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Adsul P, Islam J, Chebli P, Kranick J, Nash S, Arem H, Wheeler S, Lopez-Pentecost M, Foster V, Sharma RK, Felder T, Risendal B, Chavarria EA, Kwon S, Hirschey R, Trinh-Shevrin C. Identifying research practices toward achieving health equity principles within the Cancer Prevention and Control Research Network. Cancer Causes Control 2023; 34:15-21. [PMID: 36826623 PMCID: PMC9950692 DOI: 10.1007/s10552-023-01674-2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/04/2022] [Accepted: 02/06/2023] [Indexed: 02/25/2023]
Abstract
PURPOSE Although there is national recognition for health equity-oriented research, there is limited guidance for researchers to engage partnerships that promote health equity in cancer research. The Cancer Prevention and Control Research Network's (CPCRN) Health Equity Work Group developed a toolkit to guide researchers in equitable collaborations. METHODS The CPCRN's Health Equity Work Group collectively outlined health and racial equity principles guiding research collaborations with partners that include communities, community-based organizations, implementing partners in the clinical setting including providers and health care organizations, and policy makers. Using a network-wide survey to crowdsource information around ongoing practices, we leveraged and integrated the network's experience and collaborations. RESULTS Data from the survey formed the preliminary basis for the toolkit, with a focus on sharing fiscal resources with partners, training and capacity building, collaborative decision-making, community-driven research agenda setting, and sustainability. The final toolkit provides reflection considerations for researchers and collated exemplary resources, supported by the contemporary research. CONCLUSIONS The toolkit provides a guide to researchers at all experience levels wanting to engage in equitable research collaborations. Future efforts are underway to evaluate whether and how researchers within and outside CPCRN are able to incorporate these principles in research collaborations.
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- Prajakta Adsul
- Department of Internal Medicine, University of New Mexico, Albuquerque, NM, USA.
- Cancer Control and Populations Sciences Research Program, Cancer Research Facility (CRF), University of New Mexico Comprehensive Cancer Center, Albuquerque, NM, USA.
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- Department of Population Health, NYU Grossman School of Medicine, Section for Health Equity, New York, NY, USA
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- Department of Population Health, NYU Grossman School of Medicine, Section for Health Equity, New York, NY, USA
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- Department of Epidemiology, College of Public Health, University of Iowa, Iowa City, IA, USA
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- MedStar Health Research Institute, Washington, DC, USA
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- Department of Health Policy and Management, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, Chapel Hill, NC, USA
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- Department of Population Health, NYU Grossman School of Medicine, Section for Health Equity, New York, NY, USA
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- Division of General Internal Medicine, University of Washington School of Medicine, Seattle, WA, USA
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- Colorado School of Public Health, University of Colorado Cancer Center, Aurora, CO, USA
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- Department of Behavioral, Social, and Health Education Sciences, Emory University, Rollins School of Public Health, Atlanta, GA, USA
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- Department of Population Health, NYU Grossman School of Medicine, Section for Health Equity, New York, NY, USA
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- School of Nursing, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, Chapel Hill, NC, USA
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- Department of Population Health, NYU Grossman School of Medicine, Section for Health Equity, New York, NY, USA
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Chung EJ, White A, Kwon S, Citrin DE. Differential Oxidative Stress Responses in Type II Airway Epithelial Cells Impact Premature Senescence and Lung Fibrosis Susceptibility. Int J Radiat Oncol Biol Phys 2023; 117:e223. [PMID: 37784907 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijrobp.2023.06.1128] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/04/2023]
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PURPOSE/OBJECTIVE(S) Radiation-Induced Pulmonary Fibrosis (RIPF) is a late toxicity characterized by premature senescence in Type II airway epithelial cells (AECII) and accumulation of alternatively activated (M2) macrophages. Differential susceptibility to RIPF is observed across mouse strains. Based on our prior study of the effects of macrophage variation on RIPF, we hypothesized that intrinsic differences in AECII oxidative stress response across mouse strains also impact susceptibility to RIPF. MATERIALS/METHODS Ten-week-old female mice from C57L, C57BL6 and C3H/HeN strains were exposed to thoracic irradiation (5x6 Gy, n>5 per group). Fifteen weeks after radiation, lung tissue was collected and examined with Masson-Trichrome staining (histologic changes) and β-galactosidase activity assay (senescence). AECII prepared from mice of each strain were exposed to irradiation. To assess differential gene expression, total RNA was extracted and assessed with a multiplex analysis platform and quantitative PCR. Senescence was assessed by β-galactosidase activity assay in primary AECII after irradiation or after co-culture with M2 macrophages polarized with IL13. RESULTS Susceptibility to radiation-induced lung injury, survival, and premature AECII senescence vary by mouse strain: C57L (fibrosis-prone), C57BL6J (-intermediate) and C3H/HeN (-resistant). Enriched AECII from each strain exhibited differential expression of genes related to inflammatory responses including SASP production after irradiation. Minimal increased expression of Il1r1 was observed in irradiated and unirradiated AECII from C3H/HeN, however Il1rn levels were markedly elevated in response to irradiation. The expression of Thioredoxin (Txn) and Thioredoxin reductase 1 (Txnrd1) in AECII from C3H/HeN was significantly higher than those observed in other strains. In Vivo, C3H/HeN mouse lungs exhibited the least premature senescence in AECII after irradiation. Premature senescence in AECII irradiated In Vitro or co-cultured with superoxide anion-producing M2 macrophages was substantially less in AECII from C3H/HeN compared to other strains. CONCLUSION A comparison of primary AECII from three different mouse strains identified intrinsic differences in expression of major inflammatory signaling (IL1R and IL1RN) and redox homeostasis status (TXN and TXNDR1) molecules. This study is the first to demonstrate that intrinsic differences in AECII impacts susceptibility to premature senescence and lung fibrosis after irradiation.
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- E J Chung
- Radiation Oncology Branch, National Cancer Institute, National Institutes of Health, Bethesda, MD
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- Radiation Oncology Branch, National Cancer Institute, National Institutes of Health, Bethesda, MD
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- Radiation Oncology Branch, National Cancer Institute, National Institutes of Health, Bethesda, MD
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- Radiation Oncology Branch, National Cancer Institute, NIH, Bethesda, MD
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Yi SS, Chan SW(C, Dowd E, Mei S, Barth K, Hughes M, Sifuentes S, Wang V, Chin M, Suss R, Foster V, Chebli P, LeCroy MN, Kwon S. Abstract P611: A Multi-Sector, Collaborative Approach to Improve Diet in Mexican and Chinese American Immigrant Families. Circulation 2023. [DOI: 10.1161/circ.147.suppl_1.p611] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 03/16/2023]
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Introduction:
Latinx and Asian American communities in the U.S. face unique yet similar structural barriers to maintaining adequate diet quality, contributing to an increased burden of diabetes and non-alcoholic fatty liver disease in these groups. These inequities have been exacerbated in recent years due to overt anti-immigrant and anti-Asian sentiment during the COVID-19 pandemic, invoking fear and cultural shame for these groups, and amplifying challenges towards accessing food and economic stability.
Hypothesis:
Herein we describe a community-centered, multi-level approach aligned with the National Institute of Minority Health and Health Disparities Framework. We hypothesize our study will result in increased fruit and vegetable intake (self-report, measured via skin carotenoids), social cohesion and ethnic pride at the individual level and improved socioeconomic outcomes at the neighborhood level.
Methods:
Working collaboratively with 8 community-based and farm partners, the goal of the Building Access to Food through Systems and Solidarity (BASIS) Study is to improve diet and economic stability in Sunset Park—a neighborhood of Mexican and Chinese American families in Brooklyn, NY. This neighborhood has been hard-hit during the COVID-19 pandemic and lagged in economic recovery, and its residents are disconnected from government support. BASIS addresses food access, nutrition education, policy change, and hands-on learning (e.g., gardening, cooking) incorporating culturally appropriate values, foods, and taste preferences throughout each of these activities.
Results:
To date, we have held four group model-building workshops with partners to identify common priorities/goals towards improving nutrition in immigrant communities; co-developed Mexican and Chinese American-specific nutrition education materials; held eight virtual and in-person sessions with community members (n=291); conducted qualitative interviews (n=19) and quantitative data collection (n=175) amongst community residents to inform program development; and implemented a subsidized, community-supported agriculture pilot program for 20 weeks in 2022 (n=38). BASIS resources have been well-received by community members, with high engagement (90% attend weekly produce box pick-up events) and acceptance (100% indicated they would recommend the program to others).
Conclusions:
Planned evaluation will include mixed methods and administrative data analyses for assessment of multi-level outcomes. BASIS will expand to more participants (n=150), and will include additional program components (e.g., food policy assessment; workforce development; small business owner education). BASIS presents a powerful model to improve diet in immigrant communities applying systems thinking and community-centered best practices, lessons which may be gleaned for other immigrant communities.
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- Chinese American Planning Council, Brooklyn, NY
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- The Table at NYU Langone Brooklyn Family Health Cntrs, Brooklyn, NY
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- Glynwood Regional Cntr for Food and Farming, Cold Spring, NY
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- New York Univ Sch of Global Public Health, New York, NY
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Han HR, Min D, Yun JY, Joo JH, Lee HB, Kwon S. The impact of anti-Asian racism on routine activities and mental health among Korean American older adults and their caregivers. Front Public Health 2023; 11:958657. [PMID: 36908462 PMCID: PMC9992404 DOI: 10.3389/fpubh.2023.958657] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/31/2022] [Accepted: 02/03/2023] [Indexed: 02/24/2023] Open
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Introduction Reported anti-Asian discrimination has been on the rise since the COVID-19 pandemic. Nevertheless, limited research addresses the health impact of perceived anti-Asian racism on Asian Americans, especially among older adults, during COVID-19. To address the gap, we examined how the novel coronavirus pandemic affected Korean American older adults, one of the largest Asian subgroups. Specifically, this study addressed the magnitude of racism or discrimination related to the pandemic and impact of anti-Asian racism on negative mental health symptoms among Korean American older adults and their caregivers. Methods We used survey data collected from 175 Korean American older adults with probable dementia and their primary caregivers (female = 62%, mean age = 71 years) who went through eligibility screening for an ongoing randomized controlled trial involving dyads in the Baltimore-Washington and the New York Metropolitan areas (ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier: NCT03909347). Results Nearly a quarter of the survey sample reported they were fearful for their safety due to anti-Asian racism related to the pandemic. Additionally, 47% of the respondents indicated changes to routine activities due to anti-Asian racism or discrimination related to COVID-19. The most common changes included avoiding walking alone or physical activities outside, followed by avoiding public transportation or leaving the house to go to any public places such as grocery stores, churches, or schools, not carrying out usual social activities, and avoiding going to health care appointments. Multinomial logistic regression revealed that people who reported changes to routine activities were at least five times more likely (adjusted odds ratio = 5.017, 95% confidence interval = 1.503, 16.748) to report negative mental health symptoms than those who did not. Being fearful for their own safety was not associated with experiencing negative mental health symptoms in the survey sample. Discussion Study findings indicate that the increased reporting of anti-Asian racism during the COVID-19 pandemic has substantially affected Korean American older adults and their caregivers. The mechanism by which changes to routine activities is related to negative mental health symptoms is unclear, future research is needed to elucidate this pathway. Furthermore, our findings highlight the importance of identifying multi-level strategies to raise awareness of and to mitigate the reported surge of racism.
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- Hae-Ra Han
- The Johns Hopkins School of Nursing, Baltimore, MD, United States
- The Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health, Baltimore, MD, United States
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- The Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health, Baltimore, MD, United States
- New York University School of Medicine, New York, NY, United States
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- The Johns Hopkins School of Nursing, Baltimore, MD, United States
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- Massachusetts General Hospital, Boston, MA, United States
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- New York University School of Medicine, New York, NY, United States
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Ge F, Kwon S. How Neighborhood Structural and Individual Characteristics Affect Frailty Progression: Evidence from the China Health and Retirement Longitudinal Study. J Nutr Health Aging 2023; 27:362-370. [PMID: 37248760 DOI: 10.1007/s12603-023-1916-1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/13/2022] [Accepted: 03/31/2023] [Indexed: 05/31/2023]
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OBJECTIVES (1) To characterize the average trajectories of frailty over time in Chinese community-dwelling older adults; (2) To assess the effects of neighborhood structural and individual characteristics on frailty progression. DESIGN A nationally representative prospective cohort study. SETTING Communities in 28 provinces, China. PARTICIPANTS 6238 respondents aged 60 and above in 447 communities from four waves of the China Health and Retirement Longitudinal Study. MEASUREMENTS Frailty was measured using the 61-item Frailty Index (FI). RESULTS The trajectory of FI was nonlinear, with an average growth rate of 0.025 that significantly slows down at the rate of 0.002 per year. Older, male, and uninsured respondents showed faster rates of growth in FI over time than younger, female, and insured counterparts. Respondents living in neighborhoods with a higher percentage of the older population and rural villages showed slower rates of growth in FI over time. CONCLUSION Expanding health insurance coverage and keeping a high clustering of the elderly in neighborhoods may be the potential strategies for population-level frailty prevention and interventions.
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- F Ge
- Soonman Kwon, Seoul National University Graduate School of Public Health, Seoul, Republic of Korea,
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Ðoàn L, Kwon S, Trinh-Shevrin C, Yi S. COMMUNITY-ENGAGED STRATEGIES FOR RECRUITMENT OF ASIAN AMERICAN OLDER ADULTS. Innov Aging 2022. [PMCID: PMC9766299 DOI: 10.1093/geroni/igac059.241] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/24/2022] Open
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Asian Americans one of the fastest growing older adult populations in the U.S., and are emerging as a high-need, lower-income population. Inclusion of Asian Americans in research is critical given anti-Asian rhetoric and hate crimes targeting Asian American older adults and because Asian Americans are the fastest growing racial/ethnic group in the U.S. We focus on recruitment strategies used during the implementation of 11 primary collection data efforts, including national and regional community health resources and needs assessment surveys, launched during the COVID-19 pandemic (starting May 2020). Unique recruitment challenges included the heterogeneity of language, culture, and sociodemographic characteristics of participants, digital literacy, and survey fatigue. Effective recruitment facilitators included: prioritizing community engagement at all research stages; aligning the research purpose with community priorities; recruitment through community-based organizations and bilingual community health workers; translating survey instruments; and regularly scheduled meetings with community-based organizations to discuss the survey progress.
