abstract：OBJECTIVE:Breast cancer mortality has declined, yet disease outcomes have not improved equally across populations. Disparities may initiate early in the continuum of care, in health behavior patterns, and screening practices. We examined variations in mammography, exercise, fruit and vegetable intake, alcohol consumpti...

journal_title：Journal of the National Medical Association

authors： Wilson DB,McClish D,Tracy K,Quillin J,Jones R,Bodurtha J

更新日期：2009-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Gastrointestinal stromal tumors (GISTs) are rare mesenchymal neoplasms that account for 0.2% of all GI neoplasms. We report a case of a 62-year-old male with a large esophageal GIST, and discuss the pathophysiology of the disease and the current management principles. This case is noteworthy because it documents a rar...

journal_title：Journal of the National Medical Association

authors： Dan D,Seetahal S,Persad R

更新日期：2009-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:We examined the relationship between frequency of incarceration and preincarceration risk behaviors and determined the demographic factors associated with risk behaviors among a sample of African American inmates. METHODS:We surveyed 229 (102 female and 127 male) randomly selected inmates. Risk behaviors bet...

journal_title：Journal of the National Medical Association

authors： Abiona TC,Adefuye AS,Balogun JA,Sloan PE

更新日期：2009-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:Myelodysplastic syndrome (MDS) is recognized as a preleukemic disorder with a variable risk of transformation to acute myeloid leukemia. Usually the blast cells in leukemia are transformed after MDS displays a myeloid phenotype. Lymphoid progression had been reported as myeloid-lymphoid hybrid or early B phen...

journal_title：Journal of the National Medical Association

authors： Serefhanoglu S,Goker H,Buyukasik Y,Sayinalp N,Ozcebe OI

更新日期：2009-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Case reports concerning rare complications of human bite injuries are uncommon in the literature. Further, rehabilitation of the resultant dysfunction is also hardly reported. A 41-year-old housewife who had had a human bite during an altercation 6 months ago was referred to the rehabilitation department with a nonfun...

journal_title：Journal of the National Medical Association

authors： Basaran S,Ozkan C,Coskun-Benlidayi I,Kozanoglu E

更新日期：2009-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:It is commonly perceived that patients with sickle cell disease have increased hospital length of stay (LOS) because of mental health issues, including depression and drug-seeking behavior. However, the effect of mental and physical functional status on acute care resource use is unknown. OBJECTIVE:To asses...

journal_title：Journal of the National Medical Association

authors： Artz N,Zhang J,Meltzer D

更新日期：2009-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To identify predictors of compliance with antihypertensive combination therapy in a Medicaid population. METHODS:Retrospective medical and pharmacy claims data for Maryland Medicaid patients receiving angiotensin converting enzyme inhibitors (ACEls)/hydrochlorothiazides (HCTZs) or ACEl/calcium channel blocke...

journal_title：Journal of the National Medical Association

authors： Shaya FT,Du D,Gbarayor CM,Frech-Tamas F,Lau H,Weir MR

更新日期：2009-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We investigated the relationship between global gene expression in peripheral blood mononuclear cells (PBMCs) during the first 4 weeks of peginterferon alfa and ribavirin therapy and long-term eradication of hepatitis-C genotype 1 infections in 23 patients. A sustained virologic response (SVR), defined as an undetecte...

journal_title：Journal of the National Medical Association

authors： Huang C,Chen H,Cassidy W,Howell CD

更新日期：2008-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：STUDY OBJECTIVE:Health literacy influences a patient's ability to read and understand labels on medicine containers, appointment slips, informed-consent documents and medical instructions--all of which are considered basic health documents that a patient encounters in healthcare settings. Previous research suggests Spa...

journal_title：Journal of the National Medical Association

authors： Brice JH,Travers D,Cowden CS,Young MD,Sanhueza A,Dunston Y

更新日期：2008-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:Older African Americans may be vulnerable to risks due to impaired healthcare access and understudied complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) use and other traditions. We describe CAM use among older African Americans in Baltimore, MD, examining associations among CAM and sociodemographic, health status, h...

