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Allergic to Adulting is about sharing the difficulties and enjoyments of learning how to adult.
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Since cardiovascular disease is one of the leading causes of death in the U.S., cardiology physicians are continuously working to better understand this common disease and to help patients improve their heart health. And here to assist cardiology physicians in this mission is Heart Matters, a series dedicated to covering essential strategies and research efforts focusing on all types of heart problems, including coronary artery diseases, heart attacks, high cholesterol, high blood pressure, ...
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Tune in to interviews with the top thought leaders in medicine exploring the clinical and professional issues that are foremost in the minds of the medical community. Join us at the Clinician's Roundtable for discussions on a vast range of topics that every medical professional should know about.
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Host: Mary Katherine Cheeley, PharmD, BCPS, CLS, FNLA Guest: Wilson Tang, MD Many different artificial sweeteners are being consumed by patients; however, this discussion will focus on research around one that has been used in the food industry for a long time, called erythritol. Interestingly, it was found that patients with cardiac problems had t…
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Host: Jonathan Chung, MD Host: Seth Kligerman, MD Learn from experts about differentiating idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF) from other interstitial lung diseases and the role of radiology in effectively diagnosing IPF with a multidisciplinary team approach.
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Guest: Ina Park, MD The United States has seen its largest increase in syphilis cases in the past five years. And with increases prevalent in every region, along with a shortage of medication, additional surveillance strategies and importation resources are necessary. Dive in for a discussion on the challenges and strategies to combat the spread of…
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Host: Matt Birnholz, MD Guest: Donald Kohn, MD Third-generation lentiviral vectors were developed to improve upon safety measures and mitigate the risks of toxicity and replication that are typically associated with first- and second-generation therapies. These advancements may help enhance the functionality and utility of third-generation lentivir…
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Host: Charles Turck, PharmD, BCPS, BCCCP Guest: Henry Rosenberg, MD Malignant hyperthermia is an inherited disorder primarily recognized by anesthesia professionals. And since this condition can have significant consequences on a patient’s health, including their likelihood of surviving surgery, it’s important to know how to diagnose and treat mali…
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Host: Charles Turck, PharmD, BCPS, BCCCP Guest: Melanie Dispenza, MD The future therapeutic landscape for food allergy prevention is looking clearer as a drug typically used to treat hematologic malignancies has shown to prevent systemic anaphylaxis to allergens and increase patients' tolerance to peanuts. Along with this, other therapies are also …
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Host: Charles Flexner, MD Daily oral therapy can have low adherence, which is why the field of long-acting formulations is rapidly advancing. Tune in to hear Dr. Charles Flexner discuss how long-acting regimens can address this problem of adherence and help patients living with HIV, tuberculosis, malaria, and other infectious diseases. Dr. Flexner …
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Host: Charles Turck, PharmD, BCPS, BCCCP Guest: Prithviraj Bose, MD Normally, when a patient is newly diagnosed with myelofibrosis, the anemia is from the disease. And it’s important to treat these patients with an individualized treatment plan as this could have a significant positive impact on their quality of life and outcome. To learn more, div…
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Host: Mary Katherine Cheeley, PharmD, BCPS, CLS, FNLA Guest: Christin Iroegbu PhD, RN If left untreated, chronic kidney disease (CKD) can progress to end-stage renal disease, requiring dialysis or kidney transplant as the only treatment options. So communicating this to patients, along with chronic conditions that could contribute to this are key. …
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Host: Jennifer Caudle, DO Guest: Sayantani Sindher, MD Recently, Omalizumab was studied in patients due to the avoidance of management and guidance when it comes to treating food allergies in children and adults. According to this doctor, approximately 45 percent of patients seen in his clinic have multi-food allergies that are not being met with c…
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Host: Tauseef Ali, MD, FACG, AGAF Host: Sabina Ali, MD Host: Neil Nandi, MD, FACP Host: Tina Aswani-Omprakash, MPH A South Asian pediatric gastroenterologist discusses the epidemiology of IBD, distinct phenotypes, the latest clinical data from the mainland and diaspora, patient burden, and the importance of providing culturally competent care.…
