June 1, 2021

Age-related macular degeneration (AMD) is a major cause of legal blindness around the globe. This chronic visual impairment develops with age and is affected by genetic and environmental factors. Some environmental factors that contribute to AMD development and progression are preventable, such as smoking. Researchers sought to determine the association smoking has with AMD. To...

Age-related macular degeneration (AMD) is the leading cause of vision loss and legal blindness for older adults in the United States. There is no cure, but with early intervention, treatment can slow the progression of the disease. It is crucial that primary eye care professionals, including ophthalmologists and optometrists, identify cases of AMD early to...

In this MD Newsline exclusive interview with urologist Dr. Fenwa Milhouse, we discuss the role of implicit bias in healthcare. We also discuss how to provide culturally sensitive care. MD Newsline: How can urologists address implicit bias in their practice? How might their doing so improve healthcare for underserved communities? Dr. Fenwa Milhouse: “Implicit bias is not...

In this MD Newsline exclusive interview with urologist Dr. Fenwa Milhouse, we discuss prostate cancer management challenges and disparities in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic. MD Newsline: What are the biggest challenges that urologists are tasked with in the wake of COVID-19? Dr. Fenwa Milhouse: “COVID-19 has highlighted disparities that have existed. It’s magnified...