The HCPLive conference coverage page features articles, videos, and expert-led live coverage from major medical meetings throughout the year.
Postmenopausal Women with Vasomotor Symptoms Have Frequent Sleep Issues
Analysis of the OASIS trial shows, on average, women post-menopause with vasomotor symptoms experience at least moderate rates of sleep disturbance.
Pharyngeal Opening Pressure More Common in Black Patients with OSA
A cohort analysis suggests upper airway collapsibility prevalence may correlate closely to race in patients with OSA.
Patients More Likely to Adhere to Fixed CPAP Versus Automatic Titration Option
New study data show patients with OSA may use a fixed CPAP device for a longer daily duration than those with an automatic option.
No Link Found Between Nightmare Severity and Next-Day Suicidal Ideation Severity
Presented at SLEEP 2024 as a late-breaker, a study found a positive relationship exists between suicide severity on any day and next-day suicide severity.
Sleep Disorders not Linked to Worse QoL in Veterans with PTSD
New data presented at SLEEP 2024 show sleep disorders including insomnia are only linked to worse quality of life when veterans do not also have PTSD.
Medicinal Cannabis Shows Promise for Managing Sleep in Children with ASD
A study presented at SLEEP 2024 found medicinal cannabis shows promise for improving sleep onset latency, quality, and duration in children with ASD.
Tirzepatide Significantly Reduces Weight in Patients with OSA
New analysis from SURMOUNT-1 support the use of GLP-1/GIP agonist tirzepatide to reduce weight in patients with OSA and obesity/overweight.
Melatonin Increased Hospitalized Patients' Sleep Quality by 32%
A study presented at SLEEP 2024 found melatonin increased sleep latency and overall sleep quality and decreased awakenings.
OSA Mandibular Advancement Devices Optimized by Jaw Movement Monitoring
A late-breaking abstract from SLEEP 2024 shows the effect of mandibular devices on respiratory effort, and its overall impact on OSA.
Novel Mouthguard Device Significantly Reduces Nightly Sleep Apnea Events
An alternative device to CPAP shows clinical benefit and long-term patient adherence in new SLEEP 2024 trial data.
Persistent Insomnia Symptoms Linked to a Greater Depression Risk
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.
Seltorexant Meets Primary, Secondary Endpoints in Phase 3 Trial for MDD, Insomnia
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.
Why Are Adult ADHD Cases Climbing?
Julie Thomas, MS, DMSc, PA-C, discusses why ADHD cases may go undetected into adulthood, and the methods to treat such patients.
Zodasiran Reduces Triglycerides, ANGPTL3 in Mixed Hyperlipidemia in ARCHES-2 Trial
A phase 2 trial suggests zodasiran significantly reduces triglycerides in patients with mixed hyperlipidemia, showing dose-dependent improvements in lipid profiles.
How Psoriatic Arthritis Presentation, Treatment Has Evolved
Benjamin J. Smith, DMSc, PA-C, discusses the importance of defining comorbidities in diagnosing PsA, as well as prescribing biologics.
Alan Bonder, MD: Phase 2 Data for Combination Obeticholic Acid, Bezafibrate in PBC
Bonder explains key therapeutic targets in primary biliary cholangitis and why combination obeticholic acid and bezafibrate may be a promising option.
Optimizing Diabetes Therapies with New Classifications
Ji Hyun “CJ” Chun, MPAS, PA-C, BC-ADM, explains how the adoption of 5 new diabetes subtypes may foster precision care.
Anthony Lembo, MD: Exploring Probiotics for IBS Treatment
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.
Iptacopan Reduces Proteinuria, Demonstrates Benefit in C3 Glomerulopathy
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: Semaglutide's Role in CKD Based on FLOW Results
Vlado Perkovic, MBBS, PhD, discusses the results of the FLOW trial and their implications for clinical practice at ERA 24.
Brian Lacy, MD, PhD: Assessing, Treating Chronic Abdominal Bloating and Distension
Lacy reviews key considerations for the diagnostic evaluation and treatment of abdominal bloating and distension based on his session at DDW.
Elizabeth Aby, MD: Financial Burden in Adults Undergoing Liver Transplant Evaluation
Aby describes findings from a pair of studies presented at DDW exploring the prevalence and impact of financial burden in liver transplant candidates.
Prashant Singh, MD: Rethinking the Low FODMAP Diet for IBS-D
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.
Intestinal Ultrasound’s Value for Assessing Disease Activity in IBD, with Noa Krugliak Cleveland, MD
Krugliak Cleveland explains findings from research she presented at DDW comparing intestinal ultrasound and conventional approaches to disease monitoring in IBD.
Oral JAK Inhibitors, Steroids Do Not Significantly Differ in Alopecia Hair Regrowth
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.
Caroline Sisson, MMS, PA-C: Updates in Pulmonary Function Testing
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.
Ali Rezaie, MD: Exploring a Palatable Approach to the Elemental Diet
Rezaie reviews findings from a prospective clinical trial of a novel palatable elemental diet, highlighting its 100% compliance rate and strong efficacy.
Should We Reclassify Diabetes Subtypes?
Ji Hyun “CJ” Chun, MPAS, PA-C, BC-ADM, explains the potential value of defining diabetes subtypes based on insulin, obesity and age factors.
Remo Panaccione, MD: GALAXI 2, GALAXI 3 Data for Guselkumab in Crohn’s Disease
Panaccione explains findings from GALAXI 2 and GALAXI 3 demonstrating guselkumab’s superiority to ustekinumab in Crohn’s disease, presented at DDW.
Addressing Non-Adherence in Resistant Hypertension, with Swapnil Hiremath, MD, MPH
Swapnil Hiremath, MD, MPH, discusses resistant hypertension, including using an evidence-based approach to management and addressing non-adherence.