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Host: Javed Butler, MD, MBA, MPH Guest: Michael J. LaMonte, PhD, MPH The American Heart Association recommends physical activity to help lower the risk of heart failure, but how much exercise is needed, especially for older women, to lower that risk? According to a recent study, even just low-intensity exercise for 30 minutes is associated with a 2…
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Host: Javed Butler, MD, MBA, MPH Guest: Jeffrey Wilson, MD There’s a decent amount of evidence showing allergic immune responses could have connections with heart disease. But with the knowledge gaps that exist, a need for bigger cohorts is necessary to get more information and data. So to explore the link between allergic reactions from food and h…
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Guest: Douglas Jones, MD A recent study was done to show the side effects of diphenhydramine for allergic reactions, and one of the main detriments was that it could impair the patient by making them tired or sleepy. Another finding was that it doesn’t work that quickly, so in turn, giving diphenhydramine in a severe allergic reaction could cause m…
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Guest: Gates B. Colbert, MD, FASN A class of medications called SGLT2 inhibitors have been proven to make a major difference for patients with chronic kidney disease (CKD) with and without diabetes when added to angiotensin converting enzyme (ACE) and angiotensin receptor blockers (ARB) classes of medications. Several medications that have been wel…
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Host: Michael Greenberg, MD Guest: Chris Bundy, MD, MPH, FASAM Clinicians experiencing substance abuse disorder (SUD) may have some reluctance about utilizing a Physician Health Program; however, it’s important to know what your resources are in terms of formal treatment and to seek a psychiatrist with addiction specialization. Dive into part two o…
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Host: Charles Turck, PharmD, BCPS, BCCCP Guest: John Hertig PharmD, MS, CPPS Here in the United States, we're investing a little more into cost effectiveness to make the best use of very limited healthcare resources. When ready-to-administer (RTA) syringe products were compared against traditional vial and syringe, there was a significant holistic …
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Host: Ashley Baker, MSN, PMHNP Guest: Chi D. Chu, MD, MAS The National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey found that kidney disease awareness among patients in the U.S. is very low. And alarmingly, the proportion of awareness has not changed much over the 15-year period of this study. To uncover more of the findings and how to improve CKD awar…
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Host: Michael Greenberg, MD Guest: Chris Bundy, MD, MPH, FASAM Along with the general population, physicians are vulnerable to substance use disorder (SUD) with rates as high as 10 to 14 percent. And with demanding careers, stress and burnout can often exacerbate SUD. Tune into part one of this discussion with Dr. Michael Greenberg as he takes a de…
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Host: Charles Turck, PharmD, BCPS, BCCCP Guest: Basil M. Kahwash, MD Patients with asthma who have experienced challenges with exercise may find that they are hesitant to exercise again in the future, or they may think it’s not safe to pursue. However, artificial intelligence (AI) may be a useful tool in promoting exercise in asthma patients due to…
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Host: Javed Butler, MD, MBA, MPH Guest: Chiadi Ndumele, M.D., Ph.D., M.H.S. For the first time, the American Heart Association (AHA) has identified cardiovascular-kidney-metabolic (CKM) syndrome, which reflects a strong overlap between heart disease, kidney disease, and obesity. The major clinical consequence of CKM syndrome is multi-organ dysfunct…
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Host: Jennifer Caudle, DO Guest: Manpreet Mundi, MD Enteral nutrition intolerance is quite prevalent as it can be seen in up to 40 percent of patients who are tube fed. Due to the significant consequences of intolerance, there’s an urgency to manage patients symptoms, and one option that’s been shown to help is peptide-based tube feeding formulas. …
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Guest: Michael T. Pulley, MD PhD The chronic inflammatory demyelinating polyneuropathy (CIDP) treatment objective for disease stabilization and long-term maintenance is to get the patient to a normal functioning state with as few fluctuations and relapses as possible. Dive in with Dr. Qihua Fan, Assistant Professor in the Department of Neurology at…
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Host: Charles Turck, PharmD, BCPS, BCCCP Guest: Justin Reinert, PharmD Acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS) is a severe lung condition characterized by the rapid onset of widespread inflammation in the lungs, but inhaled epoprostenol can be used as a last-line treatment strategy for these patients. Learn more about this treatment option’s eff…
