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In this MD Newsline exclusive interview with dermatologist Dr. Edidiong Kaminska, we discuss disparities in diagnosing and treating melanoma before and during the COVID-19 pandemic. MD Newsline: What disparities in diagnosing and treating melanoma have you observed in your clinical practice? Dr. Edidiong Kaminska: “Primary care providers are the first line when it comes to...

In this MD Newsline exclusive interview with dermatologist Dr. Edidiong Kaminska, we discuss why melanoma is an important health issue. We also discuss why patients of all skin types need a skin check and sunscreen. MD Newsline: Can you explain why melanoma is an important health issue? Dr. Edidiong Kaminska: “Melanoma is a skin cancer...

In this MD Newsline exclusive interview with dermatologist Dr. Valerie Harvey, we discuss Dr. Harvey’s treatment strategies for central centrifugal cicatricial alopecia (CCCA) and traction alopecia. MD Newsline: What are your treatment strategies for central centrifugal cicatricial alopecia and traction alopecia, and how are they tailored to each patient?  Dr. Valerie Harvey: “For patients with...

In this MD Newsline exclusive interview with dermatologist Dr. Valerie Harvey, we discuss vitiligo treatment disparities. MD Newsline: What disparities in diagnosing and treating vitiligo have you observed in your clinical practice and research?  Dr. Valerie Harvey: “Diagnosing vitiligo is pretty straightforward. But I think we need to do a better job of educating clinicians...

In this MD Newsline exclusive interview with dermatologist Dr. Valerie Harvey, we discuss why vitiligo is an important health issue. MD Newsline: Can you explain why vitiligo is an important health issue? Dr. Valerie Harvey: “Vitiligo is a chronic autoimmune skin condition where your body’s immune system attacks the cells that make pigment in your...

In this MD Newsline exclusive interview with neurologist Dr. Mitzi Williams, we discuss how neurologists can help rectify NMOSD disparities. We also discuss the importance of testing for anti-MOG syndrome in a patient with suspected NMOSD. MD Newsline: How would you recommend neurologists help rectify NMOSD disparities?  Dr. Mitzi Williams: “First, we need to make...

In this MD Newsline exclusive interview with neurologist Dr. Mitzi Williams, we discuss how NMOSD presents in minority patients. We also discuss the outcomes of minority patients with NMOSD. MD Newsline: How does NMOSD present differently in different racial/ethnic groups? Dr. Mitzi Williams: “NMOSD does not necessarily present differently in different racial/ethnic groups. Often, patients with...

In this MD Newsline exclusive interview with neurologist Dr. Mitzi Williams, we discuss risk factors for NMOSD, including patient genetics and sex. MD Newsline: Is there a genetic basis for why people of African descent seem to suffer more from NMOSD?  Dr. Mitzi Williams: “With demyelinating diseases, including NMOSD, MS, and a condition called ADEM...

Dr Lee Greenberg of the Lymphoma and Leukemia Society discuses health disparities among Black patients as it relates to blood cancers.