Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
S. Strings, C. Wells, C. Bell, A. J. Tomiyama
Summary: This study examined the association between body mass index (BMI) and type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) among the largest three racial/ethnic groups in the United States. Using data from the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey from 1999 to 2018, the study found that BMI was associated with higher odds of prediabetes/T2DM for Latine and White individuals, but the association was weaker for Black individuals.
Article
Clinical Neurology
Jungwon Min, Xuemei Zhang, Heather M. Griffis, Christopher M. Cielo, Ignacio E. Tapia, Ariel A. Williamson
Summary: Disparities in OSA care were observed based on insurance coverage and the race/ethnicity of Medicaid-insured children. Surgical care without PSG was more common among Medicaid-insured children, while specialty care and PSG treatment were less likely. Black and Hispanic/Latinx children had higher odds of receiving specialty care and/or PSG treatment compared to White children, while Black children were less likely to undergo surgery. Surgical care was associated with reduced healthcare utilization.
Review
Endocrinology & Metabolism
Soumya Kurnool, Karen C. McCowen, Nicole A. Bernstein, Atul Malhotra
Summary: The purpose of this review is to summarize the existing literature on the complex relationships between sleep disturbance, obesity, and diabetes. The review highlights the importance of diet, exercise, and sleep as the three pillars of health, emphasizing that neglecting one pillar may negatively impact the other two.
CURRENT DIABETES REPORTS
(2023)
Article
Endocrinology & Metabolism
Katharine J. McCarthy, Shelley H. Liu, Mary Huynh, Joseph Kennedy, Hiu Tai Chan, Victoria L. Mayer, Luciana Vieira, Bahman Tabaei, Frances Howell, Alison Lee, Gretchen Van Wye, Elizabeth A. Howell, Teresa Janevic
Summary: This study investigated the racial/ethnic differences in the influence of gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM) on diabetes risk and glycemic control. The results showed that GDM had a significant impact on diabetes risk, with some variations across different racial/ethnic groups. GDM was also associated with a lower likelihood of glycemic control, particularly among Black and Hispanic women. Understanding these racial/ethnic differences is crucial for addressing cardiometabolic disparities.
Article
Clinical Neurology
Lynda D. Lisabeth, Guanghao Zhang, Ronald D. Chervin, Xu Shi, Lewis B. Morgenstern, Morgan Campbell, Susan Tower, Devin L. Brown
Summary: The aim of this study was to investigate the change in sleep-disordered breathing severity after stroke and the differences between ethnic groups. The results showed that the severity of sleep-disordered breathing remained stable for most individuals in the year following stroke, contradicting previous reports of improvement over time.
Article
Neurosciences
Mellanie V. Springer, Lynda D. Lisabeth, River Gibbs, Xu Shi, Erin Case, Ronald D. Chervin, Liming Dong, Devin L. Brown
Summary: This study aims to characterize racial and ethnic differences in pre-and post-stroke sleep-disordered breathing (SDB) and pre-stroke sleep duration. The results show that there was no difference in pre-stroke SDB risk between Black and non-Hispanic white participants, while Mexican American participants had a higher risk of SDB. Post-stroke SDB risk was higher in Mexican American participants and lower in Black participants compared to non-Hispanic white participants, but the ethnic difference remained after adjustment. Mexican American and Black participants had shorter sleep duration than non-Hispanic white participants, but there was no difference after adjustment.
JOURNAL OF STROKE & CEREBROVASCULAR DISEASES
(2022)
Review
Nutrition & Dietetics
Jungwon Min, Hailee Goodale, Hong Xue, Rebecca Brey, Youfa Wang
Summary: The study found that obesity prevalence in the USA has been steadily increasing since 2007, with significant decreases in obesity rates among non-Hispanic black women in the past decade. However, obesity rates have increased among Mexican-American men, boys, and girls, surpassing or equaling non-Hispanic black groups. Differences in biological, behavioral, and sociocultural factors contribute to racial/ethnic disparities in obesity.
ADVANCES IN NUTRITION
(2021)
Review
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Michelle Jin Yee Neoh, Alessandro Carollo, Mengyu Lim, Dagmara Dimitriou, Gianluca Esposito
Summary: Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is a common sleep disorder prevalent in the obese population and has been linked to adverse health outcomes such as cardiovascular and metabolic diseases. This study analyzed scientific literature on OSA from 1977 to 2022, revealing major research areas focused on the relationship between OSA, cardiovascular diseases, and metabolic diseases. It also identified emerging research clusters on specific populations like children with obesity and pregnant women.
