May 27, 2021

Low vision — poor eyesight that can’t be corrected by glasses, contact lenses, surgery or medication — afflicts more than 2 million Americans, according to the National Eye Institute (NEI). But this is a conservative estimate. Some 14 million Americans suffer from visual impairment if you include those with eye problems that hamper the performance...

In this MD Newsline exclusive interview with pulmonologist and critical care physician Dr. Komal Parikh, we discuss recent research developments in the treatment of asthma. We also discuss how to increase recruitment and enrollment of diverse groups in asthma clinical trials. MD Newsline: Is there any research that excites you or that you think is important for...

In this MD Newsline exclusive interview with pulmonologist and critical care physician Dr. Komal Parikh, we discuss treatment strategies for patients with severe asthma and how to avoid asthma exacerbations and emergency visits for asthma. MD Newsline: How can we equip patients to avoid asthma exacerbations and emergency visits for asthma? Dr. Komal Parikh: “I...

In this MD Newsline exclusive interview with pulmonologist and critical care physician Dr. Komal Parikh, we discuss how asthma disparities affect Black and Brown communities. MD Newsline: Why do Black and Brown communities suffer more from asthma? Dr. Komal Parikh: “The biggest issues seem to be access to proper healthcare and socioeconomic status. African American...