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Cardiac & Cardiovascular Systems
Andrew P. Ambrosy, Alan S. Go, Thomas K. Leong, Elisha A. Garcia, Alex J. Chang, Justin J. Slade, Edward J. McNulty, Jacob M. Mishell, Andrew N. Rassi, Ivy A. Ku, David C. Lange, Femi Philip, Benjamin Z. Galper, Natalia Berry, Matthew D. Solomon
Summary: This study found that the population prevalence of aortic stenosis (AS) has increased significantly over a short timeframe, while the distribution of disease severity remains relatively stable.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF CARDIOLOGY
(2023)
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Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Trang T. Le, Daniel S. Himmelstein, Ariel A. Hippen, Matthew R. Gazzara, Casey S. Greene
Summary: This study found that honors bestowed by the International Society for Computational Biology generally reflect the gender distribution in the field, but names of East Asian origin are underrepresented among honorees. Additionally, scientists affiliated in the United States received roughly twice as many honors than expected based on their literature authorship.
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Neurosciences
Jack E. Henningfield, Sherecce Fields, James C. Anthony, Lawrence S. Brown, Carlos A. Bolanos-Guzman, Sandra D. Comer, Richard De La Garza, Debra Furr-Holden, Albert Garcia-Romeu, Dorothy K. Hatsukami, Armin Raznahan, Carlos A. Zarate
Summary: Higher levels of excellence and innovation in research can be achieved by promoting equity, diversity, and inclusion in organizations. ACNP has made progress in increasing diversity, especially in female membership and leadership positions, but there is still room for improvement in areas like African American and other ethnic populations. Collaboration with other organizations committed to these goals may help accelerate progress towards fostering diversity and inclusion in scientific organizations.
NEUROPSYCHOPHARMACOLOGY
(2021)
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Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Angel Aliseda-Alonso, Sara Bertran de Lis, Adam Lee, Emily N. Pond, Beth Blauer, Lainie Rutkow, Jennifer B. Nuzzo
Summary: This study aims to collect and standardize COVID-19 demographic data and analyze the differences between this information and the CDC's public surveillance data. The results show significant variations and discrepancies between the CDC's data and the data reported by states and territories, particularly in terms of ethnicity and age groups. This highlights the limitations of standardization and reporting mechanisms in generating complete and real-time demographic data.
AMERICAN JOURNAL OF PUBLIC HEALTH
(2022)
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Clinical Neurology
Annette M. Langer-Gould, Edlin Grisell Gonzales, Jessica B. Smith, Bonnie H. Li, Lorene M. Nelson
Summary: This study aimed to determine whether the prevalence of multiple sclerosis (MS) varies by race and ethnicity. The results showed that MS prevalence was higher in White and Black individuals, while significantly lower in Hispanic and Asian individuals in Southern California.
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Environmental Studies
Ivis Garcia, Miriam Albelson, Nicholas Puczkowskyj, Sadika Maheruma Khan, Kevin Fagundo-Ojeda
Summary: This research employs a photovoice methodology to explore the everyday interaction of low-income women of color with transit systems. It shows that women feel targeted not only based on their gender, but also based on their racial or ethnic identity, and highlights women's actions to increase their sense of safety.
TRANSPORTATION RESEARCH PART D-TRANSPORT AND ENVIRONMENT
(2022)
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Environmental Sciences
Ram B. Jain
Summary: This study analyzed data from NHANES for US adults aged 20 years and above to estimate cotinine levels among different groups of smokers. Results showed that males had higher cotinine levels in certain groups than females, and non-Hispanic black smokers had higher levels compared to non-Hispanic whites. Additionally, estimations were made for self-reported nonsmokers classified as smokers and smokers with missing self-reported data on tobacco product use.