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- Lan Ðoàn
- NYU Grossman School of Medicine, New York, New York, United States
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- NYU School of Medicine, New York, New York, United States
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- NYU Grossman School of Medicine, New York, New York, United States
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Kolla AM, Seixas A, Adotama P, Foster V, Kwon S, Li V, Lee AY, Stein JA, Polsky D. A health equity framework to address racial and ethnic disparities in melanoma. J Am Acad Dermatol 2022; 87:1220-1222. [PMID: 35970385 PMCID: PMC9623655 DOI: 10.1016/j.jaad.2022.05.070] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/20/2021] [Revised: 05/01/2022] [Accepted: 05/28/2022] [Indexed: 10/31/2022]
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- Avani M. Kolla
- The Ronald O. Perelman Department of Dermatology, NYU Grossman School of Medicine, New York, New York
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- Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences, The University of Miami Miller School of Medicine, Miami, Florida,Department of Population Health, NYU Grossman School of Medicine, New York, New York,Department of Psychiatry, NYU Grossman School of Medicine, New York, New York
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- The Ronald O. Perelman Department of Dermatology, NYU Grossman School of Medicine, New York, New York
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- Department of Population Health, NYU Grossman School of Medicine, New York, New York,The Laura and Isaac Perlmutter Cancer Center, NYU Langone Health, New York, New York
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- Department of Population Health, NYU Grossman School of Medicine, New York, New York,The Laura and Isaac Perlmutter Cancer Center, NYU Langone Health, New York, New York
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- The Ronald O. Perelman Department of Dermatology, NYU Grossman School of Medicine, New York, New York
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- The Laura and Isaac Perlmutter Cancer Center, NYU Langone Health, New York, New York,Department of Surgery, NYU Grossman School of Medicine, New York, New York
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- The Ronald O. Perelman Department of Dermatology, NYU Grossman School of Medicine, New York, New York
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- The Ronald O. Perelman Department of Dermatology, NYU Grossman School of Medicine, New York, New York; The Laura and Isaac Perlmutter Cancer Center, NYU Langone Health, New York, New York.
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Kwon S, Lee SR, Choi EK, Ahn HJ, Song HS, Lee YS. Comparison of adhesive single-lead ECG device and Holter test for atrial fibrillation monitoring. Eur Heart J 2022. [DOI: 10.1093/eurheartj/ehac544.414] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/14/2022] Open
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Background
There is insufficient validation of diagnostic benefits of extended monitoring with an adhesive single-lead ECG device compared to Holter test for routine medical care of AF patients.
Purpose
The study aimed to compare AF detection rates between 72-hour monitoring using an adhesive single-lead ECG device (mobiCARE MC-100, Seers Technology, Republic of Korea) and 24-hour Holter test among AF patients at outpatient clinics.
Methods
A total of 200 AF patients indicated for Holter test at cardiology outpatient clinics enrolled in the study. Study participants equipped both Holter and MC-100 for the first 24 hours (Figure 1). After then, only MC-100 continued ECG monitoring for additional 48 hours. AF detection during the first 24 hours was compared between two devices. The diagnostic benefits of extended monitoring with MC-100 were evaluated.
Results
During the first 24 hours, both monitoring methods detected AF in the same 40/200 (20.0%) patients (20 patients with paroxysmal and persistent AF each). Compared to 24-hour Holter, MC-100 increased AF detection rate by 1.5-fold (58/200; 29.0%) and 1.6-fold (64/200; 32.0%) with 48- and 72-hour monitoring, respectively (Figure 2A). With MC-100, the number of newly discovered patients with paroxysmal AF was 20/44 (45.5%), 18/44 (40.9%), and 6/44 (13.6%) for 24-, 48-, and 72-hour monitoring. Compared to 24-hour Holter, 72-hour monitoring with MC-100 increased the detection rate of paroxysmal AF by 2.2-fold (44/20). If only the episodes lasting over 30 seconds were counted as AF with MC-100, the detection rate of paroxysmal AF was decreased by 9.1% (Figure 2B).
Conclusion
Compared to Holter, AF detection rates could be improved with an adhesive single-lead device, especially for patients with paroxysmal AF. This device is expected to be useful for AF detection among patients whose conventional ECG tests were ineffective in documenting AF episodes.
Funding Acknowledgement
Type of funding sources: Public grant(s) – National budget only. Main funding source(s): The Korea Medical Device Development Fund grant funded by the Korean government (the Ministry of Science and ICT, the Ministry of Trade, Industry and Energy, the Ministry of Health & Welfare, Republic of Korea, the Ministry of Food and Drug Safety)
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- S Kwon
- Seoul National University Hospital , Seoul , Korea (Republic of)
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- Seoul National University Hospital , Seoul , Korea (Republic of)
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- Seoul National University Hospital , Seoul , Korea (Republic of)
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- Seoul National University Hospital , Seoul , Korea (Republic of)
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- Seers Technology , Seongnam , Korea (Republic of)
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- Seers Technology , Seongnam , Korea (Republic of)
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Kwon S, Choi EK, Lee SR, Ahn HJ, Oh S. The left atrial low-voltage area and persistent atrial fibrillation treated with pulmonary vein isolation alone. Eur Heart J 2022. [DOI: 10.1093/eurheartj/ehac544.464] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/15/2022] Open
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Background
There are limited data regarding the association between the burden of the left atrial low-voltage area (LVA) and the outcome of pulmonary vein isolation (PVI) alone in persistent atrial fibrillation (PeAF).
Purpose
The study aimed to investigate the impact of the burden of LVA on the patients with PeAF treated with PVI alone.
Methods
Using a retrospective cohort of PeAF patients who underwent PVI alone, both clinical and the left atrial voltage mapping data were reviewed. LVA was defined as an area of ≤0.5 mV (bipolar) when mapped during sinus rhythm and ≤0.2 mV during AF. The high burden of LVA was defined as a case when the LVA constitutes ≥10% of the total left atrial body area. The patients were categorized into either the high or low burden groups. The recurrence of any atrial tachyarrhythmia was followed up, and multivariable Cox's regression analysis was performed.
Results
A total of 50 and 25 patients were investigated for the low burden (LVA<10%) and high burden (LVA≥10%) groups, respectively. Compared to the low burden group, the high burden group had a significantly less male proportion (56.0% versus 78.0%), a higher CHA2DS2-VASc score (median 3 versus 2), more chronic kidney disease (16.0% versus 2.0%), and a higher burden of LVA (20±11% versus 5±3%). During the median follow-up of 9.5 (6.2–16.2)months, there were 30.0% and 48.0% ofrecurrences for the low and high burden groups, respectively. Compared to the low burden group, the high burden group was associated with higher risks of both early and late recurrences (HR [95% CI] =2.67 [1.15–6.18] and 2.08 [1.03–4.20], respectively) (Figure 1). The best cut-off of LVA to predict 2-year recurrence was 10.1% (Figure 2).
Conclusion
The high burden of LVA was significantly associated with an increased risk of recurrence among PeAF patients treated with PVI alone. Tailored ablation in addition to PVI would be needed to improve outcomes in patients with PeAF having a high burden of LVA.
Funding Acknowledgement
Type of funding sources: None.
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- S Kwon
- Seoul National University Hospital , Seoul , Korea (Republic of)
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- Seoul National University Hospital , Seoul , Korea (Republic of)
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- Seoul National University Hospital , Seoul , Korea (Republic of)
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- Seoul National University Hospital , Seoul , Korea (Republic of)
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- Seoul National University Hospital , Seoul , Korea (Republic of)
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Ahn HJ, Lee SR, Choi EK, Rhee TM, Kwon S, Oh S, Gregory LIP. Protective effect of proton pump inhibitor against gastrointestinal bleeding in patients receiving oral anticoagulants: a systematic review and meta-analysis. Eur Heart J 2022. [DOI: 10.1093/eurheartj/ehac544.2711] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/13/2022] Open
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Background
The concurrent use of proton pump inhibitor (PPI) in oral anticoagulant (OAC) treated patients may be associated with a lower risk of gastrointestinal bleeding (GIB), but evidence is still conflicting according to individual OACs.
Purpose
We conducted a meta-analysis to estimate the risk of GIB in patients with OAC and PPI co-therapy.
Methods
A systematic search of PubMed, EMBASE, and Cochrane was performed for studies reporting GIB risk in OAC and PPI co-therapy. Primary outcomes were total GIB and major GIB events. We calculated pooled estimates of GIB risk by a random-effect meta-analysis and reported as odds ratios (OR) and 95% CI. Stratified analyses according to the origin of GIB, ethnic groups, individual OACs, and the presence of underlying GIB risk factors were performed.
Results
A total of 10 studies (1 randomized controlled study and 9 observational studies) and 1,970,931 patients who received OAC were included. OAC and PPI co-therapy were associated with a lower risk of total GIB, and major GIB; OR (95% CI) was 0.67 (0.62–0.74) for total GIB and 0.68 (0.63–0.75) for major GIB, respectively. Among total GIB, only the risk of upper GIB was lower with OAC and PPI co-therapy (OR 0.67, 95% CI 0.64–0.70). No difference in the lower risk of primary GIB outcomes of PPI co-therapy was observed between Asians and non-Asians (p-for-difference, total GIB=0.695, major GIB=0.748, respectively) and among individual OACs except for edoxaban. The protective effect of PPI on total GIB was more significant in high-risk patients, defined as those with concurrent medication of antiplatelets or non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (OR 0.62, 95% CI 0.52–0.73) and presence of high bleeding risk factors such as previous GIB history, HAS-BLED score ≥3, or underlying gastrointestinal diseases. (OR 0.65, 95% CI 0.61–0.70).
Conclusion
In patients who receive OAC, the use of PPI co-therapy was associated with a lower risk of total GIB and major GIB irrespective of ethnic group and OAC type except for edoxaban. PPI co-therapy can be considered particularly in patients on concomitant NSAID and antiplatelet use or patients with high GIB risk factors.
Funding Acknowledgement
Type of funding sources: None.
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- H J Ahn
- Seoul National University Hospital , Seoul , Korea (Republic of)
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- Seoul National University Hospital , Seoul , Korea (Republic of)
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- Seoul National University Hospital , Seoul , Korea (Republic of)
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- Seoul National University Hospital , Seoul , Korea (Republic of)
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- Seoul National University Hospital , Seoul , Korea (Republic of)
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- Seoul National University Hospital , Seoul , Korea (Republic of)
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- University of Liverpool, Liverpool Centre for Cardiovascular Science , Liverpool , United Kingdom
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Bae N, Lee S, Choi E, Ahn H, Ahn H, Kwon S, Han K, Oh S, Lip G. Impact of mental disease on the risk of atrial fibrillation in patients with diabetes mellitus: a nationwide population-based study. Eur Heart J 2022. [DOI: 10.1093/eurheartj/ehac544.2425] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/14/2022] Open
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Background
Diabetes mellitus (DM) is known to increase the risk of mental disorders, which increases the health care burden in these patients. Also, DM is one of the risk factors leading to atrial fibrillation (AF), and the presence of concomitant AF and DM adds to the increased risks of stroke and death. It is uncertain whether mental disease is an independent risk factor of incident AF in patients with DM.
Purpose
To investigate whether diabetic patients with mental disease have an increased risk of AF.
Methods
Using the Korea National Health Insurance Service database, we enrolled 2,512,690 patients diagnosed with DM without AF between 2009 and 2021. Newly diagnosed AF was identified during the follow-up period. We compared the risk of AF between patients with mental disease and those without.
Results
Among the total population, 828,929 (32.99%; mean age 61.58±11.28; 56.71% female) patients were diagnosed with mental diseases (Figure 1). Anxiety (564,786 patients, 68.13%) was the most common mental disease, while depression was the second most common (313,773 patients, 37.85%). Diabetic patients with mental diseases had a higher percentage of women, hypertension, dyslipidemia, chronic kidney failure, congestive heart failure, obstructive sleep apnea, and thyroid disease. During a median 7.0 years (IQR 5.93–8.07) follow-up, 34,523 were diagnosed new-onset AF (4.66 per 1,000 person-year). In multivariate analysis, diabetic patients with mental disorders showed a higher risk of new-onset AF (HR 1.19; 95% CI 1.17–1.21; p-value <0.0001) (Figure 2). Among mental diseases, depression, insomnia, and anxiety were associated with increased risks of new-onset AF (HR 1.15; 95% CI 1.12–1.17; HR 1.15; 95% CI 1.13–1.18; and HR 1.19; 95% CI, 1.67–1.21; all p-value <0.0001, respectively), whereas bipolar disorder and schizophrenia showed non-statistically significant trends (due to small numbers). Subgroup analyses showed that younger age had significant interactions with depression, insomnia, and anxiety.
Conclusion
Mental diseases, especially depression, insomnia, and anxiety, showed an increased risk of AF in patients with DM. Awareness and prompt diagnosis and management of AF would be necessary for these high-risk populations at risk of incident AF.
Funding Acknowledgement
Type of funding sources: None.
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- N Bae
- Seoul National University Hospital, Department of Internal Medicine , Seoul , Korea (Republic of)
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- Seoul National University Hospital, Department of Internal Medicine , Seoul , Korea (Republic of)
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- Seoul National University Hospital, Seoul National University College of Medicine, Department of Internal Medicine , Seoul , Korea (Republic of)
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- Seoul National University Hospital, Department of Internal Medicine , Seoul , Korea (Republic of)
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- Seoul National University Hospital, Department of Internal Medicine , Seoul , Korea (Republic of)
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- Seoul National University Hospital, Department of Internal Medicine , Seoul , Korea (Republic of)
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- Soongsil University, Department of Statistics and Actuarial Science , Seoul , Korea (Republic of)
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- Seoul National University Hospital, Seoul National University College of Medicine, Department of Internal Medicine , Seoul , Korea (Republic of)
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- Liverpool Heart and Chest Hospital, Liverpool Centre for Cardiovascular Science, University of Liverpool , Liverpool , United Kingdom
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Han S, Choi EK, Han KD, Ahn HJ, Kwon S, Lee SR, Oh S. Increased risk of atrial fibrillation in patients with uterine fibroids: a nationwide population-based study. Eur Heart J 2022. [DOI: 10.1093/eurheartj/ehac544.2514] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/14/2022] Open
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Background
Uterine fibroid, the most common benign neoplasm of the uterus, is associated with an elevated risk of cardiovascular disease. The link between incident atrial fibrillation (AF) and the uterine fibroid is unclear because earlier studies focused primarily on the development of atherosclerosis and hypertension. We aimed to investigate the risk of AF in patients with uterine fibroid.
Methods
This is a retrospective cohort study using the Korean National Health Insurance Service database (NHIS). From 2009 to 2012, a total of 2,574,349 women (20 to 40 years old) who underwent general health examinations were included. Diagnosis of uterine fibroids and surgical treatment status was defined by the international classification of diseases, 10th revision codes, and procedural codes from the Korean NHIS. The primary outcome was newly diagnosed AF. The risk of AF according to the uterine fibroids and their surgical treatment status was evaluated using Cox proportional-hazard models.
