September 1, 2022
Reducing Disparities in Pediatric Patients With Alopecia Through Virtual Visits
Racial disparities can act as a barrier to appropriate access to care in pediatric patients with vitiligo and alopecia areata. Virtual group visits may help fill the gap in access to care among pediatric patients of color. Vitiligo and alopecia areata (AA) disproportionately affect the mental and emotional health of pediatric patients of color. Racial...
Improving Healthcare Satisfaction in Adult Patients With Alopecia Areata
Patients with alopecia areata (AA) may be at a higher risk of mental health problems, such as anxiety and depression. As mental health conditions may have a negative effect on patient satisfaction scores, it is important for clinicians to tailor their communication strategies to address mental health and improve satisfaction in patients with AA. Patient...
The Impact of Pediatric Alopecia Areata on Quality of Life
Pediatric patients with alopecia areata (AA) may experience a severe burden of disease that can have negative emotional and financial effects. Pediatric AA affects not only the patients themselves but also their families, which warrants appropriate medical support from physicians. Alopecia areata (AA) is an autoimmune disorder characterized by chronic hair loss. Although it’s not...
Are Children With ADHD More Prone to Sleep Disorders?
Sleep is vital to mental, emotional, physical, and overall health. Children with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), however, may be more prone to sleep disorders. In addition, the symptoms of ADHD may be worsened in children with sleep problems. Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is one of the most common neurological disorders in children. As a multifactorial disorder, ADHD...
Substance Use Disparities in ADHD Between the Sexes
Adolescent girls with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) may be at a higher risk of substance use disorder than adolescent boys with ADHD. Different factors may contribute to this increased risk, and early diagnosis and treatment may be crucial for curbing this risk in adolescent girls with ADHD. Sex differences exist in the diagnosis and treatment of...
The Risk of VTE in Women With Sickle Cell Disease
People with sickle cell disease (SCD) are at an increased risk of venous thromboembolism (VTE). Women, in particular, with SCD may be at a higher risk of blood clots than their male counterparts due to other risk factors, such as contraceptives or hormone therapies containing estrogen. People with sickle cell disease (SCD) face the possibility...
Assessing Patient-Reported Barriers to Sickle Cell Disease Treatment
Patients with sickle cell disease (SCD) often face inadequate care, which can lead to unnecessary hospital visits and preventable complications. Barriers to care for patients with SCD span individual, interpersonal, provider, and socio-environmental levels. Sickle cell disease (SCD) is a severe, inherited disorder that disproportionately affects African Americans in the United States. Despite available treatments,...
How Would a Cure Affect Sickle Cell Disease Inequities?
Economic disparities are higher across patients with SCD compared to the population without SCD, and these disparities may worsen existing racial disparities. One analysis simulated the effect of a cure on the financial well-being of patients with SCD. Economic disparities exist across patients with sickle cell disease (SCD), especially those of different racial and socioeconomic...
Disparities in Palliative Care Among Sickle Cell Disease Patients
Palliative care can help decrease symptoms and improve the quality of care of patients with sickle cell disease, especially those who are hospitalized. However, the use of palliative care can vary across different populations of hospitalized patients with sickle cell disease. Sickle cell disease (SCD) is a serious, inherited blood disorder characterized by chronic complications,...