Armand Butera is the assistant editor for HCPLive. He attended Fairleigh Dickinson University and graduated with a degree in communications with a concentration in journalism. Prior to graduating, Armand worked as the editor-in-chief of his college newspaper and a radio host for WFDU. He went on to work as a copywriter, freelancer, and human resources assistant before joining HCPLive. In his spare time, he enjoys reading, writing, traveling with his companion and spinning vinyl records. Email him at abutera@mjhlifesciences.com.
George Grunberger, MD, FACP: The Implications of CGM on Cardiovascular Disease
September 11th 2021Dr. Grunberger believes that the improved time in range brought on by continual glucose monitoring could lead to a reduction in hypoglycemia and risk of cardiovascular events, as well as promising monetary benefits for patients and payers.
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Cardiovascular Disease and Racial Disparities Addressed in African American Patients
September 11th 2021Despite having lower burden of several cardiovasculard disease risk factors, cardiovascular mortality is higher in African Americans, which Dr. Dagogo-Jack attributes to disparities in patient care.
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Tezepelumab Effective in Patients With Severe Uncontrolled Asthma and Nasal Polyps
September 9th 2021In an interview with HCPLive, Dr. Jean-Pierre Llanos-Ackert and Dr. Bill Cook discuss how tezepelumab resulted in improved lung function and an 86% reduction in exacerbation rates in this patient population.
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Lloyd Miller, MD, PhD: Guselkumab Shows Great Efficacy Across all Psoriasis Populations
September 8th 2021A rarity in biologic treatments for patients with moderate-to-severe plaque psoriasis, Dr. Miller notes that patients treated with guselkumab recorded overwhelmingly positive PASI scores.
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Rebecca Rosenberger, MMSc, PA-C: Educating Patients on Allergy Symptoms
September 7th 2021In an interview with HCPLive, Rosenberger mentioned that every conversation with a patient is an opportunity to educate them on their potential allergies and treatment methods, especially at a time when concerns regarding the delta variant are prominent.
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Investigators Propose New Food Allergy Trial for Pediatric Allergy Patients
September 2nd 2021Investigators believe the ALDORADO trial could properly diagnose the accuracy of open food challenges in comparison to the traditionally used double-blind placebo-controlled food challenge in pediatric patients with food allergies.
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Establishing New Care Methods for Physician Assistants and Nurse Practitioners
August 27th 2021Investigators argue that outdated practice laws and other methods hinder physician assistants and nurse practitioners from providing the best patient care and utilizing their skills during the COVID-19 pandemic.
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