Results
Of the total population, the mean age was 29.76±4.27 years, and 20,682 (0.8%) were identified to have uterine fibroid. Incident AF was identified in 3,868 patients (61 in the fibroid group, 3,807 in the control group) during a mean follow-up of 7.3±1.1 years. Patients of the uterine fibroid group showed a higher incidence of AF compared to the control group (0.41 and 0.20 per 1000 person-years, respectively, Figure 1). Multivariate Cox-regression analysis presented that uterine fibroid was an independent risk factor of AF: hazard ratio (HR) 1.50, 95% confidence interval (CI) 1.16–1.93, p=0.002. Compared to the control group, uterine fibroid patients who underwent surgical treatment tend to show a lower risk for AF (HR 1.22, 95% CI 0.79–1.90) than patients without surgical treatment (HR 1.69, 95% CI 1.24–2.30), though statistical significance was indeterminate (Figure 2). After propensity score matching, patients of the uterine fibroid group showed higher risk of AF when compared to the control group (HR 1.77, 95% CI 1.32–2.63, p<0.001), which was in line with our main results. The presence of uterine fibroid was consistently associated with higher risk of AF among all subgroups except for the stroke subgroup.
Conclusion
Patients with uterine fibroids are predisposed to an increased risk of AF compared to the control group. Careful monitoring of arrhythmia development would be warranted in patients of uterine fibroid and surgical treatment as it is associated with a modest risk decrement of incident AF.
Funding Acknowledgement
Type of funding sources: None.
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- S Han
- Seoul National University Hospital, Department of Internal Medicine , Seoul , Korea (Republic of)
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- Seoul National University Hospital, Department of Internal Medicine , Seoul , Korea (Republic of)
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- Soongsil University, Department of Statistics and Actuarial Science , Seoul , Korea (Republic of)
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- Seoul National University Hospital, Department of Internal Medicine , Seoul , Korea (Republic of)
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- Seoul National University Hospital, Department of Internal Medicine , Seoul , Korea (Republic of)
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- Seoul National University Hospital, Department of Internal Medicine , Seoul , Korea (Republic of)
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- Seoul National University Hospital, Department of Internal Medicine , Seoul , Korea (Republic of)
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Kwon S, Nam BD, Kwon SH, Bang DW. Increased epicardial adipose tissue volume after anthracycline chemotherapy is associated with a low risk of cardiotoxicity in breast cancer. Eur Heart J 2022. [DOI: 10.1093/eurheartj/ehac544.2569] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/14/2022] Open
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Introduction
Chemotherapy-induced cardiotoxicity is a critical issue for patients with breast cancer. Epicardial adipose tissue (EAT) is located between the myocardial surface and the visceral layer of the pericardium. Change of EAT is associated with cardiac dysfunction.
Purpose
Considering that early detection of patients at risk of developing cardiotoxicity during and after anthracycline-based chemotherapy is the most important factor in reducing and reversing cardiac function, there is a need to identify a simple and novel imaging marker that can predict cardiotoxicity at an early stage. Therefore, the objective of the present study was to investigate the relationship between EAT and chemotherapy-induced cardiotoxicity.
Methods
This retrospective study analyzed EAT on chest computed tomography (CT) of patients with early breast cancer using automatic, quantitative measurement software between November 2015 and January 2020. Changes in EAT before and after initiation of chemotherapy were compared according to the type of anticancer drug. Subclinical cardiotoxicity was defined as worsening ≥10% in left ventricular ejection fraction to an absolute value >50% with a lower limit of normal measured with standard echocardiography.
Results
Among 234 patients with breast cancer, 85 were treated with adjuvant anthracycline-based (AC) and 149 were treated with non-anthracycline based (non-AC) chemotherapy. There was a significant increase in EAT volume index (mL/kg/m2) at the end of chemotherapy compared to that at the baseline in the AC group (3.33±1.53 vs. 2.90±1.52, p<0.001), but not in the non-AC group. During the follow-up period, subclinical cardiotoxicity developed in 20 (8.6%) patients in the total population (15.3% in the AC group and 4.8% in the non-AC group). In the multivariable analysis, EAT volume index increment after chemotherapy was associated with a lower risk of subclinical cardiotoxicity in the AC group (Odds ratio: 0.364, 95% CI: 0.136–0.971, p=0.044).
Conclusions
Measurement of EAT during anthracycline-based chemotherapy might help identify subgroups who are vulnerable to chemotherapy-induced cardiotoxicity. Early detection of EAT volume change could enable tailored chemotherapy with cardiotoxicity prevention strategies.
Funding Acknowledgement
Type of funding sources: Public grant(s) – National budget only. Main funding source(s): Medical Technology Development Program of the National Research Foundation of Korea (NRF) funded by the Korean government (MSIT).
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- S Kwon
- Soonchunhyang University Seoul Hospital , Seoul , Korea (Republic of)
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- Soonchunhyang University Seoul Hospital , Seoul , Korea (Republic of)
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- Soonchunhyang University Seoul Hospital , Seoul , Korea (Republic of)
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- Soonchunhyang University Seoul Hospital , Seoul , Korea (Republic of)
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Ahn HJ, Lee SR, Choi EK, Lee SW, Han KD, Kwon S, Oh S, Gregory LIP. Paradoxical association between lipid levels and incident atrial fibrillation according to statin usage. Eur Heart J 2022. [DOI: 10.1093/eurheartj/ehac544.539] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/13/2022] Open
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Background
In epidemiology studies, a higher level of total cholesterol (TC) and low-density lipoprotein cholesterol (LDL-C) is associated with a lower risk of atrial fibrillation (AF). Statin use might exert possible confounding effects in the paradoxical relationship; however, the inverse link between AF and cholesterol level that distinguishes statin users from non-users has not been evaluated.
Objective
We investigated the epidemiological relationships of TC–AF and LDL-C–AF in statin users and non-users, respectively.
Methods
From the Korean National Health Insurance Service database, we included 9,778,014 adults who underwent a health examination in 2009 and had no prior AF history. The levels of TC and LCL-C at the health exam were categorized in quartile (Q) and decile (D) values of the total study population. The study population was grouped into statin users and non-users, and TC–AF and LDL-C–AF relationships were evaluated.
Results
867,336 (8.9%) were on statin use among the total population. Statin users showed higher TC level (208.4±55.6 vs. 194.1±39.5 mg/dL, p<0.001) and LDL-C level (123.0±102.2 vs. 121.3±226.3, p<0.001) compared to non-users. Inverse associations of TC–AF and LCL-C–AF were observed; higher levels of TC and LDL-C were associated with a lower risk of AF. The hazard ratios (HR) and 95% confidence intervals (CI) were 0.797 (0.786–0.809) for the highest quartile of TC (Q4, TC ≥218) and 0.832 (0.82–0.843) for the highest quartile of LDL-C (Q4, LDL-C ≥135) when adjusted by age, sex, lifestyle behaviors, comorbidities, and low-income status. Statin users exhibited higher AF incidence rate than non-statin users, but the association in statin users generally tracked that seen among non-statin users demonstrating similar HR in Q4 of TC [0.812 (0.790–0.835) for statin users and 0.812 (0.798–0.826) for non-statin users] and LDL-C [0.842 (0.819–0.865) for statin users and 0.849 (0.835–0.863) for non-statin users].
Conclusion
The paradoxical relationship between lipid levels (TC and LDL-C) and incident AF remained consistent both in statin users and non-users. Further research is required to investigate an underlying mechanism for the cholesterol paradox of AF which still seems evident despite the pleiotropic effects of statin.
Funding Acknowledgement
Type of funding sources: None.
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- H J Ahn
- Seoul National University Hospital , Seoul , Korea (Republic of)
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- Seoul National University Hospital , Seoul , Korea (Republic of)
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- Seoul National University Hospital , Seoul , Korea (Republic of)
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- Department of Medical Statistics, College of Medicine, Catholic University , Seoul , Korea (Republic of)
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- Department of Statistics and Actuarial Science, Soongsil University , Seoul , Korea (Republic of)
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- Seoul National University Hospital , Seoul , Korea (Republic of)
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- Seoul National University Hospital , Seoul , Korea (Republic of)
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- University of Liverpool, Liverpool Centre for Cardiovascular Science , Liverpool , United Kingdom
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Ahn HJ, Choi EK, Lee SR, Lee SW, Han KD, Kwon S, Oh S, Gregory LIP. Impact of metabolic syndrome on the risk of ischemic stroke in non-anticoagulated atrial fibrillation patients having low CHA2DS2-VASc scores. Eur Heart J 2022. [DOI: 10.1093/eurheartj/ehac544.549] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/14/2022] Open
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Background
Metabolic syndrome (MetS) predisposes to a thromboembolic state. However, conflicting results have been reported on whether MetS confers an increased risk of ischemic stroke in atrial fibrillation (AF), especially in patients with low CHA2DS2-VASc score who are not indicated for oral anticoagulant therapy.
Purpose
We investigated the risk of ischemic stroke according to the presence of MetS, the number of MetS components (metabolic burden), and the individual metabolic components in non-anticoagulated AF patients with low CHA2DS2-VASc score.
Methods
A total of 76,015 oral anticoagulant-naïve AF patients with low CHA2DS2-VASc score (0,1 in male and 1 in female) were included from the Korean National Health Insurance Service database. The status of MetS and individual metabolic components were evaluated based on health examination data within two years of AF diagnosis. We estimated the risk of ischemic stroke according to MetS, metabolic burden, and an individual component of MetS using Cox proportional-hazards models.
Results
The mean age was 49.8±11.1 years and 52,388 (68.9%) were male. The average CHA2DS2-VASc score was 0.7±0.5 and MetS was prevalent among 21,570 (28.4%) of the study population. During a mean follow-up of 5.1 years, ischemic stroke was developed in 1,395 (1.84%) patients. MetS was associated with a higher risk of ischemic stroke after adjustment for age, sex, lifestyle behaviors, low income, and cardiovascular comorbidities: adjusted hazard ratio (aHR) 1.19, 95% confidence interval (CI) 1.06–1.33, p=0.002. A positive linear correlation was observed between metabolic burden and ischemic stroke risk. Patients with five MetS components showed the highest aHR of 1.55 (95% CI 1.14–2.11, Figure 1 and Figure 2), whereas those with a single MetS component had a marginal risk of ischemic stroke (aHR 1.18, 95% CI 0.99–1.41). Among individual metabolic components, elevated blood pressure and increased waist circumference was significantly associated with an increased risk of ischemic stroke: aHR (95% CI), 1.45 (1.30–1.62), p<0.001, and 1.15 (1.03–1.30), p=0.016, respectively.
Conclusions
Among AF patients initially with CHA2DS2-VASc score 0 and 1 with no anticoagulation, the presence of MetS is associated with an increased risk of ischemic stroke. Given the linear incremental correlation between metabolic burden and ischemic stroke, special attention to the care of metabolic derangements is required in AF patients who are not indicated for anticoagulation.
Funding Acknowledgement
Type of funding sources: None.
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- H J Ahn
- Seoul National University Hospital , Seoul , Korea (Republic of)
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- Seoul National University Hospital , Seoul , Korea (Republic of)
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- Seoul National University Hospital , Seoul , Korea (Republic of)
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- Department of Medical Statistics, College of Medicine, Catholic University , Seoul , Korea (Republic of)
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- Department of Statistics and Actuarial Science, Soongsil University , Seoul , Korea (Republic of)
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- Seoul National University Hospital , Seoul , Korea (Republic of)
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- Seoul National University Hospital , Seoul , Korea (Republic of)
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- University of Liverpool, Liverpool Centre for Cardiovascular Science , Liverpool , United Kingdom
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Kwon S, Choi EK, Lee SR, Ahn HJ, Lee B, Oh S, Lip GYH. Atrial fibrillation detection in ambulatory patients using a smart ring powered by deep learning analysis of continuous photoplethysmography monitoring. Eur Heart J 2022. [DOI: 10.1093/eurheartj/ehac544.415] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/12/2022] Open
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Background
Atrial fibrillation (AF) detection could be effective with photoplethysmography (PPG) signal monitoring by a wearable device.
Purpose
We aimed to validate the performance of AF detection among ambulatory patients who underwent electrical cardioversion for AF using a smart ring capable of continuous PPG monitoring and deep learning analysis.
Methods
In this prospective single-arm study, participants who underwent successful electrical cardioversion for AF were enrolled. The participants equipped a smart ring (CardioTracker, Sky Labs Inc., Seongnam, Republic of Korea) after the electrical cardioversion. The smart ring then continuously monitored PPG over 14 days to detect AF recurrence. The smart ring alarmed AF episodes based on deep learning analysis of PPG. The participants were asked to measure at least three daily ECGs using the smart ring to validate AF recurrence detected by PPG. All ECG snapshots were recorded along with lead I and saved with simultaneous PPG. ECG data were examined by the three cardiologists independently (SK, SRL, and EKC). The monitoring time, analyzable proportions of monitored signals, detection rates of AF episodes, and the diagnostic performance of PPG-based deep learning were evaluated. At the end of the monitoring, a survey on the use of the smart ring was performed.
Results
A total of 35 participants (mean age 58.9 years, male 74.3%) were enrolled. Figure 1 illustrates an example of PPG monitoring and PPG-ECG snapshots by the smart ring. The study participation period was a median of 14 days and the wearing time of the smart ring was a median of 9.2 days (IQR 7.1–11.5 days). Signal artifacts during daily activity decreased the analyzable proportions of monitored PPG by 68.5%. Irregular pulse episodes were detected by the smart ring in 29 (82.9%) participants after a median of 1 day from the cardioversion (Figure 2). A total of 2532 PPG-ECG snapshots were acquired and 1623 (64.1%) were interpretable by both the cardiologists (using ECG) and the deep learning analysis (using PPG). Comparing PPG by simultaneous ECG, the performance of AF detection by the smart ring was 98.7% for sensitivity, 97.8% for specificity, 2.2% for false positives, and 1.3% for false negatives (Figure 2). After using the smart ring, 76.9% of the participants responded that they had no discomfort in using the smart ring in daily activity and another 76.9% responded that it was helpful to monitor their disease.
Conclusion
Despite the signal artifacts during daily activity, AF detection with PPG monitoring by a smart ring could be effective for AF screening among ambulatory patients.
Funding Acknowledgement
Type of funding sources: Private company. Main funding source(s): This work was supported by Sky Labs Inc, Seongnam, Republic of Korea, and by the grant No. 0320202040 from the Seoul National University Hospital Research Fund.
