Tailoring Treatments for Patients With MDD
Greg Mattingly, MD, and Jeremey Schreiber, MSN, PMHNP-BC, discuss navigating the challenge of a “one size fits all approach” when treating and identifying the specific needs of patients with major depressive disorder (MDD).
Use of Biologic Treatment in Asthma
Experts discuss the use of biologic agents to manage asthma and describe the mechanisms of action of different biologics.
Overuse of Oral Corticosteroids in Asthma
Medical expert highlights the risk of overuse of oral corticosteroids in the management of asthma and reviews alternative treatment options.
Undertreatment in Patients Suffering From MDD
Practitioners discuss the rates of undertreatment in patients suffering from major depressive disorder (MDD).
Healthcare Perception of Major Depressive Disorder
Greg Mattingly, MD, and Jeremey Schreiber, MSN, PMHNP-BC, comment on the perception of major depressive disorder (MDD) within the healthcare community and the clinical and practical implications of is this condition.
Health Inequities in Persons with Obesity & Type 2 Diabetes Exacerbated During COVID-19 Pandemic
Listen to 2 obesity experts discuss the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on obesity-related type 2 diabetes.
Use of Guidelines to Classify Asthma
Andrew White, MD, reviews the definition of difficult-to-treat or severe asthma as outlined in the GINA (Global Initiative for Asthma) guidelines.
Treatment Selection for Severe Asthma
Experts discuss the process of choosing a treatment plan for patients with severe allergic or eosinophilic asthma.
Obesity & Type 2 Diabetes: Early Intervention Critical in Reducing Risk for Complications
Early intervention is important to reduce the risk for complications for patients with obesity and type 2 diabetes. Two obesity experts explain more, here.
Treatment Landscape of Asthma
Andrew White, MD, provides an overview of the asthma treatment landscape, focusing on inhaled and oral corticosteroids, as well as biologic and nonbiologic agents.
Predicting Exacerbation of Asthma
Dareen D. Siri, MD, FAAAAI, FACAAI, reviews the tools available to predict the exacerbation of asthma, highlighting spirometry and biomarkers as effective tools.
Obesity and Type 2 Diabetes: Experts Analyze the Role of Insulin Resistance
Listen to 2 obesity experts discuss and analyze the role of insulin resistance in type 2 diabetes and obesity.
Take-Home Thoughts for Managing Diabetes
Eden Miller, DO, shares key takeaways on how personalized treatment helps in the management of diabetes.
Evaluating the Role of Real-World Evidence Studies
Elizabeth Holt, MD, FACE, and Eden Miller, DO, comment on the pros and cons of real-world data studies, looking particularly at the study of the OneTouch Verio Flex meter and the OneTouch Reveal apps.
Implementing the OneTouch Verio Flex® Meter and OneTouch Reveal® Mobile Application
Experts discuss steps to introduce the OneTouch Verio Flex meter and the OneTouch Reveal app to patients to better manage diabetes.
Multidisciplinary Care for Patients With Asthma
A panel of experts comment on primary care vs specialist care for patients with asthma, and when patients should be referred to a specialist.
Signs of Severe Asthma and the Underlying Pathophysiology
Reviewing the symptoms of coughing, wheezing, and shortness of breath as a product of an overactive immune system and as a sign of asthma.
The Impact of Self Glucose Monitoring on Diabetes Treatment Goals
Eden Miller, DO, reviews the impact the BGM and diabetes management apps have on the patient, giving clinicians a better ability to personalize treatment and empower the patient.
Importance of Amount of Time Monitoring Diabetes
Experts discuss how the amount of time a patient spends engaging with the BGM and diabetes apps will contribute to managing their diabetes.
Role of Type 2 Inflammation in Asthma
Nicole Chase, MD, FAAP, FACAAI, FAAAAI, describes the mechanism of type 2 inflammation and comments on it being a prominent issue among patients with asthma.
Overview of Asthma
Andrew White, MD, provides an overview of the difference of asthma endotypes and phenotypes as a way to define and diagnose asthma.
How to Identify Neurologic Symptoms of Long COVID in a Short Primary Care Visit: A Physiatry-based Guide
Primary care clinicians will often be the first challenged to recognize neurologic sequelae of COVID-19; here's how to maximize short visits to assess long COVID.
GSK Adult RSV Vaccine: 3 Things Primary Care Clinicians Should Remember
Medical director of the NFID William Schaffner, MD, shares 3 things about the RSV vaccine that should be top of mind for primary care clinicians.
App Engagement Data From Patients With Diabetes
Eden Miller, DO, highlights patient engagement with OneTouch Verio Flex meter and the OneTouch Reveal apps and how the data help to manage diabetes.
Overview of Data Outcomes in Diabetes Study
Elizabeth Holt, MD, FACE and Eden Miller, DO, review glycemic data over a 90-day and 180-day period in patients with diabetes.
The Long COVID Neuro Differential Dx: Sometimes Tricky, Always Nuanced
Coauthor of a new multidisciplinary guidance statement on assessment of neurologic sequelae of long COVID highlights a consensus on steps to rule the condition out.
Long COVID Typically Presents in Symptom Clusters, Rarely as a Single Complaint, Expert Explains
A Feinberg School of Medicine physiatrist with long experience assessing long COVID talks specifically about common neurologic sequelae of the infection.
Long COVID was Apparent by Summer 2020 and in a Wide Range of Patients
Symptoms of long COVID were apparent by the summer of 2020, said physiatrist Dr Leslie Rydberg, coauthor of new consensus guidelines on management of neurologic sequelae.
Adult RSV Vaccine: How Will Older Adults React to New Kid on the Block?
Delivering 3 vaccines to older adults is going to be a challenge this fall, says Dr William Schaffner.
Study of OneTouch Verio Flex® Meter and OneTouch Reveal® Mobile Application
Experts provide an overview of a study on the use of the OneTouch Verio Flex meter paired with the OneTouch Reveal mobile application in the management of diabetes.