

  • April 7, 2025

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