APPLIED SCIENCES-BASEL
(2023)
Article
Clinical Neurology
Elizabeth J. Pantesco, Irene P. Kan
Summary: This study examines the racial and ethnic disparities in sleep duration and explores the role of subjective social status and ideal sleep norms in these disparities. The findings suggest that subjective social status may partially influence the differences in sleep duration, while ideal sleep duration norms only partially mediate the differences in certain racial/ethnic groups.
Article
Clinical Neurology
Gie Ken-Dror, Intisar Ajami, Thang S. Han, Taylor Aurelius, Ankita Maheshwari, Hassan Al Hail, Dirk Deleu, Sapna D. Sharma, Sageet Amlani, Gunaratnam Gunathilagan, David L. Cohen, Chakravarthi Rajkumar, Stuart Maguire, Sissi Ispoglou, Ibrahim Balogun, Anthea Parry, Lakshmanan Sekaran, Hafiz Syed, Enas Lawrence, Ravneeta Singh, Ahamad Hassan, Chris Wharton, Khalid Javaid, Neetish Goorah, Peter Carr, Eman Abdus Sami, Musab Ali, Hassan Al Hussein, Hassan Osman Abuzaid, Khalid Sharif, Shri Ram Sharma, P. N. Sylaja, Fahmi Yousef Khan, Kameshwar Prasad, Pankaj Sharma
Summary: South Asian stroke patients living in the UK and Qatar have a nearly 3.5-fold increased risk of diabetes compared to White British stroke patients. This may be partly due to their body composition. These findings have important implications for public health policymakers in countries with large South Asian populations.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF STROKE
(2023)
Article
Health Care Sciences & Services
Marina Ruxandra Otelea, Mihaela Trenchea, Agripina Rascu, Sabina Antoniu, Corina Zugravu, Stefan Busnatu, Anca Angela Simionescu, Oana Cristina Arghir
Summary: This study aimed to define smoking combined with obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) as a phenotype (SOSA) and demonstrate the detrimental effects of continued smoking on OSA. The findings indicated that smokers had an earlier onset of OSA and more severe daytime sleepiness. Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) was more prevalent among smokers, and smoking significantly influenced the severity of OSA.
JOURNAL OF PERSONALIZED MEDICINE
(2022)
Article
Respiratory System
Sophia Schiza, Anita Simonds, Winfried Randerath, Francesco Fanfulla, Dries Testelmans, Ludger Grote, Joseph M. Montserrat, Jean-Louis Pepin, Johan Verbraecken, Refika Ersu, Maria R. Bonsignore
Summary: Clinical activities related to sleep disordered breathing (SDB) in Europe were disrupted during the initial phase of the COVID-19 epidemic, but have gradually restarted based on epidemiological phases and national recommendations. The recent rise in cases in Europe has prompted a reconsideration of SDB management strategies. Diagnosing and treating SDB pose specific challenges that need to be addressed for patient and healthcare personnel safety. The use of telemedicine is expected to grow in sleep medicine to minimize risks and provide optimal care, highlighting the need for a consensus document to harmonize SDB management across Europe.
EUROPEAN RESPIRATORY JOURNAL
(2021)
Review
Health Care Sciences & Services
Andreea Zabara-Antal, Ionela Grosu-Creanga, Mihai Lucian Zabara, Andrei Tudor Cernomaz, Bogdan Mihnea Ciuntu, Oana Melinte, Cristian Lupascu, Antigona Carmen Trofor
Summary: This review discusses the role of surgery in the treatment of sleep apnea and emphasizes the importance of individualized therapy. Depending on the type and severity of the apnea, the causal factor, obesity, hypercapnia, and associated pathologies, the optimal therapeutic method is determined for each individual case.
JOURNAL OF PERSONALIZED MEDICINE
(2023)
Article
Medicine, General & Internal
Sabrina A. Assoumou, Alicia Peterson, Ellen Ginman, Thea James, Cassandra M. Pierre, Sebastian Hamilton, Sheila Chapman, John Goldie, Robert Koenig, Elena Mendez-Escobar, Hannah Leaver, Robert Graham, Renee Crichlow, Tarsha Weaver, Sandra Cotterell, Guale Valdez, Denise De Las Nueces, Nancy A. Scott, Benjamin P. Linas, Petrina Martin Cherry
Summary: Academic medical centers are crucial in increasing access to and uptake of SARS-CoV-2 vaccines. The Boston Medical Center implemented a vaccination program that focused on community-based sites, mobile vaccination events, and strong partnerships to ensure equitable distribution. Challenges included the need for a robust operational infrastructure and addressing community mistrust.
