Special Report

Experts discuss the most clinically meaningful changes in the 2026 international urticaria guideline update, including the expanded step-up therapy framework and the current limitations of biomarkers in routine CSU practice.

The Changing Landscape of Glomerular Disease Research and Treatment

Barbara Gillespie, MD, and Tobias Huber, MD, discuss the rapidly evolving landscape of glomerular disease research and care. They cover recent scientific advances, from biomarker discovery and molecular technologies to emerging targeted therapies, that are reshaping the understanding and treatment of conditions such as APOL1-mediated kidney disease, membranous nephropathy, and IgA nephropathy. The discussion also highlights global collaborative efforts, including initiatives to refine clinical trial endpoints and accelerate therapeutic development, offering practicing clinicians insight into the breakthroughs and challenges shaping the future of glomerular medicine.

A 6-part Special Report series, created in collaboration with the Heart Failure Society of America and American Association of Heart Failure Nurses, exploring the HFSA/AAHFN joint statement on integrating technology into heart failure care.

At a 2026 Media Day with UChicago Medicine, HCPLive sat down with Russell Cohen, MD, and Benjamin McDonald, MD, PhD, to discuss the how the institution is embracing the latest advances in gastroenterology and driving innovation through involvement in clinical trials.

Unmet Needs and Challenges in Allergy Management | Credit: HCPLive

This 4-part special report examines persistent unmet needs and evolving best practices in anaphylaxis care, drawing on expert discussions from HCPLive, Contemporary Pediatrics, and Patient Care. Featuring insights from leading allergists, the series highlights recent guideline updates, practical challenges in real-world management, and emerging treatments aimed at improving early recognition, timely epinephrine use, and patient-centered decision-making across the lifespan.

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Richard Auchus, MD, and Ralph DeFronzo, MD, reframe hypercortisolism, including classic Cushing syndrome, adrenal adenoma–related cortisol excess, and non-neoplastic forms, as an under-recognized yet common driver of refractory metabolic disease, emphasizing practical clinical red flags and the simple, high-yield use of the overnight 1-mg dexamethasone suppression test to identify high-risk patients and guide further diagnostic evaluation and treatment.

Breaking Down the New Dietary Guidelines 2025–2030: Evidence, Gaps, and Real-World Practice

A panel of experts examines the 2025–2030 Dietary Guidelines for Americans, unpacking what has changed, where controversy remains, and how these population-level recommendations translate into real-world patient care. The series explores key topics including protein intake, saturated fat, added sugars, fiber, pediatric nutrition, alcohol guidance, cultural dietary patterns, and food access, highlighting areas where visual messaging and written guidance may diverge.

Emphasizing practical interpretation over rigid application, the series equips clinicians with insight into personalizing nutrition counseling across diverse patient populations while accounting for health equity, cultural context, and the realities of everyday clinical practice.

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This program explores the latest in a growing evidence base for the care of familial chylomicronemia syndrome, including applying FDA-approved therapies for triglyceride management.

RX Review: Leveraging siRNA in FCS Management

Christie Ballantyne, MD, and Viet Le, DMSc, PA-C, discuss the changing landscape of familial chylomicronemia syndrome management and how the introduction of plozasiran impacts care.

Experts discuss new guidance from the US Multi-Society Task Force on Colorectal Cancer (USMSTF), which represents the American College of Gastroenterology, the American Gastroenterological Association, and the American Society for Gastrointestinal Endoscopy, providing clinical recommendations to address challenges related to bowel preparation for colonoscopy, focusing specifically on outpatients at low risk for inadequate bowel preparation.