Grace Shadid

Jan 12, 2025 | kevinmd.com | Lauren McGrath |Peter Lio |Grace Shadid |Jacob Riegler

As a medical student pursuing dermatology, I was disheartened at the recent Wall Street Journal article’s misrepresentation of dermatology. Describing the field as a superficial, cosmetically focused pseudo-science is a disservice to both dermatologists and the patients they treat; representations such as this one erase the true scope of dermatologic care. Based on the patients I’ve seen so far, dermatology and its physicians deserve more respect.

Mar 28, 2024 | kevinmd.com | Ryan McCarthy |Ryan Mccarthy |Michelle Au |Leonard Wang |Grace Shadid

“I made a big mistake a long time ago.”These words snapped my concentration. I squinted at the computer screen, and even though it had been stable, I waited for Brenda’s pancytopenia to collapse entirely. I enjoyed seeing Brenda, the kind of patient who trusted my counsel and, just as importantly, needed my help. Sweet and cute, she gave me a real hug and genuine smile every time I saw her. Brenda suffered from rheumatoid arthritis, so I perpetually expected this condition to misbehave.

Sep 25, 2023 | kevinmd.com | Robert Killeen |Grace Shadid |Leslie Mattson |Christopher Medrano

In recent years, public attention has been focused on the presence of Fentanyl-laced cocaine. It has overshadowed another new threat just as heinous yet relatively unknown – that of levamisole. Since the turn of the century, the use of levamisole has grown as a “filler” to cut or increase the amount of cocaine sold. Other than for veterinary use, this compound has been largely abandoned by human medicine due to its toxicity, especially that of necrotic vasculitis.

Jul 24, 2023 | kevinmd.com | Hannah Kopelman |Grace Shadid |Robert Colton |David Bernstein

Over the past decade, the medical field has witnessed a profound shift—a transformative movement fueled by the commitment to render patient-centered, cost-effective care. This sweeping change is characterized by the transition from a volume-based to a value-based model of health care. While several medical specialties have responded to this call for change and started implementing value-based systems, dermatology has been relatively slow on the uptake.

Jul 10, 2023 | kevinmd.com | Hannah Kopelman |Peter Lio |Jenny Wang |Grace Shadid

The rise of artificial intelligence (AI) is no less than a modern revolution. As we progress in the digital age, the capabilities of AI continue to expand, facilitating advancements in countless fields. One such field is health care, where AI has the potential to significantly enhance diagnostic accuracy and treatment efficiency.