Authors


Dean Karalis, MD

Latest:

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.


Gregory Mattingly, MD

Latest:

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.




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 is Associated with Reduced Risk of Pancreatic Cancer: Analysis of a US National Database

A history of bariatric surgery was associated with up to 50% reduced risk of PDAC among a national cohort.


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

Latest:

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

Latest:

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

Latest:

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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Helpful Hints for Use of Biosimilars in Ophthalmology Practices

Dr Peter Kaiser shares helpful hints for patient communication and for including biosimilars in clinical practice.


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

Latest:

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

Latest:

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

Latest:

Don't Miss a Beat: EMPACT-MI at ACC.24, with Javed Butler, MD

In this ACC.24 episode of Don't Miss a Beat, hosts are joined by Javed Butler, MD, for a breakdown of the EMPACT-MI trial.


Michael A. Klufas, MD

Latest:

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

Latest:

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

Latest:

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


William F. Balistreri, MD

Latest:

Clinical Pearls for the Management of ALGS

Experts in pediatric hepatology share advice for the optimal management of Alagille syndrome.


Sheetal Desai, MD

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Case 3: 57-Year-Old Man With PsA

Ana-Maria Orbai, MD, MHS, leads the discussion on a real-world case scenario of a 57-year-old man who presents with severe plaque psoriasis and arthritis and shares clinical impressions as well as therapeutic goals for the patient.


Kristine Kucera, PA-C, MPAS, DHS

Latest:

Impact of the Expanding Treatment Landscape on the Treatment Algorithm of Plaque Psoriasis

TJ Chao and Kristine Kucera, PA’s discuss the changing treatment algorithms of plaque psoriasis with the arrival of novel agents such as the TYK2 inhibitors.


Geoffrey Grammer, MD

Latest:

Blood Pressure Monitoring and Substance Use Considerations With Esketamine

Geoffrey Grammer, MD, offers guidance on navigating challenges such as elevated blood pressure and substance misuse and abuse regarding the use of esketamine.


David P. Hudesman, MD

Latest:

Key Takeaways and Prospective Treatment Advances

David Hudesman, MD, Maia Kayal, MD, Miguel Regueiro, MD, Anita Afzali, MD, and Millie Long summarize their discussion of Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD) and discuss prospective advances in treatment options.

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