The National South Asian Medical Student Association (SAMSA) is proud to announce the beginning of our publication initiative. This blog-style format will feature written work, from creative work to scholarly pieces, written by National SAMSA members across the country.
We invite you to submit your work for consideration:
Medicine on the Harbor
Samir Cayenne Excerpt: This piece was written to explore the history and importance of the harbour system, manned by predominately minority communities and its historical contribution to the development of healthcare as a whole. As a current first-year medical student at the University of Texas Medical Branch in Galveston, where he also formerly worked as…
Obesity in Pakistan: A Silent Epidemic
Muzamil Murtaza Choudhry Excerpt: “The stigma around mental health among Indians has created a barrier for Indians looking to seek mental health care and a dearth of Indian mental health providers. I am an Indian-American. I grew up in a close-knit family with my parents and grandparents, and I noticed this stigma in my family.…
Interpretation of ethnicity-specific data: increased risk versus increased utilisation
Alizah Ali, Fariha Hameed, Bharath Nagaraj and Aayush Visaria recently published the following study in the British Journal of General Practice: “Interpretation of ethnicity-specific data: increased risk versus increased utilisation.” Excerpt: “It was with great pleasure we read the article by Robson et al titled ‘NHS Health Checks: an observational study of equity and outcomes 2009–2017’. We would like to offer additional…
Observations and hypotheses for potential generational differences in cardiometabolic risk factors in U.S. South Asians
Trishna Parikh, Anjitha Saji, and Dr. Aayush Visaria MD, MPH recently published the following study in the Indian Heart Journal “Observations and hypotheses for potential generational differences in cardiometabolic risk factors in U.S. South Asians.” Excerpt: “We read with pleasure the work of Shah et al titled “Cardiovascular health and subclinical atherosclerosis in second-generation South Asian…
“Dr. Patel, the Psychiatrist”
It took some time to really sit down and realize it, but just as Indians aren’t immune from any medical conditions, we aren’t immune from the psychiatric conditions either.
Hypertension, diabetes, and corresponding annual clinical testing utilization: Comparison between Asian Indians and other races/ethnicities
Aayush Visaria, Sumaiya Islam, Pooja Polamarasetti, Joel James, Priyanka Raju, Akarsh Sharma, Karen K. Khangura, Rajat Thawani, and Sunita Dodani recently published the following study in Preventive Medicine.
INCREASED PREVALENCE OF MICROALBUMINURIA IN HYPERTENSIVE ASIAN AMERICAN ADULTS
Aayush Visaria, Akarsh Sharma, Joel James, Sumaiya Islam, and Pooja Polamarasetti, BA, analyzed the increased prevalence of microalbuminuria in hypertensive Asian American adults.
Predictors of the Lack of Annual Fasting Blood Sugar Screening in US Adults
Aayush Visaria, Priyanka Raju, Joel James, Karen K. Khangura, Sumaiya Islam, BA, Amir Amanullah, BA, Pooja Polamarasetti, BA, performed a study to determine possible predictors for the lack of annual fasting blood sugar (FBS) testing in a represetative cohort of U.S. adults.
Total Testosterone Confounds the Association Between Total Bilirubin and Dyslipidemia
Aayush D. Visaria, Priyanka Raju, Joel James, Karen K. Khangura, Sumaiya Islam, Amir Amanullah, Pooja Polamarasetti, performed a study to determine whether total bilirubin (TBili) was inversely associated with dyslipidemia and if total testosterone (TT) confounded this association.
National SAMSA: Guide to Health Fairs
Karen Khangura (OMS-2 at ARCOM) has developed a helpful guide for those interested in hosting a health fair.
Heterogeneity in Acculturation Patterns Among Asian Ethnicities: A Call to Action
Aayush Visaria, Fatima Baig, Aneesha Pydi, and Akanksha Srivastava recently reviewed the following study published in the Journal of Diabetes and its Complications: “Nativity and prevalence of cardiometabolic diseases among U.S. Asian immigrants.”
When Death Was Knocking At the Door: A Resident’s Story From the 60’s
Growing up in an immigrant household, I’m always surprised by the unimaginable stories my relatives nonchalantly slip into conversation, seemingly unaware of how incredible their journeys are. Since many of my family members are doctors, I anticipated hearing more about their specific journeys once I made the decision to pursue medicine. However, I avoided conversations…
Asian Indian and Pakistani American Women Have More Aggressive Breast Cancers
Aayush Visaria, National SAMSA’s research chair and MS4 at Rutgers New Jersey Medical School, recently reviewed the following study published in the The International Journal of Cancer: “Breast cancer among Asian Indian and Pakistani Americans: A surveillance, epidemiology and end results‐based study.”
Indians’ Stigma Around Mental Health, and How Yoga Could Break It
The stigma around mental health among Indians has created a barrier for Indians looking to seek mental health care and a dearth of Indian mental health providers. According to the Indian Union Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, India needs at least 13,000 psychiatrists, to achieve the ideal ratio based on its population size, but…
Comparing Coronary Artery Calcification (CAC) Progression Between South Asians and Other US Racial/Ethnic Groups
Amir Amanullah, National SAMSA’s membership co-chair and MS2 at Temple University School of Medicine, recently wrote the following article, “Comparing Coronary Artery Calcification (CAC) Progression Between South Asians and Other US Racial/Ethnic Groups” on our website.
South Asian Health Awareness About Stroke (SAHAS) Publication by Aayush Visaria
Aayush Visaria, National SAMSA’s research chair and MS4 at Rutgers New Jersey Medical School, recently published the following study in the Journal of Immigrant and Minority Health (19 August 2020): “Effectiveness of a Cultural Stroke Prevention Program in the United States—South Asian Health Awareness About Stroke (SAHAS)”
SAMSA Publications
The National South Asian Medical Student Association (SAMSA) is proud to announce the beginning of our publication initiative. This blog-style format will feature written work, from creative work to scholarly pieces, written by National SAMSA members across the country. If you are interested in writing for our blog, please see our website for submission guidelines!
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