May 28, 2021
Adult ADHD Can Mean Fewer Jobs, Worse Pay
A new study finds that attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) continues to hamper people long after childhood ends. Researchers found that adults with ADHD often have a harder time holding their own in the workforce. High school graduates with ADHD earn about 17% less than their peers without ADHD, are more likely to have stints...
Dr. Komal Parikh: Asthma and the COVID-19 Pandemic
In this MD Newsline exclusive interview with pulmonologist and critical care physician Dr. Komal Parikh, we discuss how the COVID-19 vaccine has impacted people with asthma. We also discuss asthma management challenges and disparities in the wake of the pandemic. MD Newsline: How has the COVID-19 vaccine impacted your patients? Dr. Komal Parikh: “My patients with asthma are...
Dr. Komal Parikh: Providing Culturally Sensitive Care
In this MD Newsline exclusive interview with pulmonologist and critical care physician Dr. Komal Parikh, we discuss the role of implicit bias in healthcare. We also discuss how to provide culturally sensitive care. MD Newsline: How can physicians address implicit bias in their practice? How might their doing so improve healthcare for underserved communities? Dr. Komal Parikh: “I...