The HCPLive conference coverage page features articles, videos, and expert-led live coverage from major medical meetings throughout the year.
Discussing Unmet Needs Among Patients in Dermatology, with Matthew Zirwas, MD
After his review on recent literature, Zirwas’s Maui Derm NP+PA Fall interview featured a discussion about the biggest unmet needs among patients.
Long-Term Safety Data Highlight Potential of Bimekizumab in Plaque Psoriasis
At Maui Derm NP+PA Fall 2024, bimekizumab data demonstrates a consistent safety profile in moderate to severe plaque psoriasis over 4 years, with decreasing event rates over time.
Off-Label Treatment Options in Dermatology, with Matthew Zirwas, MD
This interview featured a literature review discussion about non-FDA approved advancements in dermatology, including oral roflumilast for psoriasis, metformin for acne, and minoxidil for nails.
Navigating Developments in PBC Treatment, with Allison Moser, MSN, RN, FNP
Moser reviews ongoing unmet needs in PBC and how the addition of 2 new second-line treatment options has changed the treatment landscape.
Raj Chovatiya, MD, PhD: Treating Hidradenitis Suppurativa with IL-17, JAK Inhibitors
In this interview segment, Chovatiya highlights HS therapies such as IL-17 inhibitors and JAK inhibitors, as well as unmet needs of patients.
Most Promising New Drugs for Hidradenitis Suppurativa, with Raj Chovatiya, MD, PhD
This interview with Chovatiya highlights promising therapies in the dermatology space for the treatment of patients with the skin condition HS.
Lucy Mathew, NP: The Importance of Liver Cancer Screening, Barriers to Surveillance
Mathew emphasizes the importance of routine liver cancer screening in patients with advanced liver disease and the need to overcome insurance barriers for HCC panel testing.
Liver Disease Management During Pregnancy, with Lavinia Iordache, PA
Iordache emphasizes the importance of a multidisciplinary approach to liver disease care in pregnant patients and the need for patient education.
How to Approach Disorders of Pigmentation, with Valerie Callender, MD
In this Maui Derm fall conference session, Callender highlights approaches to pigmentation issues such as vitiligo, melasma, and other disorders.
HCPLive Five at ESC 2024
Counting down the most impactful news at major medical meetings, it’s the HCPLive Five! This episode focuses on 5 key updates from the European Society of Cardiology (ESC) Congress 2024.
Inadequate Eczema Control Observed in 30% of Patients on Topicals, Systemic Therapies
These poster data highlight that atopic dermatitis treatment may be suboptimal in certain patients, demonstrating the necessity of additional effective therapy options.
ARCADIA Data Highlight Long-Term Sleep, Itch Benefits of Nemolizumab in Atopic Dermatitis
Nemolizumab shows early and sustained benefits in reducing itch and sleep disturbance in moderate-to-severe atopic dermatitis, per ARCADIA data.
Melodie Young, ASN, RN: Updates on Therapies for Pediatric Patients with Psoriasis, PsA
This interview at the Fall 2024 Maui Derm conference features Melodie Young, with a discussion about updates in psoriasis and psoriatic arthritis therapy for children.
Ascites Management and When to Use Therapeutic Paracentesis, with Carolyn Legaspi, NP
Legaspi reviews different treatment options for managing ascites, ranging from limiting dietary sodium intake to diuretic use and therapeutic paracentesis.
Rapid Scalp, Nail Pain, Itch Improvements Observed with Ixekizumab Treatment of Psoriasis
These real-world data resulted from an interim analysis of the PSoSA study on psoriasis patients with scalp itch, nail pain, and quality of life impairment.
Melissa Franco, PA: Pregnancy Planning in Patients with Liver Disease
Franco describes the importance of discussing pregnancy intentions with patients with liver disease and the need for multidisciplinary comanagement of these patients.
Lucy Mathew, NP: Preventing PBC Progression with Timely Diagnosis, Treatment
Mathew reviews common reasons for diagnostic delays in PBC, emphasizing the importance of timely identification and prompt treatment for improving patient outcomes.
Study Highlights Laboratory Parameters in 4 Years of Psoriasis Treatment with Deucravacitinib
These poster data presented at the Maui Derm Fall 2024 conference highlight changes in laboratory parameters for patients using the TYK2 inhibitor deucravacitinib.
Maui Derm NP + PA 2024 | Fall Conference Preview
This is an overview of our upcoming Maui Derm NP+PA Fall 2024 Program conference coverage.
Andrea Banty, NP, DNP: Navigating New Developments in IBD Therapeutics
Banty discusses recent advancements in the ulcerative colitis and Crohn disease treatment landscapes, explaining how to navigate the growing number of treatment options.
Nutrition’s Role in MASH, Cirrhosis Management, with Tessa Janovsky, PA-C
Janovsky explains the importance of nutrition and dietary interventions in MASH and cirrhosis management, reviewing how providers can discuss both with patients.
Lisa Richards, MSN, FNP-BC: Using Noninvasive Tests to Identify Fibrosis in MASH
Richards describes the utility of different NITs in primary and specialty care for risk-stratifying patients with MASH and fibrosis.
Positioning Medications in Crohn Disease, with Teddy Solomon, MSN, NP
Solomon explains how to navigate the growing Crohn disease treatment armamentarium and the importance of treatment positioning.
Lavinia Iordache, PA: Presentation, Diagnosis of Hepatobiliary Issues in Pregnancy
Iordache reviews complications of diagnosing hepatobiliary disease in pregnancy and explains how these patients typically present.
Managing Disorders of Gut-Brain Interaction, with Nicole Martinez de Andino, NP
Martinez de Andino reviews key considerations for the management of DGBI with brain-gut behavioral therapy and neuromodulators.
Mirtazapine Fails to Ease Breathlessness in New Study Despite Previous Hopes
A phase 3 trial found mirtazapine ineffective in reducing breathlessness in respiratory disease patients, urging caution with off-label antidepressant use.
Deepak Bhatt, MD, MPH, MBA: SGLT2 Offers Kidney Protective Benefit in Post-MI Population
Deepak Bhatt, MD, MPH, MBA, discusses the results of a prespecified analysis of the EMPACT-MI trial examining the effect across the spectrum of baseline kidney function.
Study Finds Traditional Risk Scores Miss Most Patients at Risk of First Heart Attack
New study finds ASCVD risk score often misses at-risk patients for first acute coronary syndrome, highlighting need for better prediction methods.
ESC Congress Recap: High-Impact Clinical Trials, with Deepak Bhatt, MD, MPH, MBA
Deepak Bhatt, MD, MPH, MBA, discusses a group of 4 high-impact studies from ESC Congress 2024: FINEARTS-HF, ABYSS, RESHAPE-HF2, and SHAM-PVI.
Aficamten in the Spotlight at ESC Congress, with Ahmad Masri, MD, MS
Ahmad Masri, MD, MS, highlights a trio of studies from ESC Congress 2024 examining use of aficamten in hypertrophic cardiomyopathy.