Review
Health Care Sciences & Services
Aumeya Goswami, Lydia Poole, Zareen Thorlu-Bangura, Nushrat Khan, Wasim Hanif, Kamlesh Khunti, Paramjit Gill, Madiha Sajid, Ann Blandford, Fiona Stevenson, Amitava Banerjee, Mel Ramasawmy
Summary: This study investigated the use of digital health interventions (DHIs) for cardiovascular disease and type 2 diabetes among minority ethnic populations. The study found that DHIs are suitable for minority ethnic populations when specific factors are considered, including patients' beliefs, health needs, education and literacy levels, material circumstances, culture, social networks, and supporting healthcare systems.
JOURNAL OF MEDICAL INTERNET RESEARCH
(2023)
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Abdi Gele, Naima Said Sheikh, Prabhjot Kour, Samera A. Qureshi
Summary: This qualitative study based on interviews explored the impact of socio-economic and socio-cultural factors on immigrants' uptake of preventive measures for Covid-19 in Norway. The study found that attitudes towards the pandemic and adherence to preventive measures among immigrants have generally increased over time. However, barriers including socio-economic and socio-cultural factors were identified as hindering immigrants from adhering to preventive measures. The study suggests the need for long-term strategies to improve housing situations and increase health literacy among immigrants.
FRONTIERS IN PUBLIC HEALTH
(2022)
Article
Endocrinology & Metabolism
Claudia Sikorski, Sandi Azab, Russell J. de Souza, Meera Shanmuganathan, Dipika Desai, Koon Teo, Stephanie A. Atkinson, Katherine Morrison, Milan Gupta, Philip Britz-McKibbin, Sonia S. Anand
Summary: This study aimed to identify serum metabolomic signatures associated with gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM) and explore ethnic-specific differences between South Asian and white European women. The results showed common metabolic pathways related to GDM in both groups, and certain metabolite ratios were higher in South Asian women, potentially reflecting a greater burden of GDM among this population.
BMJ OPEN DIABETES RESEARCH & CARE
(2022)
Article
Ophthalmology
Taras Gout, Emma Grace Walshaw, Timothy Zoltie, Paul Bartlett, Tom Archer, Asmaa Altaie, Jiten Parmar, Nabil El-Hindy, Bernie Chang, George Kalantzis
Summary: This study evaluated patient reported outcomes of high definition ocular prostheses using validated questionnaires. Principal Component Analysis revealed two components with good reliability, validity, and responsiveness. An 80% questionnaire response rate indicated positive patient experiences with the new artificial eyes.
Article
Clinical Neurology
H. N. Cheung, Joanne M. Williams, Y. S. Chan, Stella W. Y. Chan
Summary: This study evaluated the psychometric properties of the Multidimensional Depression Assessment Scale (MDAS) across gender and four major ethnic groups, and found that it had good internal consistency and concurrent reliability. The study also established a stable factor structure and measurement invariance for MDAS, suggesting its potential use in clinical settings.
JOURNAL OF AFFECTIVE DISORDERS
(2022)
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
L. D. Gruer, G. Cezard, L. A. Wallace, S. J. Hutchinson, A. F. Douglas, D. Buchanan, S. Katikireddi, A. D. Millard, D. J. Goldberg, A. Sheikh, R. S. Bhopal
Summary: The research found ethnic differences in overall infection rates and many infection categories, suggesting multiple causative pathways. The study recommends census linkage as a powerful method for studying the disproportionate impact of COVID-19.
JOURNAL OF PUBLIC HEALTH
(2022)
Article
Infectious Diseases
Suzan C. M. Trienekens, Wendi Shepherd, Richard G. Pebody, Punam Mangtani, Paul Cleary
Summary: During the 2009 influenza A(H1N1)pdm09 pandemic in England, individuals of South Asian ethnic groups were disproportionately affected, with younger age, higher proportion of males, more from deprived areas, delayed healthcare seeking, lower antiviral treatment advice but higher compliance, and highest cumulative incidence in the West Midlands region, London, and East of England region. The study provides insights into demographic, socioeconomic, and ethnic factors of the outbreak to inform future influenza preparedness for appropriate prevention and care.