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- S Kwon
- Seoul National University Hospital , Seoul , Korea (Republic of)
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- Seoul National University Hospital , Seoul , Korea (Republic of)
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- Seoul National University Hospital , Seoul , Korea (Republic of)
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- Seoul National University Hospital , Seoul , Korea (Republic of)
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- Sky Labs Inc. , Seongnam , Korea (Republic of)
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- Seoul National University Hospital , Seoul , Korea (Republic of)
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- Liverpool Heart and Chest Hospital , Liverpool , United Kingdom
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Choi B, Choi H, Kim H, Choi A, Kwon S, Mouli S, Lewandowski R, Kim D. Abstract No. 332 Transcatheter intra-arterial local immunotherapy of hepatocellular carcinoma using high affinity anti-programmed cell death ligand-1 antibody-nanoconjugates. J Vasc Interv Radiol 2022. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jvir.2022.03.413] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/26/2022] Open
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Lawrence K, Chong S, Krelle H, Roberts T, Thorpe L, Trinh-Shevrin C, Yi S, Kwon S. Chinese Americans' Use of Patient Portal Systems: Scoping Review. JMIR Hum Factors 2022; 9:e27924. [PMID: 35363153 PMCID: PMC9015766 DOI: 10.2196/27924] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/12/2021] [Revised: 05/23/2021] [Accepted: 11/06/2021] [Indexed: 11/23/2022] Open
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Background Electronic patient portals are increasingly used in health care systems as communication and information-sharing tools and show promise in addressing health care access, quality, and outcomes. However, limited research exists on portal use patterns and practices among diverse patient populations, resulting in the lack of culturally and contextually tailored portal systems for these patients. Objective This study aimed to summarize existing evidence on the access and use patterns, barriers, and facilitators of patient portals among Chinese Americans, who represent a growing patient population in the United States with unique health care and health technology needs. Methods The authors conducted a literature search using the PRISMA Protocol for Scoping Reviews (Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses-ScR) for extracting articles published in major databases (MEDLINE, Embase, and PsycINFO) on patient portals and Chinese Americans. Authors independently reviewed the papers during initial screening and full-text review. The studies were analyzed and coded for the study method type, sample population, and main outcomes of interest. Results In total, 17 articles were selected for inclusion in the review. The included articles were heterogenous and varied in their study aims, methodologies, sample populations, and outcomes. Major findings identified from the articles include variable patterns of portal access and use among Chinese Americans compared to other racial or ethnic groups, with limited evidence on the specific barriers and facilitators for this group; a preference for cross-sectional quantitative tools such as patient surveys and electronic health record–based data over qualitative or other methodologies; and a pattern of aggregating Chinese American–related data into a larger Asian or Asian American designation. Conclusions There is limited research evaluating the use patterns, experiences, and needs of Chinese Americans who access and use patient portal systems. Existing research is heterogeneous, largely cross-sectional, and does not disaggregate Chinese Americans from larger Asian demographics. Future research should be devoted to the specific portal use patterns, preferences, and needs of Chinese Americans to help ensure contextually appropriate and acceptable design and implementation of these digital health tools.
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- Katharine Lawrence
- Healthcare Innovation Bridging Research, Informatics, and Design (HiBRID) Lab, Department of Population Health, New York University Grossman School of Medicine, New York, NY, United States
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- Section for Health Equity, Department of Population Health, NYU Grossman School of Medicine, New York, NY, United States
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- Division of Healthcare Delivery Services, Department of Population Health, NYU Grossman School of Medicine, New York, NY, United States
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- NYU Health Sciences Library, NYU Grossman School of Medicine, New York, NY, United States
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- Division of Epidemiology, Department of Population Health, NYU Grossman School of Medicine, New York, NY, United States
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- Section for Health Equity, Department of Population Health, NYU Grossman School of Medicine, New York, NY, United States
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- Section for Health Equity, Department of Population Health, NYU Grossman School of Medicine, New York, NY, United States
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- Section for Health Equity, Department of Population Health, NYU Grossman School of Medicine, New York, NY, United States
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Chebli P, Sifuentes S, Foster V, Yusuf Y, Kazmi A, Idris S, Trinh-Shevrin C, Kwon S. Abstract PO-022: Community-driven recommendations for a culturally and contextually tailored HPV campaign for Arab and Mexican communities in Brooklyn. Cancer Epidemiol Biomarkers Prev 2022. [DOI: 10.1158/1538-7755.disp21-po-022] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/16/2022] Open
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Purpose. Uneven language access in policy implementation perpetuates health disparity for limited English proficient populations. This study engages Arab and Mexican communities in Brooklyn to identify individual, community, and health system-level determinants of HPV vaccine uptake and hesitancy and inform a multilevel and culturally tailored HPV campaign. Methods. Guided by an integrated framework of community-based participatory research and social marketing for behavior change, we are conducting semi-structured interviews with community stakeholders (target n=18; health care providers, community and faith-based leaders) and community members (target n=80; parents/caregivers and adolescents) from the Arab and Mexican American communities in Brooklyn to examine challenges and facilitators to HPV vaccination and garner recommendations for a HPV campaign. Results. To date, we interviewed 14 community stakeholders (9 Arab, 5 Mexican) and 14 parents (11 Arab, 3 Mexican); data collection is ongoing. Preliminary content analysis revealed an overall consensus that in-language HPV-related materials are lacking and translated education is needed in both communities. Both Arab and Mexican parents reported limited knowledge of HPV, including the vaccination status of their adolescents. Recommendations for a HPV campaign were organized around the 4 P's of the social marketing mix (Price, Product, Place, Promotion). For Price, the 2 communities shared restrictive norms about premarital sex, particularly for girls, and the perception that girls only should receive the HPV vaccine. For Product, they agreed that the HPV campaign should be available in-language and emphasize cancer prevention not sexually transmitted illness. Arab parents, in particular, preferred messaging that emphasizes risk reduction for their daughters after they get married and become sexually active. For Place, most participants cited doctors as ideal sources of information. They recommended different campaign dissemination strategies for parents and adolescents: virtual (e.g., Facebook) or in-person interactive workshops conducted in community-based organizations (CBOs) for parents, and social media (e.g., TikTok) for adolescents. For Promotion, all participants agreed that bilingual brochures should be available in doctors' offices and CBOs. Arab parents expressed interest in opportunities for interactive workshops to ask questions and Mexican parents suggested supplementing school-based PTA meetings with opportunities for HPV education. Social media was again mentioned by all as the ideal platform to reach adolescents. Conclusion. Preliminary findings identified low levels of knowledge on HPV and a lack of in-language education reaching these communities. To bridge these gaps and improve reach and vaccination rates, our participatory social marketing approach underscores the need for a multilevel in-language HPV campaign for Arab and Mexican communities that aligns with their cultural norms and leverages existing community assets such as CBOs, healthcare providers, and schools.
Citation Format: Perla Chebli, Sonia Sifuentes, Victoria Foster, Yousra Yusuf, Abiha Kazmi, Sally Idris, Chau Trinh-Shevrin, Simona Kwon. Community-driven recommendations for a culturally and contextually tailored HPV campaign for Arab and Mexican communities in Brooklyn [abstract]. In: Proceedings of the AACR Virtual Conference: 14th AACR Conference on the Science of Cancer Health Disparities in Racial/Ethnic Minorities and the Medically Underserved; 2021 Oct 6-8. Philadelphia (PA): AACR; Cancer Epidemiol Biomarkers Prev 2022;31(1 Suppl):Abstract nr PO-022.
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- NYU Grossman School of Medicine, New York, NY
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- NYU Grossman School of Medicine, New York, NY
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- NYU Grossman School of Medicine, New York, NY
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Raveis V, Nirenberg A, Liu Y, Kwon S. Older Breast Cancer Survivors: Perspectives on Healthcare Encounters and Unmet Needs. Innov Aging 2021. [PMCID: PMC8679609 DOI: 10.1093/geroni/igab046.1397] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/12/2022] Open
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Breast cancer treatment advances have lengthened the survivorship period. Limited attention has focused on the myriad issues breast cancer survivors experience related to their cancer and other health conditions as they age. Focus groups, conducted Fall 2019 – Spring 2020 with a diverse sample of breast cancer survivors from the New York metropolitan region (N=28) explored survivors’ healthcare encounters and goals, quality of life, survivorship lifestyle, other health conditions and risks, e.g. emergence of COVID-19. Participants were 40-82 years old (57% were 56 or older); racially diverse (57% White, 18% Black, 14% Hispanic, 11% Bi-racial); 32% were married/partnered and 57% were parents. Mean diagnosis age was 51. Treatments received included lumpectomy (64%), chemotherapy (57%), radiation (46%), hormonal therapy (39%), and single/bilateral mastectomy (36%). Survivors expressed the importance of restoring normality in their life and the necessity to be pro-active in ensuring their health issues were addressed in medical encounters. Person-centered care and clinician engagement was valued, but not routinely experienced. Survivors evaluated treatment options not just on being cancer-free, but on how it would impact their whole life. They expressed concerns about the future and anxiety over long-term survival. Long term survivors, recipients of early experimental and/or extensive treatments, worried about an emergence of long-delayed adverse health consequences and complications managing other health issues in the future, particularly as they grew older. COVID-19 raised additional health concerns, particularly among those with high risk health conditions due to prior cancer treatments; various self-mandated protective activities were integrated into their self-care practices.
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- Victoria Raveis
- New York University, New York University, New York, United States
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- Hunter College, Hunter College, CUNY, New York, United States
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- New York University, New York, New York, United States
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- NYU School of Medicine, New York University School of Medicine, New York, United States
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Godbole N, Beasley J, Kwon S, Roberts T, Kranick J, Sherman S, Trinh-Shevrin C, Chodosh J. Engaging Underrepresented Older Adults in ADRD and Aging Research: A Scoping Review. Innov Aging 2021. [PMCID: PMC8682131 DOI: 10.1093/geroni/igab046.3387] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/17/2022] Open
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The rapidly aging and diversifying U.S. population coincides with increases in prevalence of Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias (ADRD) and other aging-related disorders. Unfortunately, older adults and racial and ethnic minorities are often underrepresented in research studies. The differing barriers that underrepresented older adults face in research engagement indicate that results from studies conducted on younger and majority populations may not maintain external validity outside of those groups. Therefore, efforts to engage diverse older adults in research is imperative. The goal of this scoping review was to summarize findings of the current state of National Institute on Aging (NIA) sponsored research, identifying extant literature on engaging diverse older adult populations in aging and ADRD research. Among 566 articles screened for inclusion, 436 were included in the final analysis. Results showed that African Americans were represented in over half the studies (63.5%), but Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander and American Indian or Alaska Native populations were not well represented. Community- and convenience-based recruitment and retention strategies that have demonstrated prior success in research engagement were widely utilized. Racial, ethnic, and income status breakdowns were not included in 30.0%, 57.1%, and 53.4% of studies respectively, making it difficult to assess the applicability of findings for particular groups. Inclusion of Alzheimer’s disease patients or those with mild cognitive impairments was also poorly defined in most studies. Findings highlight gaps in existing literature that can be used to inform future research, and recruitment and retention strategies for engaging racial and ethnic minority older adults in research.
