The HCPLive conference coverage page features articles, videos, and expert-led live coverage from major medical meetings throughout the year.
Recurrent UTIs Could Damage Kidneys, Even Without Apparent Scarring
RIVUR analysis suggests recurrent UTIs in children with VUR may lower eGFR, even without kidney scarring, especially in those with multiple febrile infections.
What To Look Forward To at the Fall Clinical Dermatology Conference, with Raj Chovatiya, MD, PhD
In this interview with Chovatiya, he highlights some of the elements of the presentations being given at the Fall Clinical Dermatology conference in Las Vegas.
Allen C. Ho, MD: Efficacy, Safety of MCO-010 for Retinitis Pigmentosa at 2 Years
At AAO 2024, HO described meaningful BCVA improvements in patients with retinitis pigmentosa observed through 2 years of the Phase 2b/3 RESTORE trial.
Christine N. Kay, MD: Interim Data on ATSN-201 Shows Promise for XLRS
At AAO 2024, Kay describes encouraging interim safety and efficacy results from the ATSN-201 gene therapy trial in patients with X-linked retinoschisis.
Sibeprenlimab Meaningfully Reduces uPCR in Adults With IgA Nephropathy
The data, which will be presented at a later time, may enable regulatory submission for accelerated approval to the FDA.
Arshad Khanani, MD: First Results from Fellow Eye Dosing of RGX-314 in nAMD
At AAO 2024, Khanani discussed data showing a 97% reduction in annualized injection needs at 9 months with RGX-314 gene therapy.
Looking Ahead: Previewing IgAN at ASN Kidney Week 2024, with Jonathan Barratt, PhD
Jonathan Barratt, PhD, discusses his excitement surrounding data and programming at the American Society of Nephrology's Kidney Week 2024, with a focus on IgAN.
Fall Clinical Dermatology 2024 | Conference Preview
This overview highlights our upcoming conference coverage at the Fall Clinical Dermatology Conference in Las Vegas.
Gildeuretinol Shows Promise in Slowing Geographic Atrophy Progression
Decreasing Vitamin A dimerization could be a potential mechanism to treat geographic atrophy, according to results from the two-year SAGA study at AAO 2024.
GALE: Pegcetacoplan Achieves Increasing Efficacy in Subfoveal Geographic Atrophy
Pegcetacoplan injection showed increased benefit for subfoveal GA, with as few as 6 injections, over 3 years in the GALE extension trial.
Joel A. Pearlman, MD, PhD: Phase 2a Data on Oral RZ402 for DME
At AAO 2024, Pearlman discusses how an innovative oral approach may provide an alternative pathway to existing treatments for DME.
Face Masking Did Not Affect Endophthalmitis Rates After Anti-VEGF Injections
Endophthalmitis incidence remained similar between face masking and non-face masking groups during anti-VEGF treatment.
Roger A. Goldberg, MD: Pooled Visual Function Data of NT-501 for MacTel
At AAO 2024, Goldberg described pooled visual function data from 3 randomized, controlled clinical trials evaluating NT-501 for patients with MacTel.
TRS01 Drops Display Favorable Clinical Profile for Non-Infectious Uveitis
TRS01 eye drops demonstrate a positive benefit-risk profile for potential use as a first-line treatment in anterior non-infectious uveitis.
SKYLINE: AGTC-501 Reports Positive 24-Month Data in X-Linked Retinitis Pigmentosa
The 24-month data showed a notable response rate in study eyes treated with a high dose of AGTC-501, with a generally safe and tolerable clinical profile.
Diana V. Do, MD: 3-Year PHOTON Data on Aflibercept 8 mg for DME
At AAO 2024, Do describes the durable vision gains and anatomic improvements achieved with aflibercept 8 mg for DME over 3 years of the PHOTON trial.
ARCHER: ANX007 Mitigates Visual Acuity Loss in Geographic Atrophy
In the Phase 2 ARCHER trial, ANX007 protected against visual acuity loss and remained well-tolerated for patients with geographic atrophy.
Eric W Schneider, MD: Comparing AI-Based Home OCT to In-Office OCT Scans
At AAO 2024, Schneider explains the pivotal trial outcomes of AI-based home OCT, compared with standard in-office OCT scans.
Matthew Cunningham, MD: 1-Year ELEVATUM Data Target Disparities in DME
At AAO 2024, Cunningham describes the clinical response and safety of faricimab (Vabysmo) in underrepresented populations with diabetic macular edema.
Anti-VEGF Injection History Heightens Risk of Cataract Surgery Complications
A history of anti-VEGF injections for retinal conditions may increase the incidence of complications after cataract surgery.
OCU400 Appears Safe, Effective for Retinitis Pigmentosa in Phase 1/2 Update
OCU400 gene therapy remained safe and tolerable across different mutation and dose cohorts in retinitis pigmentosa and Leber congenital amaurosis.
CHEST 2024: Ensifentrine Improves Lung Function, Quality of Life Regardless of COPD Severity
New research presented at CHEST 2024 highlights ensifentrine’s effectiveness in improving lung function, symptoms, and quality of life for COPD patients, regardless of disease severity.
Gerald Maguire, MD: The Future of Acetylcholine and Muscarinic Receptors
HCPLive spoke with Maguire about the benefits of acetylcholine and muscarinic receptors for the treatment of schizophrenia.
The APAC Recap: RhAPP 5th Annual National Conference, with Laura Ross, PA-C
APAC President Laura Ross, PA-C, shares insights from the RhAPP conference, discussing autoimmune disease, cardiovascular risks, and the importance of interdisciplinary care.
Complete Psoriasis Clearance at Year 1 Sustained to Year 4 for Majority on Bimekizumab
These data were presented at EADV 2024 by UCB, with presenters highlighting positive long-term efficacy findings for bimekizumab among patients with plaque psoriasis.
If Successful, Inclisiran Primary Prevention Trial Could Expand Patient Population by More than 22 Million
Rahul Aggarwal, MD, discusses how the VICTORION-1 PREVENT trial eligibility criteria apply to the general US population.
Cardiology Month in Review: September 2024
The HCPLive Cardiology month in review for September 2024 spotlights ESC Congress 2024, Family Heart Global Summit, pipeline updates, and more!
Ashfaq Marghoob, MD: Artificial Intelligence, Smartphone Use for Pigmented Lesion Classification
This segment of Marghoob’s interview featured a discussion of pigmented lesion identification and use of technology such as AI.
Steve Nissen, MD: Optimizing Lp(a) Management by Learning from Missteps with LDL-C
Steve Nissen, MD, discusses how the cardiology community needs to learn from previous mistakes in uptake of LDL-C lowering therapies as it approaches an age of Lp(a)-lowering agents.
Major Diagnostic Challenges for Pigmented Lesions, with Ashfaq Marghoob, MD
In this interview, Marghoob highlights some of the biggest diagnostic challenges faced by dermatologists and other providers when it comes to pigmented lesions.