May 12, 2023

Although treatments for HIV have dramatically improved, disparities persist along racial lines. These are amplified when considering potential life lost. Since the introduction of antiretroviral therapies, the mortality rates of people with HIV have decreased substantially. However,  premature deaths are currently not included in these calculations. Additionally, sex and race disparities persist. Various minority groups...

Implementing evidence-based strategies for suicide prevention among Black males would help achieve mental health equity. Suicide is currently the third leading cause of death among Black males. The rate of suicide has risen in this population despite decreasing suicide rates in the US in recent decades. Identifying specific suicide risk factors is necessary to avert...

Lipid mediators of inflammation exhibit altered profiles in HIV, along with an impaired response to aspirin. People with HIV (PWH) are at a higher risk of cardiovascular disease than the general population. Inflammation is an important contributor to this increased risk. Despite this, lipid inflammatory mediators and their response to aspirin have not been comprehensively...

Social disparities and racism might lead to differences in disability outcomes in African American vs. White multiple sclerosis patients. Multiple sclerosis (MS) displays a more aggressive disease course in African American than in White people. Sociodemographic factors might contribute to differences in disability outcomes between the two groups by limiting access to healthcare or influencing...

Infusion of ocrelizumab at home is feasible and safe for patients with multiple sclerosis, with patients expressing greater satisfaction and preference for this method over previous infusion center experiences. Multiple sclerosis (MS) treatments frequently necessitate routine and continuous therapy for optimal treatment of the disease, including disease-modifying therapy such as ocrelizumab infusions. Ocrelizumab, a humanized...

Functional neurological symptoms are an important comorbidity in multiple sclerosis. They should be explained to the patient as they impact the quality of life and the workability of patients with multiple sclerosis. Functional neurological symptoms (FNS) are the most common cause of disabilities in neurological diseases and have been reported in 20% of patients with...

The severity of allergic rhinitis in pediatric patients is markedly reduced by administering sublingual immunotherapy by decreasing levels of type 2 innate lymphoid cells (ILC2), ILC2-related cytokines, and their transcription factors in the bloodstream. Allergic rhinitis (AR) is a widespread immunological disease of the nasal mucosa among children and adults characterized by watery nasal discharge,...

Women pregnant with twins or with a previous diagnosis of pre-eclampsia or high blood pressure may benefit less from aspirin than those with other issues such as body mass index greater than 35 or insulin resistance. Pre-eclampsia (PE) affects 2.1–5.6% of pregnancies and is the second leading cause of maternal mortality worldwide. In addition to...