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- Nisha Godbole
- NYU Grossman School of Medicine, South Setauket, New York, United States
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- NYU School of Medicine, New York, New York, United States
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- NYU Langone Medical Center, NYU Langone Medical Center, New York, United States
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- NYU Grossman School of Medicine, New York, New York, United States
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- NYU Grossman School of Medicine, New York, New York, United States
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Ishii Y, Aiba N, Ando M, Asakura N, Bierwage A, Cara P, Dzitko H, Edao Y, Gex D, Hasegawa K, Hayashi T, Hiwatari R, Hoshino T, Ikeda Y, Ishida S, Isobe K, Iwai Y, Jokinen A, Kasugai A, Kawamura Y, Kim JH, Kondo K, Kwon S, Lorenzo SC, Masuda K, Matsuyama A, Miyato N, Morishita K, Nakajima M, Nakajima N, Nakamichi M, Nozawa T, Ochiai K, Ohta M, Oyaidzu M, Ozeki T, Sakamoto K, Sakamoto Y, Sato S, Seto H, Shiroto T, Someya Y, Sugimoto M, Tanigawa H, Tokunaga S, Utoh H, Wang W, Watanabe Y, Yagi M. R&D Activities for Fusion DEMO in the QST Rokkasho Fusion Institute. Fusion Science and Technology 2021. [DOI: 10.1080/15361055.2021.1925030] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/20/2022]
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- Y. Ishii
- National Institutes for Quantum and Radiological Science and Technology, Rokkasho Fusion Institute, Rokkasho-Vill., Japan
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- National Institutes for Quantum and Radiological Science and Technology, Naka Fusion Institute, Naka City, Japan
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- National Institutes for Quantum and Radiological Science and Technology, Rokkasho Fusion Institute, Rokkasho-Vill., Japan
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- National Institutes for Quantum and Radiological Science and Technology, Naka Fusion Institute, Naka City, Japan
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- National Institutes for Quantum and Radiological Science and Technology, Naka Fusion Institute, Naka City, Japan
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- IFMIF/EVEDA Project Team, Rokkasho-Vill., Japan
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- Fusion for Energy, Broader Approach, Garching, Germany
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- Fusion for Energy, Broader Approach, Garching, Germany
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- National Institutes for Quantum and Radiological Science and Technology, Rokkasho Fusion Institute, Rokkasho-Vill., Japan
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- National Institutes for Quantum and Radiological Science and Technology, Rokkasho Fusion Institute, Rokkasho-Vill., Japan
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- National Institutes for Quantum and Radiological Science and Technology, Rokkasho Fusion Institute, Rokkasho-Vill., Japan
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- National Institutes for Quantum and Radiological Science and Technology, Rokkasho Fusion Institute, Rokkasho-Vill., Japan
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- National Institutes for Quantum and Radiological Science and Technology, Rokkasho Fusion Institute, Rokkasho-Vill., Japan
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- National Institutes for Quantum and Radiological Science and Technology, Rokkasho Fusion Institute, Rokkasho-Vill., Japan
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- National Institutes for Quantum and Radiological Science and Technology, Rokkasho Fusion Institute, Rokkasho-Vill., Japan
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- National Institutes for Quantum and Radiological Science and Technology, Rokkasho Fusion Institute, Rokkasho-Vill., Japan
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- IFMIF/EVEDA Project Team, Rokkasho-Vill., Japan
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- National Institutes for Quantum and Radiological Science and Technology, Rokkasho Fusion Institute, Rokkasho-Vill., Japan
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- National Institutes for Quantum and Radiological Science and Technology, Rokkasho Fusion Institute, Rokkasho-Vill., Japan
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- National Institutes for Quantum and Radiological Science and Technology, Rokkasho Fusion Institute, Rokkasho-Vill., Japan
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- National Institutes for Quantum and Radiological Science and Technology, Rokkasho Fusion Institute, Rokkasho-Vill., Japan
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- National Institutes for Quantum and Radiological Science and Technology, Rokkasho Fusion Institute, Rokkasho-Vill., Japan
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- Fusion for Energy, Broader Approach, Barcelona, Spain
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- National Institutes for Quantum and Radiological Science and Technology, Rokkasho Fusion Institute, Rokkasho-Vill., Japan
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- National Institutes for Quantum and Radiological Science and Technology, Rokkasho Fusion Institute, Rokkasho-Vill., Japan
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- National Institutes for Quantum and Radiological Science and Technology, Rokkasho Fusion Institute, Rokkasho-Vill., Japan
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- Kyoto University, Institute of Advanced Energy, Uji, Japan
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- National Institutes for Quantum and Radiological Science and Technology, Rokkasho Fusion Institute, Rokkasho-Vill., Japan
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- National Institute for Fusion Science, Department of Helical Plasma Research Rokkasho Research Center, Rokkasho-Vill., Japan
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- National Institutes for Quantum and Radiological Science and Technology, Rokkasho Fusion Institute, Rokkasho-Vill., Japan
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- National Institutes for Quantum and Radiological Science and Technology, Rokkasho Fusion Institute, Rokkasho-Vill., Japan
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- National Institutes for Quantum and Radiological Science and Technology, Rokkasho Fusion Institute, Rokkasho-Vill., Japan
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- National Institutes for Quantum and Radiological Science and Technology, Rokkasho Fusion Institute, Rokkasho-Vill., Japan
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- National Institutes for Quantum and Radiological Science and Technology, Rokkasho Fusion Institute, Rokkasho-Vill., Japan
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- NAT Corporation, Tohoku Branch Office, Rokkasho-Vill., Japan
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- National Institutes for Quantum and Radiological Science and Technology, Rokkasho Fusion Institute, Rokkasho-Vill., Japan
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- National Institutes for Quantum and Radiological Science and Technology, Rokkasho Fusion Institute, Rokkasho-Vill., Japan
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- National Institutes for Quantum and Radiological Science and Technology, Rokkasho Fusion Institute, Rokkasho-Vill., Japan
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- National Institutes for Quantum and Radiological Science and Technology, Rokkasho Fusion Institute, Rokkasho-Vill., Japan
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- National Institutes for Quantum and Radiological Science and Technology, Rokkasho Fusion Institute, Rokkasho-Vill., Japan
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- National Institutes for Quantum and Radiological Science and Technology, Rokkasho Fusion Institute, Rokkasho-Vill., Japan
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- NAT Corporation, Tohoku Branch Office, Rokkasho-Vill., Japan
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- National Institutes for Quantum and Radiological Science and Technology, Rokkasho Fusion Institute, Rokkasho-Vill., Japan
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- National Institutes for Quantum and Radiological Science and Technology, Rokkasho Fusion Institute, Rokkasho-Vill., Japan
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- National Institutes for Quantum and Radiological Science and Technology, Rokkasho Fusion Institute, Rokkasho-Vill., Japan
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- National Institutes for Quantum and Radiological Science and Technology, Rokkasho Fusion Institute, Rokkasho-Vill., Japan
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- National Institutes for Quantum and Radiological Science and Technology, Rokkasho Fusion Institute, Rokkasho-Vill., Japan
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- National Institutes for Quantum and Radiological Science and Technology, Rokkasho Fusion Institute, Rokkasho-Vill., Japan
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Raj M, Zhou S, Yi SS, Kwon S. Caregiving Across Cultures: Priority Areas for Research, Policy, and Practice to Support Family Caregivers of Older Asian Immigrants. Am J Public Health 2021; 111:1920-1922. [PMID: 34648379 PMCID: PMC8630506 DOI: 10.2105/ajph.2021.306494] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 07/21/2021] [Indexed: 11/04/2022]
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- Minakshi Raj
- Minakshi Raj is with the Department of Kinesiology and Community Health, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, Champaign. Sasha Zhou is with the Department of Public Health, Wayne State University, Detroit, MI. Stella S. Yi and Simona Kwon are with the Department of Population Health, New York University, New York, NY
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- Minakshi Raj is with the Department of Kinesiology and Community Health, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, Champaign. Sasha Zhou is with the Department of Public Health, Wayne State University, Detroit, MI. Stella S. Yi and Simona Kwon are with the Department of Population Health, New York University, New York, NY
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- Minakshi Raj is with the Department of Kinesiology and Community Health, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, Champaign. Sasha Zhou is with the Department of Public Health, Wayne State University, Detroit, MI. Stella S. Yi and Simona Kwon are with the Department of Population Health, New York University, New York, NY
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- Minakshi Raj is with the Department of Kinesiology and Community Health, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, Champaign. Sasha Zhou is with the Department of Public Health, Wayne State University, Detroit, MI. Stella S. Yi and Simona Kwon are with the Department of Population Health, New York University, New York, NY
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Park J, Jung JH, Choi EK, Lee SW, Kwon S, Lee SR, Kang J, Han KD, Park KW, Oh S, Lip GYH. Dual antithrombotic therapy on early clinical outcomes in patients with atrial fibrillation after percutaneous coronary intervention: a nationwide study in the era of NOAC. Eur Heart J 2021. [DOI: 10.1093/eurheartj/ehab724.1222] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/15/2022] Open
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Background/Introduction
Recent evidence has confirmed low bleeding risk with double antithrombotic therapy, combining oral anticoagulant (OAC) and single platelet inhibitor, in patients with atrial fibrillation (AF) undergoing percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI). Among the Asian AF population, most of the patients received dual antiplatelet therapy (DAPT) without OACs, even after the introduction of non-vitamin K oral anticoagulants (NOACs).
Purpose
The current nationwide study assessed 3-month ischemic and bleeding risks of DAPT in comparison to triple antithrombotic therapy among the Korean AF population undergoing PCI.
Methods
We analyzed the claims records of 11,039 patients (mean age 70 years, 66.3% male, and mean CHA2DS2-VASc score 3.2) between 2013 to 2018. Patients were categorized into triple therapy group with vitamin K antagonists (VKAs-TT), or NOACs (NOACs-TT), and DAPT group according to the antithrombotic therapy after PCI. 3-month risks of ischemic stroke, non-fatal myocardial infarction, any in-hospital death, and major bleeding were compared between groups after baseline adjustment using inverse probability weighting.
Results
A total of 1,786, 1,997, and 7,256 patients were allocated to the VKAs-TT, NOACs-TT, and DAPT groups. The DAPT group had a higher prevalence of prior MI and coronary revascularization, but had lower thromboembolic and bleeding risks than the triple antithrombotic therapy groups (mean CHA2DS2-VASc score 3.8, 4.1, and 3.5; and mean HAS-BLED score 3.3, 3.4, and 3.1 for VKAs-TT, NOACs-TT, and DAPT groups, respectively). The NOACs-TT group was associated with a lower risk of ischemic stroke (hazard ratio [HR] 0.38, 95% confidence interval [CI] 0.20–0.70) and any in-hospital death (HR 0.70, 95% CI 0.49–0.98) compared with the VKAs-TT group. The DAPT group showed a lower risk of ischemic stroke (HR 0.41, 95% CI 0.27–0.63) and major bleeding (HR 0.55, 95% CI 0.37–0.84) than the VKAs-TT group, especially in patients without prior OAC treatment. The DAPT group showed a comparable ischemic risk against the NOACs-TT group, although the risk of major bleeding was lower in the DAPT group, especially among old age (HR 0.47, 95% CI 0.29–0.78) or OACs-naive patients (HR 0.50, 95% CI 0.29–0.86).
Conclusion
Among the Asian AF population, using short-term DAPT for 3-month after PCI was associated with a lower risk of bleeding without increasing ischemic risk compared to triple antithrombotic therapy with OAC. This may be a therapeutic option in very high bleeding risk patients who have had complex PCI necessitating focus on DAPT in the initial 3 month period.
Funding Acknowledgement
Type of funding sources: Public Institution(s). Main funding source(s): This study was supported by grant no 3020200200 from the Seoul National University Hospital Research Fund, by the Korea Medical Device Development Fund grant funded by the Korea government (the Ministry of Science and ICT, the Ministry of Trade, Industry and Energy, the Ministry of Health & Welfare, Republic of Korea, the Ministry of Food and Drug Safety) (Project Number: 202013B14), and by the Korea National Research Foundation funded by the Ministry of Education, Science and Technology (grant 2020R1F1A106740). Figure 1Figure 2
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- J Park
- Seoul National University Hospital, Internal Medicine, Seoul, Korea (Republic of)
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- The Catholic University of Korea, Seoul, Korea (Republic of)
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- Seoul National University Hospital, Internal Medicine, Seoul, Korea (Republic of)
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- Soongsil University, Seoul, Korea (Republic of)
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- Seoul National University Hospital, Internal Medicine, Seoul, Korea (Republic of)
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- Seoul National University Hospital, Internal Medicine, Seoul, Korea (Republic of)
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- Seoul National University Hospital, Internal Medicine, Seoul, Korea (Republic of)
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- The Catholic University of Korea, Seoul, Korea (Republic of)
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- Seoul National University Hospital, Internal Medicine, Seoul, Korea (Republic of)
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- Seoul National University Hospital, Internal Medicine, Seoul, Korea (Republic of)
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- University of Liverpool and Liverpool Chest & Heart Hospital, Liverpool, United Kingdom
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Lee SR, Jung JH, Choi EK, Lee SW, Kwon S, Park JS, Han KD, Oh S, Lip GYH. Antithrombotic therapy for patients with atrial fibrillation and stable coronary artery disease of 1-year and 3-year after percutaneous coronary intervention: a nationwide population-based study. Eur Heart J 2021. [DOI: 10.1093/eurheartj/ehab724.2930] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/14/2022] Open
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Background
In a recent trial, rivaroxaban monotherapy was noninferior for efficacy and superior for safety to rivaroxaban plus single antiplatelet therapy, as antithrombotic therapy for patients with atrial fibrillation (AF) and stable coronary artery disease (CAD). However, there are limited data regarding the comparative effectiveness and safety of oral anticoagulant (OAC) monotherapy versus OAC plus single antiplatelet therapy (SAPT) in real-world practice, especially after the introduction of direct oral anticoagulants (DOAC).
Purpose
To compare the effectiveness, safety, and net clinical benefit of OAC monotherapy to OAC plus SAPT in patients with AF and stable CAD of 1-year and 3-year after percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) in a contemporary real-world observational cohort.
Methods
Using the Korean nationwide claims database, we included AF patients who underwent PCI from January 1, 2009 to February 28, 2019. Considering dynamic changes of antithrombotic therapy according to the period after receiving PCI, the index antithrombotic treatment was independently defined at the different time after receiving PCI and we conducted two cohort: 1-year and 3-year after PCI. In each cohort, the baseline characteristics of OAC monotherapy and OAC plus SAPT groups were balanced using inverse probability of treatment weighting (IPTW) methods. To assess clinical outcomes, ischemic stroke, myocardial infarction, major bleeding, and composite clinical outcomes of each outcome were analyzed.
Results
In cohort with 1-year after PCI, 678 patients with OAC monotherapy and 3159 patients with OAC plus SAPT were included. In cohort with 3-year after PCI, 1038 patients with OAC monotherapy and 2128 patients with OAC plus SAPT were enrolled. The baseline characteristics were well-balanced after IPTW between the two groups in both cohorts. Among total population, about 45% of patients prescribed DOAC as OAC treatment. Among patients with 1-year after PCI, OAC monotherapy and OAC plus SAPT showed comparable results for ischemic stroke, myocardial infarction, major bleeding, and composite clinical outcomes (Figure). In cohort with 3-year after PCI, OAC monotherapy and OAC plus SAPT showed comparable results for ischemic stroke and myocardial infarction, but OAC monotherapy was associated with a lower risk of the composite clinical outcome (hazard ratio [HR] 0.762, 95% confidence interval [CI] 0.607–0.950), mainly driven by reduction of major bleeding risk (HR 0.762, 95% CI 0.607–0.950) compared to OAC plus SAPT (Figure).
Conclusion
OAC monotherapy might be, at least, comparable choice for patients with AF and stable CAD compared to OAC plus SAPT. In patients with stable CAD more than 3-years after index PCI, OAC monotherapy could be better therapeutic choice to achieve less major bleeding and positive net clinical benefit.
Funding Acknowledgement
Type of funding sources: None.
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- S R Lee
- Seoul National University Hospital, Department of Internal Medicine, Division of Cardiology, Seoul, Korea (Republic of)
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- The Catholic University of Korea, Seoul, Korea (Republic of)
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- Seoul National University Hospital, Department of Internal Medicine, Division of Cardiology, Seoul, Korea (Republic of)
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- The Catholic University of Korea, Seoul, Korea (Republic of)
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- Seoul National University Hospital, Department of Internal Medicine, Division of Cardiology, Seoul, Korea (Republic of)
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- Seoul National University Hospital, Department of Internal Medicine, Division of Cardiology, Seoul, Korea (Republic of)
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- Soongsil University, Seoul, Korea (Republic of)
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- Seoul National University Hospital, Department of Internal Medicine, Division of Cardiology, Seoul, Korea (Republic of)
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- University of Liverpool, Liverpool, United Kingdom
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Patel S, Kranick J, Manne S, Shah K, Raveis V, Ravenell J, Yi S, Kwon S, Islam N. A Population Health Equity Approach Reveals Persisting Disparities in Colorectal Cancer Screening in New York City South Asian Communities. J Cancer Educ 2021; 36:804-810. [PMID: 32060860 PMCID: PMC8685893 DOI: 10.1007/s13187-020-01707-3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/08/2023]
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To assess colorectal cancer (CRC) screening among South Asians (SAs) and explore the challenges and facilitators to CRC screening among SA subgroups in New York City (NYC). Fifty-one semi-structured in-depth interviews and surveys were conducted among SA immigrants in NYC. Qualitative results suggested challenges to CRC screening were related to socio-cultural factors, such as a lack of knowledge on CRC and CRC screening, and structural factors, such as cost and language. A physician referral was the most cited facilitator to CRC screening. Participants reported culturally and linguistically adapted education and information on CRC and CRC screening would help to overcome noted challenges. Our findings support the development of targeted, linguistically and culturally adapted campaigns for this population that facilitate access to health systems and leverage natural community assets and social support systems.
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- Shilpa Patel
- Center for Health Care Strategies 200 American, Metro Blvd # 119, Hamilton, NJ, 08619, USA.