INFLUENZA AND OTHER RESPIRATORY VIRUSES
(2021)
Article
Cardiac & Cardiovascular Systems
Priyanka Satish, Emili Vela, Usama Bilal, Montse Cleries, Alka M. Kanaya, Namratha Kandula, Salim S. Virani, Nadia Islam, Javier Valero-Elizondo, Tamer Yahya, Josep Comin-Colet, Khurram Nasir, Josepa Mauri, Miguel Cainzos-Achirica
Summary: Among Asian immigrant groups in Catalonia, Bangladeshis and Pakistanis have the highest burden of cardiovascular risk factors and disease, indicating a need for tailored preventive interventions.
EUROPEAN JOURNAL OF PREVENTIVE CARDIOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Endocrinology & Metabolism
K. M. Venkat Narayan, Dimple Kondal, Sayuko Kobes, Lisa R. Staimez, Deepa Mohan, Unjali P. Gujral, Shivani A. Patel, Ranjit Mohan Anjana, Roopa Shivashankar, Mohammed K. Ali, Howard H. Chang, Masood Kadir, Dorairaj Prabhakaran, Natalie Daya, Elizabeth Selvin, Nikhil Tandon, Robert Hanson, Viswanathan Mohan
Summary: South Asians and Pima Indians have different diabetes incidence rates, with South Asians having a lower rate than Pima Indians at comparable BMI levels. However, among men with BMI <25, the risk of diabetes is five times higher in South Asians compared to Pima Indians.
BMJ OPEN DIABETES RESEARCH & CARE
(2021)
Article
Cardiac & Cardiovascular Systems
Renee J. Burger, Sanne J. Gordijn, Renee Bolijn, Annemarie Reilingh, Eric P. Moll Van Charante, Bert-Jan H. van den Born, Christianne J. M. De Groot, Anita C. J. Ravelli, Henrike Galenkamp, Irene G. M. Van Valkengoed, Wessel Ganzevoort
Summary: This study found that pregnancy complications are associated with a higher risk of heart disease later in life for women of different ethnic backgrounds. However, these complications do not significantly improve the prediction of prevalent cardiovascular disease risk factors when added to traditional eligibility criteria for screening.
EUROPEAN JOURNAL OF PREVENTIVE CARDIOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Neurosciences
Deidre A. De Silva, Chee-Keong Wee, Fung-Peng Woon, Hui-Meng Chang, Meng-Cheong Wong
Summary: ICLAD is associated with poorer functional outcomes following stroke in south Asian patients, with a higher prevalence of risk factors such as hypertension, hyperlipidemia, ischemic heart disease, and extracranial carotid disease among those with ICLAD. Specific evaluation of acute stroke treatments and potential novel strategies such as acute stenting are recommended in these patients.
Article
Oncology
Michelle McCabe, Clement Penny, Pumza Magangane, Sheefa Mirza, Yvonne Perner
Summary: This study identified distinct histopathological features in left-sided colon cancer patients among indigenous African (IA) patients, including a higher prevalence in males, sigmoid colon involvement, signet-ring-cell morphology, MSI-L with BAT25/26 marker instability, and association with advanced disease. The study also suggests BAT25 and BAT26 as potential negative prognostic markers in African CRC patients, with larger confirmatory studies recommended.
Article
Gerontology
Yuri Jang, Daniel A. Powers, Nan Sook Park, David A. Chiriboga, Iris Chi, James Lubben
Summary: This study examined the measurement quality and performance of the abbreviated Lubben Social Network Scale (LSNS-6) among older Asian Americans of three ethnic groups (Chinese, Koreans, and Vietnamese). The LSNS-6 demonstrated good internal consistency in each ethnic group, with its two-factor structure of family and friends being consistent across the groups. The scores from LSNS-6 were positively correlated with social and health indicators.
Article
Cardiac & Cardiovascular Systems
William Barbour, Erika Wolff, Pankaj Puar, Makoto Hibino, Ehab Bakbak, Aishwarya Krishnaraj, Raj Verma, Meena Verma, Adrian Quan, Andrew T. Yan, Kim A. Connelly, Hwee Teoh, C. David Mazer, Subodh Verma
Summary: In the EMPA-HEART CardioLink-6 trial, there was no significant difference in the effect of empagliflozin on left ventricular mass regression between South Asian and non-South Asian individuals.
