Latest Conference Articles

New analysis from SURMOUNT-1 support the use of GLP-1/GIP agonist tirzepatide to reduce weight in patients with OSA and obesity/overweight.

A study presented at SLEEP 2024 found melatonin increased sleep latency and overall sleep quality and decreased awakenings.

A late-breaking abstract from SLEEP 2024 shows the effect of mandibular devices on respiratory effort, and its overall impact on OSA.

An alternative device to CPAP shows clinical benefit and long-term patient adherence in new SLEEP 2024 trial data.

A study presented at SLEEP 2024 found persistent or progressive insomnia symptoms are linked to a greater depression risk than subthreshold cases with gradual improvement.

Announced on May 29, 2024, data from the MDD3001 trial indicate use of seltorexant was associated with meaningful improvements in depressive symptoms and sleep disturbances.

Julie Thomas, MS, DMSc, PA-C, discusses why ADHD cases may go undetected into adulthood, and the methods to treat such patients.

A phase 2 trial suggests zodasiran significantly reduces triglycerides in patients with mixed hyperlipidemia, showing dose-dependent improvements in lipid profiles.

Bonder explains key therapeutic targets in primary biliary cholangitis and why combination obeticholic acid and bezafibrate may be a promising option.

Lembo describes the potential of a multi-species synbiotic for the treatment of IBS based on findings from an exploratory study he presented at DDW.

In the APPEAR-C3G trial, iptacopan reduced proteinuria by 35.1% in patients with C3 glomerulopathy, with Novartis planning regulatory submissions for C3G before the end of 2024.

Vlado Perkovic, MBBS, PhD, discusses the results of the FLOW trial and their implications for clinical practice at ERA 24.

Lacy reviews key considerations for the diagnostic evaluation and treatment of abdominal bloating and distension based on his session at DDW.

Aby describes findings from a pair of studies presented at DDW exploring the prevalence and impact of financial burden in liver transplant candidates.

Singh explains a potential new approach to the low FODMAP diet based on findings from research he presented at DDW suggesting a simplified step-up method.

Krugliak Cleveland explains findings from research she presented at DDW comparing intestinal ultrasound and conventional approaches to disease monitoring in IBD.

A systematic review presented at AAPA 2024 showed insignificant differences in treatment outcomes between oral JAK inhibitors and oral steroids based on alopecia outcomes like SALT.

Sisson discusses the adoption of 2021 ATS / ERS guidelines, as well as the need for complementary testing and imagine to contextualize the full pulmonary patient.

Rezaie reviews findings from a prospective clinical trial of a novel palatable elemental diet, highlighting its 100% compliance rate and strong efficacy.

Ji Hyun “CJ” Chun, MPAS, PA-C, BC-ADM, explains the potential value of defining diabetes subtypes based on insulin, obesity and age factors.

Panaccione explains findings from GALAXI 2 and GALAXI 3 demonstrating guselkumab’s superiority to ustekinumab in Crohn’s disease, presented at DDW.

Swapnil Hiremath, MD, MPH, discusses resistant hypertension, including using an evidence-based approach to management and addressing non-adherence.

Joly explains the burden of parenteral support and the significance of new STARS data showcasing apraglutide’s potential in SBS-IF.

Sivers-Teixeira explains that while the care team should quickly expand once dementia has presented in screening, the primary care role stays consistent.

Ashley Malliett, DMSc, MPAS, PA-C, discusses the importance of timely diagnosis and initiated care, as well as contraindications for transplants and LVAD.

A cable-transmission magnetically controlled capsule endoscopy showed comparability to conventional methods in upper GI tract examinations and lesion detection.

Aaron Henry, PA-C, MSHS, discusses why preventive care opportunities are often missed in Black men, and how community-based interventions may help.

Malliett discusses the signs that a caregiver should refer to an HF specialist for advanced care options, including LVAD and heart transplant.