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- Department of Population Health, NYU Langone Medical Center, 180 Madison Avenue, New York, NY, 10016, USA
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- Rutgers Cancer Institute of New Jersey, Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, 195 Little Albany Street, New Brunswick, NJ, 08901, USA
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- Institute of Environmental Medicine, 57 Old Forge Road, Tuxedo Park, NY, 10987, USA
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- Department of Population Health, NYU Langone Medical Center, 180 Madison Avenue, New York, NY, 10016, USA
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- Department of Population Health, NYU Langone Medical Center, 180 Madison Avenue, New York, NY, 10016, USA
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- Department of Population Health, NYU Langone Medical Center, 180 Madison Avenue, New York, NY, 10016, USA
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- Department of Population Health, NYU Langone Medical Center, 180 Madison Avenue, New York, NY, 10016, USA
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Park H, Jo U, Kim Y, Kim K, Yu S, Yoon H, Kwon S, Park J, Kim M, Lee J, Koh S. 686 A psoriasis mouse model with persistent skin lesions and comorbidities. J Invest Dermatol 2021. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jid.2021.02.716] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/25/2022]
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Kwon S, Kwon H, Kim E, Suh K, Kim S, Kim Y, Lee J, Chung J, Kim H. P14.11 Optimal Combination of Biomarkers to Improve the Predictive Value of Immunotherapeutic Response in Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer. J Thorac Oncol 2021. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jtho.2021.01.517] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/15/2022]
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Sharp ME, Hedberg TD, Bernstein WZ, Kwon S. Feasibility Study for an Automated Engineering Change Process. Int J Prod Res 2021; 59:10.1080/00207543.2021.1893900. [PMID: 36619195 PMCID: PMC9813918 DOI: 10.1080/00207543.2021.1893900] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/30/2020] [Accepted: 02/11/2021] [Indexed: 06/17/2023]
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Engineering change is a significant cost sink in many projects. While avoiding and mitigating the risk of change is the ideal approach, mistakes and improvements are recognized inevitably as more is learned over time about the quality of the decisions made in a product's design. This paper presents a feasibility and performance analysis of automating engineering change requests to demonstrate the promise for increasing speed, efficiency, and effectiveness of product-lifecycle-wide engineering-change-request processes. To explore this idea, a comparatively simple case study is examined both to mimic the reduced set of alterable aspects of a typical change request and to highlight the need of appropriate search algorithms as brute force methods quickly prohibitively resource intensive. Although such cases may seem trivial for human agents, with the volume of expected change requests in a typical facility, the potential opportunity gain by eliminating or reducing the amount of human effort in low level change requests accumulate into significant returns for industry on time and money. Within this work, the genetic algorithm is selected to demonstrate feasibility due to its broad scope of applicability and low barriers to deployment. Future refinement of this or other sophisticated algorithms leveraging the nature of the standard representations and qualities of alterable design features could produce tools with strong implications for process efficiency and industry competitiveness in the execution of its projects.
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- M. E. Sharp
- Systems Integration Division, Engineering Laboratory, National Institute of Standards and Technology, Gaithersburg, MD 20899, USA
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- Systems Integration Division, Engineering Laboratory, National Institute of Standards and Technology, Gaithersburg, MD 20899, USA
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- Systems Integration Division, Engineering Laboratory, National Institute of Standards and Technology, Gaithersburg, MD 20899, USA
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- Systems Integration Division, Engineering Laboratory, National Institute of Standards and Technology, Gaithersburg, MD 20899, USA
- Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology, Daejeon 34141, Republic of Korea
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Kwon S, Tan YL, Wong J, Pan J. Mitigating the Impact of Long-Term Construction on the Health of Older Adult Residents in New York City’s Chinatown. Innov Aging 2020. [PMCID: PMC7741631 DOI: 10.1093/geroni/igaa057.090] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/23/2022] Open
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Introduction: Recent proposed major construction projects in New York City’s Chinatown often last multiple years. Little is known about the health impact of construction on vulnerable populations such as older adults. In Chinatown, approximately 20% of residents are older adults, live below the poverty level (34%), have a disability (47%), and nearly half report limited English proficiency. Objectives: We are conducting a mixed methods study to describe possible health and psychosocial outcomes of construction on older adults in Chinatown. Methods: We used a community-engaged modified Delphi process to identify priority areas related to construction and older adults which included: 1) a scoping review of the health impact of long-term construction; 2) key informant interviews of academic experts; and 3) convened community stakeholder leaders to review key focus areas and evidence-informed, culturally-relevant mitigation strategies. Five priority topics were identified: 1) Construction site emissions; 2) Noise; 3) Outdoor nocturnal lighting; 4) Neighborhood changes; and 5) Relocation. Results: Long-term construction contributes to adverse effects of air pollution, noise, and changes in the environment, with exposure to particulate matter and unwanted noise associated with higher morbidity and mortality. Unsafe sidewalk due to construction increase the risk of falling, the leading cause of death among NYC seniors. Construction-related stressors may isolate older adults from vital services and social networks. Conclusion: Long-term construction poses serious health implications for older adults. Stakeholders should adopt a community-engaged approach and identify meaningful community priorities to inform practical solutions to mitigate the impact of construction on vulnerable Chinatown older adults.
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- Simona Kwon
- NYU School of Medicine, New York, New York, United States
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- NYU School of Medicine, New York, New York, United States
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- NYU School of Medicine, New York, New York, United States
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- NYU School of Medicine, New York, New York, United States
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Asian Americans are the fastest growing racial and ethnic minority group in the United States, whose population is aging considerably. Previous studies indicate that social isolation and loneliness disproportionately affects older adults and predicts greater physical, mental, and cognitive decline. A systematic literature review using PRISMA guidelines was conducted to address this emerging need to understand the scope of research focused on social isolation and loneliness among the disparity population of older Asian Americans. Four interdisciplinary databases were searched: PubMed, CINAHL, PsycINFO, and AgeLine; search terms included variations on social isolation, loneliness, Asian Americans, and older adults. Articles were reviewed based on six eligibility criteria: (1) research topic relevance, (2) study participants aged >60 years, (3) Asian immigrants as main participants, (4) conducted in the United States, (5) published between 1995-2019, and (6) printed in the English language. The search yielded 799 articles across the four databases and 61 duplicate articles were removed. Abstracts were screened for the 738 remaining studies, 107 of which underwent full-text review. A total of 56 articles met the eligibility criteria. Synthesis of our review indicates that existing research focuses heavily on Chinese and Korean American immigrant communities, despite the heterogeneity of the diverse Asian American population. Studies were largely observational and employed community-based sampling. Critical literature gaps exist surrounding social isolation and loneliness in Asian American older adults, including the lack of studies on South Asian populations. Future studies should prioritize health promotion intervention research and focus on diverse understudied Asian subgroups.
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- Simona Kwon
- NYU School of Medicine, New York, New York, United States
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- NYU School of Medicine, New York, New York, United States
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- NYU School of Medicine, New York, New York, United States
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Raveis V, Kwon S. Challenges and Perspectives on Breast Cancer Survivorship: The Journey Continues. Innov Aging 2020. [PMCID: PMC7741503 DOI: 10.1093/geroni/igaa057.317] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/21/2022] Open
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Women have a 1-in-8 lifetime risk of breast cancer. Earlier diagnosis and treatment advances have improved 15- and 20-year survival rates. Increased survival can mean coping with the effects of cancer and its treatment over an extended period of time, while experiencing age-related changes in functioning and the emergence of other health issues. To explore breast cancer survivors’ perspectives on their issues and concerns across the life-course, focus groups were conducted with a culturally diverse sample (N=18) of survivors (72% white, 28% Black, 11% Hispanic). Participants were 44-82 years old. Most, 83% were 50 and older, 56% were 60 and older. The majority (83%) were diagnosed in their 40’s and 50’s. Two were diagnosed in their early 30’s and one at age 68. Participants reaffirmed the necessity, as a breast cancer survivor, of being a life-long health advocate on their own behalf, and the importance of being self-informed. As one woman commented: “Knowledge is power”. Survivors shared that their emergent health issues were complicated by their cancer history, and, that, as a cancer survivor, “I never stop worrying”. A widespread concern was not knowing if the health issues and co-morbidities they experienced (such as joint pain, neuropathy, tendinitis, heart disease), were age-related, a consequence of their cancer, or a late treatment effect. An overriding sentiment expressed was that clinicians have not recognized the importance of quality of life in cancer survival. As a survivor succinctly stated: “We are living longer, but we need to live long with quality of life.”
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- NYU School of Medicine, New York, New York, United States
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Sadarangani T, Zanowiak J, Pan J, Salcedo V, Yi S, Kwon S, Chodosh J, Trinh-Shevrin C. Adapting the KAER Framework to Support Early Diagnosis and Treatment of Dementia in Asian Americans. Innov Aging 2020. [PMCID: PMC7741206 DOI: 10.1093/geroni/igaa057.2851] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/24/2022] Open
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Asian Americans (AAs) are frequently diagnosed with dementia in advanced disease stages and have difficulty accessing services. The NYU Center for the Study of Asian American Health, set out to culturally adapt The Kickstart-Assess-Evaluate-Refer (KAER) framework to support earlier detection of dementia in AA communities. Working with Bangladeshi, Chinese, and Korean senior centers, we used a participatory action approach to assess cultural relevancy, usability and acceptability of KAER to improve timely diagnosis and access to care. We found that community-based organizations (CBOs), not physicians, were often “first responders” in identifying and managing dementia. However, CBO staff felt unprepared to “Kickstart” discussions, found certain KAER questions were not culturally appropriate, and encountered barriers in communicating their concerns to physicians. Adaptations to KAER can maximize its impact and reach in AA communities. Suggestions include group education, as opposed to individualized screening, and stronger linkages between physicians and CBOs to ensure care continuity.
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- NYU School of Medicine, New York, New York, United States
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- NYU Grossman School of Medicine, New York, New York, United States
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- NYU School of Medicine, New York, New York, United States
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- NYU School of Medicine, New York, New York, United States
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- New York University Grossman School of Medicine, New York, New York, United States
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Yi S, Li Y, Imbruce V, Tan YL, Foster V, Wang V, Kwon S. Simulating the Effects of Construction in NYC’s Chinatown on Fruit and Vegetable Consumption in Local Residents. Innov Aging 2020. [PMCID: PMC7741361 DOI: 10.1093/geroni/igaa057.343] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/28/2022] Open
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In 2017, the mayor of New York City (NYC) unveiled a 10-year plan to close the city’s largest jail complex and to build four satellite detention centers – including one in Manhattan’s Chinatown. Chinatown is a destination for affordable produce and its retail produce sector is comprised of street vendors and small stores, a style of fresh fruit and vegetable (FV) marketing the city promotes to achieve its goal of equitable access to healthy foods. The objective of this study was to project the impact of the proposed construction activity on FV consumption among residents in Chinatown. We developed an agent-based model that accounts for individual and neighborhood-level factors (e.g., age, gender, education, food environment) to predict FV consumption at the neighborhood level in NYC. We assumed that long-term construction will lead to the closure/migration of fresh produce vendors and therefore a reduction of FV access. We simulated three scenarios in which the number of fresh produce vendors is reduced by 5%, 10%, and 15% due to construction. Results suggest that planned construction could decrease the consumption of FV by 2.1%, 4.4%, and 6.8% among residents in Chinatown if the construction would reduce the number of fresh produce vendors by 5%, 10%, and 15%, respectively. Preliminary sensitivity analyses demonstrate the negative impact of the construction on FV consumption could be greater among older (65+ years) vs. young adults. The planned construction of a detention center in Chinatown may decrease the consumption of FV among its residents, particularly older adults.
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- Stella Yi
- NYU School of Medicine, New York, New York, United States
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- Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, New York, New York, United States
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- NYU School of Medicine, New York, New York, United States
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- NYU School of Global Public Health, New York, New York, United States
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- NYU School of Medicine, New York, New York, United States
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Langford A, Sherman S, Thornton R, Nightingale K, Kwon S, Chavis-Keeling D, Link N, Cronstein B, Hochman J, Trachtman H. Profiling Clinical Research Activity at an Academic Medical Center by Using Institutional Databases: Content Analysis. JMIR Public Health Surveill 2020; 6:e12813. [PMID: 32831180 PMCID: PMC7477669 DOI: 10.2196/12813] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/14/2018] [Revised: 12/26/2019] [Accepted: 06/15/2020] [Indexed: 01/18/2023] Open
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Background It is important to monitor the scope of clinical research of all types, to involve participants of all ages and subgroups in studies that are appropriate to their condition, and to ensure equal access and broad validity of the findings. Objective We conducted a review of clinical research performed at New York University with the following objectives: (1) to determine the utility of institutional administrative data to characterize clinical research activity; (2) to assess the inclusion of special populations; and (3) to determine if the type, initiation, and completion of the study differed by age. Methods Data for all studies that were institutional review board–approved between January 1, 2014, and November 2, 2016, were obtained from the research navigator system, which was launched in November 2013. One module provided details about the study protocol, and another module provided the characteristics of individual participants. Research studies were classified as observational or interventional. Descriptive statistics were used to assess the characteristics of clinical studies across the lifespan, by type, and over time. Results A total of 22%-24% of studies included children (minimum age <18 years) and 4%-5% focused exclusively on pediatrics. Similarly, 64%-72% of studies included older patients (maximum age >65 years) but only 5%-12% focused exclusively on geriatrics. Approximately 85% of the studies included both male and female participants. Of the remaining studies, those open only to girls or women were approximately 3 times as common as those confined to boys or men. A total of 56%-58% of projects focused on nonvulnerable patients. Among the special populations studied, children (12%-15%) were the most common. Noninterventional trial types included research on human data sets (24%), observational research (22%), survey research (16%), and biospecimen research (8%). The percentage of projects designed to test an intervention in a vulnerable population increased from 17% in 2014 to 21% in 2015. Conclusions Pediatric participants were the special population that was most often studied based on the number of registered projects that included children and adolescents. However, they were much less likely to be successfully enrolled in research studies compared with adults older than 65 years. Only 20% of the studies were interventional, and 20%-35% of participants in this category were from vulnerable populations. More studies are exclusively devoted to women’s health issues compared with men’s health issues.
