The HCPLive conference coverage page features articles, videos, and expert-led live coverage from major medical meetings throughout the year.
Identifying Type 1 and Type 2 Diabetes Through EHR/EMRs
Sue Kirkman, MD, professor of medicine at UNC Chapel Hill, discusses the results of a study she led that attempted to create a method of identifying what type of diabetes through EHR data.
John Buse, MD: PIONEER 7 Trial of Oral Semaglutide
John Buse, MD, professor of medicine at UNC Chapel Hill, discusses the results and implications of the PIONEER 7 trial.
The Evolution of Cardiovascular Care after EMPA-REG
It's been 5 years since the FDA approved empagliflozin, and 4 since the major outcomes findings. What is its role in diabetes care today?
PREVIEW Data Shows 96% Diabetes Prevention with Diet, Exercise Management
The three-year trial reported that initial weight loss plus 1 of any 4 diet and exercise programs is associated with major benefits for at-risk patients.
Icosapent Sets New Standard for Macrovascular Disease Prevention
A review of REDUCE-IT data prior to an FDA supplemental new drug application decision shows the unprecedented benefit of the fish oil therapy.
Oral Semaglutide Compared to Liraglutide
Todd Hobbs, MD, chief medical officer of Novo Nordisk North America, discusses the results of PIONEER 4 at ADA 2019 in San Francisco, CA.
Developing Oral Semaglutide for Treatment of T2D
Todd Hobbs, MD, chief medical officer at Novo Nordisk North America, discusses what prompted Novo Nordisk to create oral semaglutide.
Oral Semaglutide Compared to Empagliflozin for T2D
Todd Hobbs, MD, CMO of Novo Nordisk, discusses the findings of the PIONEER 2 study.
ACP Guideline for A1c Levels Provide Cost-Effectiveness for Diabetics
New findings show the controversial 2018 blood sugar control recommendations are associated with cost benefits for 3 subgroups of affected T2D patients.
Vitamin D Supplements Do Not Significantly Reduce Diabetes Risk
A new study which considered the suggested association between type 2 diabetes and vitamin D deficiency did not show a statistically significant reduction of patient risk.
Ruben Mesa, MD: Ruxolitinib as a Myelofibrosis Treatment
Ruben Mesa, MD, director of the Mays Cancer Center at UT Health San Antonio MD Anderson Cancer Center, discusses treating myelofibrosis with ruxolitinib therapy.
Ruben Mesa, MD: Myelofibrosis Patients Frequently Present Symptoms
Ruben Mesa, MD, director of the Mays Cancer Center at UT Health San Antonio MD Anderson Cancer Center, discusses the visible symptoms and diagnosis process for patients with myelofibrosis.
Naveen Pemmaraju, MD: Tagraxofusp for BPDCN
New trial results show the cytotoxin delivers clinical responses in patients with untreated or relapsed forms of the rare disease.
Naveen Pemmaraju, MD: Managing Anemia with Ruxolitinib Care
The common, concerning adverse effect requires a careful eye from clinicians and new therapy options.
New Therapy on Horizon for Rare Lung Cancer Subtype
MET inhibitor capmatinib may hold promise for a small subtype of patients with a non-small cell lung cancer, according to new ASCO 2019 findings.
Naveen Pammaraju, MD: Primary Care & JAK1 Inhibitors in Myelofibrosis
Patients with the rare cancer condition requires both a collaborative physician network and proven therapies.
Investigational Isatuximab Shows Added Benefit for Multiple Myeloma
New phase 3 trial results show the monoclonal antibody plus pomalidomide and dexamethasone improves progression free survival and overall response rate among patients with RRMM.
New Immunotherapy Blocks Key Macrophage Checkpoint in AML Care
Hu5F9-G4, aided by azacytidine, showed the potential to remove signals on cancer cells that would normally prevent a patient’s body from eliminating said cells.
Subcutaneous Daratumumab Non-Inferior, Less Burdensome than IV Regimen
Phase 3 results show the therapy plus recombinant human hyaluronidase is comparably safe and effective for patients with relapsed-refractory multiple myeloma.
Primary Care Physicians Hold Significant Value in Oncology Care
A discussion held at ASCO 2019 highlighted the statistical value associated with primary care collaboration across specialties.
Low-Income, Female Patients Likely to Face Delayed Leukemia Diagnoses
New analysis shows patients from either of these populations often take longer to be diagnosed with leukemia or lymphoma than their male or median-income counterparts.
Adenoid Cystic Carcinoma Does Not Vary According to Race, Gender
A new study shows a profound lack of genetic markers, allowing doctors to standardize treatment.
Rituximab Infusion Side Effects Abated by Rupatadine, Montelukast
A new study shows that adding this pair of drugs reduces costs and side effects while increasing efficacy.
Venetoclax with Cytarabine in Children with Relapsed or Refractory AML
Investigators from St. Jude's Children Research Hospital presented the results of the phase 1 trial at ASCO 2019 in Chicago.
VIT Improves Survival Measures in Patients with Relapsed/Refractory RMS
Investigators conducted an open-label, randomized, multi-center phase 2 study of VIT and vincristine with irinotecan without temozolomide that included 120 patients from 37 European centers.
Cost and Length of Stay in Pancreatic Cancer Patients
A study presented at ASCO 2019 examined the differences between hospitalization cost and length of stay among pancreatic cancer patients based on location of the disease.
Pulmonary Rehab Rates for African Americans Remain Low
Overall rates of pulmonary rehabilitation rose in areas with greater program density, but rates for African Americans remained low despite greater program density.
Kristin Highland, MD: Practices and Metrics for Improving Scleroderma Care
The rare disease patient population is smaller and in need of immediate treatment. What's next after the SENSCIS trial results?
Catching PAH at the Primary Care Office
The signs and symptoms of the rare, chronic condition are not consistently detected in the first line of care.
Andrew Varga, MD: How Sleep Apnea Affects Elderly Spatial Orientation
A new study from ATS showed an early symptom of Alzheimer disease is more prevalent in older patients with moderate OSA.