Publications by authors named "M J Stokes"
Race/ethnicity, sex, and age differences in pediatric SCAT-5 concussion symptoms.
Appl Neuropsychol Child
December 2024
Objective: To examine sociodemographic differences in concussion symptom reporting, among young children by race/ethnicity, sex, and age at initial presentation to guide potential interventions for children from different backgrounds.
Method: Participants were elementary-age children (ages 5 to 12 years; = 392) who sustained a concussion within 30 days of specialty concussion clinic visit. Independent variables were self-defined race/ethnic group, participants' sex, and age.
Article Synopsis
- The study aims to compare the clinical characteristics and treatment approaches for uterine fibroids and heavy menstrual bleeding in White and Black women in the U.S., highlighting historical differences in care.
- It analyzed data from over 63,000 women from two major databases, focusing on demographics, treatment patterns, and outcomes following diagnosis of uterine fibroids and heavy menstrual bleeding.
- Results indicated that Black women were diagnosed at a younger age and also showed different treatment pathways compared to White women, suggesting the need for more tailored healthcare practices.