Dr. Lauren Weinand

Despite the fact that Black men are disproportionately affected by higher prostate cancer incidence and mortality than their non-Black counterparts, studies have shown that they are less likely to have discussions with their physicians about prostate cancer screening. Because the recommended age of screening for men is 55 years old, this study sought to determine...

It is well-documented that Black men are more likely to develop and die from prostate cancer than their white counterparts. Furthermore, those who are diagnosed and receive treatment are more likely to face decisional regret—cited as “distress caused by consideration of an alternative treatment choice”—regarding their prostate cancer treatment options. Because decisional regret can exacerbate...

African Americans experience worse asthma morbidity and mortality than Caucasian Americans. Research from the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute reported that African American children respond differently to asthma therapy than African American adults, Caucasian children, and Caucasian adults. Yet, tailoring asthma treatment for African American children may prove difficult, as these children have not been...

Racial/ethnic disparities exist that prevent Black Americans from seeking and continuing ADHD treatment. A study was conducted to analyze cultural differences in the care of Black children with ADHD who were enrolled in Medicaid. The study questioned parents and educators to determine the worst disparities in ADHD treatment affecting Black youth. The most notable disparity was...

Researchers at the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP) investigated the genetic differences between African Americans and Caucasian Americans with ADHD. African Americans possess more complex genomes than Caucasian Americans, prompting researchers to examine the coding and non-coding regions of the genomes in both groups. These genetic differences could play a role in ADHD presentation and  how...

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...

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...

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...

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...