journal_title：Journal of the National Medical Association

authors： Ryder PT,Wolpert B,Orwig D,Carter-Pokras O,Black SA

更新日期：2008-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:National efforts to increase diversity of academic medicine faculty led us to study the evolution of medical graduates' academic medicine career intentions. We conducted a retrospective cohort study of 1997-2004 U.S. allopathic medical graduates who completed both the Association of American Medical Colleges' Matricul...

journal_title：Journal of the National Medical Association

authors： Jeffe DB,Andriole DA,Hageman HL,Whelan AJ

更新日期：2008-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Although studies have outlined the benefit of diversity in academic medicine, the number of underrepresented minority (URM) faculty remains low. In 1998, University of California, San Diego (UCSD) School of Medicine with the Hispanic Center of Excellence began a formalized proactive faculty development progr...

journal_title：Journal of the National Medical Association

authors： Wingard DL,Reznik VM,Daley SP

更新日期：2008-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The endolymphatic sac has been proposed as a target organ responsible for inner-ear symptom in allergic subjects. This is a report of inner-ear symptoms in patients with nasal allergy. METHOD:Retrospective review of record charts of patients with known nasal allergy presenting to the otorhinolaryngology out...

journal_title：Journal of the National Medical Association

authors： Lasisi AO,Abdullahi M

更新日期：2008-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The FDA approved hydroxyurea for use in adults with sickle cell disease (SCD) in 1998. In 2002, the NHLBI published recommendations for the use of hydroxyurea in this patient population. The purpose of this study was to evaluate providers' awareness of the NHLBI recommendations regarding hydroxyurea prescribing, wheth...

journal_title：Journal of the National Medical Association

authors： Lanzkron S,Haywood C Jr,Hassell KL,Rand C

更新日期：2008-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Although there have been studies examining HIV knowledge among college population, current study is the first providing comparable information on HIV knowledge in general and testing specifically via online surveys among black and white college students. METHODS:Blacks (N=222) were recruited from 15 histori...

journal_title：Journal of the National Medical Association

authors： Hou SI

更新日期：2008-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Lung cancer is the leading cause of cancer-related mortality. Nonsmall-cell lung cancer (NSCLC) constitutes approximately 80% of all the lung cancers observed. Despite the aggressive nature of this disease, totally adequate and fully comprehensive treatment yielding outstanding outcomes and survival has yet to be disc...

journal_title：Journal of the National Medical Association

authors： Kim AW,Liptay MJ,Higgins RS

更新日期：2008-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A 64-year-old man got trismus and trigeminal neuralgia under the diagnosis of colon cancer with mandibular metastasis after emergency appendectomy and elective hemicolectomy. The patient chose to forgo further surgery and was given only palliative chemotherapy and radiotherapy. He died six months after diagnosis. Meta...

journal_title：Journal of the National Medical Association

authors： Chen HL,Chang WH,Shih SC,Pang KK,Bair MJ

更新日期：2008-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:This study presents black-white breast cancer statistics, tumor histology and receptor status, and treatment patterns for all ages and by age groups (< 40, 40-49, and > or = 50). METHODS:The study used data from the National Cancer Institute (NCI) Surveillance, Epidemiology and End Results (SEER) program fo...

journal_title：Journal of the National Medical Association

authors： Baquet CR,Mishra SI,Commiskey P,Ellison GL,DeShields M

更新日期：2008-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The tendency for selected cardiovascular disease (CVD) risk factors to occur in clusters has led to the description of metabolic syndrome (MetS). The relative impact of the individual risk factor on the overall relative risk (RR) for cardiovascular death from metabolic syndrome is not well established and may differ a...

journal_title：Journal of the National Medical Association

authors： Martins D,Tareen N,Ogedegbe G,Pan D,Norris K

更新日期：2008-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The prevalence of skipped hemodialysis or no-show is higher among African Americans, younger Sages, smokers and illicit drug users. The effect of the weekly hemodialysis treatment schedules (Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays (MWF); or Tuesdays, Thursdays, Saturdays (TTS)] on adherence is unknown. METHODS:Our hem...

journal_title：Journal of the National Medical Association

authors： Obialo CI,Bashir K,Goring S,Robinson B,Quarshie A,Al-Mahmoud A,Alexander-Squires J

