J Natl Med Assoc
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Historical Article
Developing an Infrastructure to Cultivate Equitable and Sustainable Community-Academic Research Partnerships: Meharry Community Engagement Core.
Achieving health equity and reducing racial and ethnic health disparities require intentional community engagement efforts by academicians. Primary among these efforts is the acknowledgement of research-related mistrust. Efforts to build trust must begin with recognition of the invaluable knowledge and experience community stakeholders possess. ⋯ Early successes include achieving community feedback on research priorities, policies, and procedures and developing partnerships that span the research spectrum. Core work to date is promising and may serve as a model for addressing research-related mistrust and efforts to build trust.
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Meta Analysis
Mindfulness Ased Stress Reduction Interventions for Cancer Related Fatigue: A Meta-Analysis and Systematic Review.
This meta-analysis aims to systematically evaluate the evidence for mindfulness-based stress reduction (MBSR) in cancer related fatigue (CRF). ⋯ This research has used evidence-based medicine to evaluate whether MBSR can alleviate CRF in cancer patients and provide evidence for the comprehensive intervention program for patients with cancer-related fatigue.
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HIV testing prevalence is low among young adults (YA) ages 18-24. Previous research supports routine testing among African-American college students. Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) are uniquely situated to support HIV education and prevention efforts. This study aimed to assess current HIV risk behaviors and current knowledge of PrEP among HBCU students. ⋯ Considering most participants had one or multiple HIV related risk behaviors, and many had never been tested for HIV, HBCUs may be important venues to promote HIV risk reduction and regular HIV testing.
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Lung cancer is a significant health issue among Chinese Americans. The study purpose was to translate and culturally adapt the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality's (AHRQ) lung cancer screening decision tool to the needs of older Chinese American smokers. ⋯ Lung cancer screening represents an evidence-based approach for reducing lung cancer morbidity and mortality among chronic high frequency smokers. Culturally targeting evidence-based lung cancer screening decision-aids to the language, cultural and health literacy needs of high risk populations may increase uptake of lung cancer early detection screening.
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To report a case of a patient with mixed mechanism glaucoma and a clear lens who was successfully surgically treated with combination cataract extraction, goniosynechiolysis and the Hydrus stent. ⋯ and Importance: Patients mixed mechanism glaucoma may benefit from earlier cataract extraction, goniosynechiolysis and Hydrus stent placement to lower intraocular pressure and reduce medication burden.