These advantages are especially noteworthy at a time when the inclusion of demographics such as race and ethnicity inreference equations is more present than it has ever been . With race / ethnicity based equations , there is potential for misdiagnosis in the minority populations with implications for delayed diagnosis , withheld treatments , and lower access to disability benefits . The work has been conducted in collaboration with Dr . Sandeep Bodduluri ( UAB Pulmonary ), Dr . Arie Nakhmani ( UAB Electrical Engineering ), and led by Dr . Surya Bhatt ( UAB Pulmonary ).
Title : UAB MedCast : Biologics & Monoclonal Antibodies for the Treatment of Severe Asthma
Biologics and monoclonal antibodies can help those with severe allergies avoid flare-ups and spend less time seeing their allergists . Miranda Curtiss , M . D ., a pulmonologist and allergist , discusses the individualized process of selecting the best biologic agent among several for patients : phenotyping , investigating comorbidities , testing effectiveness , and continued monitoring . Dr . Curtis explains how the UAB asthma clinic helps patients choose whether to receive the medication at home or at the infusion clinic based on preference and cost ( patients often need help navigating the insurance and financial hurdles of these life-changing treatments ).
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