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Sickle Cell Disease: Screening Tests and Smooth Transitions in Care
In this MD Newsline exclusive interview with hematologist/oncologist Dr. Cheryl Mensah, we discuss sickle cell disease screening tests. We also discuss why a smooth transition from pediatric to adult care is so important for patients with sickle cell disease. MD Newsline: Which screening tests should providers order for their patients with sickle cell disease? Dr. Cheryl...
The Four Major Crises of Sickle Cell Anemia
In this MD Newsline exclusive interview with hematologist/oncologist Dr. Cheryl Mensah, we discuss the four major crises of sickle cell anemia and how to prevent and manage these crises. MD Newsline: What are the four major crises of sickle cell anemia? Dr. Cheryl Mensah: “The four major crises of sickle cell anemia are vaso-occlusive crisis,...
The Lesser-Known Complications of Sickle Cell Disease
In this MD Newsline exclusive interview with hematologist/oncologist Dr. Cheryl Mensah, we discuss how sickle cell disease can affect cognition, reproductive health, and pregnancy. MD Newsline: How can sickle cell disease affect cognition? Dr. Cheryl Mensah: “Because sickle cell disease can block blood vessels and reduce oxygen to the brain, it can result in ischemic...
Sickle Cell Disease Treatment and Research
In this MD Newsline exclusive interview with hematologist/oncologist Dr. Cheryl Mensah, we discuss sickle cell disease treatments and the latest research on these treatments. MD Newsline: Which treatments are used to manage sickle cell disease? Dr. Cheryl Mensah: “The treatments used for sickle cell disease are mainly used to prevent sickle cell disease crises and...
Sickle Cell Disease Complications and COVID-19
In this MD Newsline exclusive interview with hematologist/oncologist Dr. Cheryl Mensah, we discuss the most common complications of sickle cell disease. We also discuss how to address concerns about sickle cell disease and the COVID-19 vaccine. MD Newsline: What are the most common complications of sickle cell disease? Dr. Cheryl Mensah: “Sickle cell disease can...
Dr. Victoria Barbosa: Providing Culturally Sensitive Care
In this MD Newsline exclusive interview with dermatologist Dr. Victoria Barbosa, we discuss how to provide culturally sensitive care and overcome language barriers. MD Newsline: How have you been able to implement culturally sensitive care in your practice? Dr. Victoria Barbosa: “For me, the first step in providing culturally sensitive care to patients is approaching...
Dr. Victoria Barbosa: CCCA Disparities & COVID-19
In this MD Newsline exclusive interview with dermatologist Dr. Victoria Barbosa, we discuss disparities in diagnosing and treating central centrifugal cicatricial alopecia (CCCA) before and during the COVID-19 pandemic. MD Newsline: What disparities in diagnosing and treating CCCA have you observed in your clinical practice? Dr. Victoria Barbosa: “Recent research has shown us that CCCA...
FDA Approves Rinvoq for Treatment of Atopic Dermatitis
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration approved Rinvoq (upadacitinib) for the treatment of moderate-to-severe atopic dermatitis in patients aged 12 years and older, the manufacturer announced Friday. The approval is indicated for patients with atopic dermatitis that did not respond to previous treatment and is not well controlled with other medications or when the use...
The Latest Research on Central Centrifugal Cicatricial Alopecia
In this MD Newsline exclusive interview with dermatologist Dr. Victoria Barbosa, we discuss the latest research on central centrifugal cicatricial alopecia (CCCA) diagnosis, prognosis, and treatment. We also discuss how to improve diversity and inclusion in dermatology clinical trials. MD Newsline: Is there any research that excites you or that you think is important for physicians...
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