Association of Novel Locus With Rheumatic Heart Disease in Black African Individuals: Findings From the RHDGen Study.
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DOI: 10.1001/jamacardio.2021.1627
Abstract: Importance Rheumatic heart disease (RHD), a sequela of rheumatic fever characterized by permanent heart valve damage, is the leading cause of cardiac surgery in Africa. However, its pathophysiologic characteristics and genetics are poorly understood. Understanding… read more here.
Keywords: study; black african; african individuals; rheumatic heart ... See more keywords
HIV Testing and Sexual Health Among Black African Men and Women in London, United Kingdom
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DOI: 10.1001/jamanetworkopen.2019.0864
Abstract: Key Points Question What proportion of black African adults attending social and commercial venues in London, United Kingdom, have been tested for HIV in the past 5 years and what proportion are living with HIV—both… read more here.
Keywords: london united; united kingdom; hiv; black african ... See more keywords
Illuminating light in the darkness: Black/African-American men in dental education and strategies for change.
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DOI: 10.1002/jdd.13065
Abstract: The purpose of this article is to discuss the challenges surrounding the underrepresentation of Black/African American (BAA) men in dentistry and dental education and present a rationale for anti-racism strategies to address them. Data and… read more here.
Keywords: black african; dental education; men dental; education ... See more keywords
Quality of life, physical activity and cardiorespiratory fitness in black African women: B-Healthy project
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DOI: 10.1007/s11136-019-02368-6
Abstract: Purpose To study the associations between physical activity (PA), cardiorespiratory fitness (CRF), and health-related quality of life (HRQoL) in black African women from a low socioeconomic community in South Africa. Methods Black African women (… read more here.
Keywords: age; black african; african women; fitness ... See more keywords
Differences in reasons for little cigar/cigarillo use across white and black/African American young adult users.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.addbeh.2021.106884
Abstract: INTRODUCTION The prevalence of little cigar and cigarillo (LCC) use among young adults is high. Research shows there are racial/ethnic differences in this prevalence, with Black/African American users more likely to report current LCC use.… read more here.
Keywords: little cigar; differences reasons; lcc use; black african ... See more keywords
Comparing fluid biomarkers of Alzheimer's disease between African American or Black African and white groups: A systematic review and meta-analysis
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DOI: 10.1016/j.jns.2020.117270
Abstract: RATIONALE Biomarker research for Alzheimer's disease (AD) has grown rapidly in recent years, ensuing the integration of the AD fluid biomarker profile: Aβ1-42, t-tau, and p-tau181, into clinical and research criteria. However, current insights of… read more here.
Keywords: alzheimer disease; systematic review; black african; american black ... See more keywords
An exploration of clinical, behavioral, and community factors associated with sleep duration and efficiency among middle-aged Black/African American smokers.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.sleh.2021.01.006
Abstract: STUDY OBJECTIVES We examined the most important correlates to sleep duration and efficiency from a comprehensive array of multilevel factors. METHODS Baseline data from a cohort of 216 Black/African American smokers aged 40-65 years were… read more here.
Keywords: sleep duration; duration; black african; healthy sleep ... See more keywords
The Influence of Discrimination and Coping Style on Blood Pressure Among Black/African American Women in the InterGEN Study
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DOI: 10.1089/heq.2019.0122
Abstract: Purpose: Although research has explored the effects of racism on mental health, few studies have investigated the effects of racism on physical health. In this study, we examined the influence of racial discrimination and race-related… read more here.
Keywords: discrimination; black african; blood pressure; african american ... See more keywords
Alarm at the Gate-Health and Social Inequalities are Comorbid Conditions of HIV and COVID-19.
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DOI: 10.1097/jnc.0000000000000190
Abstract: As we are all aware, the 21st century is an era of information, especially digital information. As such, we constantly live with information explosion, maybe even overload. As the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic unfolded… read more here.
Keywords: health; risk; black african; covid ... See more keywords
Projecting the impact of equity-based pre-exposure prophylaxis implementation on racial disparities in HIV incidence among men who have sex with men.
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DOI: 10.1097/qad.0000000000002577
Abstract: BACKGROUND It is unknown what levels of pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) use are needed to reduce racial disparities in HIV incidence among men who have sex with men (MSM). Using an agent-based model (ABM), we quantified… read more here.
Keywords: hiv incidence; incidence; incidence among; racial disparities ... See more keywords
Differences in HIV clinical outcomes amongst heterosexuals in the United Kingdom by ethnicity.
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DOI: 10.1097/qad.0000000000002942
Abstract: OBJECTIVE We investigated differences in clinical outcomes in heterosexual participants, by ethnicity in the UK Collaborative HIV Cohort Study from 2000-2017. DESIGN Cohort analysis. METHODS Logistic/Proportional hazard regression assessed ethnic group differences in CD4+ cell… read more here.
Keywords: care; viral suppression; ethnicity; cd4 cell ... See more keywords