Authors


Rajat Garg, MD

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Safety, Outcomes of Early Versus Late ERCP in Liver Transplant Recipients

Patients who underwent ERCP ≤ 30 days post-transplant had greater rates of early post-procedure bleeding but similar rates of technical and clinical success compared to late ERCP.


Jennifer Seminerio, MD

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Take-Home Messages for the Management of Crohn’s Disease

Experts in gastroenterology share advice for the treatment of patients of Crohn’s disease.


Benjamin Natelson, MD

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Prospective Advancements and Final Thoughts on the Treatment of FM

Experts conclude their discussion emphasizing the importance of integrative care and how providers can improve outcomes for their patients with fibromyalgia (FM).


Maia Kayal, MD

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Key Takeaways and Prospective Treatment Advances

David Hudesman, MD, Maia Kayal, MD, Miguel Regueiro, MD, Anita Afzali, MD, and Millie Long summarize their discussion of Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD) and discuss prospective advances in treatment options.


Steve R. Ommen, MD

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Patient Education of HCM

Expert cardiologists share strategies for educating patients on the treatment and management of hypertrophic cardiomyopathy.


Sophia Humphreys, PharmD, MHA

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Resources for Patients and Providers on Adalimumab Biosimilars

Expert providers in inflammatory diseases provide additional resources on biosimilars and adalimumab biosimilar for patients and providers.



Hassieb Din, MD

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Does Aggressive or Moderate Fluid Resuscitation Better Treat Acute Pancreatitis?

A recent randomized controlled trial showed the limitations of either option, despite being a cornerstone of care.


Andrew Iwach, MD

Latest:

Managing Glaucoma During COVID-19: Patients Point the Way to Improved Care

A new survey assessed patients’ confidence in their disease management during the pandemic, specific disease management concerns, and experiences with telemedicine.


Michael Blaha, MD

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Cardiometabolic Medicine: Seeing the Patient as a Whole

The panelists stress the significance of a comprehensive approach to patient care, acknowledging the interconnected nature of cardiovascular, kidney, endocrine, and obesity-related benefits, and highlighting that addressing secondary diseases can minimize overall disease risk in patients.


Rajiv Agarwal, MD

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Rates of Missed CKD Diagnoses and Consequences

Panelists discuss the high rates of missed chronic kidney disease (CKD) diagnoses despite testing and the consequences of diagnosing CKD in patients with type 2 diabetes without administering treatment, including insights on how frequently this occurs among cardiologists and primary care providers.


Mile Brujic, OD

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Fostering Next-Generation Expertise in Dry Eye

Experts discuss strategies for making dry eye care an appealing practice option for optometry students and supporting their success in this specialized field.



Robert Zalewski-Zaragoza, MD

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Esketamine Safety Mechanisms and Bioavailability

Geoffrey Grammer, MD closes this series highlighting the administration options of esketamine, its safety profile, and the importance of monitoring patients using this treatment.



Rakesh Jain, MD, MPH, Texas Tech University School of Medicine

Latest:

Optimizing Care for ADHD During COVID-19

Optimizing care and managing challenges for patients with ADHD during the COVID-19 pandemic and advice for clinicians educating patients and families on disease management.


Jennifer Lim, MD, FARVO, FASRS

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Faricimab Versus High-Dose Aflibercept for the Treatment of Neovascular AMD and DME

Retina specialists evaluate the effectiveness of the two new therapies for neovascular AMD and DME by analyzing their respective clinical trial methodologies and outcomes.


Andrew L. Concoff, MD, FACR, CAQSM

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Introducing the Concoff Method: The Interface Between Sports Medicine and Rheumatology

In today's issue of Rheumatology Network, we introduce The Concoff Method, a new column by Andrew Concoff, M.D., a rheumatologist who serves as executive vice president and chief value medical officer of United Rheumatology. Over the course of the next year, Dr. Concoff will publish columns that address sports medicine, value in rheumatology and managing a medical practice in the era of COVID-19. In this inaugural issue of the column, he covers the interface between sports medicine and rheumatology.


Miguel Regueiro, MD

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Selecting CD Treatment in Special Scenarios

Experts in gastroenterology discuss treatment selection in special situations of CD, such as age, women considering pregnancy, and extra-intestinal manifestations.


Jeremy Adler, DMSc, PA-C, DFAAPA, Pacific Pain Medicine Consultants

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Final Thoughts on the Opioid Crisis and Normalizing Naloxone

The multidisciplinary panel of experts share final thoughts on strategies to normalize naloxone and decrease barriers to its obtainment and utilization.


Paul Doghramji, MD, FAAFP

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Dual-Orexin Receptor Antagonists for Treatment of Insomnia

In an upcoming Peer Exchange program entitled “Dual-Orexin Receptor Antagonists for Treatment of Insomnia” Dr Paul Doghramji will moderate a conversation with physicians about this class of agents for treatment of insomnia and discuss other therapeutic advancements in the field.


Fernando J. Martinez, MD, MS

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Key Takeaways on the Evolving COPD Treatment Landscape

The panel concludes the discussion with key takeaways on the evolving treatment landscape for COPD.


Christian T. Ruff, MD, MPH | Image Credit: Brigham & Women's Hospital
Christian T. Ruff, MD, MPH

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Christian T. Ruff, MD, MPH: Abelacimab Cuts Bleeding Risk Versus Rivaroxaban

Christian. T. Ruff, MD, MPH describes an analysis of AZALEA-TIMI 71 demonstrating the substantial benefit of abelacimab on bleeding outcomes in patients on antiplatelet therapy.


Amy Brennan

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Patient-Specific Characteristics Driving AD Treatment Regimen

Drs Keegan and Cameron discuss patient-specific considerations for selecting optimal atopic dermatitis treatment strategies.


Matthew M. Heeney, MD

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Practice Pearls for the Management of SCD

A panel of experts in hematology discuss the future directions for sickle cell disease and share practice pearls for disease management.


Margaret Bobonich, DNP, FNP-C, DCNP, FAANP

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Care Collaboration in Atopic Dermatitis

Experts in dermatology discuss patient education and clinical pearls to assist colleagues in the management of atopic dermatitis.


Cindy Steinberg

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Assessing the Draft Revised CDC Clinical Practice Guideline for Prescribing Opioids 2022

The Director of Policy and Advocacy for the US Pain Foundation addresses the important changes made to the updated draft of the CDC Clinical Practical Guideline for Prescribing Opioids 2022.


Andrew Blauvelt, MD

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Switching Therapies in AD

Andrew Blauvelt, MD, discusses switching therapies for atopic dermatitis (AD) treatment.



Jose Scher, MD

Latest:

Concurrent Management of Inflammatory Bowel Disease and Psoriatic Arthritis

Dr David Hudesman, Dr Jordan Axelrad, and Dr Jose Scher discuss strategies for managing coexisting inflammatory bowel disease and psoriatic arthritis and highlight the importance of a multidisciplinary approach to providing comprehensive care.

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