Association between ethylene oxide exposure and cognitive function in older adults from NHANES data by Meng Sun, Meng Cai, Sisi Sun, Huan Liu, Guo Chen

“…Firstly, analysis of variable characteristics across the different log10-transformed HbEO groups revealed that HbEO was higher in males, non-Hispanic whites, and smokers and that Z scores for Delayed Recall Test (DRT), Animal Fluency Test (AFT), and Digit Symbol Substitution Test (DSST) decreased as HbEO increased (p < 0.05). …”
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Do pregnant women living in higher well-being populations in the USA experience lower risk of preterm delivery? A cross-sectional study by Jeph Herrin, Harlan M Krumholz, Carley Riley, Brita Roy, Erica Spatz, Mark T Silvestri, Anita Arora, Kenneth P Kell, Elizabeth Y Rula

“…In the model adjusted for maternal risk factors (age, race, Hispanic ethnicity, smoking status, timing of initiation of prenatal visits, multiparity, maternal insurance payer), the association was slightly attenuated with an absolute difference of 1.9% (95% CI 1.7% to 2.1%; p&lt;0.001).Conclusions Pregnant women who live in areas with higher population well-being have lower risk of preterm birth, even after accounting for individual risk factors.…”
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Associations between physical exercise patterns and pain symptoms in individuals with endometriosis: a cross-sectional mHealth-based investigation by Ipek Ensari, Suzanne Bakken, Sharon Lipsky-Gorman, Emma N Horan, Noémie Elhadad

“…We also examined whether an individual’s typical weekly (ie, habitual) exercise frequency influences (ie, moderates) the relationship between their pain symptoms on a given day (day t) and previous-day (day t-1) exercise.Participants The sample included 90 382 days of data from 1009 participants (~85% non-Hispanic white) living with endometriosis across 38 countries.Study design This was an observational, retrospective study conducted using data from a research mobile app (Phendo) designed for collecting self-reported data on symptoms and self-management of endometriosis.Primary outcome measures The two primary outcomes were the composite day-level pain score that includes pain intensity and location, and the change in this score from previous day (Δ-score). …”
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Exploring relationships between social media use, online exposure to drug-related content, and youth substance use in real time: a pilot ecological momentary assessment study in a... by Meredith Gansner, Meredith Gansner, Anna Katharine Horton, Rasika Singh, Zev Schuman-Olivier

“…Analyses employed mixed effects logistic regression models to explore relationships between substance-related online exposures, substance and social media use.ResultsData was obtained from 25 youth, predominantly white non-Hispanic/Latinx (56.0%) and female (64.0%). Participants had significantly higher odds of substance use on days when exposed to substance-related digital content posted by peers (OR: 19.6). …”
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Hemolysis, Elevated Liver Enzymes, and Low Platelets, Severe Fetal Growth Restriction, Postpartum Subarachnoid Hemorrhage, and Craniotomy: A Rare Case Report and Systematic Review by Shadi Rezai, Justin Faye, Alexander Hughes, Mon-Lai Cheung, Joel R. Cohen, Judy A. Kaia, Paul N. Fuller, Cassandra E. Henderson

“…A 37-year-old, Gravida 6, Para 1-0-4-1, Hispanic female with a history of chronic hypertension presented at 26 weeks and 6 days of gestational age. …”
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Dissemination of Decision Aids about Hip and Knee Osteoarthritis to Spanish-Speaking Adults through Social Media by K. D. Valentine PhD, Felisha Marques MPH, Antonia F. Chen MD, MBA, Leigh Simmons MD, Karen R. Sepucha PhD

“…Background Older adults and Hispanic individuals are increasingly turning to social media platforms to access health-related information. …”
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Associations between intake of different types of vegetables and metabolic dysfunction-associated fatty liver disease: a population-based study by Chong Liu, Yubo Liu, Jie Liu, Jia Liu, Ting Lu, Jingjia Yu, Guogang Zhang, Kai Xu

“…In the subgroup analysis, a prominent inverse correlation between the consumption of dark green vegetables and MAFLD was discerned among female and non-Hispanic white people with higher educational attainment. …”
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Trends, gender, and racial disparities in patients with mortality due to paroxysmal tachycardia: A nationwide analysis from 1999-2020. by Aman Goyal, Humza Saeed, Saif Yamin, Abdullah, Wania Sultan, Muhammad Khubaib Arshad, Samia Aziz Sulaiman, Mah I Kan Changez, Gauranga Mahalwar

“…Furthermore, we found that AAMRs were highest among Non-Hispanic (NH) Black or African Americans and lowest in NH Asian or Pacific Islanders (4 vs. 1.9). …”
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Exposure to specific polyfluoroalkyl chemicals is associated with cardiovascular disease in US adults: a population-based study by Wenwen Xiao, Guojin Jian, Fei Ma, Hong Li, Xiaohong Yang, Hengyang Zhang, Yongping Cao

“…PFDE was positively associated with CVD among non-Hispanic white individual. The results of BKMR indicated that the impact of mixed PFCs on CVD increased initially and then weakened, showing an overall positive trend. …”
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Early childhood weight trajectory differences in twins, singletons, and gestational-age matched singletons by Anna Booman, Byron A. Foster, Kristin Lyon-Scott, Miguel Marino, Jonathan M. Snowden, Janne Boone-Heinonen

