Publications by authors named "Dokpe Yvonne Emechebe"
BMC Infect Dis
January 2021
Article Synopsis
- African-Americans/Blacks experienced significantly higher rates of COVID-19 morbidity and mortality, prompting a study to explore the underlying causes and evaluate treatment effectiveness.
- The study analyzed clinical data from 529 hospitalized COVID-19 patients at a New York City facility serving a majority Black population, revealing high rates of comorbidities such as hypertension and diabetes.
- Key findings indicated that older age and pre-existing conditions like coronary artery disease were linked to higher mortality, while specific treatments and lab results showed promise in predicting outcomes and improving survival rates.