ANNALS OF INTERNAL MEDICINE
(2022)
Review
Pediatrics
Alexandra D. Monzon, Susana R. Patton, Dorit Koren
Summary: Sleep duration and obstructive sleep apnea may be associated with obesity, insulin resistance, and Type 2 diabetes, while Type 1 diabetes can lead to sleep disturbances that require specific treatment.
PEDIATRIC PULMONOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Clinical Neurology
Omonigho M. Bubu, Ogie Q. Umasabor-Bubu, Arlener D. Turner, Ankit Parekh, Anna E. Mullins, Korey Kam, Madeline K. Birckbichler, Fahad Mukhtar, Alfred K. Mbah, Natasha J. Williams, David M. Rapoport, Mony de Leon, Girardin Jean-Louis, Indu Ayappa, Andrew W. Varga, Ricardo S. Osorio
Summary: This study found that regardless of TN-status, participants with OSA+/Aβ+ were 2 to 4 times more likely to progress to MCI/AD and progress 6 to 18 months earlier compared to other participants. The study also demonstrated synergistic effects between OSA and Aβ, as well as between OSA and tau, leading to shorter progression time to MCI/AD in CN and MCI-OSA patients when Aβ and tau accumulation becomes increasingly abnormal.
ALZHEIMERS & DEMENTIA
(2021)
Article
Medicine, General & Internal
Vijay Kumar Chattu, Girardin Jean-Louis, John L. Zeller, Seithikurippu R. Pandi-Perumal
Summary: The Lancet Commission Report on Global Surgery highlights the significant impact of insufficient surgical services, urging the provision of basic surgical care to prevent DALYs. Promoting Universal Health Coverage in resource-poor settings requires the support of global health diplomacy and humanitarian diplomacy to safeguard the health rights of vulnerable populations.
JOURNAL OF THE NATIONAL MEDICAL ASSOCIATION
(2021)
Review
Psychiatry
Judite Blanc, Anthony Q. Briggs, Azizi A. Seixas, Marvin Reid, Girardin Jean-Louis, Seithikurippu R. Pandi-Perumal
Summary: The mental health impact of COVID-19 on populations is significant, prompting an urgent need for interventions. This review discusses how individuals and communities leverage pre-existing factors to enhance their psychological resilience during the pandemic. Findings show that social support, outdoor activities, spiritual beliefs, and a sense of meaning have been important coping mechanisms for populations globally. While some intervention models have been proposed, their universal applicability remains uncertain, and there is a lack of translational data in this area.
CURRENT OPINION IN PSYCHIATRY
(2021)
Article
Clinical Neurology
Rebecca Robbins, Ralph J. DiClemente, Andrea B. Troxel, Girardin Jean-Louis, Mark Butler, David M. Rapoport, Charles A. Czeisler
Summary: The study found that 15% of older adults in the US routinely use sleep medication, and this use is associated with incident dementia. Future research may focus on behavioral approaches to improving sleep among older adults.
Article
Environmental Sciences
Jesse Moore, Shannique Richards, Collin Popp, Laronda Hollimon, Marvin Reid, Girardin Jean-Louis, Azizi A. Seixas
Summary: Unhealthy sleep durations are associated with emotional distress, and minority populations, especially Blacks, are more burdened by this. Physical activity can moderate the relationship between sleep and emotional distress, but this effect seems to be evident only in Whites, not Blacks. Further research is needed to understand the connection of physical activity to sleep and mental health.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH AND PUBLIC HEALTH
(2021)
Article
Clinical Neurology
Sadia B. Ghani, Marcos E. Delgadillo, Karla Granados, Ashley C. Okuagu, Chloe C. A. Wills, Pamela Alfonso-Miller, Orfeu M. Buxton, Sanjay R. Patel, John Ruiz, Sairam Parthasarathy, Patricia L. Haynes, Patricia Molina, Azizi Seixas, Girardin Jean-Louis, Michael A. Grandner
Summary: This study investigated the relationship between problematic eating behaviors and self-reported sleep experiences in a sample of Mexican descent adults. The results showed that poor eating habits were associated with greater insomnia, poorer sleep quality, more sleepiness, and shorter weekend sleep duration, particularly in terms of emotional eating and uncontrolled eating. This suggests potential mechanisms linking sleep and obesity in Hispanic/Latinos.
