Authors


Timothy Ritter, MD, GI Alliance

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Tips to Optimize Care for Patients With Ulcerative Colitis

Advice for community physicians and gastroenterologists to help manage patients with ulcerative colitis.


Neel Mehta, MD

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Future Directions in the Treatment of Opioid-Induced Constipation

A panel of experts discuss their key takeaways and the future of treating opioid-induced constipation.


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Joseph Carter Powers

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Cuff Inflammation Following Pouch Creation and Future Stricture, Fistula Development

Findings suggest cuffitis after ileal pouch-anal anastomosis is linked to long-term complications including strictures and fistulas, potentially contributing to a greater risk of pouch failure.



Tim Smith

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Study Highlights Wound Closure Techniques Following Wide Excision for HS

This meta-analysis showed that both secondary closure techniques substantially reduce the risk of hidradenitis suppurativa recurrence compared to primary direct closure.


Theodore Leng, MD, FACS

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The Future of Treatment for Diabetic Macular Edema

Dr Theodore Leng discusses what the future may hold for patients with diabetic macular edema.


Nancy Reau, MD

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Differential Diagnosis of PBC

The 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.


Andrew White, MD

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Role of Biomarkers in Asthma

Experts outline biomarkers to measure asthma, highlighting eosinophil count and fractional exhaled nitric oxide levels.


Rodney Rohde, SV, SM, MB (ASCP), FACSc

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Addressing Vaccine Hesitancy and Uptake for SARS-CoV-2

Wendy Wright, DNP, ANP-BC, FNP-BC, FAANP, FAAN, FNAP, and Madeline King, PharmD, BCIDP, provide insight on vaccine hesitancy among patients and the importance of increasing vaccine uptake to protect against SARS-CoV-2.


Angelos Halaris, MD, PhD, APA, ACNP, CINP

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Integrated Care and Treatment-Resistant Depression

Closing thoughts regarding a discussion on improving the management of patients with treatment-resistant depression using newer treatment approaches in a more standardized fashion.


John Anderson, MD

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Reconsidering Standard of Care for Hypercortisolism

Panelists discuss how treating hypercortisolism in patients may have long-term effects on glycemic control and overall health, potentially influencing future standards of care for difficult-to-control Type 2 diabetes, while emphasizing the need for clinicians to carefully manage such patients as ongoing research continues.


Ryan T. Fischer, MD

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Clinical Pearls for the Management of ALGS

Experts in pediatric hepatology share advice for the optimal management of Alagille syndrome.


Susan Tofte, DNP, MS, FNP-C, Oregon Health & Science University

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Optimizing Therapy for Patients With Atopic Dermatitis

Clinical pearls regarding the management of patients with atopic dermatitis with newer treatment approaches as the field continues to evolve.


Jennifer M. Vittorio, MD

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Clinical Pearls for the Management of ALGS

Experts in pediatric hepatology share advice for the optimal management of Alagille syndrome.


Sahil Parikh, MD

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Concluding Thoughts

A panel of expert cardiologists share their concluding thoughts on management of polyvascular disease in clinical practice.


Brian Keegan, MD, PhD

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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.


Boni Elewski, MD

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Patient Subgroups and Educational Opportunities in Rare Dermatological Disorders

Dermatological experts discuss challenges that are associated with the use of standard and emerging treatments in special patient population.



Parag Goyal, MD, MSc

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The Role of Screening, Addressing Cognitive Impairment in Heart Failure Management

Eiran Gorodeski, MD, MPH, Parag Goyal, MD, MSc, and James Fang, MD, discuss the HFSA's recent scientific statement on the prevalence and impact of cognitive impairment on the management of heart failure.


Vivek Kaul, MD

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Options for CRC Screening and Need for Patient- Centered Decision-Making

Vivek Kaul, MD, discusses the various options available for colorectal cancer screening, providing an overview of stool-based tests, blood-based tests, colonoscopy, and emerging screening methods.


John E. Harris, MD, PhD

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Communication With Patients With Vitiligo

Iltefat Hamzavi, MD, explores key areas of patient communication that may shape adherence and outcomes in patients with vitiligo.


Omar Noor, MD

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Keeping Physicians Up to Date With AD Advances

Experts in dermatology share advice on helping fellow physicians stay apprised of the advances in AD and treat their patients more effectively.


Vibhu Chittajullu, MD

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Bariatric Surgery is Associated with Reduced Risk of Pancreatic Cancer: Analysis of a US National Database

A history of bariatric surgery was associated with up to 50% reduced risk of PDAC among a national cohort.


Steve Harvey, MD

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Overview of Treatment Resistant Depression

Steve Harvey, MD, discusses the challenges of defining treatment resistant depression and provides and overview of treatment options.


Keri Holyoak, PA-C, MPH, Dermatology Center of Salt Lake

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Optimizing Therapy for Patients With Atopic Dermatitis

Clinical pearls regarding the management of patients with atopic dermatitis with newer treatment approaches as the field continues to evolve.


Wally Smith, MD, Virginia Commonwealth University

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Sickle Cell Disease: Unmet Needs and Future Directions in Care

Concluding their discussion on sickle cell disease management, expert panelists share key unmet needs and hopes for the future.




C. Roberto Simons-Linares, MD

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Bariatric Surgery is Associated with Reduced Risk of Pancreatic Cancer: Analysis of a US National Database

A history of bariatric surgery was associated with up to 50% reduced risk of PDAC among a national cohort.


Mark Barakat, MD

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Patient Communication and Shared Decision Making

Mark Barakat, MD, reviews the best practices for patient communication and shared decision making.

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