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- Aisha Langford
- New York University Langone Health, New York, NY, United States
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- New York University Langone Health, New York, NY, United States
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- New York University Langone Health, New York, NY, United States
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- New York University Langone Health, New York, NY, United States
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- New York University Langone Health, New York, NY, United States
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- New York University Langone Health, New York, NY, United States
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- New York University Langone Health, New York, NY, United States
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Sadarangani TR, Salcedo V, Chodosh J, Kwon S, Trinh-Shevrin C, Yi S. Redefining the Care Continuum to Create a Pipeline to Dementia Care for Minority Populations. J Prim Care Community Health 2020; 11:2150132720921680. [PMID: 32476553 PMCID: PMC7265073 DOI: 10.1177/2150132720921680] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/20/2023] Open
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Multiple studies show that racial and ethnic minorities with low socioeconomic status are diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease and Alzheimer’s disease–related dementias (AD/ADRD) in more advanced disease stages, receive fewer formal services, and have worse health outcomes. For primary care providers confronting this challenge, community-based organizations can be key partners in supporting earlier identification of AD/ADRD and earlier entry into treatment, especially for minority groups. The New York University Center for the Study of Asian American Health, set out to culturally adapt and translate The Kickstart-Assess-Evaluate-Refer (KAER) framework created by the Gerontological Society of America to support earlier detection of dementia in Asian American communities and assist in this community-clinical coordinated care. We found that CBOs play a vital role in dementia care, and are often the first point of contact for concerns around cognitive impairment in ethnically diverse communities. A major strength of these centers is that they provide culturally appropriate group education that focuses on whole group quality of life, rather than singling out any individual. They also offer holistic family-centered care and staff have a deep understanding of cultural and social issues that affect care, including family dynamics. For primary care providers confronting the challenge of delivering evidence-based dementia care in the context of the busy primary care settings, community-based organizations can be key partners in supporting earlier identification of AD/ADRD and earlier entry into treatment, especially for minority groups.
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- Grossman School of Medicine, New York University, New York, NY
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- Grossman School of Medicine, New York University, New York, NY.,VA New York Harbor Healthcare System, New York, NY, USA
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- Grossman School of Medicine, New York University, New York, NY
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- Grossman School of Medicine, New York University, New York, NY
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Hwang H, Galtier E, Cynn H, Eom I, Chun SH, Bang Y, Hwang GC, Choi J, Kim T, Kong M, Kwon S, Kang K, Lee HJ, Park C, Lee JI, Lee Y, Yang W, Shim SH, Vogt T, Kim S, Park J, Kim S, Nam D, Lee JH, Hyun H, Kim M, Koo TY, Kao CC, Sekine T, Lee Y. Subnanosecond phase transition dynamics in laser-shocked iron. Sci Adv 2020; 6:eaaz5132. [PMID: 32548258 PMCID: PMC7274792 DOI: 10.1126/sciadv.aaz5132] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/15/2019] [Accepted: 04/06/2020] [Indexed: 05/31/2023]
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Iron is one of the most studied chemical elements due to its sociotechnological and planetary importance; hence, understanding its structural transition dynamics is of vital interest. By combining a short pulse optical laser and an ultrashort free electron laser pulse, we have observed the subnanosecond structural dynamics of iron from high-quality x-ray diffraction data measured at 50-ps intervals up to 2500 ps. We unequivocally identify a three-wave structure during the initial compression and a two-wave structure during the decaying shock, involving all of the known structural types of iron (α-, γ-, and ε-phase). In the final stage, negative lattice pressures are generated by the propagation of rarefaction waves, leading to the formation of expanded phases and the recovery of γ-phase. Our observations demonstrate the unique capability of measuring the atomistic evolution during the entire lattice compression and release processes at unprecedented time and strain rate.
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- H. Hwang
- Department of Earth System Sciences, Yonsei University, Seoul 03722, Republic of Korea
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- Linac Coherent Light Source, SLAC National Accelerator Laboratory, Menlo Park, CA 94025, USA
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- High Pressure Physics Group, Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory, Livermore, CA 94550, USA
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- Pohang Accelerator Laboratory, Pohang, Gyeongbuk 37673, Republic of Korea
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- Pohang Accelerator Laboratory, Pohang, Gyeongbuk 37673, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Earth System Sciences, Yonsei University, Seoul 03722, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Earth System Sciences, Yonsei University, Seoul 03722, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Earth System Sciences, Yonsei University, Seoul 03722, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Earth System Sciences, Yonsei University, Seoul 03722, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Earth System Sciences, Yonsei University, Seoul 03722, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Earth System Sciences, Yonsei University, Seoul 03722, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Earth System Sciences, Yonsei University, Seoul 03722, Republic of Korea
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- Linac Coherent Light Source, SLAC National Accelerator Laboratory, Menlo Park, CA 94025, USA
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- Korea Polar Research Institute, Incheon 21990, Republic of Korea
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- Korea Polar Research Institute, Incheon 21990, Republic of Korea
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- Center for High Pressure Science and Technology Advanced Research, Shanghai 201203, China
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- Center for High Pressure Science and Technology Advanced Research, Shanghai 201203, China
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- School of Earth and Space Exploration, Arizona State University, Tempe, AZ 85287, USA
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- NanoCenter and Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry, University of South Carolina, Columbia, SC 29208, USA
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- Pohang Accelerator Laboratory, Pohang, Gyeongbuk 37673, Republic of Korea
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- Pohang Accelerator Laboratory, Pohang, Gyeongbuk 37673, Republic of Korea
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- Pohang Accelerator Laboratory, Pohang, Gyeongbuk 37673, Republic of Korea
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- Pohang Accelerator Laboratory, Pohang, Gyeongbuk 37673, Republic of Korea
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- Pohang Accelerator Laboratory, Pohang, Gyeongbuk 37673, Republic of Korea
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- Pohang Accelerator Laboratory, Pohang, Gyeongbuk 37673, Republic of Korea
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- Pohang Accelerator Laboratory, Pohang, Gyeongbuk 37673, Republic of Korea
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- Pohang Accelerator Laboratory, Pohang, Gyeongbuk 37673, Republic of Korea
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- Linac Coherent Light Source, SLAC National Accelerator Laboratory, Menlo Park, CA 94025, USA
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- Center for High Pressure Science and Technology Advanced Research, Shanghai 201203, China
- Graduate School of Engineering, Osaka University, Suita, Osaka 565-0871, Japan
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- Department of Earth System Sciences, Yonsei University, Seoul 03722, Republic of Korea
- Center for High Pressure Science and Technology Advanced Research, Shanghai 201203, China
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Kwon S, Wong J, Rosenberg A, Kelly J, Tong V, Chong D, Cuff G, Chen Q, Trinh-Shevrin C. Abstract B029: Chinese American Pain Experience (CAPE) project: A mixed-methods study to understand cancer-related pain management in Chinese American patients in New York City. Cancer Epidemiol Biomarkers Prev 2020. [DOI: 10.1158/1538-7755.disp18-b029] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/16/2022] Open
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Background: Chinese Americans make up the largest subgroup of the Asian American population in the US and are the largest Asian subset in New York City, where the population of Chinese Americans is 547,886; 72% are foreign-born, 34% lack a high school diploma, 61% have limited English proficiency (LEP), and 21% are living in poverty. Cancer is the leading cause of date among Chinese New Yorkers who suffer a disproportionately high burden for specific cancers, including nasopharyngeal, liver, and stomach cancer. Despite this cancer burden, Chinese Americans are at high risk for poorly controlled and managed pain in clinic and hospital settings and under-represented in pain related research. The goal of the CAPE project is to understand the concepts of pain and pain experience and identify potential facilitators and barriers to pain treatment and satisfaction among limited-English-proficient Chinese American inpatients treated at a New York City-based hospital.
Methods: Kleinman's Patient's Explanatory Model of Illness and principles of social marketing served as guiding frameworks. In addition, a scoping review was conducted of electronic databases including PubMed, Google Scholar, and the gray literature on the pain management literature for Chinese American patients to further inform the interview topic guide and survey instrument. Key search terms included combinations of “Asian American,” “Chinese,” “Chinese American,” “cancer,” “pain,” “pain management,” and “pain experience.” Chinese American patients who requested services in Chinese language (e.g., Cantonese, Mandarin) will participate in a one-time qualitative interview and survey data collection. A sample of 25 participants will be recruited or until data saturation is achieved. All data collection will be conducted in the patients' preferred language. Analysis of the qualitative data will utilize the techniques of narrative analysis and constant comparison analytic approach.
Results: The scoping review identified significant gaps in the extant literature. Findings highlighted the lack of intervention or clinical trial studies to address pain and cancer-related pain management for Chinese American patients despite data confirming high rates of dissatisfaction with pain management in clinic and hospital settings. Qualitative data will be assessed to identify themes related to factors to inform the development of strategies and programs on optimal and cultural relevant pain management.
Conclusions: To improve quality of cancer care for Chinese American patients, study findings will inform the cultural adaption of hospital-based pain management programs and services and practice recommendations to facilitate culturally relevant pain treatment for this vulnerable patient population.
Citation Format: Simona Kwon, Jazmine Wong, Andrew Rosenberg, Joan Kelly, Virginia Tong, Daniel Chong, Germaine Cuff, Qian Chen, Chau Trinh-Shevrin. Chinese American Pain Experience (CAPE) project: A mixed-methods study to understand cancer-related pain management in Chinese American patients in New York City [abstract]. In: Proceedings of the Eleventh AACR Conference on the Science of Cancer Health Disparities in Racial/Ethnic Minorities and the Medically Underserved; 2018 Nov 2-5; New Orleans, LA. Philadelphia (PA): AACR; Cancer Epidemiol Biomarkers Prev 2020;29(6 Suppl):Abstract nr B029.
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- NYU School of Medicine, New York, NY
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Kwon S, Tan YL, Pan J, Mann D, Chokshi S, Williams R, Zhao Q, Hailu B, Trinh-Shevrin C. Abstract B008: Implementing electronic health records-based intervention tools in a large NYC healthcare system to facilitate H. pylori eradication strategies for gastric cancer prevention for at-risk Chinese American immigrant patients. Cancer Epidemiol Biomarkers Prev 2020. [DOI: 10.1158/1538-7755.disp19-b008] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/16/2022] Open
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Background: Gastric cancer is the third most common cause of cancer mortality worldwide. Chinese Americans experience a disproportionate burden of gastric cancer mortality. The bacterium Helicobacter pylori (H. pylori) is the strongest risk factor for gastric cancer; H. pylori eradication through triple antibiotic therapy is the most effective prevention method. Clinician adherence to the American College of Gastroenterology H. pylori treatment guidelines is not high. Medication adherence to the complex treatment regimen is challenging, especially for Chinese New Yorkers for whom 61% have limited English proficiency and low health literacy. Purpose of the Study: Working with an advisory coalition of community and health care safety net provider stakeholders, we developed a health-systems level intervention using electronic health record (EHR)-based tools to facilitate H. pylori treatment strategies for gastric cancer prevention. Methods: We used a mixed methods approach to inform EHR tool development, including: 1) a comprehensive scoping review of the peer reviewed and grey literature on gastric cancer prevention programs for Chinese Americans; 2) 4 site workflow analyses, which consisted of ethnographic observations and key informant interviews with 5 providers for contextual data on organizational workflow, culture and practice; and 3) 15 key informant interviews with community-based stakeholders and former patients. Results: Findings indicated the lack of culturally and linguistically tailored H. pylori and gastric cancer prevention materials. Using an iterative process, we developed 3 EHR-based tools: 1) a H. pylori medication order set for the most common first and second-line therapies; 2) basic health education materials for the patient in English and Chinese; and 3) a follow-up reminder for testing in 2 months to the patient’s primary care physician. Barriers and facilitators to implementation will be shared, including findings from utilization reports on patterns of use. Conclusion: There is a need to integrate system-wide EHR-based tools for underserved, vulnerable communities to enhance and sustain evidence-based practices for treatment adherence and cancer prevention to reduce H. pylori-related gastric cancer disparities for high-risk populations.
Citation Format: Simona Kwon, Yi-Ling Tan, Janet Pan, Devin Mann, Sara Chokshi, Renee Williams, QiuQu Zhao, Benyam Hailu, Chau Trinh-Shevrin. Implementing electronic health records-based intervention tools in a large NYC healthcare system to facilitate H. pylori eradication strategies for gastric cancer prevention for at-risk Chinese American immigrant patients [abstract]. In: Proceedings of the Twelfth AACR Conference on the Science of Cancer Health Disparities in Racial/Ethnic Minorities and the Medically Underserved; 2019 Sep 20-23; San Francisco, CA. Philadelphia (PA): AACR; Cancer Epidemiol Biomarkers Prev 2020;29(6 Suppl_2):Abstract nr B008.
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- 1NYU School of Medicine, New York, NY, USA,
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- 1NYU School of Medicine, New York, NY, USA,
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Kwon S, Tan YL, Pan J, Zhao Q, Williams R, Chokshi S, Mann D, Singer K, Hailu B, Trinh-Shevrin C. Abstract A026: Addressing the burden of gastric cancer disparities in low-income New York City Chinese American immigrants. Cancer Epidemiol Biomarkers Prev 2020. [DOI: 10.1158/1538-7755.disp18-a026] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/16/2022] Open
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Background: Gastric cancer is the third most common cause of cancer death worldwide. In the US, gastric cancer incidence for Chinese Americans is nearly twice that for non-Hispanic whites. Cancer is the leading cause of death among Chinese New Yorkers who experience higher mortality for gastric cancer than other New Yorkers overall. The bacterium Helicobacter pylori (H. pylori) is the strongest risk factor for gastric cancer, and eradication of H. pylori through triple antibiotic therapy is the most effective prevention strategy for gastric cancer. Despite the elevated burden, there are no culturally and linguistically tailored evidence-based intervention strategies to address H. pylori medication adherence and gastric cancer prevention for Chinese Americans in NYC, a largely foreign-born (72%), limited English proficient (61%), and low-income (21% living in poverty) population.
Objective: The study objective was to develop and pilot a community health worker (CHW)-delivered linguistically and culturally adapted gastric cancer prevention intervention to improve H. pylori treatment adherence and address modifiable cancer prevention risk factors, including improved nutrition for low-income, LEP, Chinese American immigrants.
Methods: We used a mixed methods and community-engaged research approach to develop and pilot the intervention curriculum and materials. Methods included: 1) a comprehensive scoping review of the peer-reviewed and grey literature on gastric cancer prevention programs and strategies targeting Chinese Americans; 2) 15 key informant interviews with gatekeepers and stakeholders serving the New York Chinese immigrant community to assess the knowledge and perception of H. pylori infection and gastric cancer among Chinese New Yorkers; and 3) pilot implementation of the collaboratively developed intervention with H. pylori-infected LEP Chinese immigrant participants (n=7).
Results: Study process findings and pilot results will be presented. Preliminary results indicate high patient- and community-level need and acceptability for the intervention. Baseline and 1-month post-treatment outcomes and survey data, qualitative data analysis of the CHW session notes, and key informant interviews will be presented.
Conclusion: Findings suggest that a CHW-delivered culturally adapted gastric cancer prevention intervention can result in meaningful health information and treatment adherence for at-risk, low-income Chinese immigrant communities. Study findings are being applied to inform a randomized controlled trial being implemented in safety net hospital settings.