“…Objective: Understanding of twin growth in the United States (US) is based on outdated or predominantly non-Hispanic White samples, and the age at which twins catch up to singletons is unclear. …”
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COVID-19 vaccination attitudes and acceptance among people with serious mental illness by William Small, Caroline Silva, Rachel Johnson, Vincent Betti, Antoinette Nguyen, Lauren Todd, David Jacobowitz, J. Steven Lamberti

“…Chi-square tests were used for categorical demographic comparisons on binary COVID-19 vaccine status.ResultsFemale participants were more likely to have received COVID-19 vaccination (77.6%) than male (55.7%) participants. White (73.3%) and Hispanic/Latino (81.8%) participants were more likely to have received vaccination than Black/African American (54.9%) participants. …”
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Engagement in HIV Medical Care and Technology Use among Stimulant-Using and Nonstimulant-Using Men who have Sex with Men by Keith J. Horvath, Adam W. Carrico, Jane Simoni, Edward W. Boyer, K. Rivet Amico, Andy E. Petroll

“…HIV-positive MSM (n=276; mean age = 42 years; 71% white, non-Hispanic; 43% with college degree) completed an online survey in 2009. …”
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Building evidence for indoor tanning as a behavioral addiction: concerns, problems, and change perceptions are associated with addictive symptoms by Allison Leip, Carolyn J. Heckman, Jerod L. Stapleton

“…Results Participants were 280 non-Hispanic White women (mean age = 27.5 years (SD = 4.3)) from across the United States (mean number of past 12-month indoor tanning sessions = 40.1 (SD = 42.5)). …”
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Adaptation and Feasibility Study of a Digital Health Program to Prevent Diabetes among Low-Income Patients: Results from a Partnership between a Digital Health Company and an Acade... by Valy Fontil, Kelly McDermott, Lina Tieu, Christina Rios, Eliza Gibson, Cynthia Castro Sweet, Mike Payne, Courtney R. Lyles

“…We conducted focus groups to assess patient perspectives, revised lessons for improved readability and cultural relevance to low-income and Hispanic patients, conducted a feasibility study of the adapted program in English and Spanish speaking cohorts, and implemented real-time adaptations to the program for commercial use and for a larger trial of in multiple safety net clinics. …”
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Suicidal Behaviors Among United States Adolescents: Increasing Clinical and Public Health Challenges by Jhon Ostanin, Helena Miranda, Simon Shugar, Dina Abdo, Maria Carmenza Mejia, Charles H. Hennekens, Panagiota Kitsantas

“…Whites were more likely to report suicidal ideation (22.7%) while Black non-Hispanic youth had a higher likelihood of making a suicide plan (17.7%), attempting suicide (14.5%), or making a suicide attempt requiring medical treatment (4.4%) relative to other racial/ethnic groups. …”
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Enhancing Health Equity and Patient Engagement in Diabetes Care: Technology-Aided Continuous Glucose Monitoring Pilot Implementation Project by Madhur Thakur, Eric W Maurer, Kim Ngan Tran, Anthony Tholkes, Sripriya Rajamani, Roli Dwivedi

“…We recruited 148 participants with a mean age of 54 years; 39.8% (59/148) self-identified their race as non-White, 9.5% (14/148) self-identified their ethnicity as Hispanic or Latino, and one-third (53/148, 35.8%) were uninsured. …”
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The impact of anticoagulant-related bleeding on quality of life: Development of a novel measure based on perspectives from older adults. by Anna L Parks, Stacey L Slager, Amy M Cizik, Margaret C Fang, Mark A Supiano, Patti P Katz, Daniel M Witt

“…Median age was 81 (range 69-95), 52% were women and 69% were White (10% Asian, 10% Hispanic, 7% Black, 3% Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander). …”
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Using the socioecological model to explore factors associated with obesity among reproductive age women by Amanda Gilbert, Alicia Persaud, Sarah Farabi, Sarah Farabi, Cindy Schwarz, Debra Haire-Joshu, Rachel G. Tabak

“…Descriptive statistics and multivariate logistic regression models were used to determine associations between individual, interpersonal, and environmental level factors with weight status (overweight vs. obesity).ResultsAmong 221 participants (43% Hispanic/Latino, 51% High school or less), 37% were overweight and 63% had obesity. …”
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Receipt of long-acting injectable antiretroviral therapy among people with HIV in Southern US states: an assessment using electronic health records and claims data by Yiyang Liu, Rebecca J. Fisk-Hoffman, Maitri Patel, Robert L. Cook, Mattia Prosperi

“…Results A total of 233 LAI ART recipients were identified: 56.7% female, 45.1% aged 30 to 44, 51.3% non-Hispanic Black, 78.1% on Medicaid and 4.7% on private insurance. …”
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An intersectional examination of the relationship between racial/ethnic discrimination and psychotic-like experiences: the role of other psychiatric symptoms by Arielle Ered, Emily Lipner, Kathleen J. O’Brien, Zeeshan M. Huque, Deidre M. Anglin, Lauren M. Ellman

“…Analyses stratified the sample by race (non-Hispanic White, Black, and Asian) and examined three multiple mediation models, moderated by gender, examining the pathway from EODs to PLEs, through other psychiatric symptoms. …”
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