Though the overall prevalence of major depressive disorder (MDD) is estimated to be largely equivalent across racial/ethnic groups, there is a significant disparity in the rate of diagnosis of MDD for many racial/ethnic underserved communities, including Black and Hispanic groups. …
Pain can present under myriad conditions and often occurs in concert with physical and mental health comorbidities. Various opioid risk assessment tools are available for providers and patients to determine the risk of utilizing opioids as part of a multi-modal …
Routine prenatal vaccine administration, such as that of influenza or tetanus, diphtheria, and acellular pertussis (Tdap), is a cornerstone of prenatal care and an important part of public health efforts to prevent disease. Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) is a highly …
Despite advances in the treatment and management of cardiovascular conditions such as hypertension and atrial fibrillation, significant disparities in both treatment and outcomes for patients from racial/ethnic underserved groups remain. In fact, race-based medicine, including prescribing specific treatments dependent on …
Post-transplant cytomegalovirus (CMV) infection afflicts as high as 80% of kidney organ transplant recipients, resulting in life-threatening direct complications, long-term negative outcomes, and significant morbidity and mortality. Current first-line antivirals administered to patients in post-treatment prophylaxis are associated with toxicity …
Rural-residing patients encounter roadblocks when they need health care. These patients likely live a considerable geographic distance from providers and facilities, the facilities themselves are far from one another, and there is a shortage of clinicians. Providers who serve in …
Recently, interleukin (IL)-23 and the inflammatory IL-23/T-helper (Th)-17 axis have been identified as central drivers of inflammation related to inflammatory bowel disease (IBD). Science in the field of cytokine-targeting therapies, specifically in the field of IL-23 P19 targeting agents, is …
The management of pain is challenging for providers, added to that the challenges of communicating with patients affected by pain in compassionate, non-stigmatizing ways that facilitate shared decision-making and individualized care. Multimodal approaches that minimize risks and maximize benefits are …