更新日期：2008-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Organizational barriers play a key role in colorectal cancer (CRC) screening disparities in low-income minorities. This is a prospective, randomized trial to determine whether a patient navigator (PN) can help overcome the organizational barriers low-income minorities face in trying to obtain screening colonoscopy. Pa...

journal_title：Journal of the National Medical Association

authors： Christie J,Itzkowitz S,Lihau-Nkanza I,Castillo A,Redd W,Jandorf L

更新日期：2008-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:To explore why some African-American smokers choose not to use nicotine replacement therapy (NRT) when attempting smoking cessation. DESIGN AND SETTING:Semistructured audiotaped qualitative telephone interviews. PARTICIPANTS:Thirty-three participants who were enrolled in a five-week cessation program were off...

journal_title：Journal of the National Medical Association

authors： Yerger VB,Wertz M,McGruder C,Froelicher ES,Malone RE

更新日期：2008-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Patients with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) have an increased prevalence of metabolic syndrome (MBS). Hypoadiponectinemia is closely associated with MBS. The aim of our study was to evaluate the association of adiponectin levels with MBS in patients with PCOS. We studied 60 patients with PCOS and 60 age-matched con...

journal_title：Journal of the National Medical Association

authors： Gulcelik NE,Aral Y,Serter R,Koc G

更新日期：2008-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To determine if a patient's degree of access to healthcare predicts his or her fund of knowledge about cardiovascular diseases. METHODS:Trained research associates at a public, urban emergency department in New York City administered cross-sectional surveys to selected patients from June 2005 to January 2007...

journal_title：Journal of the National Medical Association

authors： Dark CK,Ezenkwele UA

更新日期：2007-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:In sub-Saharan Africa, human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) and Mycobacterium tuberculosis (TB) are among the leading causes of morbidity and mortality. Sub-Saharan Africa has seen the woeful failure of World Health Organization (WHO) targets of detecting 70% of the infectious cases of tuberculosis and curing > or =85%....

journal_title：Journal of the National Medical Association

authors： Idemyor V

更新日期：2007-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Racial disparities in several facets of healthcare have been widely documented, showing that African Americans face disproportionately high health risks when compared to whites. With respect to hypertension, 40% of the > or = 36 million African Americans are affected. We examined the correlation between the patient-ph...

journal_title：Journal of the National Medical Association

authors： Rawaf MM,Kressin NR

更新日期：2007-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The association among race, neighborhood socioeconomic status (SES), and chronic pain has not been well examined in older people. Clinical data was obtained from older adults (>50 years old) presenting to a tertiary care pain center. The relative roles of race and neighborhood SES on the chronic pain experienced in ol...

journal_title：Journal of the National Medical Association

authors： Fuentes M,Hart-Johnson T,Green CR

更新日期：2007-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Colorectal cancer causes significant morbidity and mortality in the United States. African Americans are disproportionately affected by this malignancy. There is evidence to suggest that resident physicians inconsistently screen for colorectal cancer in African Americans, perhaps because of a deficiency in knowledge a...

journal_title：Journal of the National Medical Association

authors： Friedman M,Borum ML

更新日期：2007-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To discuss the complication of pneumothorax from alveolar rupture after transtracheal high-frequency jet ventilation and to present a case of pneumothorax, pneumomediastinum and pneumoperitoneum after jet ventilation coupled with use of the microdebrider. METHOD:Detailed case report. RESULTS:Unilateral pnue...

journal_title：Journal of the National Medical Association

authors： Sims HS,Lertsburapa K

更新日期：2007-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Increased QT dispersion (QTd) is a noninvasive marker of an electrophysiologic abnormality associated with high mortality in coronary artery disease. The purposes of this study were to measure changes in QTd and ST-segment changes immediately before, during and after intracoronary balloon inflation and to determine wh...

journal_title：Journal of the National Medical Association

authors： Kilic H,Atalar E,Necla O,Ovunc K,Aksoyek S,Ozmen F

更新日期：2007-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:During 2005, a risk assessment tool based on the Gail model was used to calculate the five-year risk of developing breast cancer for 445 women who live in socioeconomically disadvantaged urban communities in western Pennsylvania and who attended health fairs and other community-sponsored activities. This tool allowed ...

