Objective Despite the identified pathophysiology of vaso-occlusive pain in sickle cell
disease (SCD), predictors of pain in youth with SCD remain elusive. In this study, we …

African Americans are disproportionately exposed to adversity across the lifespan, which
includes both stressful and traumatic events. Adversity, in turn, is associated with alterations …

Multiple Sclerosis (MS) is a neurodegenerative disease characterized by motor and non-
motor symptoms, including emotional distress, anxiety, and depression. These emotional …

Racial disparities in pain experiences are well-established, with African-American adults
reporting higher rates of daily pain, increased pain severity, and greater pain-related …

Multiple Sclerosis (MS) is a neurodegenerative disease characterized by motor and
nonmotor symptoms, including emotional distress, anxiety, and depression. These …