Author: mikako

Why does heart disease affect so many young South Asians?

nature, By Anil Oza, September 11, 2024

Geneticists are trying to understand the elevated risks of heart and metabolic disease among people of South Asian ancestry, but some question whether a purely biological approach is best.

https://www.nature.com/
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Culturally Adapted Lifestyle Intervention for South Asian Adults With Cardiovascular Risk Factors

JAMA Cardiol, September 11, 2024

The SAHELI Randomized Clinical Trial

Namratha R. Kandula, MD, MPH; Nirav S. Shah, MD, MPH; Santosh Kumar, LLB; et al

JAMA Cardiol. Published online September 11, 2024. doi:10.1001/jamacardio.2024.2526

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Providers Engagement in Black Communities, Dr. George Bugg, BELIEVE Birth Innovation Conversations

BELIEVE Birth Innovation Conversations: “Providers Engagement in Black Communities” featuring Dr. George Bugg (BELIEVE Project; Reaching Our Brothers Everywhere):

Better cardiovascular health in early pregnancy may offset high genetic risk

September 7, 2024

American Heart Association Meeting Report – ORAL Presentation 48

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Integrating holistic approaches into maternal health, BELIEVE Birth Innovation Conversations

BELIEVE Birth Innovation Conversations: “Integrating holistic approaches into maternal health,” featuring LaToshia Rouse (BELIEVE Project):

Bringing together community resources & support networks to advance birth work: Kayla Torres

BELIEVE Birth Innovation Conversations: “Bringing together community resources & support networks to advance birth work,” featuring Kayla Torres (P3OPPY Project):

Maternal healthcare teams improving culturally competent care: BELIEVE Innovations, Rosylen Quinney

BELIEVE Birth Innovation Conversations: “Maternal healthcare teams improving culturally competent care” (featuring Rosylen Quinney, P3OPPY project):

2024 Pilot for Equity Research in Maternal and Infant Health Outcomes

Aug 13, 2024

The P3 EQUATE Network, in partnership with the American Heart Association and collaborating centers, is pleased to announce its first cohort of pilot grant awardees. The EQUATE pilot equity research funds are intended to support impactful research that focuses on promoting health equity in maternal health outcomes across the United States. The RFA was designed to generate preliminary data for future federal and other grant applications and initiatives while encouraging interdisciplinary and multi-site collaborations. We anticipate additional pilot opportunities in the future.

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