May 16, 2021

In this MD Newsline exclusive interview with family medicine physician Dr. Alexis Smith, we discuss how to increase LGBTQ+ recruitment and enrollment in clinical trials. MD Newsline: How can we improve recruitment and enrollment of LGBTQ+ people in clinical trials? Dr. Alexis Smith: “We need to show LGBTQ+ people how much we care about them...

In this MD Newsline exclusive interview with family medicine physician Dr. Alexis Smith, we discuss the health impacts of anti-LGBTQ+ legislation. MD Newsline: Can you speak to the health impacts of anti-LGBTQ+ legislation? Dr. Alexis Smith: “We need to do better, essentially, because these kids, their mental health was already in a perilous state to...

In this MD Newsline exclusive interview with family medicine physician Dr. Alexis Smith, we discuss LGBTQ+ health disparities and how to rectify them. We also discuss the role of implicit bias in primary care. MD Newsline: What disparities in LGBTQ+ health have you observed in your clinical practice?  Dr. Alexis Smith: “In my clinical practice,...

In this MD Newsline exclusive interview with allergist and immunologist Dr. Purvi Parikh, we discuss recent research developments in the treatment of asthma and allergies. MD Newsline: Is there any research that excites you or that you think is important for healthcare providers to know related to the treatment of asthma and allergies? Dr. Purvi...

In this MD Newsline exclusive interview with allergist and immunologist Dr. Purvi Parikh, we discuss how to provide culturally sensitive care. MD Newsline: How have you been able to implement culturally sensitive care in your practice? Do you believe doing so improves treatment adherence?  Dr. Purvi Parikh: “Employing culturally sensitive care is extremely important because...