2020
Is hypertension in African-descent populations contributed to by an imbalance in the activities of the ACE2/Ang-(1-7)/Mas and the ACE/Ang II/AT1 axes?
Cohall D, Ojeh N, Ferrario CM, Adams OP, Nunez-Smith M. Is hypertension in African-descent populations contributed to by an imbalance in the activities of the ACE2/Ang-(1-7)/Mas and the ACE/Ang II/AT1 axes? Journal Of The Renin-Angiotensin-Aldosterone System 2020, 21: 1470320320908186. PMID: 32089050, PMCID: PMC7036504, DOI: 10.1177/1470320320908186.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAdolescentAdultAngiotensin IAngiotensin IIAngiotensin-Converting Enzyme 2Black PeopleHumansHypertensionMiddle AgedPeptide FragmentsPeptidesPeptidyl-Dipeptidase AProto-Oncogene MasProto-Oncogene ProteinsReceptor, Angiotensin, Type 1Receptors, G-Protein-CoupledRenin-Angiotensin SystemYoung AdultConceptsRenin angiotensin aldosterone systemAngiotensin aldosterone systemAldosterone systemClinical blood pressure readingsType 2 diabetes mellitusACE2/AngEnzyme 2 activityChronic renal diseaseBlood pressure readingsVenous blood samplesAfro-Caribbean originAntihypertensive treatmentMineralocorticoid blockersPressor armDiabetes mellitusRenal diseaseReceptor axisAfrican descentUrine collectionEnzyme 2Blood samplesHypertensionPressure readingsAnthropometric dataAfrican descent populations
2008
Healthcare Workplace Conversations on Race and the Perspectives of Physicians of African Descent
Nunez-Smith M, Curry LA, Berg D, Krumholz HM, Bradley EH. Healthcare Workplace Conversations on Race and the Perspectives of Physicians of African Descent. Journal Of General Internal Medicine 2008, 23: 1471-1476. PMID: 18618190, PMCID: PMC2518023, DOI: 10.1007/s11606-008-0709-7.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsRace-related issuesAfrican descentRange of perspectivesRace-related concernsConstant comparative methodRace relationsQualitative interviewsExternal support systemsHonest dialogueProfessional identityWorkplace silenceFormal medical trainingWork experienceHealthcare experiencesWorkplace conversationsComparative methodSupportive environmentResultsFive themesRaceNew England statesPerspectiveHealthcare discriminationConversationConstructive wayHealthcare workforce
2007
Impact of race on the professional lives of physicians of African descent.
Nunez-Smith M, Curry LA, Bigby J, Berg D, Krumholz HM, Bradley EH. Impact of race on the professional lives of physicians of African descent. Annals Of Internal Medicine 2007, 146: 45-51. PMID: 17200221, DOI: 10.7326/0003-4819-146-1-200701020-00008.Peer-Reviewed Original Research