BEHAVIORAL SLEEP MEDICINE
(2022)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Kenneth Anujuo, Karien Stronks, Marieke B. Snijder, Anja Lok, Girardin Jean-Louis, Charles Agyemang
Summary: The study found a significant association between depressed mood and short sleep in a multi-ethnic population in Amsterdam, with the Dutch population also showing a link between depressed mood and long sleep. Depressed mood explained a portion of the prevalence of short sleep, especially among Turkish individuals.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH AND PUBLIC HEALTH
(2021)
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Seithikurippu R. Pandi-Perumal, Sophie R. Vaccarino, Vijay Kumar Chattu, Nevin F. W. Zaki, Ahmed S. BaHammam, Dilshad Manzar, G. J. M. Maestroni, Deborah Suchecki, Adam Moscovitch, Ferdinand Zizi, Girardin Jean-Louis, Meera Narasimhan, Chellamuthu Ramasubramanian, Ilya Trakht, Mary V. Seeman, John M. Shneerson, Michael Maes, Russel J. Reiter, Sidney H. Kennedy
Summary: Social distancing, popularized during the COVID-19 pandemic, is an important measure to prevent the spread of the virus. However, safe socializing activities, such as distant socializing through phone or video-chat, are still crucial during this time. Furthermore, physical distancing is associated with negative mental health effects, making it important for governments and medical institutions to increase mental health resources, especially for frontline workers, COVID-19 survivors, and marginalized communities.
PATHOGENS AND GLOBAL HEALTH
(2021)
Article
Geriatrics & Gerontology
Azizi A. Seixas, Arlener D. Turner, Omonigho Michael Bubu, Girardin Jean-Louis, Mony J. de Leon, Ricardo S. Osorio, Lidia Glodzik
Summary: Research found that African Americans have higher white matter hyperintensity load compared to European Americans. The study suggests that age and obesity are significant factors in explaining the differences in white matter hyperintensity load between the two groups, with obesity particularly pronounced in African Americans.
CLINICAL INTERVENTIONS IN AGING
(2021)
Editorial Material
Psychiatry
Judite Blanc, Azizi Seixas, Elizabeth Farrah Louis, Donaldson Fadael Conserve, Georges Casimir, Girardin Jean-Louis
FRONTIERS IN PSYCHIATRY
(2021)
Article
Psychology, Educational
Alexandra Ursache, Rebecca Robbins, Alicia Chung, Spring Dawson-McClure, Dimitra Kamboukos, Esther J. Calzada, Girardin Jean-Louis, Laurie Miller Brotman
Summary: Research indicates that sleep issues in first-grade children are related to classroom behavior and academic performance, with teacher-reported child sleepiness being associated with lower adaptive behaviors, higher problem behaviors, and lower achievement. Parent-reported bedtime resistance and disordered breathing are also predictors of lower academic achievement.
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Rebecca Robbins, Andrew Piazza, Ryan J. Martin, Girardin Jean-Louis, Adam P. Knowlden, Michael A. Grandner
Summary: A cross-sectional survey of 1,305 college students in the US Midwest found that poor sleep quality was associated with an increased risk of engaging in risky driving behaviors, such as texting, reading texts, talking on the phone, or falling asleep while driving. These findings suggest the need for behavioral interventions aimed at improving sleep quality and reducing drowsy driving among young adults.
TRAFFIC INJURY PREVENTION
(2021)
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Girardin Jean-Louis
Summary: In the U.S., Black scientists funded by the National Institutes of Health (NIH) are underrepresented and have lower success rates. Increasing the number of well-trained minority scientists is an important goal that can be achieved through mentoring opportunities in academic networks.
Article
Clinical Neurology
Waliuddin S. Khader, Fabian-Xose Fernandez, Azizi Seixas, Adam Knowlden, Jason Ellis, Natasha Williams, Lauren Hale, Charles Branas, Michael Perlis, Girardin Jean-Louis, William D. S. Killgore, Pamela Alfonso-Miller, Michael A. Grandner
Summary: This study aimed to examine how beliefs about the impact of sleep on health influence individuals' motivation to change their sleep behaviors. The findings suggest that the degree of belief in the negative effects of insufficient sleep, such as moodiness, occupational problems, and health issues, may impact individuals' willingness to change their sleep-related behaviors.
Article
Respiratory System
Jean-Louis Girardin, Azizi Seixas, Jaime Ramos Cejudo, Ricardo S. Osorio, George Avirappattu, Marvin Reid, Sairam Parthasarathy
Summary: The study found that patients with pulmonary diseases such as chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) had increased mortality risks associated with COVID-19. Factors such as older age, male sex, low household income, and ethnic minority status were also independently associated with higher mortality risks related to COVID-19.
CHRONIC RESPIRATORY DISEASE
(2021)
