Training Community Health Workers to Address Disparities in Dementia Care: A Case Study From Oklahoma With National Implications.

The projected increase of dementia in the diverse aging US population calls for a well-prepared public health workforce. Community health workers (CHWs) can address dementia in culturally appropriate ways. Collaborating with stakeholders, we developed a train-the-trainer curriculum for CHWs and used a virtual training platform to test its feasibility with 77 CHWs.

Factors impacting medication adherence in a birth cohort at higher risk for Hepatitis C infection.

Due to the high prevalence of Hepatitis C virus (HCV) infection among individuals born between 1945 and 1965, in 2012 the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention began recommending HCV screening for this birth cohort. As adherence to HCV treatment is essential for sustained virologic response, identifying factors influencing medication adherence is important. The validated Adherence to Refills and Medications Scale (ARMS) is used to study recent medication adherence in those with chronic disease.

Combined Hamartoma of the Retina and Retinal Pigment Epithelium in a Patient With Fragile X Syndrome.

A 13-year-old boy with fragile X syndrome presented with painless, decreased vision in his right eye. Funduscopy revealed fibrotic tissue and an epiretinal membrane. This patient with fragile X syndrome was diagnosed as having combined hamartoma of the retina and retinal pigment epithelium and treated with vitrectomy and epiretinal membrane peeling.

Diabetes among Hispanics in Oklahoma: Assessing Disparities to Guide Basic and Applied Research.

Background –: Diabetes, a leading cause of morbidity and mortality in the United States, disproportionally affects minority populations. In 2015, Hispanics, the largest minority in the country, had the third highest rate of diabetes prevalence and the third highest age-adjusted rate of diabetes-related mortality. Substantial progress in understanding diabetes disparities nationally and in many areas of the country has been made.