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Multiple Sclerosis & COVID-19
Message from the National MS Society: We are closely watching the coronavirus (COVID-19) situation and taking action as we all move through this uncharted territory. The most recent guidance from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) about in-person gatherings has a significant impact on all we had planned for the next couple months—from...
Dr. Andrew F. Alexis Talks Eczema and Ethnic Skin With MDNewsline
MDNewsline recently interviewed international skin of color expert and dermatologist Dr. Andrew F. Alexis about treating eczema in patients of color. Dr. Alexis is a member of the Skin of Color Society (SOCS) and we thank the SOCS for providing this interview opportunity. MDNewsline: According to the National Eczema Association, 20.2% of African American children in the...
Dr. Talia Wegman Talks Genetic & Molecular Testing in Latinx Cancer Patients
MDNewsline recently interviewed international cancer researcher Dr. Talia Wegman to discuss the importance of molecular and genetic testing and cancer in Latinx patients. Dr Talia is a past National Cancer Institute (NCI) Division of Cancer Epidemiology & Genetics postdoctoral fellow and has been recognized in the U.S. and Mexico for her research in molecular genetics...
Physicians & Healthcare Workers Around the Country Petition For Personal Protective Equipment During COVID-19 Pandemic
Physicians on the front line are petitioning for more Personal Protective Equipment during the COVID-19 pandemic. In a Change.org petition with nearly 500,000 signatures Dr. Milla Kviatkovsky proclaims: As cases of COVID-19 escalate around the country, physicians and other healthcare workers (HCWs) are facing severe shortages of personal protective equipment (PPE). This shortage is already...
Latinos More Likely to be Under-Treated For Prostate Cancer in State of California
A 2018 study from the state of California found that the state’s Latino population was less likely to receive guideline recommended definite treatment for prostate cancer compared to Non-Latino white men. Latinos are the largest minority in the state of California, making up 39% of the state population. There has been a lack of information...
Improving Awareness of Peripheral Artery Disease
Peripheral artery disease (PAD) is a progressive atherosclerotic disease in which one or more peripheral arteries, typically in the lower limbs, are partially or completely obstructed, reducing blood perfusion to the limb. Overall, PAD affects approximately 8.5 million Americans, most of them age 65 and older. A recent analysis of Medicare inpatient and outpatient claims...
Progressive MS Cognitive Decline Isn't As Inevitable As Previously Believed
A new study is claiming that neurological decline in patients with multiple sclerosis (MS) may not be as inevitable as previously thought. The study, “A longitudinal study of cognitive function in multiple sclerosis: is decline inevitable?,” was published in the Journal of Neurology. For many years, statistics have implied that some kind of cognitive impairment affects...
Minorities with Multiple Sclerosis Have Higher Antibody-Secreting Cells Than White Patients
Latinx and Black multiple sclerosis (MS) patients have a higher number of disease-associated antibody-secreting cells in their blood compared to those who identify as Caucasian, a new U.S. study reports. This new evidence may kickstart a myriad of unique treatments for MS based on genetic and ethnic differences. The study, “Black African and Latino/a identity...
Continued Usage of Dupilumab Shows Atopic Dermatitis Treatment Results
Severe atopic dermatitis (AD) produces painful, itchy and unsightly patches that disrupt sleep and have been linked to increased risk of depression. Now researchers have analyzed findings from a randomized follow-up trial in adults from two previous studies (SOLO 1 and SOLO 2) and found that maintenance monotherapy with dupilumab (Dupixent, Regeneron) at 300 mg...
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