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Host: Mary Katherine Cheeley, PharmD, BCPS, CLS, FNLA Guest: Basil M. Kahwash, MD Patients with asthma could benefit greatly from exercising, and over time, it could lead to better asthma control. Dive into this episode to learn more about the findings from a recent study on exercise and asthma with Dr. Mary Katherine Cheeley and Dr. Basil Kahwash,…
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Host: Mary Katherine Cheeley, PharmD, BCPS, CLS, FNLA Guest: Dave L. Dixon, PharmD, FACC, FCCP, FNLA, BCPS, BCACP, CDE, CLS What would the cost-effectiveness look like if the uptake of a pharmacist-prescribing model for hypertension were to be put into practice? A new study shows that a pharmacist-prescribing method could have significant economic …
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Host: Charles Turck, PharmD, BCPS, BCCCP Guest: Ananta Paine, PhD The diagnosis of psoriatic arthritis has not been easy due to the lack of knowledge about an established biomarker. To learn more, join Dr. Charles Turck as he speaks with Dr. Ananta Piane, Principal Investigator and Research Assistant Professor at the University of Rochester Medical…
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Host: Charles Turck, PharmD, BCPS, BCCCP Emerging data over the years has shown the role of GLP-1 receptor agonists, not only in terms of their initial role in managing diabetes and blood sugar but also the secondary benefit of sometimes massive amounts of weight loss. However, there hasn’t been a tremendous number of studies looking at the use of …
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Host: Andrew Wilner, MD, FACP, FAAN Guest: Neil Skolnik, MD The Global Initiative for Chronic Obstructive Lung Disease (GOLD) recently updated some of the recommendations for treating patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). Two large conceptual changes occurred in this update: one is an increased emphasis on treating exacerbatio…
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Host: Jennifer Shu, MD, FAAP Guest: Steven H. Abman, MD Bronchopulmonary dysplasia is a chronic lung disease that can have significant impacts on a newborn’s overall respiratory health, making it imperative to know how to recognize and treat it. Tune in to hear Dr. Jennifer Shu talk about the symptoms, impacts, and treatment of bronchopulmonary dys…
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Host: Dalmacio Dennis Flores, PhD, ACRN, FAAN According to a Gallup poll, Generation Z youth identify as LGBTQ more than previous generations. Given this increasing prevalence, clinicians need to know how to foster synergistic relationships between parents and LGBTQ+ youth. Here to discuss this important topic is Dr. Dalmacio Dennis Flores, an Assi…
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Host: Jeffrey Kwong, DNP, MPH Managing co-occurring conditions in patients with HIV can be challenging. But by taking certain steps—like updating management guidelines, screening for complications, and implementing prevention strategies—we can overcome those challenges and improve the way we care for HIV patients with co-occurring conditions. Here …
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Host: Charles Turck, PharmD, BCPS, BCCCP Guest: Kalpesh Thakkar, MD, MSCR Cow’s milk protein allergy is the most common food allergy in infants. And overall, it’s important to know that in general, the incidence of allergy is increasing worldwide. To take a deep dive, join Dr. Charles Turck as he speaks with Dr. Kalpesh Thakkar, Pediatric Gastroent…
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Host: Jennifer Caudle, DO Guest: Katherine Bennett, MPH, RD, CLEC Caregivers and children often face challenges when trying to find a formula that’s well-tolerated, and the burden of feeding intolerance extends to the healthcare system as well. Find out how blenderized whole food tube feeding whole food tube feeding formulas like Compleat Organic B…
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Host: Charles Turck, PharmD, BCPS, BCCCP Guest: William R. Short, MD, MPH, AAHIVS As of January 2023, the breastfeeding guidelines for HIV patients were updated, and they now recommend supporting the parent’s choice through shared decision-making. Joining Dr. Charles Turck to share what these new guidelines look like in practice and key counseling …
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Host: Rachel Denyer, MD About one in every three people living with HIV has a positive hepatitis B core antibody. But how frequently does hepatitis B reactivation occur after a patient with HIV switches to an antiretroviral regimen that has no hepatitis B activity? Find out with Dr. Rachel Denyer as she shares key data she presented at IDWeek 2023 …
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Host: Charles Turck, PharmD, BCPS, BCCCP Guest: Stuart M. Levitz, MD Treating fungal infections can be difficult due to the limited treatment options available, but could antifungal vaccines help change that? To catch us up on the progress being made in immunotherapeutic and vaccine strategies, Dr. Charles Turck speaks with Dr. Stuart Levitz about …
