Authors


Isabella Ciccone, MPH

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Stigma in Epilepsy in 2023: How Far Have We Come?

In recent conversations with experts in epilepsy, the impact of stigmatization remains high for patients and ongoing efforts by clinicians to address this issue in the clinical setting has been underscored, despite the global lack of awareness about new treatments and other resources.


Jennifer Soung, MD

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Targeting Disease Modification for Psoriasis and Psoriatic Arthritis

Medical experts engage in a discussion surrounding the treatment and management of patients diagnosed with psoriasis and psoriatic arthritis.


Emily Sims, MD

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Challenges in Managing Type 1 Diabetes and Pressing Need for New Therapies

Drs Diana Isaacs and Natalie Bellini discuss the everyday challenges of managing type 1 diabetes and underscore the need for new treatments to improve the quality of life for people living with type 1 diabetes


Dean Karalis, MD

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Treatment Decisions and its Relation to Patient Accessibility

Final thoughts from expert KOLs regarding treatment decisions and how they relate to patient accessibility when manage dyslipidemia.


Ralph DeFronzo, MD

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Reconsidering Standard of Care for Hypercortisolism

Panelists discuss how treating hypercortisolism in patients may have long-term effects on glycemic control and overall health, potentially influencing future standards of care for difficult-to-control Type 2 diabetes, while emphasizing the need for clinicians to carefully manage such patients as ongoing research continues.


Gregory Mattingly, MD

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Emerging Treatments of Anhedonia in Patients with Major Depressive Disorder

Dr Andrew Cutler and Dr Greg Mattingly comment about emerging treatments to treat anhedonia and highlight lifestyle modifications that support the wellbeing of patients with Major Depressive Disorder.


Ryan Oakley, MD

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Ketamine for the Treatment of MDD

Ryan Oakley, MD, takes a closer look at the recent history of ketamine in depression. He also explores the differences between ketamine and esketamine.




Hong-Uyen Hua, MD

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Optimizing Treatment Outcomes in Retinal Vein Occlusion (RVO)

A panel of ophthalmologists discuss strategies for improving patient outcomes in retinal vein occlusion with anti-VEGF and other therapies.


Michael Marmura, MD

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Helping Your Patients Avoid the Migraine Trigger Trap

Forget what you think you know about red wine or chocolate ‘activating’ migraine. Many commonly accepted “triggers” aren’t triggers at all.



Stephen Firkins, MD

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Bariatric Surgery in Patients Hospitalized with Decompensated Cirrhosis: A Nationwide Analysis

The retrospective analysis highlights improved outcomes among patients with obesity and a history of bariatric surgery hospitalized with decompensated cirrhosis.


Jeffrey Bratberg, PharmD, FAPhA, University of Rhode Island College of Pharmacy

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Final Thoughts on the Opioid Crisis and Normalizing Naloxone

The multidisciplinary panel of experts share final thoughts on strategies to normalize naloxone and decrease barriers to its obtainment and utilization.


Edio Zampaglione, MD

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Reducing the Stigma of Unplanned Pregnancy Starts with a Conversation

An unplanned pregnancy can translate into a multitude of health factors and risks for both the mother and the baby.



Jack Arnold, MBBS, MRCP

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Quantifying the Association Between Anxiety and Depressive Features and High Disease Activity Scores in SLE

Anxiety and depression can limit engagement with healthcare or treatment leading to later diagnosis, poor treatment adherence, and poor disease control with associated negative sequelae.



Paul Ruberg, PA-C

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The Burden of Treatment Resistant Depression

Ryan J. Wakim, MD, DFAPA, explores the causes and diagnostic criteria for treatment resistant depression. He also discusses the importance of comprehensive assessment and personalized approaches to care.


Peter Kaiser, MD

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Generational Trends and Innovations in Retinal Disease Treatment

A panel of ophthalmologists discuss how retinal disease management has evolved in the past decade and continues to change with advancements in diagnostics and therapies.


Elaine Apperson, MD, University of South Carolina School of Medicine

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Final Thoughts: Awareness and Communication in Diabetes

Thought leaders in diabetes provide closing remarks about the importance of continuous awareness of glycemic control in patients as well as the need for effective communication between patients and providers. 



Stephen B. Hanauer, MD, Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine

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Addressing Current Treatment Gaps in Pediatric and Adult IBD

Current treatment limitations in inflammatory bowel disease and the rationale for earlier initiation and use of newer therapies to manage pediatric and adult patients.


Parvez Mantry, MD

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Community Provider Engagement in HCV

Mamta Jain, MD, MPH, summarizes community outreach efforts regarding the training and education of health workers.


William Sandborn, MD

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Emerging Treatments Over the Horizon for IBD

Jessica Allegretti, MD, MPH, and Edward Loftus Jr., MD, review emerging agents in the later phases for the management of IBD.


Stephen Greene, MD

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Don't Miss a Beat: Putting Evidence-Based Cardiometabolic Therapies into Practice, with Taher Modarressi, MD

Taher Modarressi, MD, sits down with hosts to share tips and practical nuggets for cardiometabolic health specialists to optimize prescription and adherence to newer therapies.


Michael A. Klufas, MD

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Building Confidence in Biosimilars in Ophthalmology

Rishi P. Singh, MD; and Michael A. Klufas, MD, discuss how to gain both physician and patient trust when it comes to using biosimilars to treat ophthalmologic conditions.


Ingrid Torjesen

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Rheumatoid Arthritis Quiz: TNF Inhibitors

How well do patients with rheumatoid arthritis adhere to treatment with a TNF inhibitor and how likely and long lasting is remission? Test your knowledge with this quiz.



Payal Kohli, MD, FACC

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Looking Into the Future of Lipid Management

Dr Taub, Dr Patel, and Dr Kohli look ahead to the future of the management of cardiovascular risk and hyperlipidemia

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