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Mult Scler ; 29(10): 1216-1228, 2023 09.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-37548214

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BACKGROUND: Race and ancestry influence the course of multiple sclerosis (MS). OBJECTIVES: Explore clinical characteristics of MS and neuromyelitis optica spectrum disorder (NMOSD) in Asian American patients. METHODS: Chart review was performed for 282 adults with demyelinating disease who self-identified as Asian at a single North American MS center. Demographics and clinical characteristics were compared to non-Asian MS patients and by region of Asian ancestry. RESULTS: Region of ancestry was known for 181 patients. Most (94.7%) preferred English, but fewer East Asian patients did (80%, p = 0.0001). South Asian patients had higher neighborhood household income (p = 0.002). Diagnoses included MS (76.2%) and NMOSD (13.8%). More patients with NMOSD than MS were East and Southeast Asian (p = 0.004). For MS patients, optic nerve and spinal cord involvement were similar across regions of ancestry. Asian MS patients were younger at symptom onset and diagnosis than non-Asian MS patients. MS Severity Scale scores were similar to non-Asian MS patients but worse among Southeast Asians (p = 0.006). CONCLUSIONS: MS severity was similar between Asian American patients and non-Asian patients. Region of ancestry was associated with differences in sociodemographics and MS severity. Further research is needed to uncover genetic, socioeconomic, or environmental factors causing these differences.


Subject(s)
Multiple Sclerosis , Neuromyelitis Optica , Adult , Humans , Aquaporin 4 , Asian , Multiple Sclerosis/epidemiology , Neuromyelitis Optica/epidemiology , Optic Nerve
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Mult Scler Relat Disord ; 58: 103506, 2022 Feb.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-35066272

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BACKGROUND: Diarrhea is generally a benign and self-limited adverse effect of teriflunomide. Small intestinal pathology has yet to be described with teriflunomide associated diarrhea. OBJECTIVE: To report small intestinal pathology in teriflunomide associated diarrhea. METHODS: Small intestinal and colonic biopsies were obtained from a patient with teriflunomide associated diarrhea. RESULTS: Small intestinal biopsy demonstrated blunting of villi, increased intraepithelial lymphocytes and expansion of lamina propria. Gliadin and t-transglutaminase antibodies were negative. Diarrhea resolved following elimination of teriflunomide with cholestyramine. CONCLUSION: This is the first reported case of small intestinal inflammation similar to celiac disease in teriflunomide associated diarrhea.


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Crotonates , Toluidines , Crotonates/adverse effects , Diarrhea/chemically induced , Humans , Hydroxybutyrates , Nitriles , Toluidines/adverse effects
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J Neurol Sci ; 431: 120040, 2021 Dec 15.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-34748973

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BACKGROUND: Despite increasing awareness of inequities in healthcare in neurology, health equity is not a core competency of neurology training. To meet this need, we implemented a health equities curriculum for neurology residents at the Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania. METHODS: A seven-lecture health equities curriculum was implemented during the 2019-2020 academic year. Surveys were distributed pre-and post-curriculum to assess resident demographics, previous training in health equities, curriculum effectiveness addressing health equities topics, and resident appraisal of the curriculum. RESULTS: On average, residents attended 2-3 lectures. Most of the residents who participated were White-Non Latinx women. Residents who did not participate in the curriculum listed clinical responsibilities as the main reason for absenteeism. Residents who participated felt the curriculum was at least somewhat effective in addressing health disparities, cultural competency, and implicit bias. 64% of the residents felt the curriculum was effective in improving their preparedness in caring for underserved patients. CONCLUSION: Implementing a health equities curriculum in neurology residency programs is feasible and well-received by residents. Given inconsistent attendance and a small sample size, we are unable to assess its true effectiveness. Nonetheless, residents felt it prepared them in addressing disparities in neurological care. A longer curriculum will help in assessing the effectiveness of this curriculum intervention. A standard health equities curriculum should be implemented across neurology residency programs, and health equities should be considered a core competency topic for the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology (ABPN) certification.


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Health Equity , Internship and Residency , Neurology , Bias, Implicit , Curriculum , Feasibility Studies , Female , Humans , Neurology/education , United States
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Diabetes Educ ; 42(2): 199-208, 2016 04.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-26763625

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PURPOSE: The purpose of this study was to investigate the relationship between health literacy and overall medication nonadherence, unintentional nonadherence, and intentional nonadherence. Limited health literacy may be associated with worse diabetes outcomes, but the literature shows mixed results, and mechanisms remain unclear. Medication adherence is associated with diabetes outcomes and may be a mediating factor. Distinguishing between unintentional and intentional nonadherence may elucidate the relationship between health literacy and nonadherence in patients with type 2 diabetes. METHODS: Cross-sectional study of 208 patients with type 2 diabetes recruited from a primary care clinic in St. Louis, Missouri. Information was obtained from written questionnaire and patient medical records. Bivariate and multivariable regression were used to examine predictors of medication nonadherence. RESULTS: The majority of patients in the study were low income, publicly insured, and African American, with limited health literacy and a high school/GED education or less. In multivariable models, limited health literacy was significantly associated with increased unintentional nonadherence but not intentional nonadherence. CONCLUSIONS: Results suggest differences in factors affecting intentional and unintentional nonadherence. The findings also suggest interventions are needed to decrease unintentional nonadherence among patients with type 2 diabetes and limited health literacy. Efforts to address unintentional medication nonadherence among patients with type 2 diabetes with limited health literacy may improve patient health.


Subject(s)
Diabetes Mellitus, Type 2/psychology , Health Knowledge, Attitudes, Practice , Health Literacy/statistics & numerical data , Medically Underserved Area , Medication Adherence/statistics & numerical data , Adult , Cross-Sectional Studies , Diabetes Mellitus, Type 2/drug therapy , Female , Humans , Hypoglycemic Agents/therapeutic use , Male , Medication Adherence/psychology , Middle Aged , Missouri , Multivariate Analysis
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