J Natl Med Assoc
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The goal of this paper is to give a narrative review of the racial/ethnic disparities in African-Americans (AA) found in headache medicine and provide plausible responses to the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS) issued Request for information (RFI); "Soliciting Input on Areas of Health Disparities and Inequities in Neurological Disease and/or Care in the United States (US)" as it relates to AA and headache medicine. ⋯ Race-based disparities exist in headache medicine in the US. Research is needed. Research strategies and approaches currently with limited use in neurology and headache medicine may be warranted and appropriate to address race-based headache disparities. Funding is paramount.
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The novel coronavirus, SARS-CoV-2, has caused a global pandemic with high morbidity and mortality. It was first observed to cause a severe acute respiratory syndrome. However, gastrointestinal and hepatic manifestations have been increasingly recognized. ⋯ Patients with diarrhea and liver disease may have a worse prognosis. The rapidly evolving literature continues to reveal a growing body of information which enables updated guidance for management. More investigation is needed which focuses on vulnerable patients, including the elderly, those with underlying illness, as well as, racial and ethnic minorities.