Citation Format: Simona Kwon, Yi-Ling Tan, Janet Pan, Qiuqu Zhao, Renee Williams, Sara Chokshi, Devin Mann, Karyn Singer, Benyam Hailu, Chau Trinh-Shevrin. Addressing the burden of gastric cancer disparities in low-income New York City Chinese American immigrants [abstract]. In: Proceedings of the Eleventh AACR Conference on the Science of Cancer Health Disparities in Racial/Ethnic Minorities and the Medically Underserved; 2018 Nov 2-5; New Orleans, LA. Philadelphia (PA): AACR; Cancer Epidemiol Biomarkers Prev 2020;29(6 Suppl):Abstract nr A026.
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- 1NYU School of Medicine, New York, NY,
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Byun E, McCurry S, Kwon S, Kim B, Thompson H. 1140 Sleep Disturbances, Lifestyle, And Self-Management In Adults With Subarachnoid Hemorrhage. Sleep 2020. [DOI: 10.1093/sleep/zsaa056.1134] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/14/2022] Open
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Introduction
Subarachnoid hemorrhage (SAH) survivors often suffer sleep disturbances. Self-management strategies focusing on lifestyle changes and health-promoting behaviors may improve sleep in SAH survivors. Few studies have examined sleep in SAH survivors, and little is known about sleep management practices used to improve their sleep. The purposes of this study were to: 1) describe the prevalence of sleep disturbances using subjective and objective sleep measures, and 2) explore interest in and engagement with self-management practices to promote sleep health in SAH survivors.
Methods
We conducted a cross-sectional study with a convenience sample of 30 SAH survivors recruited from a university hospital. We assessed sleep quality using the Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index (PSQI), daytime sleepiness using the Epworth Sleepiness Scale (ESS), and objective sleep using wrist actigraphy. We conducted content analysis of semi-structured interviews, with two authors each coding sleep disturbances and self-management practices addressing sleep.
Results
Seventy-three percent of SAH survivors reported poor sleep quality (PSQI > 5) and 27% had daytime sleepiness (ESS > 10). Actigraphy analysis indicated that 41% of SAH survivors slept less than 7 hours or more than 9 hours. Interview content analyses suggested 3 themes and 15 sub-categories: 1) Sleep disturbances (difficulties in falling asleep, wake after sleep onset, daytime sleepiness, too much or insufficient sleep, and poor sleep quality), 2) Sleep management practices (exercise, regular sleep schedule, relaxation, keeping busy and staying active, changing beverage intake, taking supplements, taking medication, recharging energy, and barriers to sleep management), and 3) Healthcare providers (discussing sleep problems with health care providers).
Conclusion
Sleep disturbances are highly prevalent and an urgent need exists to focus on improving sleep in SAH survivors. Developing tailored interventions that incorporate self-management and lifestyle change would be a critical next step to improve sleep and promote health in this at-risk population.
Support
This research was supported by grants from the National Institutes of Health/National Institute of Nursing Research (K23 NR017404), University of Washington Institute of Translational Health Science Translational Research Scholars Program (UL1 TR000423), and University of Washington School of Nursing Research and Intramural Funding Program.
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- University of Washington, Seattle, WA
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- University of Washington, Seattle, WA
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- University of Washington, Seattle, WA
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- University of Washington, Seattle, WA
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Noh S, Kim Y, Goo D, Yang S, Kwon S. Abstract No. 444 Salvage of radiocephalic arteriovenous hemodialysis fistula by percutaneous angioplasty of palmar arch in patients with occluded radial artery. J Vasc Interv Radiol 2020. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jvir.2019.12.505] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/25/2022] Open
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Kwon S, Wong J, Pan J, Rosenberg A, Cuff G, Aye M. SOCIOCULTURAL DETERMINANTS IN PAIN PERCEPTION AND MANAGEMENT AMONG OLDER CHINESE AMERICANS. Innov Aging 2019. [PMCID: PMC6841007 DOI: 10.1093/geroni/igz038.2619] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/12/2022] Open
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Background: Chinese Americans make up the largest Asian American subgroup in the US. Data from a large health system indicate that older Chinese Americans experience lower satisfaction in pain management after surgery compared to all other racial/ethnic groups. Objective: To understand pain experience among older Chinese American patients to improve pain satisfaction strategies Methods: A mixed methods study was conducted, including: 1. A scoping review of the peer-reviewed published literature; 2) face-to-face survey; and 3) qualitative interviews. 14 Chinese American postsurgical patients >65 years of age were recruited for the survey and interview with a trained bilingual Community Health Worker. Questions from the Survey on Disparities in Quality of Healthcare and Kleinman’s Explanatory Model of Illness guided the data collection tools. Results: The 31 studies identified in the review were largely observational; none assessed pain control or management interventions for older Chinese Americans. Most participants reported experiencing a language barrier that hindered healthcare staff communication during hospital stay. Even with an interpreter, limited English proficient patients reported lower understanding of health information compared to those who did not need interpretation. Ideas of “pushing through” pain, perceiving physicians as “busy people,” and mismatch in pain assessment tools contributed to pain attendance delay. Facilitators to care included family support, culturally and linguistically-tailored tools, and availability of cultural remedies. Conclusions: This mixed-methods study identified key themes including socio-cultural barriers and facilitators to effective pain care and management. Findings will inform tools and resources to better capture and address pain management in Chinese Americans.
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- Simona Kwon
- NYU School of Medicine, New York, New York, United States
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- NYU School of Medicine, New York, New York, United States
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- NYU School of Medicine, New York, New York, United States
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- NYU School of Medicine, New York, New York, United States
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- NYU Langone Hospital Brooklyn, Brooklyn, New York, United States
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Choi EK, Lee SR, Lee SR, Kwon S, Kwon S, Han KD, Han KD, Jung JH, Jung JH, Oh S, Oh S, Lip GYH, Lip GYH. P4782Direct comparison of dabigatran, apixaban, rivaroxaban and edoxaban for effectiveness and safety among patients with non-valvular atrial fibrillation. Eur Heart J 2019. [DOI: 10.1093/eurheartj/ehz745.1158] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/14/2022] Open
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Background
Although the prescription of non-vitamin K antagonist oral anticoagulants (NOACs) in patients with non-valvular atrial fibrillation (AF) has been rapidly increasing in Asian countries since their introduction, limited evidence exists on the effectiveness and safety of warfarin and all 4 available NOACs from current clinical practice in the Asian population. We aimed to evaluate comparative effectiveness and safety of warfarin and all 4 available NOACs
Methods
We studied a retrospective observational cohort of oral anticoagulant (OAC) naïve non-valvular AF patients treated with warfarin or NOACs (rivaroxaban, dabigatran, apixaban, or edoxaban) from January 2015 to December 2017, based on the Korean Health Insurance Review and Assessment database. For the comparisons, warfarin to 4 NOACs and NOAC to NOAC comparison cohorts were balanced using inverse probability of treatment weighting (IPTW). Ischemic stroke, intracranial hemorrhage (ICH), gastrointestinal bleeding (GIB), major bleeding (MB) and a composite clinical outcome were evaluated.
Results
A total of 116,804 patients were included (25,420 with warfarin, 35,965 with rivaroxaban, 17,745 with dabigatran, 22,177 with apixaban, and 15,496 with edoxaban). Patients treated with warfarin were younger (mean age 67 years) compared to NOAC users (71 to 73 years) and had lower mean CHA2DS2-VASc score (3.18) than the NOAC groups (3.58 to 3.76). Among the NOAC users, patients prescribed apixaban were older (mean age 73 years) than other NOAC groups (71 to 72 years), had higher mean CHA2DS2-VASc score (3.76) than others (3.55 to 3.63) and higher burden of comorbidities. More than half of patients were prescribed reduced dose regimes. After IPTW, all baseline covariates were well balanced across 5 treatment groups. Compared with warfarin, all NOACs were associated with lower risks of ischemic stroke, ICH, GIB, MB and composite outcome (Figure A). Apixaban and edoxaban showed a lower rate of ischemic stroke compared with rivaroxaban and dabigatran (Figure B). Apixaban, dabigatran and edoxaban had a lower rate of GIB and MB compared with rivaroxaban. The composite clinical outcome was non-significantly different for apixaban vs edoxaban.
Conclusions
In this large contemporary observational Asian cohort, all 4 NOACs were associated with lower rates of ischemic stroke and major bleeding compared to warfarin. Differences in clinical outcomes between NOACs may give useful guidance for physicians to choose drugs to fit their particular patient clinical profile.
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- Seoul National University Hospital, Seoul, Korea (Republic of)
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- Seoul National University Hospital, Seoul, Korea (Republic of)
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- Seoul National University Hospital, Seoul, Korea (Republic of)
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- Seoul National University Hospital, Seoul, Korea (Republic of)
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- Seoul National University Hospital, Seoul, Korea (Republic of)
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- The Catholic University of Korea, Seoul, Korea (Republic of)
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- The Catholic University of Korea, Seoul, Korea (Republic of)
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- The Catholic University of Korea, Seoul, Korea (Republic of)
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- The Catholic University of Korea, Seoul, Korea (Republic of)
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- Seoul National University, Seoul, Korea (Republic of)
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- Seoul National University, Seoul, Korea (Republic of)
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- University of Liverpool, Liverpool, United Kingdom
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- University of Liverpool, Liverpool, United Kingdom
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Kwon S, Kim E, Ahn SH, Jeong WJ, Jung Y, Paik J, Kim H. Expression of estrogen receptor and programmed cell death-ligand 1 can be complementary prognostic factors in HPV-positive oropharyngeal squamous cell carcinoma. Ann Oncol 2019. [DOI: 10.1093/annonc/mdz252.046] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/13/2022] Open
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Lee AC, Lee Y, Lee D, Kwon S. Divide and conquer: A perspective on biochips for single-cell and rare-molecule analysis by next-generation sequencing. APL Bioeng 2019; 3:020901. [PMID: 31431936 PMCID: PMC6697027 DOI: 10.1063/1.5095962] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/13/2019] [Accepted: 05/29/2019] [Indexed: 02/06/2023] Open
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Recent advances in biochip technologies that connect next-generation sequencing (NGS) to real-world problems have facilitated breakthroughs in science and medicine. Because biochip technologies are themselves used in sequencing technologies, the main strengths of biochips lie in their scalability and throughput. Through the advantages of biochips, NGS has facilitated groundbreaking scientific discoveries and technical breakthroughs in medicine. However, all current NGS platforms require nucleic acids to be prepared in a certain range of concentrations, making it difficult to analyze biological systems of interest. In particular, many of the most interesting questions in biology and medicine, including single-cell and rare-molecule analysis, require strategic preparation of biological samples in order to be answered. Answering these questions is important because each cell is different and exists in a complex biological system. Therefore, biochip platforms for single-cell or rare-molecule analyses by NGS, which allow convenient preparation of nucleic acids from biological systems, have been developed. Utilizing the advantages of miniaturizing reaction volumes of biological samples, biochip technologies have been applied to diverse fields, from single-cell analysis to liquid biopsy. From this perspective, here, we first review current state-of-the-art biochip technologies, divided into two broad categories: microfluidic- and micromanipulation-based methods. Then, we provide insights into how future biochip systems will aid some of the most important biological and medical applications that require NGS. Based on current and future biochip technologies, we envision that NGS will come ever closer to solving more real-world scientific and medical problems.
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- Interdisciplinary Program in Bioengineering, Seoul National University, Seoul 08826, South Korea
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- Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering, Seoul National University, Seoul 08826, South Korea
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Wong J, Russo R, Min D, Ah-Yune J, Kwon S, Yi S. Cultural Dietary Norms and Associated Factors in an Urban-Dwelling Chinese American Community Sample (P04-129-19). Curr Dev Nutr 2019. [DOI: 10.1093/cdn/nzz051.p04-129-19] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/13/2022] Open
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Objectives
To assess prevalence of dietary cultural norms (consumption of brown rice, raw vegetables, low sodium diet) and the association of acculturation level with these norms in a Chinese American sample in New York City (NYC).
Methods
We conducted a cross-sectional survey (2018 Examining Norms and Behaviors Linked to Eating [ENABLE] Pilot Study) among urban-dwelling Chinese immigrant communities in NYC (n = 239). Multivariable models predicted the effect of acculturation on three dimensions of Chinese cultural dietary norms: non-consumption of raw vegetables, brown rice, and low sodium diet, adjusted for age and sex. Acculturation dimensions were defined as both identification with ethnic society (Chinese culture) immersion (ESI) and with dominant society (American culture) immersion (DSI); maximum possible scores = 4. STATA was used for all analyses.
Results
The majority of the sample identified strongly with Chinese culture (73% above mean ESI = 3.2) and less with American culture (55% below mean DSI = 3.0). Overall, participation in dietary norms was low across the three dimensions; 21% reported not consuming raw vegetables; 37% not consuming brown rice; and 41% not consuming low sodium diets. Participants with higher acculturation to American society (DSI > 3.0) had lower participation in raw vegetable and brown rice dietary norms; 7% for raw vegetables, and 22% for brown rice. Those more acculturated to American culture were more likely to report consumption of brown rice (aOR = 3.57, 95% CI 0.01–12.50). Having a college education or higher was associated with reduced likelihood of participating in raw vegetable norms (aOR = 0.21, 95% CI 0.08–0.51) and brown rice norms (aOR = 0.46, 95% CI 0.22–0.98). No associations were found between ESI and participating in any dietary norms using univariate or multivariate models.
Conclusions
Immersion into American society and education may be more influential on norms than traditional beliefs while acculturation to American society appears to dissuade participation in traditional Chinese dietary norms – specifically, consumption of brown rice. Interestingly, education appears to be a stronger predictor of participation in cultural dietary norms than American or Chinese acculturation in this sample.
Funding Sources
NIMHD/NIH.
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Riggs J, Lam R, Kwon S, Crowley G, Oskuei A, Liu M, St. Jules D, Prezant D, Sevick M, Nolan A. FOOD INTAKE RESTRICTION FOR HEALTH OUTCOME SUPPORT AND EDUCATION (FIREHOUSE) TRIAL: STUDY DESIGN. Chest 2019. [DOI: 10.1016/j.chest.2019.02.214] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/17/2022] Open
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Kwon S, Clementi E, Crowley G, Schwartz T, Zeig-Owens R, Liu M, Prezant D, Nolan A. CLINICAL BIOMARKERS OF WORLD TRADE CENTER AIRWAY HYPERREACTIVITY: A 16-YEAR LONGITUDINAL STUDY. Chest 2019. [DOI: 10.1016/j.chest.2019.02.134] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/27/2022] Open
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