journal_title：Journal of the National Medical Association

authors： Lin CJ,Block B,Nowalk MP,Woods M,Ricci EM,Morgenlander KH,Heron DE

更新日期：2007-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We present a case of multiple degloving injuries in an elderly man following a fall from a palm tree. Multiple midface injuries are very rare, although individual types have been reported. Our patient sustained injuries in the lower and middle thirds of the face, including multiple tongue lacerations and a deep jagged...

journal_title：Journal of the National Medical Association

authors： Olateju OS,Oginni FO,Fatusi OA,Faponle F,Akinpelu O

更新日期：2007-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：CONTEXT:The incidence of esophageal adenocarcinoma is rising and has surpassed squamous cell carcinoma. OBJECTIVE:To determine how the increasing incidence of esophageal adenocarcinoma alters the classic clinical presentation and the implications of these changes for diagnosis. DESIGN AND SETTING:A five-year retrospe...

journal_title：Journal of the National Medical Association

authors： Gibbs JF,Rajput A,Chadha KS,Douglas WG,Hill H,Nwogu C,Nava HR,Sabel MS

更新日期：2007-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Collagenous colitis has been associated with autoimmune diseases. Co-occurence of systemic sclerosis and collagenous colitis is particularly rare. Herein, we described a 65-year-old woman with systemic sclerosis whose diarrhea and abdominal cramping were due to collagenous colitis. We have reviewed the clinical and hi...

journal_title：Journal of the National Medical Association

authors： Ekiz F,Coban S,Savas B,Gören D,Ensari A,Ormeci N

更新日期：2007-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:There are significant health disparities between African Americans and whites in the United States. While colon cancer screening aids in decreasing the morbidity and mortality from colon cancer in African Americans, other health risks may also be identified during gastroenterology consultations. This study evaluated w...

journal_title：Journal of the National Medical Association

authors： Friedman M,Borum ML

更新日期：2007-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The harmful effects of tobacco use and nicotine are well known. There is strong epidemiological evidence for smoking as a risk factor for cancer of the lung and oral cavity. The evidence for second-hand smoke as a risk factor for breast cancer is rapidly accumulating. The anthracycline doxorubicin is used in the treat...

journal_title：Journal of the National Medical Association

authors： Zhou Y,Gu X,Ashayeri E,Zhang R,Sridhar R

更新日期：2007-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：CONTEXT:The reasons for African-American men to seek care for lower urinary care symptoms has not been determined due to sparse population-based data. OBJECTIVE:Our study examines the solicitation and receipt of medical care for urinary symptoms among racially oversampled elderly urban and rural cohort of African Amer...

journal_title：Journal of the National Medical Association

authors： Howard DL,Edwards BG,Whitehead K,Amamoo MA,Godley PA

更新日期：2007-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:To examine the sexually transmitted infection (STI) and HIV testing practices of primary care providers (PCPs) practicing in predominantly Hispanic communities. METHODS:This is a cross-sectional study. PCPs were identified by matching ZIP codes of physician directories with ZIP codes of Los Angeles County a...

journal_title：Journal of the National Medical Association

authors： Kushner M,Solorio MR

更新日期：2007-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Few studies have characterized ethnic variations in standard ophthalmic measures. We tested the hypothesis that nerve fiber layer thickness would show characteristic differences between white and black individuals. We also examined whether ophthalmic measures would show intraethnic differences. METHODS:Seve...

journal_title：Journal of the National Medical Association

authors： Jean-Louis G,Zizi F,Dweck M,McKenzie D,Lazzaro DR

更新日期：2007-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:The objective of this study was to investigate the relationship between occupation and head and neck cancers. PATIENTS AND METHODS:In this case-control study, 206 Turkish patients with head and neck cancers comprised the case group. The control group consisted of 206 age- and sex-matched patients without mal...

journal_title：Journal of the National Medical Association

authors： Pinar T,Akdur R,Tuncbilek A,Altundag K,Cengiz M

更新日期：2007-01-01 00:00:00