The HCPLive conference coverage page features articles, videos, and expert-led live coverage from major medical meetings throughout the year.
Patrick Hemming, MD: Depression, Anxiety Treatment by the Internal Medicine Physician
This discussion with Hemming featured the biggest takeaways from his talk titled ‘Depression and Anxiety Treatment by the Internal Medicine Physician.’
Alayne Markland, DO: Considerations for Treating Urge Incontinence in Older Adults
Markland discusses the use of anticholinergics, beta 3-agonists, and nonpharmacologic treatments for urge urinary incontinence, based on her session at ACP.
Timothy Wilt, MD, MPH: Discussing Colorectal Cancer Screening Options Recommended by ACP
Wilt discusses the different screening methods recommended by ACP and explains how he talks about screening with his patients.
Patrick Hemming, MD: Using the Mental Health Care Model for Depression in Primary Care
This interview at ACP 2024 featured a discussion with Hemming on the Mental Health Care Model (MHCM) and addressing depression in primary care settings.
Dermatology Skills for Internal Medicine Physicians with Roy Colven, MD
This presentation at ACP Internal Medicine 2024 covered key skills Colven believes internists should know for identification of dermatologic conditions.
David Berg, MD, MPH: Evaluation, Management of Acute Coronary Syndrome
Berg discusses takeaways from his session at the 2024 ACP Internal Medicine meeting, including considerations for the diagnosis and management of acute coronary syndrome.
Pre-Visit Planning Could Significantly Improve Pneumococcal Vaccination Rates
A study presented at ACP 2024 shows benefit with preparing to offer pneumococcal vaccination to incoming patients in an ambulatory setting.
Dual-Tasking: Spotlighting the Impacts on Individuals with Dementia
This data presented at ACP Internal Medicine 2024 highlights several important findings on older adults, dementia, dual-tasking, and cognitive decline.
Elizabeth Cerceo, MD, on How to Address Health Care’s Impact on Climate Change
Cerceo discusses key topics from her session at the ACP Internal Medicine meeting about health care providers’ role in discussing climate-related health with their patients
Approaches to Promote Health Behavior Change and Smoking Cessation, with Hasmeena Kathuria, MD
In this Q&A, Kathuria explains the current state of smoking cessation programs and how health care providers can help patients combat their tobacco dependence.
Discussing Ways to Approach Improving Obesity Care with Melanie Jay, MD
During this segment of her interview at the ACP Internal Medicine Meeting, Jay discussed improving obesity care, telehealth utilization for patients, and more.
Health Care’s Contribution to Climate Change, with Elizabeth Cerceo, MD
Cerceo explains how the health care system contributes to climate change and the subsequent negative impact on patients, especially those in vulnerable or disadvantaged communities.
Melanie Jay, MD: Advancing Equitable Approaches to Improve Obesity Care
This interview segment featured a discussion on Jay’s ACP Internal Medicine Meeting presentation ‘Advancing Equitable Approaches to Improve Obesity Care.’
Ana Maria Lopez, MD, MPH: The Current State of Obesity Care is ‘Woefully Deficient’
Lopez discusses the growing prevalence of obesity in the US and the need for improved, cross-specialty care based on patients’ metabolic health.
Timothy Wilt, MD, MPH: What Age Should Patients Get Screened for Colorectal Cancer?
Wilt discusses ACP guidelines regarding what age to begin colorectal cancer screening and the benefits versus harms of screening at 45 compared to 50 years of age.
ChatGPT Effectively Modifies Medical Notes to Patient-Friendly Formats
Large language model AI tools like ChatGPT quickly, easily, and effectively modified dense medical information into grade 6 to 8 reading levels.
Sharon K. Inouye, MD, MPH: Why is Delirium During Hospitalization Not Taken Seriously?
This ACP Conference interview featured a discussion with Inouye about gaps in knowledge regarding patients experiencing delirium during hospitalization.
Carolyn J. Crandall, MD: Key Guideline Updates for Type 2 Diabetes
During this Q&A interview, Crandall discussed the takeaways from her portion of an ACP conference presentation on current clinical guidelines in type 2 diabetes.
Discussing Delirium During Hospitalization with Sharon K. Inouye, MD, MPH
In this interview at the ACP conference, Inouye discussed some of the major reasons for her presentation titled ‘Delirium During Hospitalization.’
Olezarsen Shows Ability to Reduce Triglycerides for Patients with FCS in BALANCE Trial
Olezarsen shows promise in managing familial chylomicronemia syndrome, reducing triglycerides and acute pancreatitis events.
Ersilia DeFilippis, MD: Need for Equity, Policy Change in Heart Failure Transplant
Ersilia DeFillipis, MD, discusses a trio of studies she presented at ACC.24 examining different financial hurdles and barriers encountered by people in need of heart transplants.
Trends in Targeted Temperature Management Before and After 2013, with José López, MD
An ACC.24 analysis found a decline in TTM use post-2013 TTM trial, which investigators suggest indicates a potential misinterpretation of trial findings.
HCPLive Five at ACC 2024
Counting down the most impactful news at major medical meetings, it’s the HCPLive Five! This edition focuses on 5 updates from the American College of Cardiology 2024 (ACC.24) Annual Scientific Sessions.
Laura Ross, PA-C: HeartBeet Clinic Offers Efficient, Reimbursable Avenue for Improving CV Risk Factors
Laura Ross, PA-C, sits down for a Q&A on the HeartBeet Clinic and the role of reimbursable group visits in cardiovascular disease management and education.
Ankeet Bhatt, MD, MBA: Sacubitril/Valsartan vs ACEi/ARB in de novo HFmrEF/HFpEF
A retrospective analysis of EHR data from ACC.24 provides insight into the effects of ARNI relative to ACEi/ARB in patients with newly diagnosed heart failure and an LVEF greater than 40%.
Safia Chatur, MD: Sacubitril/Valsartan Offers Benefit in HFrEF Across New KDIGO Risk Classes
Safia Chatur, MD, discusses the results of a PARADIGM-HF analysis at ACC.24 examining the effects of ARNI use across the updated 2024 KDIGO Risk Classifications.
Ankeet Bhatt, MD, MBA: NUDGE-FLU Analysis in Patients With and Without Myocardial Infarction
Ankeet Bhatt, MD, MBA, discusses a NUDGE-FLU analysis from ACC.24 examining effect of the CV gain-framed nudge in patients with and without history of AMI.
Understanding Trends in Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy-Related ED Visits, with Ahmad Masri, MD, MS
Ahmad Masri, MD, MS, discusses a study from ACC.24 examining trends in incidence and outcomes of emergency department visits related to hypertrophic cardiomyopathy from 2006 to 2019.
Sara Saberi, MD: FOREST-HCM Data Demonstrates Long-Term Effects of Aficamten
Sara Saberi, MD, discusses 1-year data from a cohort of 46 patients within the FOREST-HCM trial at ACC.24.
ACC.24 Clinical Trials Recap, with Deepak Bhatt, MD, MPH, MBA
Deepak Bhatt, MD, MPH, MBA, provides a recap of top trials and new data from the American College of Cardiology's 2024 Annual Scientific Session.