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Key Takeaways and Prospective Treatment AdvancesDavid 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.
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Key Takeaways on the Evolving COPD Treatment LandscapeThe panel concludes the discussion with key takeaways on the evolving treatment landscape for COPD.
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Bariatric Surgery is Associated with Reduced Risk of Pancreatic Cancer: Analysis of a US National DatabaseA history of bariatric surgery was associated with up to 50% reduced risk of PDAC among a national cohort.
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Advice for Dermatologists in Treating Psoriasis in Patients With Skin of ColorDr Linda Stein Gold, Dr Mona Shahriari and Dr Seemal Desai share advice for improving psoriasis care for patients with skin of color.
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Clinical Pearls on AD ManagementAndrea Nguyen, PA, shares her clinical pearls on taking care of patients with AD.
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Emerging Agents for the Treatment of Atopic DermatitisLawrence F. Eichenfield, MD; Jeffrey M. Bienstock, MD, FAAP; Peter A. Lio, MD; and Elizabeth A. Swanson, MD, review additional mechanisms being investigated in the pipeline for the treatment of atopic dermatitis.
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Managing Insomnia: Practical Advice for Community PhysiciansClosing their discussion on insomnia, panelists share final thoughts and advice for community physicians.
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Beyond the Surface: Monitoring your Patients with Moderate to Severe Plaque PsoriasisA panel of dermatologists have a comprehensive discussion on exciting developments in the treatment of plaque psoriasis, focusing on treatment approaches, patient monitoring strategies, and recent clinical trial data.
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Differential Diagnosis of PBCThe panel of experts focus on strategies for distinguishing primary biliary cholangitis (PBC) from other liver diseases with similar clinical presentations, emphasizing key diagnostic markers and assessment techniques.
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Clinical Pearls on Lipid ManagementA panel of expert cardiologists share their clinical pearls for managing patients with hyperlipidemia.
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The Future of Lipoprotein Apheresis, with Laurence Sperling, MD, and Eugenia Gianos, MDIn part 3 of our Special Report on lipoprotein apheresis, Sperling and Gianos discuss future considerations for use and the evolving landscape of lipid management.
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Physician Advice for Patients With SCDWally Smith, MD, shares his take-home points for patients with sickle cell disease and urges to get tested for sickle cell trait.
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Initiating Conversations with Patients about Anti-VEGF AgentsKey opinion leaders emphasize important considerations when discussing the safety of anti-VEGF agents with patients and highlight unmet needs in nonproliferative diabetic retinopathy treatments.
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Assessing Risk and Safety of JAK InhibitorsPanelists discuss the efficacy and safety data for ritlecitinib and deuruxolitinib in treating alopecia areata, highlighting that ritlecitinib achieved SALT scores of ≤20 in 23% of patients at week 24 compared to 1.6% in the placebo group, while deuruxolitinib showed SALT scores of ≤20 in 42.5% (8mg BID ) and 56.8% (12mg BID) of patients, with treatment-emergent adverse events primarily being mild to moderate, including upper respiratory tract infections and headaches for ritlecitinib, and headache and acne for deuruxolitinib.
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Q&A: The Role of Metabolomics in the Diagnosis of Psoriatic ArthritisIn this Q&A, Vinod Chandran, MBBS, MD, DM, PhD, discussed a method to analyze biomarkers that may differentiate patients with psoriasis and psoriatic arthritis.
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Overview of Neovascular Age-Related Macular Degeneration and Diabetic Macular EdemaSteven D. Schwartz, MD, reviews challenges and unmet needs in treatment of patients with neovascular AMD and DME.
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Tips for Managing Generalized Pustular Psoriasis (GPP)Dermatologists Drs Tina Bhutani and Scott Boswell and patient Kanya Oul share resources and tools available to cope with generalized pustular psoriasis (GPP).
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Heart Education: Knowledge Saves Your LifeA longtime clinician writes on the signs and risks of fatal heart attack events, including the Widowmaker.
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Esketamine Safety Mechanisms and BioavailabilityGeoffrey Grammer, MD closes this series highlighting the administration options of esketamine, its safety profile, and the importance of monitoring patients using this treatment.
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Challenges With Step Therapy Protocol in Treating Rheumatoid ArthritisIn this MEDcast episode, Drs Soloman, Sharobeem, Boone and Feldman discuss the use of step therapy in rheumatoid arthritis, how step therapy was intended to be used, how it is actually used, and challenges and solutions to its use.
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Atopic Dermatitis: An Evolving Treatment LandscapeClosing out its discussion on atopic dermatitis, the panel considers best practices and unmet needs in the treatment landscape.
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Sickle Cell Disease: Unmet Needs and Future Directions in CareConcluding their discussion on sickle cell disease management, expert panelists share key unmet needs and hopes for the future.
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Real-World Insights: Navigating Cardiac Myosin inhibitors in PracticeAnjali Tiku Owens, MD, shares insights into how their institution or clinic implements the Risk Evaluation and Mitigation Strategy (REMS) program for mavacamten, detailing the requirements and responsibilities of the patient in the process. Additionally, the expert draws upon their real-world experience with the cardio myosin inhibitor (CMI) in clinical practice, providing valuable perspectives on the practical application of this novel drug class.
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Appropriate Guidance for CRC Screening Age, Role of Advocacy OrganizationsIn part 5 of our 5-part discussion, experts discuss their perspective on appropriate guidance for screening age and the future of CRC advocacy.
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Final Thoughts on Management of ADHDADHD experts share their final thoughts on the treatment and management of ADHD.
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Final Thoughts: Awareness and Communication in DiabetesThought leaders in diabetes provide closing remarks about the importance of continuous awareness of glycemic control in patients as well as the need for effective communication between patients and providers.
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Unmet Needs in Sickle Cell Disease ManagementStrategies to avoid complications of sickle cell disease and ensure non-dependency on opioids when treating patients for pain as a result of the disease.