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Host: Jeffrey Freiberg, MD, PhD The field of infectious diseases is always evolving thanks to new research studies, data, and treatment options. To help us catch up on some of these essential updates, Dr. Jeffrey Freiberg is here to give us an overview of the “What's Hot in ID in Clinical Science” session he helped develop for IDWeek 2023.…
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Host: Jay Fishman, MD With a global shortage of human organs, xenotransplantation offers a potential new way to save lives. But what are the immunologic barriers? Tune in as Dr. Jay Fishman, Director of Transplant Infectious Diseases and Compromised Host Program at Massachusetts General Hospital, recaps his session from the 2023 IDWeek.…
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Host: Charles Turck, PharmD, BCPS, BCCCP Guest: Allison Andreno Norful, PhD, MPhil, MSN, BSN, ANP-BC Emergency departments are demanding, causing ER nurses to experience high levels of work-related stress, and they're at a higher risk of burnout now more than ever before. But what are the causes and factors specific to emergency nurses that can lea…
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Host: Mary Katherine Cheeley, PharmD, BCPS, CLS, FNLA Guest: Javed Butler, MD, MBA, MPH There’s no approved therapies specifically targeting obesity and HFpEF, but based on the STEP-HFpEF study that was presented at the 2023 ESC Congress, the treatment option semaglutide improves heart failure-related symptoms, physical function, and weight loss am…
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Host: Mary Katherine Cheeley, PharmD, BCPS, CLS, FNLA Guest: Valeria Cantos Lucio, MD HIV diagnoses in the United States have declined two-thirds since the start of the pandemic in the 1980s. However, the Latino community are still facing high risk of infections. To learn more on providing better access to care for these patients, join Dr. Mary Kat…
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Guest: Terry M. Foster, MSN, RN, CEN, CPEN, CCRN, TCRN, FAEN Attendees can expect a wide range of education sessions, keynote presentations, networking events, and hands-on learning experiences from this year’s Emergency Nurses Association (ENA) annual meeting. Hear from ENA President, Terry Foster, Critical-Care Clinical Nurse Specialist in the Em…
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Host: Mary Katherine Cheeley, PharmD, BCPS, CLS, FNLA Guest: Dylan Baker, MD Georgia has the highest rate of new HIV diagnoses out of any state in the country, and so it’s imperative that we make this medication more accessible now in order to save future generations from living with HIV. To dive further into the benefits and challenges of this pro…
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Host: Charles Turck, PharmD, BCPS, BCCCP Guest: Sorana Segal-Maurer, MD Research has shown that those living with HIV are more likely to be malnourished and experience nutrient deficiencies that play an essential role in their immunity. In the early days of HIV, a typical recommendation was to increase a patient’s calorie count. To discuss how the …
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Host: Charles Turck, PharmD, BCPS, BCCCP Guest: Sorana Segal-Maurer, MD For most patients living with HIV, antiretroviral therapy is extremely effective. However, HIV mutates with frequency, allowing it to become resistant to antiviral medication. To discuss how we can effectively treat these patients, Dr. Charles Turck is joined by Dr. Sorana Sega…
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Host: Mary Katherine Cheeley, PharmD, BCPS, CLS, FNLA Guest: Steve Grinspoon, MD The risk of cardiovascular disease is twice as great among patients living with HIV, and this could partly be due to traditional risk factors, along with nontraditional risk factors. Here to discuss the results from the REPRIEVE study with Dr. Mary Katherine Cheeley is…
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Host: Mary Katherine Cheeley, PharmD, BCPS, CLS, FNLA Guest: Sarah Bauerle Bass, PhD, MPH, FSBM Although the rate of new HIV diagnoses in the United States is steadily declining, people in prisons are still disproportionately living with the virus, which is why researchers at Temple University are now developing an app aimed at improving HIV preven…
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Host: Charles Turck, PharmD, BCPS, BCCCP Guest: Kamel Khalili, PhD Scientists at Temple University’s Lewis Katz School of Medicine have identified a novel gene-editing strategy aimed at eliminating HIV-1 infection with no adverse effects on cell mortality. Find out how this recent discovery could get us one step closer to a cure for HIV with Dr. Ch…
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Host: Charles Turck, PharmD, BCPS, BCCCP Guest: Suijit Janardhan, MD, PhD Diabetic patients have a significant risk for developing more advanced liver disease, and the disease that they’re particularly at risk for is steatotic liver disease. Dive into this episode to learn more with Dr. Charles Turck and Dr. Sujit Janardhan, Assistant Professor in …
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