MSM Research

The higher the percentage of black people in a Georgia county’s population, the higher the COVID-19 rate is, a @MSM_NCPC study has found. Findings should guide resource allocation for screening, testing and treatment in these counties. Learn more: msm.edu/RSSFeedArticle…

People who decide to become a partner of the All of Us Research Program share information about their health, habits, and what it’s like where they live. Learn how you can become a partner today! msm.edu/allofus/

The All of Us Research Program is an effort to help researchers better understand health & disease. The program is bringing communities together with health care institutions to help make it a reality. Learn more how you can get involved. youtu.be/bpFmH9-ZKws

@MSMEDUresearch study from @MSM_NCPC Finds Georgia Counties With Larger Black Population Show More COVID-19 Cases bet.com/news/national/…

Studying emerging pathogens is one of our core research priorities. We’re taking what we know about other diseases like HIV, and pairing it with @PrometraIntl #naturalproducts research to examine the potential impact on #COVID19. Learn more via @ajc: ajc.com/news/state--re…

“..health care engagement, stigma and policy are drivers of racial-ethnic disparities.” says Dr. McGregor (@work2heal), lead author of new study to identify disparities in rates & types of #depression treatment. msm.edu/RSSFeedArticle…

New @MSMEDUresearch from investigators at @SHLIatMSM and @MSM_NCPC find rates of #depression treatment are lower for African Americans and Hispanics, compared with Caucasians when they analyzed a nationally representative sample of #Medicaid beneficiaries. msm.edu/RSSFeedArticle…

KSCMHE Associate Director of Policy @mdouglas1313 will be a panelist for a new virtual series hosted by @Ctr4chr. On May 4th they will discuss mental health disparities, particularly states failing mental health parity laws! Register today!! 2020healthsummit.org

Watch pt. 2 of the latest episode in our Speaker Series w/ @CreatetheGood, @AARPBlackCom, @MSMEDU + @nbcusa_inc for a special conversation on #healthresearch in the African American community. ⬇️ #JoinAllofUs #NMHM2020 *Taped prior to physical distancing: bit.ly/AoUCTG42

Mark your calendars! We're celebrating 2 years of @AllofUsMSM. Join us as we chat about the importance of research to address #healthdisparities in the black community. Register here: bit.ly/msmaouannivers…

We agree @jason_r_DC. Recent estimates from the @MSM_NCPC (@docahg) at @MSMEDU report that the number of people with Alzheimer’s disease & related dementias (ADRD) will double by 2060, impacting minorities hardest. msm.edu/RSSFeedArticle…

Register to hear Dr. Dominic Mack from the @MSM_NCPC and Dr. Walkitria Smith @mhctelemedicine share insights on addressing challenges when adapting to new clinical guidelines and the opportunities for using #telehealth during the #COVID19 #pandemic. bit.ly/NCPCCOVID19

We've added some #COVID19 questions to see how #primarycare clinicians are using digital health tools during the pandemic. Are you using #telemedicine for the first time? #healthequity #telehealth Sign up to take the survey: Bit.ly/NCPCDigitalHea…

#ThrowbackThursday to my research presentation at @HopkinsMedicine. I represented as an assistant professor @MSMEDU and founder of @weareoralee Thank you to all who made it possible and for a wonderful experience. #ThankYou #JohnsHopkins #CancerResearch #CancerSucks #TeamOraLee

“...once we look back & crunch the numbers, the disparities will be appalling, like they have been every time there has been a crisis. Again, we have an opportunity to change the outlook,” says @DanielEDawes about #COVID19 inequities via @Essence msm.edu/RSSFeedArticle…

Hey Dads! During #shelterathome, consider talking with your sons about their health. "Fathers are an underutilized resource in stopping the cycle of racial health disparities," says @MSM's Dr. Latrice Rollins (@latrice_rollins) via @washingtonpost washingtonpost.com/health/dads-ne…

New Op-Ed via @USATODAY co-authored by @MSMPres: Black medical leaders discuss how Coronavirus magnifies racial inequities, with deadly consequences. Read more: usatoday.com/story/opinion/… #COVID19 #healthdisparities #healthequity #inequalities #healthcare

Another new publication out from our Research Director & family doc @docahg & collaborators from @CDCgov. Findings are relevant to #COVID19 bc areas with high burdens of chronic conditions are likely to have higher morbidity and mortality due to virus ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/32233970

The @AllofUsResearch Program is dedicated to better health, both in the future and today. You can sign up and take part in the program online at bit.ly/AllofUs_SEEC. #JoinAllofUs #PrecisionMedicine #HealthResearch @umiamimedicine @EmoryUniversity @MSMEDUresearch @UFHealth

New @MSMEDUresearch from investigators at @SHLIatMSM and @MSM_NCPC find rates of #depression treatment are lower for African Americans and Hispanics, compared with Caucasians when analyzing a nationally representative sample of #Medicaid beneficiaries. bit.ly/MSMdepression