The HCPLive conference coverage page features articles, videos, and expert-led live coverage from major medical meetings throughout the year.
CHEST 2024: Ensifentrine Improves Lung Function, Quality of Life Regardless of COPD Severity
New research presented at CHEST 2024 highlights ensifentrine’s effectiveness in improving lung function, symptoms, and quality of life for COPD patients, regardless of disease severity.
Gerald Maguire, MD: The Future of Acetylcholine and Muscarinic Receptors
HCPLive spoke with Maguire about the benefits of acetylcholine and muscarinic receptors for the treatment of schizophrenia.
The APAC Recap: RhAPP 5th Annual National Conference, with Laura Ross, PA-C
APAC President Laura Ross, PA-C, shares insights from the RhAPP conference, discussing autoimmune disease, cardiovascular risks, and the importance of interdisciplinary care.
Complete Psoriasis Clearance at Year 1 Sustained to Year 4 for Majority on Bimekizumab
These data were presented at EADV 2024 by UCB, with presenters highlighting positive long-term efficacy findings for bimekizumab among patients with plaque psoriasis.
If Successful, Inclisiran Primary Prevention Trial Could Expand Patient Population by More than 22 Million
Rahul Aggarwal, MD, discusses how the VICTORION-1 PREVENT trial eligibility criteria apply to the general US population.
Cardiology Month in Review: September 2024
The HCPLive Cardiology month in review for September 2024 spotlights ESC Congress 2024, Family Heart Global Summit, pipeline updates, and more!
Ashfaq Marghoob, MD: Artificial Intelligence, Smartphone Use for Pigmented Lesion Classification
This segment of Marghoob’s interview featured a discussion of pigmented lesion identification and use of technology such as AI.
Steve Nissen, MD: Optimizing Lp(a) Management by Learning from Missteps with LDL-C
Steve Nissen, MD, discusses how the cardiology community needs to learn from previous mistakes in uptake of LDL-C lowering therapies as it approaches an age of Lp(a)-lowering agents.
Major Diagnostic Challenges for Pigmented Lesions, with Ashfaq Marghoob, MD
In this interview, Marghoob highlights some of the biggest diagnostic challenges faced by dermatologists and other providers when it comes to pigmented lesions.
Deuruxolitinib Twice-Daily Improves Hair Satisfaction Among Patients with Alopecia Areata
New data presented by Sun Pharma at EADV 2024 highlight the impact of deuruxolitinib 8 mg treatment of adults with severe alopecia areata.
Sherona Bau, NP: Navigating MELD Criteria Challenges for Liver Transplant Referral
Bau explains the challenges of using MELD to determine liver transplant referrals and other complexities of the evaluation process.
Christie Ballantyne, MD: 'Exciting' Time for FCS Pipeline
A comparison of the PALISADE and BALANCE trials, with commentary from a leading cardiologist, as the community nears a potential approval in FCS.
Fatima Rodriguez, MD, MPH: AI in the Clinical Cardiology Space
HCPLive spoke to Rodriguez, MD, MPH, about implementing AI in cardiology care.
Jessica Crimaldi, NP: Diagnosing, Treating Abdominal Pain in GI Inpatients
Crimaldi reviews key considerations for the diagnosis and management of bowel ischemia, diverticulitis, and small bowel obstructions in GI inpatients.
Promising Emergent Therapies for Lowering Lp(a), with Michelle O’Donoghue, MD, MPH
In an interview O’Donoghue talked about emerging RNA therapies for Lp(a) in phase 2 and 3 trials.
Barzolvolimab Leads to Rapid, Sustained Improvements in CSU Over 52 Weeks
These new data were announced by Celldex Therapeutics regarding the sustained and deepening efficacy of barzolvolimab treatment of chronic spontaneous urticaria.
Advances in Non-Statin Therapies for Dyslipidemia, with Christie Ballantyne, MD
Christie Ballantyne, MD, discusses non-statin therapies, both approved and in development, for managing dyslipidemias from the floor of the 2024 Family Heart Global Summit.
Delgocitinib Superior to Oral Alitretinoin in Efficacy Findings for Chronic Hand Eczema
The DELTA trial results on delgocitinib cream as a topical option for CHE were presented at the EADV Congress 2024.
Temtokibart Proves Comparable to Dupilumab for Atopic Dermatitis in Phase 2a Trial
Temtokibart showed similar efficacy to dupilumab in treating moderate-to-severe atopic dermatitis, with faster skin hydration improvements in a phase 2a trial.
Positive Long Term Findings on Nemolizumab Observed for Atopic Dermatitis, Prurigo Nodularis
These new data on treatment of atopic dermatitis and prurigo nodularis were presented by Galderma at the European Academy of Dermatology & Venereology Congress.
Roflumilast Cream 0.15% Leads to Consistent Eczema Improvements for Diverse Skin Types
These new findings were released by Arcutis Biotherapeutics and presented at the European Academy of Dermatology & Venereology Congress.
Using Technology to Advance Care in Hyperlipidemia, Cardiovascular Disease, with Nihar Desai, MD
A Q&A with Nihar Desai, MD, on the PROMPT-Lipid trial and the potential of advancing technology for improving patient care in pragmatic ways.
The Value of Team-Based Care, Technology in Managing CVD Risk Factors, with Benjamin Scirica, MD
Benjamin Scirica, MD, discusses the importance of team-based care and leveraging technology to optimize the management of cardiovascular risk factors.
Semaglutide Benefits Quality of Life in Hidradenitis Suppurativa Treatment
Adding semaglutide to standard hidradenitis suppurative therapies achieved improvements in quality of life and fewer disease-related flares.
Artificial Intelligence Device Enhances Diagnosis of Skin Cancer by NPs, PAs
The ESS device, leveraging artificial intelligence, may allow for enhanced decision making among nurse practitioners as well as physician assistants evaluating patients for skin cancer.
Nihar Desai, MD: PROMPT-Lipid and EHR-Based Interventions for Improving Care
Nihar Desai, MD, discusses the results of the PROMPT-Lipid trial while on-site at the 2024 Family Heart Global Summit.
Laurence Sperling, MD: Population Health Approaches to Cardiovascular Disease Prevention
Laurence Sperling, MD, discusses his presentation from the 2024 Family Heart Global Summit examining public health efforts for prevention of cardiovascular disease.
Apremilast Leads to Consistent Benefits Among Patients with Genital Psoriasis
These data from the DISCREET study highlight the impact of apremilast on men and women with genital psoriasis.
Handheld Tool Could Improve Skin Cancer Detection in Primary Care
A handheld tool improved skin cancer detection in primary care, increasing diagnostic sensitivity to 96.3% compared to 83.9% without the device.
The Role of Virology in Rheumatic Disease, with Leonard Calabrese, DO
Calabrese discussed the multi-faceted role of viral infections in the field of rheumatology ahead of the 2024 CCR West meeting.