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Significant Sex and Race Differences in QST Outcomes
| QST Measure | Mean (SD) | |
|---|---|---|
| Cuff mmHg | Male | 174 (60) |
| Female | 135 (55) | |
| White | 158 (57) | |
| Black | 141 (68) | |
| Mean Cuff Pain Intensity | White | 40 (14) |
| Black | 45 (15) | |
| Cuff Temporal Summation | White | 7 (18) |
| Black | 16 (21) | |
| Mean Probe Pain Intensity | White | 22 (15) |
| Black | 34 (21) | |
| Probe Temporal Summation | White | 14 (15) |
| Black | 22 (24) | |
| Probe Aftersensations | Male | 4 (6) |
| Female | 8 (14) | |
| White | 4 (8) | |
| Black | 11 (17) | |
| Catastrophizing | White | 15(11) |
| Black | 26(11) | |