BMC CARDIOVASCULAR DISORDERS
(2023)
Review
Endocrinology & Metabolism
Amar Rai, Rohan Misra, Hasaan Khan, Shivani Shukla, Dipesh C. Patel, Adrian Brown
Summary: This systematic review aimed to summarize the barriers and facilitators of dietary modification within South Asian populations with Type 2 diabetes or pre-diabetes. The study found that cultural sensitivity, health education, and support networks were facilitators, while healthcare inequity, cultural insensitivity, social pressures, misconceptions, and time constraints were barriers.
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Anne Douglas, Genevieve Cezard, Colin R. Simpson, Markus F. C. Steiner, Raj Bhopal, Narinder Bansal, Aziz Sheikh, Hester J. T. Ward, Colin M. Fischbacher
JOURNAL OF PUBLIC HEALTH
(2016)
Letter
Substance Abuse
Colin Fischbacher, Lee Barnsdale, Lesley Graham
Article
Medicine, General & Internal
Mome Mukherjee, Andrew Stoddart, Ramyani P. Gupta, Bright I. Nwaru, Angela Farr, Martin Heaven, Deborah Fitzsimmons, Amrita Bandyopadhyay, Chantelle Aftab, Colin R. Simpson, Ronan A. Lyons, Colin Fischbacher, Christopher Dibben, Michael D. Shields, Ceri J. Phillips, David P. Strachan, Gwyneth A. Davies, Brian McKinstry, Aziz Sheikh
Correction
Endocrinology & Metabolism
Stephanie H. Read, Joannes J. Kerssens, David A. McAllister, Helen M. Colhoun, Colin M. Fischbacher, Robert S. Lindsay, Rory J. McCrimmon, John A. McKnight, John R. Petrie, Naveed Sattar, Sarah H. Wild
Article
Endocrinology & Metabolism
Stephanie H. Read, Joannes J. Kerssens, David A. McAllister, Helen M. Colhoun, Colin M. Fischbacher, Robert S. Lindsay, Rory J. McCrimmon, John A. McKnight, John R. Petrie, Naveed Sattar, Sarah H. Wild
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Claudia Geue, James D. Lewsey, Daniel F. MacKay, Grace Antony, Colin M. Fischbacher, Jill Muirie, Gerard McCartney
JOURNAL OF EPIDEMIOLOGY AND COMMUNITY HEALTH
(2016)
Article
Gastroenterology & Hepatology
Sarah H. Wild, Joanne R. Morling, David A. McAllister, Jan Kerssens, Colin Fischbacher, Julie Parkes, Paul J. Roderick, Naveed Sattar, Christopher D. Byrne
JOURNAL OF HEPATOLOGY
(2016)
Article
Medicine, General & Internal
Lorna S. Aucott, Sam Philip, Alison Avenell, Ebenezer Afolabi, Naveed Sattar, Sarah Wild
Article
Medicine, General & Internal
L. C. Hunter, R. J. Lee, I. Butcher, C. J. Weir, C. M. Fischbacher, D. McAllister, S. H. Wild, N. Hewitt, R. M. Hardie
Article
Medicine, General & Internal
Joanne R. Morling, David A. McAllister, Wael Agur, Colin M. Fischbacher, Cathryn M. A. Glazener, Karen Guerrero, Leanne Hopkins, Rachael Wood
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
D. H. Brewster, C. M. Fischbacher, J. Nolan, S. Nowell, D. Redpath, G. Nabi
Article
Pediatrics
David A. McAllister, Joanne R. Morling, Colin M. Fischbacher, Mike Reidy, Alastair Murray, Rachael Wood
ARCHIVES OF DISEASE IN CHILDHOOD
(2018)
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Andrew McAuley, Cheryl Denny, Martin Taulbut, Rory Mitchell, Colin Fischbacher, Barbara Graham, Ian Grant, Paul O'Hagan, David McAllister, Gerry McCartney
Article
Endocrinology & Metabolism
Sarah H. Wild, Jeremy J. Walker, Joanne R. Morling, David A. McAllister, Helen M. Colhoun, Bassam Farran, Stuart McGurnaghan, Rory McCrimmon, Stephanie H. Read, Naveed Sattar, Christopher D. Byrne
Article
Endocrinology & Metabolism
S. H. Read, D. A. McAllister, H. M. Colhoun, B. Farran, C. Fischbacher, J. J. Kerssens, G. P. Leese, R. S. Lindsay, R. J. McCrimmon, S. McGurnaghan, S. Philip, N. Sattar, S. H. Wild