How the Nancy Esterly Pediatric Dermatology Visiting Lectureship Program Promotes Diversity
The program has returned with a renewed focus for Black and skin of color-dominant residency programs in addition to those with limited access to mentorship resources.
Megha Shankar, MD: Promoting Antiracism Practices in Health Care
Dr. Shankar speaks to how physician training and patient conversations can evolve in dermatology through progressive antiracism efforts.
What Role Do Genetics Play in Age-Related Macular Degeneration?
Steffen Schmitz-Valckenberg, MD, explains the close association between disease progression and uncovered risk alleles.
What Avacincaptad Pegol Could Bring to Geographic Atrophy
Veeral S. Sheth, MD, MBA, discusses the potential value of complement inhibitors for the at-need patient population.
Indu Poornima, MD: Improving Awareness, Education in Women’s Heart Health
Dr. Poornima explores improving engagement in women’s cardiovascular care from both a provider and a patient level.
Marcia Klein-Patel, MD: The Importance of Women in Medicine
February 3 is National Women's Physician Day.
Faricimab Provides Visual Acuity Improvement with Adjustable Dosing in Patients with DME
YOSEMITE and RHINE data further supports the novel agent for diabetic macular edema. A study investigators explains the impact of the new findings.
The Physician Burnout Crisis: Manifestations and Ramifications
Joined by 5 experts in the field of burnout, Crisis Point uncovers the ways burnout manifests and the ramifications it has on both personal and professional lives.
The Transformative Power of a Wish
How COVID-19 Is Informing Influenza Strategies
An expert explains how flu monitoring, sequencing, and preventive strategies may be improved due to the pandemic.
The Inherent Links in COVID-19, Flu Prevention
A public health expert discusses how the future of COVID-19 may be managed similarly to flu—and why vaccination efforts are similarly burdened.
Combating Rising Flu, COVID-19 Cases in the US
A pair of experts discussed the importance of differentiating early signs of either disease on a recent podcast.
Keipp Talbot, MD, MPH: The State of Flu Vaccine Research
The expert explains what recent vaccine innovations may come to influenza products.
The State of Pediatric COVID-19 Vaccination
A pediatrician discusses the stakes at hand for children whose parents are considering available vaccines now.
How COVID-19 Testing, Vaccines Effect Monoclonal Antibody Use
An Allegheny Health expert gives perspective on how the proven regimen plays a role amid the Omicron outbreaks, and increased vaccination and testing.
The COVID-19 Monoclonal Antibody Playbook
A look into how Allegheny Health Network prioritizes the valuable therapy amid rising cases.
James Shapiro, MD: Insulin Production In T1D Patients After Stem Cell Therapy
Dr. Shapiro discusses the implantable VC-02 device success in producing C-peptide in patients with type 1 diabetes and what is coming next.
The Effects and Symptoms of Long COVID-19
An outpatient care coordinator discusses the systemic and psychiatric symptoms of COVID-19 long haulers, as well as differences in outcomes based on vaccination.
Launching a Long Haul COVID-19 Clinic
A look into how Allegheny Health Network launched its multi-specialty referral system for post-hospitalized COVID-19 patients.
Why Sickle Cell Drug Options Are Underwhelming
Findings from the SWAY trial highlight a pressing need for varying and more personalized treatment methods for patients.
Emerging Treatments in C Difficile
Dr. Carl V. Crawford led a panel in discussing treatments in the pipeline for CDI.
ARU-1801 Yields Promise for Severe Sickle Cell Disease in Phase 1/2 Trial
New ASH 2021 data for the stem cell transplant therapy suggest it has a durable and safe benefit for adults with severe disease.
Global SWAY Survey Shows Sickle Cell Patient, Clinician Patterns
An international assessment shows many patients are wary of emergency rooms, and clinicians want more diverse therapies.
The Need for Contraception Guidance in Sickle Cell Disease
Defined roles and research-informed recommendations are lacking for clinicians navigating birth control with females with sickle cell.
Why Sickle Cell Disease Clinicians Provide Different Contraceptive Guidance
New ASH 2021 data shows how guidance is still lacking for clinicians responsible for addressing contraception with women with sickle cell disease.
The State of C Difficile Care
Bincy Abraham, MD, led the State of Science program on C difficile infections.
Ulcerative Colitis Study Could Forecast Future Success of ABX464
The treatment also has potential in Crohn's disease and rheumatoid arthritis.
Aaron Baggish, MD: Making Sense of the Cardiovascular Risks of COVID-19
Several different cardiovascular symptoms have presented in patients with COVID-19.
Understanding C Difficile Infections
The State of the Science events allows experts to come together to update on recent research for CDI.
Erin D. Michos, MD, MHS: Managing Dyslipidemia with Novel Agents
A case for more proactive lipid-lowering treatment initiation in a high-risk population.
