The HCPLive conference coverage page features articles, videos, and expert-led live coverage from major medical meetings throughout the year.
Ty Gluckman, MD: Utilizing Advances in Technology for Cardiovascular Care
Ty Gluckman, MD speaks on the use of medical technology, including wearables and and telemedicine, and the growing importance of mobile health.
Harold Bays, MD: Exploring Benefits and Outcomes of GLP-1 RA Treatment
Harold Bays, MD discussed the effectiveness of GLP-1 RA in treatment, as well as the development of oral semaglutide.
Pam Taub, MD: The Implication of Diet and Socioeconomic Status in CVD Management
Dr. Taub speaks on the technology-based advancements in cardiovascular care and socioeconomic status can affect a patient’s diet and access to care.
Peter Toth, MD: Facing Complications in Lipid Management
Peter Toth, MD discusses the combination treatment aspects of lipid management agents, as well as the effect of the COVID-19 pandemic on cardiovascular care.
Pam Taub, MD: Healthy Lifestyle Programs for Patients with CVD
Dr. Pam Taub speaks on the misconceptions of cardiac rehabilitation and other lifestyle approaches recommended for patients with cardiovascular diseases.
Peter Toth, MD: Innovative Approaches to Lipid Management
Peter Toth, MD, discusses the movement towards new agents in treatment of lipid management.
IPG: Inflammatory Bowel Disease Chaired by Bruce Sands, MD
This edition of HCPLive® State of the Science involves 3 experts discussing different trends in IBD treatments and care.
ASPC 2021 Virtual Summit on CVD Prevention Taking Place July 23-25
The virtual sessions will cover a litany of topics in the greater spectrum of cardiovascular disease prevention and care.
Dennis Bruemmer, MD: Defining a New Era of Diabetes Care
Dennis Bruemmer, MD discusses new agents and perspectives on care in treating patients with type 2 diabetes at high risk of CV, renal complications.
New Research Calls for Greater Focus on Food Security in YYA Patients with Diabetes
Investigators say that dietary habits in youth and young adult patients with diabetes can be impacted by income, employment, ethnicity, and a variety of other factors.
Etrolizumab Reduces Genes Associated with Inflammation in Ulcerative Colitis Patients
The treatment resulted in a significant reduction in expression of genes representing T & B lymphocytes, plasma cells/plasmablasts, and myeloid cells.
Elaine M. Apperson, MD: Discussing Treatment in Pediatric Patients with Type 1 Diabetes
Elaine M. Apperson discusses treating diabetes in a pediatric population, including diabetes burnout, the effects of food deserts, and the consequences of COVID-19 on treatment.
Canagliflozin Linked to Reduction in Renal, CV Events Across Geographic Regions
Data show event rates varied two-fold across regions, with risk reduction of T2D and CKD events across geographic regions without heterogeneity.
Elena A Christofides, MD: Obesity Management in Type 2 Diabetes Patients
Part 2 of a Q&A with Elena Christofides, MD highlighting important discussions surrounding ADA 2021, including semaglutide and obesity treatments as they relate to T2D.
New Study Seeks to Increase Vaccination Rate in Patients with Type 2 Diabetes
Researchers push for transparency between health care professionals and patients with diabetes about the safety and efficacy of the influenza vaccine
Elena A Christofides, MD: Perspectives on Risk Factors, Care for Type 1 Diabetes Patients
In part 1 of a Q&A, Elena Christofides, MD highlights important discussions surrounding ADA 2021, including cardiometabolic medicine and risk factors for T1D.
Oral Leptin Formulation Offers Short-Term Benefit for Type 1 Diabetes Patients
Investigative ORMD-0701 has potential to regulate the insulin-glucagon balance in patients.
COVID-19 Lockdowns Lead to Increase in HbA1c in Diabetes Patients
Changes in physical activity and diet may be main cause for worsening of diabetes control.
COVID-19 Pandemic Associated with Distress in Pediatric Type 1 Diabetes Population
Data show similar family impact and distress scores at baseline and 3-months, highlighting continued impact of COVID-19 on T1D population.
Study Explores Links Between Pediatric Hypoglycemia and Sleep Quality Measures
A longer time spent in hypoglycemia over a 24-hour period was associated with disrupted sleep among children with type 1 diabetes.
Matthew Budoff, MD: Determining Treatment for T2D Patient at Risk of CV Event
Matthew Budoff, MD highlights his own preferred methods of treatment and what might need to be done to help doctors and patients through the process.
Research Shows New FRC Treatment Could Benefit Patients with Type 2 Diabetes
The study shows a reduction in hemoglobin and a reduced risk of hypoglycemia in participants.
New Study Shows the Benefits of Gla-300 Treatment for Type 2 Diabetes Patients
Of the two diabetes treatments included in the study, patients with Gla-300 had lower recorded total health costs and greater commitment to treatment.
Dapagliflozin Linked to Reduction in Incidence of Type 2 Diabetes
Data show a 38% reduction in T2D incidence with dapagliflozin compared to placebo in patients with CKD.
Clinical Confidence Increases in Prescribing SGLT2i, GLP-1 for Type 2 Diabetes
Data show 66% of healthcare professionals reported greater confidence in prescribing SGLT2i, while 55% reported greater confidence in prescribing GLP-1.
SGLT2 Inhibitors Increase Risk of Retinal Vein Occlusion
Researchers found a significant interaction between SGLT2 inhibitors based on age and eGFR.
Empagliflozin Linked to Fluid Reduction in Type 2 Diabetes and CVD Patients
Fluid regulation is important to the prevention of heart failure.
Diabetes Distress Associated with Patient Factors Including HbA1c Score, Ethnicity
Data show 37.5% of patients in study were found to have moderate to severe DD, with an average score of ≥2.
PIT Yields Better Renal Function for Diabetes Patients
eGFR improved by 10.8% and creatinine decreased by 6.8% in patients who received PIT procedures.
Dr. David Greene, PhD: Humor is a "free and readily available" tool for Treating Diabetes