April 15, 2021
Barriers to ADHD Diagnosis and Treatment in Minority Children
Research has shown that African American, Asian American, and Hispanic American children are less likely to receive a diagnosis and treatment for ADHD than Caucasian American children. Parents and teachers report several factors for the underdiagnosis and non-treatment of these children with ADHD symptoms. Factors include economic barriers, social issues, and cultural differences in these...
ADHD Disparities Among Insured Children
A cohort of 238,011 American children was screened for ADHD diagnosis, and the link between ADHD diagnosis and race/ethnicity was explored. The study found that Asian, Hispanic, and Black children were significantly less likely to be diagnosed and treated for ADHD, while white children were more likely to receive treatment. This study retrospectively examined insurance...
AAN: Race May Affect Response to Anti-CD20 Therapy for MS, NMOSD
THURSDAY, April 15, 2021 (HealthDay News) — For patients with multiple sclerosis (MS) and neuromyelitis optica spectrum disorder (NMOSD) receiving anti-CD20 treatment, B-cell repopulation occurs in more African American than White patients between six and 12 months after infusion, according to a study presented at the annual meeting of the American Academy of Neurology, held...
Children With Worse Atopic Dermatitis More Likely to Have Learning Disabilities
THURSDAY, April 15, 2021 (HealthDay News) — Worse atopic dermatitis (AD) severity is associated with increased odds of learning disorders in pediatric patients, according to a study published online April 14 in JAMA Dermatology. Joy Wan, M.D., from the University of Pennsylvania Perelman School of Medicine in Philadelphia, and colleagues used data from 2,074 participants...
Why ADHD Services Are Underutilized by Latinos
There is an underutilization of ADHD services in the Latino community. A mixed-method study was conducted to explore the factors contributing to the disproportionate rates of underdiagnosis and treatment of ADHD in Latinos. This study consisted of 159 school-aged children. Information from parents and teachers was gathered. It was found that cultural differences in the...
Sickle Cell Trait, Dialysis, and Medication Dosing
The Journal of the American Society of Nephrology reported that sickle cell trait is associated with higher doses of erythropoiesis-stimulating agents during dialysis to manage anemia. Sickle cell trait is present in 6 to 8% of African Americans and is usually not considered problematic. However, some individuals with sickle cell trait have been diagnosed with renal abnormalities. African...
Sleep Disturbance and Sickle Cell Disease
Children with sickle cell disease (SCD) commonly experience sleep disturbance. This trouble sleeping affects their quality of life and is primarily the result of neurocognitive difficulties. So far, the relationship between SCD and sleep in adults has not been researched in detail. In this study, published in Annals of Hematology, researchers analyzed the relationship between SCD,...