The HCPLive conference coverage page features articles, videos, and expert-led live coverage from major medical meetings throughout the year.
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.
Acne and Rosacea Updates 2024, with James Del Rosso, DO
Del Rosso reviews several key highlights from his Maui Derm presentation on acne and rosacea updates from 2024.
Jason Hawkes, MD: Strategies for Diagnosing Acute, Chronic Spontaneous Urticaria
This conference talk was titled Acute & Chronic Spontaneous Urticaria: Diagnostic and Therapeutic Strategies and presented a challenging case series to attendees.
Updates on Benzoyl Peroxide Use for Acne, with James Del Rosso, DO
Del Rosso highlights points from his conference talk on benzoyl peroxide (BPO) use among patients with acne and other updates.
Atypical Clinical Presentations of Blistering Disease, with Donna Culton, MD, PhD
This segment of her interview featured a conversation about the biggest takeaways and notable case series presented in Culton’s talk at Maui Derm NP+PA Fall.
Updates on the Diagnosis of Blistering Diseases, with Donna Culton, MD, PhD
This interview with Culton featured a discussion of key challenges faced when treating patients with blistering diseases such as pemphigus and bullous pemphigoid.
Matthew Zirwas, MD: Discussing Upadacitinib, Other JAK Inhibitors for Atopic Dermatitis
In this segment of his interview, Zirwas highlighted the use of JAK inhibitors such as upadacitinib, discussed safety, and touched on topical options for patients with eczema.
Differentiating Between Different Types of Alopecia, with Jerry Shapiro, MD
Shapiro spoke in his Maui Derm NP+PA Fall conference interview about differentiating between types of alopecia areata and about the potential use of JAK inhibitors.
Julie Harper, MD: Discussing Acne Treatment Updates, Unmet Needs Among Patients
In her Maui Derm NP+PA Fall interview, Harper highlighted treatment approaches and unmet needs of patients with acne.
Discussing Unmet Needs Among Patients in Dermatology, with Matthew Zirwas, MD
After his review on recent literature, Zirwas’s Maui Derm NP+PA Fall interview featured a discussion about the biggest unmet needs among patients.
Long-Term Safety Data Highlight Potential of Bimekizumab in Plaque Psoriasis
At Maui Derm NP+PA Fall 2024, bimekizumab data demonstrates a consistent safety profile in moderate to severe plaque psoriasis over 4 years, with decreasing event rates over time.
Off-Label Treatment Options in Dermatology, with Matthew Zirwas, MD
This interview featured a literature review discussion about non-FDA approved advancements in dermatology, including oral roflumilast for psoriasis, metformin for acne, and minoxidil for nails.
Navigating Developments in PBC Treatment, with Allison Moser, MSN, RN, FNP
Moser reviews ongoing unmet needs in PBC and how the addition of 2 new second-line treatment options has changed the treatment landscape.
Raj Chovatiya, MD, PhD: Treating Hidradenitis Suppurativa with IL-17, JAK Inhibitors
In this interview segment, Chovatiya highlights HS therapies such as IL-17 inhibitors and JAK inhibitors, as well as unmet needs of patients.
Most Promising New Drugs for Hidradenitis Suppurativa, with Raj Chovatiya, MD, PhD
This interview with Chovatiya highlights promising therapies in the dermatology space for the treatment of patients with the skin condition HS.
Lucy Mathew, NP: The Importance of Liver Cancer Screening, Barriers to Surveillance
Mathew emphasizes the importance of routine liver cancer screening in patients with advanced liver disease and the need to overcome insurance barriers for HCC panel testing.
Liver Disease Management During Pregnancy, with Lavinia Iordache, PA
Iordache emphasizes the importance of a multidisciplinary approach to liver disease care in pregnant patients and the need for patient education.
How to Approach Disorders of Pigmentation, with Valerie Callender, MD
In this Maui Derm fall conference session, Callender highlights approaches to pigmentation issues such as vitiligo, melasma, and other disorders.
HCPLive Five at ESC 2024
Counting down the most impactful news at major medical meetings, it’s the HCPLive Five! This episode focuses on 5 key updates from the European Society of Cardiology (ESC) Congress 2024.
Inadequate Eczema Control Observed in 30% of Patients on Topicals, Systemic Therapies
These poster data highlight that atopic dermatitis treatment may be suboptimal in certain patients, demonstrating the necessity of additional effective therapy options.
ARCADIA Data Highlight Long-Term Sleep, Itch Benefits of Nemolizumab in Atopic Dermatitis
Nemolizumab shows early and sustained benefits in reducing itch and sleep disturbance in moderate-to-severe atopic dermatitis, per ARCADIA data.
Melodie Young, ASN, RN: Updates on Therapies for Pediatric Patients with Psoriasis, PsA
This interview at the Fall 2024 Maui Derm conference features Melodie Young, with a discussion about updates in psoriasis and psoriatic arthritis therapy for children.
Ascites Management and When to Use Therapeutic Paracentesis, with Carolyn Legaspi, NP
Legaspi reviews different treatment options for managing ascites, ranging from limiting dietary sodium intake to diuretic use and therapeutic paracentesis.
Rapid Scalp, Nail Pain, Itch Improvements Observed with Ixekizumab Treatment of Psoriasis
These real-world data resulted from an interim analysis of the PSoSA study on psoriasis patients with scalp itch, nail pain, and quality of life impairment.
Melissa Franco, PA: Pregnancy Planning in Patients with Liver Disease
Franco describes the importance of discussing pregnancy intentions with patients with liver disease and the need for multidisciplinary comanagement of these patients.
Lucy Mathew, NP: Preventing PBC Progression with Timely Diagnosis, Treatment
Mathew reviews common reasons for diagnostic delays in PBC, emphasizing the importance of timely identification and prompt treatment for improving patient outcomes.
Study Highlights Laboratory Parameters in 4 Years of Psoriasis Treatment with Deucravacitinib
These poster data presented at the Maui Derm Fall 2024 conference highlight changes in laboratory parameters for patients using the TYK2 inhibitor deucravacitinib.
Maui Derm NP + PA 2024 | Fall Conference Preview
This is an overview of our upcoming Maui Derm NP+PA Fall 2024 Program conference coverage.
Andrea Banty, NP, DNP: Navigating New Developments in IBD Therapeutics
Banty discusses recent advancements in the ulcerative colitis and Crohn disease treatment landscapes, explaining how to navigate the growing number of treatment options.