The HCPLive conference coverage page features articles, videos, and expert-led live coverage from major medical meetings throughout the year.
Bimekizumab Betters Plaque Psoriasis Clearance Versus Secukinumab at 48 Weeks
A comparison of the IL-17 inhibitors suggest the more dynamic pathway-targeting biologic is more efficacious, but linked to more oral candidiasis.
Novel Pramlintide & Insulin Combination Therapy Benefits Type 1 Diabetes
A single-injection co-formulation of pramlitide and insulin may be a better alternative to separate administrations of both key treatments in adults with T1D, particularly following meals.
Endocrinology Providers, Patients Express High Satisfaction with Telemedicine
A majority of surveyed patients and providers want to continue telemedicine follow-up visits after the pandemic ends.
Study Identifies Potential Targets for Prevention of Post-MI Heart Failure
Stimulating steroid receptor co-activators may play a role in repairing heart tissue following severe myocardial infarction.
Atypical Thyroid Inflammation Observed in Early COVID-19 Patients
In ENDO 2021 data, approximately one-third of an observed COVID-19 patient population in Italy was still experiencing signs of thyroid inflammation after 3 months,
Liraglutide Shows Promise for Genetic Obesity
Many patients with genetic obesity disorder experience resistance to treatment, including intensive lifestyle therapy.
Worse Gestational Diabetes Birth Outcomes Associated with Late Nights
Evening and late-night preferences of women with GDM is linked to a significantly greater risk of preeclampsia and NICU treatment.
Higher Doses of Dulaglutide Safe, Efficacious in Patients with Type 2 Diabetes
A post-hoc analysis of the AWARD-11 trial indicates that 4.5 mg of dulaglutide was effective in lowering and maintaining A1C levels <7% regardless of baseline levels.
Edwin Kim, MD, MS: Progressing Food Allergy Research
Consideration of how immunotherapy may influence other allergic diseases, patient adherence options, and advancing assessment of peanut allergy options.
Long-term COVID-19 Rehabilitation May Need Improved Systems
Surveyed patients discharged from the hospital are reporting respiratory burdens beyond 6 months. Are outpatient facilities equipped to manage COVID-19 long haulers?
AAAAI 2021 Research Suggests No Raised Risk of COVID-19 Severity with Asthma
A review of 3 new studies, which indicate the association between severe COVID-19 and the chronic disease is more intricate than previously thought.
What Is Needed to Improve Pediatric Asthma Controller Therapy Adherence
From better education, to remote monitoring and consistent check-ins, clinicians may need to initiate better adherence in their younger, severely ill patients.
Diverse Eosinophilic Esophagitis Symptoms and Care Teams
How dupilumab is observed to benefit EoE patients—and who may administer the biologic therapy.
Tezepelumab Benefits Severe, Uncontrolled Asthma in Phase 3 NAVIGATOR Findings
An interview on the TSLP inhibitor's effect on exacerbations, hospitalizations, and disease progress over 52-week findings.
Revised Anaphylaxis Diagnostic Guidelines Seen as an Improvement
In data presented during AAAAI 21, researchers compared the 2006 and 2016 versions of the diagnostic criteria proposed by the NIAD/FAAN.
Dupilumab for Eosinophilic Esophagitis
Perspective on how the interleukin-targeting biologic has unique benefit for the rare, under-resourced disease.
Masks Deemed Safe for Asthma Patients
Oxygen saturation levels similar for both asthma patients and non-asthma patients following mask use.
Sublingual Immunotherapy May Provide Peanut Allergy Desensitization in Toddlers
Late-breaking data show allegic children as young as 1-4 years old may have sustained benefit from daily peanut protein exposure.
Study: Pediatric Adherence to Drugs Treating Severe Asthma is About 57%
An interview with a Children's Hospital Colorado investigator on new remote-monitoring research into children's adherence trends.
Early Phase Trial Results Positive for HCQ Against COVID-19
Trials testing hydroxychloroquine against COVID-19 have produced mixed results.
Early Peanut Introduction Decreases Rates of Peanut Allergies
The adjusted allergy prevalence in recent years was 2.6% in infants who have been introduced to peanuts at 12 months.
Breathing Difficulty Still Common in Hospitalized COVID-19 Patients After 6 Months
New survey results depict unexpected burdens in long-haul patients, as well as continued issues following rehabilitation.
Asthma Users Weight Positives, Negatives for Cannabis Use
Common positive effects includes help with sleep, less pain, and calming influence.
PONENTE: Benralizumab Reduces Oral Corticosteroid Use in Severe Asthmatics
An interview with a study author on new interpretations of biologic asthma benefit.
PALFORZIA at 3 Years: New Data Show Sustained Peanut Immunotherapy Benefit, Safety
A discussion on continued research into the first regulated treatment for pediatric peanut allergy.
Dupilumab Gets Results Treating Pediatric Atopic Dermatitis
Treatment showed a similar effect on patients with and without baseline asthma.
MMR Vaccine Shows Some COVID-19 Protection
All patients in the study who tested positive for COVID-19 suffered from mild or moderate symptoms.
Dupilumab Shows Promise in Phase 3 Trials Against CRSwNP
Researchers explore further endpoints from the SINUS-24 and SINUS-52 trials.
Dupilumab Helps Treat Uncontrolled Asthma
In data presented at AAAAI 2021, researchers present new data from the LIBERTY ASTHMA QUEST trial.
The Importance of an ADHD-Research Conference: Matthew Brams, MD
Dr. Matthew Brams presented new data showing the efficacy of CTx-1301 for ADHD.