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH
(2021)
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Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Sara McLafferty, Valerie Preston
Summary: The COVID-19 pandemic has exacerbated existing social, economic, and environmental disparities in American cities, particularly in terms of commuting and employment access. This study focuses on frontline workers in New York City and examines gender and race/ethnic disparities in wages and commuting modes and times. Analysis of Census PUMS microdata reveals significant disparities between frontline and remote workers, with minority men and women being disproportionately represented in frontline work. Frontline workers tend to reside in low- to moderate-income areas far from their workplaces, resulting in long commute times, and women frontline workers, especially Black and Latina women, heavily rely on public transit. The intersection of low-wage employment, long commutes, and transit dependence has made minority women more economically and socially vulnerable during the pandemic.
Article
Surgery
Bernadette Aulivola, Erica L. Mitchell, Vincent L. Rowe, Matthew R. Smeds, Steven Abramowitz, Kwame S. Amankwah, Huiting (Tina) Chen, James M. Dittman, Young Erben, Misty D. Humphries, Julie A. Lahiri, Luigi Pascarella, Elina Quiroga, Tej M. Singh, Linda J. Wang, John F. Eidt
Summary: Diversity, equity, and inclusion are interconnected goals that aim to ensure all individuals feel welcomed and valued among their peers, achieving fairness. The unique backgrounds and perspectives contributed by a diverse workforce strengthen and improve medical organizations.
JOURNAL OF VASCULAR SURGERY
(2021)
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Medicine, General & Internal
Behnam Saberi, Ahmet Gurakar, Hani Tamim, Carolin V. Schneider, Omar T. Sims, Alan Bonder, Zachary Fricker, Saleh A. Alqahtani
Summary: This study examined the racial disparities in liver transplant and post-transplant outcomes for hepatocellular carcinoma patients in the United States. The study found that there were unequal proportions of liver transplant and differences in survival rates among different racial groups. Black or African American patients had the worst outcomes after liver transplant.
Review
Hematology
Caroline Dix, Mollie Moloney, Huyen A. Tran, James D. McFadyen
Summary: Gender-affirming therapy (GAHT) involves the use of hormones to develop physical characteristics of the identified gender. However, exogenous estrogen therapy increases the risk of venous thromboembolism (VTE), especially in transgender women. Modern GAHT preparations have lower thrombogenicity, but further research is needed to understand VTE risk and its correlation with other factors in transgender women.
THROMBOSIS AND HAEMOSTASIS
(2023)
Review
Genetics & Heredity
Frida Toft-Nielsen, Frida Emanuelsson, Marianne Benn
Summary: The prevalence of FH varies across different ethnicities, ranging from 0.25% (1:400) to 0.52% (1:192), with the highest rates seen among black and brown populations and the lowest among Asians. These differences suggest that targeted screening among subpopulations may increase case identification and prevention opportunities.
FRONTIERS IN GENETICS
(2022)
Review
Medicine, General & Internal
Xiaoyu Gao, Liangnan Zeng, Haorun Wang, Shan Zeng, Junjie Tian, Ligang Chen, Tangming Peng
Summary: This study pooled the prevalence of venous thromboembolism (VTE) in intensive care patients worldwide and identified several risk factors. The results showed a high prevalence of VTE in critically ill patients, emphasizing the need for attention to high-risk populations.
JOURNAL OF CLINICAL MEDICINE
(2022)
Review
Hematology
Yan Xu, Deborah M. Siegal, Sonia S. Anand
Summary: Despite advancements in diagnosis and management, VTE remains a significant cause of cardiovascular morbidity and mortality. Differences in risk factors, genetics, and disease awareness exist among ethnoracial groups, highlighting the importance of increasing diverse participation in clinical trials to improve VTE prevention and treatment.
JOURNAL OF THROMBOSIS AND HAEMOSTASIS
(2021)
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Emergency Medicine
Panagiotis Liasidis, Elizabeth R. Benjamin, Dominik Jakob, Li Ding, Meghan Lewis, Demetrios Demetriades
Summary: In a study of trauma patients with severe pelvic fractures, it was found that Black patients had a higher risk of developing pulmonary embolism compared to White patients. Further research is needed to understand the reasons for racial disparities and improve VTE outcomes for all patients.
EUROPEAN JOURNAL OF TRAUMA AND EMERGENCY SURGERY
(2023)