Many individuals, particularly females in the Black community have a distrust in the existing healthcare system because of the chronic history of racial discrimination and prejudice in the political and healthcare systems. This issue of implicit bias that exists in healthcare is especially worrisome in women’s gynecological and maternal health. If the patient feels that Read More…
I went into the field of Rheumatology because I felt I could make a difference. I first encountered “Lupus” when I met an African American girl during medical school and we became friends. She was diagnosed with Lupus and passed away from complications. She didn’t feel like she had a good relationship with her physician Read More…
Approximately 1.5 million Americans are living with Systemic Lupus erythematosus in the United States. Lupus is an autoimmune disease that causes your immune system to produce proteins called autoantibodies to attack your own tissues and organs, including kidneys. It is one of the most serious complications of lupus. It is estimated by the Lupus Foundation Read More…
The one thing that we all really know about COVID19 is that this novel virus keeps evolving and is showing the world new things every week.Recently, 64 children in NYS and other children in Europe and the US have now been affected with a new inflammatory syndrome.Up to now, we haven’t heard kids being largely Read More…
When I was an ice skater, I would notice my hands change color to white, sometimes blue and then ultimately red after my time on the ice. Often, I would wear 2-3 pairs of gloves during my practice session because my hands would get so cold and painful. My core body temperature was always warm Read More…
I HAVE A POSITIVE ANA! SHOULD I BE WORRIED? A few weeks ago, there was news that @kimkardashian tested positive for antibodies that may be seen with lupus. She was forthcoming to the press about her concerns for having Systemic Lupus Erythematosus. What does this mean? Does she actually have lupus? WHAT HAPPENS WITH IN Read More…