African American Health | Top 19 novel treatment findings

Can a treatment really change the game for COVID-19 based on race? Discover the surprising findings!

Lenzilumab improves COVID-19 outcomes by race

Lenzilumab significantly improved survival without mechanical ventilation (SWOV) in Black/African American participants with baseline CRP<150 mg/L and showed numerical improvements in secondary outcomes such as ventilator-free days and ICU days.

Study published: 2022-08-21

Can a new drug be the superhero we need against COVID-19? Discover how Lenzilumab is saving the day for patients with high inflammation!

Lenzilumab improves COVID-19 outcomes in patients with high inflammation

Treatment with lenzilumab plus SOC resulted in improved clinical outcomes, including increased survival without ventilation, reduced mortality, shorter recovery times, and decreased need for intensive care and invasive mechanical ventilation. Cost savings of $3,190 per patient were also noted in specific populations.

Study published: 2021-10-10

Eat your way to a sharper mind: Discover how a culturally tailored diet can combat dementia!

Culturally tailored diet intervention for dementia

The study identified five key themes: knowledge of dementia, practices shaping food choices, barriers to healthy eating, external support, and culturally tailored dietary intervention elements, which can facilitate better dietary practices.

Study published: 2022-06-03

Can an 8-week online course really help Black teen women dodge the baby bomb? Let's find out!

An 8-session internet program reduces unintended pregnancy risk among Black teen women.

The intervention led to improved self-reported pregnancy and STI prevention behaviors and intentions, with higher rates of reliable contraception and dual protection observed at 6 months post-intervention, although these effects diminished by 12 months.

Study published: 2022-09-14

Unlocking the Power of Choice: How Black Mental Health Patients are Taking Control!

Advance Choice Documents empower Black mental health patients

Participants reported that the ACD process was empowering, appropriate, and feasible, fostering hope for better future treatment and improved well-being among service users.

Study published: 2024-04-19

Why do Black women face tougher battles against breast cancer? Discover the shocking survival disparities!

Black women with localized breast cancer experience worse survival outcomes.

The study found that Black women with ER-positive localized breast cancer had significantly worse distant recurrence-free survival compared to White women, particularly in those who did not achieve a pathologic complete response (pCR) after treatment.

Study published: 2021-12-16

Discover how a bile acid could be the key to slowing down a rare genetic disorder!

Chenodeoxycholic acid slows disease progression in Cerebrotendinous Xanthomatosis

The study found that individuals with loss of function (LOF) variants had a significantly more severe clinical presentation, with 96% experiencing cognitive decline. In contrast, those with hypomorph variants exhibited milder symptoms, leading to a higher prevalence of tendon xanthomas (88%).

Study published: 2024-04-16

Sleep on your side and say goodbye to snoring! Discover how positional therapy can save your nights.

Positional Therapy reduces sleep apnea symptoms in Lateral Positional Patients

The identification of Lateral PP as a novel phenotype allows for better understanding and management of OSA, particularly in ethnic groups where this phenotype is more prevalent. The study found that Lateral PP patients were mainly obese and female, with mild to moderate OSA, indicating a specific demographic that may benefit from targeted interventions.

Study published: 2022-05-03

Is your plate raising your blood pressure? Discover how your diet could be the hidden culprit behind hypertension in West Africa!

Diet impacts hypertension risk in West Africa

High consumption of fruits and vegetables appears protective against hypertension, while high intake of dietary salt, red meat, dietary fat, junk food, and alcohol is associated with increased odds of developing hypertension.

Study published: 2023-03-21

Can breaking a sweat really save your genes? Discover how staying active might just lower your risk of high blood pressure!

Physical activity mitigates genetic hypertension risk

Engaging in physical activity significantly reduces the risk of stage 2 hypertension, particularly among individuals of European ancestry with high genetic liability for adiposity. The study found a notable difference in hypertension risk based on the combination of genetic liability and physical activity levels.

Study published: 2023-09-25

Unlocking the Secrets: What Ethiopian Breast Cancer Can Teach Us About Genetic Mutations!

Genetic mutations in Ethiopian breast cancer

Identifying specific genetic mutations may lead to tailored treatment strategies and improved outcomes for Ethiopian women with breast cancer.

Study published: 2020-11-30

Can a little help from Bupropion and some counseling really kick the smoking habit for good? Let's find out!

Bupropion and counseling help African American and White smokers quit smoking.

The study found that certain smoking-related measures, including nicotine metabolism and smoking intensity, were associated with higher rates of abstinence from smoking, particularly highlighting the role of genetic ancestry in treatment outcomes.

Study published: 2021-12-27

How to Arm Yourself Against the Silent Killer: Hypertension!

Health education empowers youth against hypertension

Youth engaged in health education felt empowered to adopt healthy behaviors and prioritize health, contrasting with NEET youth who felt hypertension was inevitable.

Study published: 2022-03-23

Can your smartphone save your life? Discover how mobile health tech is tackling high blood pressure in the African American community!

Mobile health interventions lower blood pressure in African Americans.

Some mHealth interventions demonstrated a significant reduction in blood pressure among vulnerable populations, particularly those that incorporated care teams, indicating potential effectiveness in improving hypertension control.

Study published: 2023-04-10

Unlocking the Mind: How Psychoeducation is Empowering Black Adults to Seek Mental Health Support!

Psychoeducation interventions increase help-seeking among Black adults with mental health disorders.

Participants with higher specific mental health knowledge were 26% more likely to seek help for personal and emotional problems.

Study published: 2021-11-11

Want to ace your next trial? Discover how culturally tailored education can spark your interest!

Culturally tailored education boosts trial interest

67% of attendees expressed interest in participating in clinical trials; enrollment increased in observational studies (84%) and lifestyle prevention trials (52%); 89.1% believed more African Americans should participate in research.

Study published: 2021-10-05

Is your heart at risk? Discover how AI might be playing favorites in coronary syndrome treatment!

AI biases in coronary syndrome management

The study found that prompting ChatGPT to explain its reasoning improved clinical accuracy and reduced instances of gender and racial biases in treatment recommendations, suggesting a potential method to enhance AI performance in clinical settings.

Study published: 2023-11-16

Unlocking the Secrets: How Immune Checkpoint Inhibitors are Changing the Game for Black Lung Cancer Patients!

Immune checkpoint inhibitors improve lung cancer outcomes for Black patients

Objective response rates (ORR) were 31.4% for lung cancer and 27.3% for head and neck cancer, with no significant differences in ORR among racial groups except for a lower ORR in Hispanic patients when treated with ICI monotherapy.

Study published: 2021-11-28

Can a weight loss program be the superhero for minority kids battling obesity?

Weight management programs improve health for minority children with obesity.

Improved health outcomes and quality of life for minority children can be achieved through sustained engagement in weight management programs, which can be enhanced by understanding and addressing the barriers faced by these families.

Study published: 2022-03-30