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Caroline Nelson, MD: Biologics, JAK Inhibitors, Patch Testing for Allergic Reactions
In an interview segment with Nelson, she described elements from her AAAAI presentation, including when to use biologics or JAK inhibitors and what goes into patch testing for allergic skin reactions.
Largest Study on Food Allergies in Air Travel Uncovers Unmet Needs
February 26th 2023Dr. Christopher Warren discusses the study he presented at AAAAI 2023 Annual Meeting that found 98% of participants experienced added anxiety when traveling due to their food allergy, with a "lamentingly high number" of negative experiences.
Diabetes Dialogue: Updates in Diabetes Management from ATTD 23, with Irl Hirsch, MD
February 26th 2023In this episode, Irl Hirsch, MD, discusses a study he is conducting examining skin changes associated with insulin pump use in people with type 1 diabetes. Later in the episode, Hirsch discusses what he is most excited about in terms of ongoing and future research in diabetes management.
PK Higher, More Sustained for Epinephrine Spray Compared to Current Standard of Care
In phase 3 data presented at the AAAAI conference, an investigational intranasal epinephrine spray was found to have higher and more sustained pharmacokinetics than the standard reference product.
Diabetes Dialogue: Screenings for Hearing Loss in Diabetes, with Joanne Rinker, MS, RDN
February 25th 2023In this episode from ATTD 2023, hosts are joined by Joanne Rinker, MS, RDN, who provides perspective on hearing loss in diabetes, including prevalence, the need for screening, and the underecognition of auditory issues in the midst of a growing population of people with diabetes.
Diabetes Dialogue: Mental Health and PRO Standardization, with Katharine Barnard-Kelly, PhD
February 25th 2023In this episode, hosts sit down with Katharine Barnard-Kelly, PhD, at ATTD 2023 to discuss the evolving recognition of the role of psychology in diabetes management for both pediatric and adult populations.
Tocilizumab Biosimilar, MSB11456, Demonstrates Similar Pharmacokinetics, Safety Profiles
A recent study found that the biosimilar MSB11456 showed pharmacokinetic similarity, immunogenicity, and safety profiles comparable to the reference drug, tocilizumab, suggesting that it could be a cost-effective alternative for treating autoimmune disorders.
Suboptimal Care Escalation for Severe Asthma in Black and Hispanic Patients
February 24th 2023A study from the AAAAI 2023 Annual Meeting reveals racial and ethnic disparities in the management of severe asthma and highlights the need for interventions to improve care escalation for Black and Hispanic/Latino patients.
Proton Pump Inhibitors Associated With Increased Risk of Drug-Resistant Infections
There was no association with microbiome-disturbing agents, but laxatives and antibiotics were independently associated with a more than 2-fold increase in the risk of acquiring an infection.
Corticosteroid Use for IBD Associated With Increased Risk of Invasive Fungal Infections
The most common invasive fungal infection was histoplasmosis and the risk of invasive fungal infections was more than double in patients treated with corticosteroids than it was for patients treated with anti-TNFs.
Diabetes Dialogue: Dexcom G7 and the Future of CGM, with Jake Leach
February 24th 2023At ATTD 2023, hosts Diana Isaacs, PharmD, and Natalie Bellini, DNP, have an extended conversation with the new chief operating officer at Dexcom, Jake Leach, to discuss the global and US rollouts of the Dexcom G7 and what the future might hold for Dexcom.