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Mary McGowan, MD, FNLA

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Clinical Pearls on Lipid Management

A panel of expert cardiologists share their clinical pearls for managing patients with hyperlipidemia.




Sherry Bailey

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Physician Advice for Patients With SCD

Wally Smith, MD, shares his take-home points for patients with sickle cell disease and urges to get tested for sickle cell trait.


W. Lloyd Clark, MD

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Initiating Conversations with Patients about Anti-VEGF Agents

Key opinion leaders emphasize important considerations when discussing the safety of anti-VEGF agents with patients and highlight unmet needs in nonproliferative diabetic retinopathy treatments.


Brittany G. Craiglow, MD

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Key Takeaways on Vitiligo Management

Expert dermatologists share final thoughts on treatment of vitiligo and topical ruxolitinib.


Katie Robinson

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Q&A: The Role of Metabolomics in the Diagnosis of Psoriatic Arthritis

In this Q&A, Vinod Chandran, MBBS, MD, DM, PhD, discussed a method to analyze biomarkers that may differentiate patients with psoriasis and psoriatic arthritis.


Steven D. Schwartz, MD

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Overview of Neovascular Age-Related Macular Degeneration and Diabetic Macular Edema

Steven D. Schwartz, MD, reviews challenges and unmet needs in treatment of patients with neovascular AMD and DME.


Tina Bhutani, MD

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Tips for Managing Generalized Pustular Psoriasis (GPP)

Dermatologists Drs Tina Bhutani and Scott Boswell and patient Kanya Oul share resources and tools available to cope with generalized pustular psoriasis (GPP).


Arnold B. Meshkov MD, FACC

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Heart Education: Knowledge Saves Your Life

A longtime clinician writes on the signs and risks of fatal heart attack events, including the Widowmaker.


William M. Sauve, MD

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Esketamine Safety Mechanisms and Bioavailability

Geoffrey Grammer, MD closes this series highlighting the administration options of esketamine, its safety profile, and the importance of monitoring patients using this treatment.


Madelaine Feldman MD, FACR

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Challenges With Step Therapy Protocol in Treating Rheumatoid Arthritis

In this MEDcast episode, Drs Soloman, Sharobeem, Boone and Feldman discuss the use of step therapy in rheumatoid arthritis, how step therapy was intended to be used, how it is actually used, and challenges and solutions to its use.


Lawrence Eichenfield, MD

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Atopic Dermatitis: An Evolving Treatment Landscape

Closing out its discussion on atopic dermatitis, the panel considers best practices and unmet needs in the treatment landscape.


Ifeyinwa (Ify) Osunkwo, MD, MPH, Atrium Health

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Sickle Cell Disease: Unmet Needs and Future Directions in Care

Concluding their discussion on sickle cell disease management, expert panelists share key unmet needs and hopes for the future.


Anjali Tiku Owens, MD

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Real-World Insights: Navigating Cardiac Myosin inhibitors in Practice

Anjali Tiku Owens, MD, shares insights into how their institution or clinic implements the Risk Evaluation and Mitigation Strategy (REMS) program for mavacamten, detailing the requirements and responsibilities of the patient in the process. Additionally, the expert draws upon their real-world experience with the cardio myosin inhibitor (CMI) in clinical practice, providing valuable perspectives on the practical application of this novel drug class.


Gursmiran Kochhar, MD | Credit: Allegheny Health Network
Gursimran Kochhar, MD

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Appropriate Guidance for CRC Screening Age, Role of Advocacy Organizations

In part 5 of our 5-part discussion, experts discuss their perspective on appropriate guidance for screening age and the future of CRC advocacy.


Birgit H. Amann, MD

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Final Thoughts on Management of ADHD

ADHD experts share their final thoughts on the treatment and management of ADHD.


Peter Salgo, MD, Columbia University Irving Medical Center

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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. 


Michael R. DeBaun, MD, MPH, Vanderbilt-Meharry Center of Excellence in Sickle Cell Disease

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Unmet Needs in Sickle Cell Disease Management

Strategies to avoid complications of sickle cell disease and ensure non-dependency on opioids when treating patients for pain as a result of the disease.


William F. Peacock, MD

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Future Directions in the Treatment of Opioid-Induced Constipation

A panel of experts discuss their key takeaways and the future of treating opioid-induced constipation.


Vibeke Strand, MD, MACR, FACP

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Advancing the State of Precision Medicine In Rheumatoid Arthritis

Expert rheumatologists discuss precision medicine in rheumatoid arthritis. In particular, they discuss available data and the value of various tools in guiding treatment selection in routine clinical practice.



Eiran Gorodeski, MD, MPH

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The Role of Screening, Addressing Cognitive Impairment in Heart Failure Management

Eiran Gorodeski, MD, MPH, Parag Goyal, MD, MSc, and James Fang, MD, discuss the HFSA's recent scientific statement on the prevalence and impact of cognitive impairment on the management of heart failure.


Andrew Sharobeem, DO, FACR

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Moving Beyond the Joint: The Interplay Between Gout and Kidney Disease

Nehad Soloman, MD, FACR; Andrew Sharobeem, DO, FACR, and Sunil Patel, MD, explore the nephrologist's vital role in gout diagnosis, treatment options for gout patients with chronic kidney disease, and strategies for managing refractory gout and its associated challenges.


Anuradha Lala-Trindade, MD

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The Future of Heart Failure Therapy

Anuradha Lala-Trindade, MD, shares developments in the pipeline for heart failure therapy, as well as clinical pearls for health care providers managing patients with heart failure.


Neal Bhatia, MD

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Beyond Skin Deep: Validating and Transforming SD Patient Care

Dermatologists end their discussion on seborrheic dermatitis (SD), highlighting key takeaways for patients and clinicians on managing this condition.


Andrew Talal, MD | Credit: SUNY at Buffalo
Andrew Talal, MD

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Role of Advocacy, Patient Voice in Hepatitis B

In this segment of our 6-part discussion on updates and unmet needs within the management of hepatitis B virus focuses on the role of advocacy and patient voice in HBV management.


Carl D. Regillo, MD, FACS

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Practical Takeaways and Future Directions in DME and AMD

Retina specialists share advice and practice pearls regarding the management of DME and neovascular AMD, including counseling patients about the importance of healthy lifestyles.


Hersh Shroff, MD, MPA

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Addressing Stigma to Improve Outcomes in Alcohol-Related Liver Disease

The second segment of a special report stresses the importance of cross-specialty collaboration with hepatology and psychiatry when treating alcohol-related liver disease.


Jordan Axelrad, MD, MPH

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Collaboration and Communication Across the Healthcare Team

The expert panel concludes its discussion with insights on how collaboration and communication across various healthcare specialties improve the care of patients treated for iron deficiency anemia.

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