The emergency department serves as a vital source of health care for residents in the United
States, including as a safety net. However, patients from minoritized racial and ethnic groups …

An overwhelming body of evidence points to an inextricable link between race and health
disparities in the United States. Although race is best understood as a social construct, its …

The use of alcohol and prescription opioids is common among people in pain and poses
significant public health burdens. This review identifies factors associated with motivation to …

A growing body of evidence demonstrates that perceivers recognize painful expressions
less readily on Black (compared to White) faces. However, it is unclear how rapidly this bias …

Abstract Purpose of Review Pharmacological therapy for acute pain carries the risk of opioid
misuse, with opioid use disorder (OUD) reaching epidemic proportions worldwide in recent …

Importance Although racial disparities in acute pain control are well established, the role of
patient analgesic preference and the factors associated with these disparities remain …

Background Worse health outcomes are consistently reported for First Nations people in
Canada. Social, political and economic inequities as well as inequities in health care are …

Pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) has promise for reducing racial/ethnic HIV disparities; yet,
acceptance among African Americans remains low. PrEP-related stigmas may impact …

We performed a scoping review of articles published from 1 January 2000 to 4 January 2022
to characterize inequities in antibiotic prescribing and use across healthcare settings in the …

Pharmacists across the healthcare continuum are well positioned to collaborate with
patients to effectively manage their chronic pain. Evidence supports positive outcomes when …