In this episode, Mark S. Sulkowski, MD, FIDSA, FAASLD; Tatyana Kushner, MD, MSCE; Paul Y. Kwo, MD; and patient advocate Jacki Chen, PhD, consider barriers and solutions for more expansive HBV treatment in the United States. Topics include: Patient subgroups to consider for treatment outside guideline criteria Adverse event and cost-effectiveness considerations Integration of patient perspectives in wider treatment Presenters: Mark S. Sulkowski, MD, FIDSA, FAASLD Professor of Medicine Director, Division of Infectious Diseases, Johns Hopkins Bayview Medical Center Johns Hopkins University ..read more

In this episode, Arun B. Jesudian, MD, and Mazen Noureddin, MD, MHSc, discuss the expert-informed clinical pathway for the multidisciplinary care of patients with MASLD or MASH, current and emerging therapeutics, and management optimization strategies.  Presenters: Arun B. Jesudian, MD Associate Professor of Clinical Medicine Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology Weill Cornell Medicine New York, New York Mazen Noureddin, MD, MHSc Professor of Medicine Houston Methodist Hospital Director  Houston Research Institute Houston, Texas Content based on an online CME program supported ..read more

In this episode, Jennifer Green, MD, and Carol Hatch Wysham, MD, break down the latest headlines on incretin-based therapies and how to address these topics with patients. Their discussion includes: Beneficial effects beyond glycemic control  Adverse events and how to manage them Non- or partial responders and the importance of setting expectations with patients  Weight rebound when discontinuing therapy Medication access issues related to cost and drug availability  Presenters: Jennifer Green, MD Professor of Medicine Division of Endocrinology and Duke Clinical Research Insti ..read more

In this episode, Douglas Dieterich, MD, leads a panel discussion with Camilla S. Graham, MD, MPH, and Robert Wong, MD, MS, to consider advantages and barriers to universal screening for chronic HBV infection and universal HDV screening in adults with HBV in the United States. Topics include: Updated CDC recommendations for one-time universal screening for HBV Addressing patient-, provider-, and system-level barriers to universal HBV screening Best practices for implementation of HDV screening Presenters: Douglas Dieterich, MD Director, Institute for Liver Medicine Professor of Medicine ..read more

In this podcast episode, Aline Charabaty, MD, AGAF, FACG, and Christina Tennyson, MD, DipABLM, discuss how women in gastroenterology (GI) can fight burnout and establish a work–life balance that meets their needs. Tune in to learn how to say no, about the importance of saying yes to meaningful things that will advance your career and bring you joy, and get essential tips for well-rounded and ongoing self-care.      Presenters: Dr Aline Charabaty is an Assistant Professor of Medicine at Johns Hopkins School of Medicine, the Clinical Director of the IBD Centre at Jo ..read more

In this podcast episode, Anita Afzali, MD, MPH, MHCM, FACG, AGAF, and Aja McCutchen, MD, discuss how women in gastroenterology (GI) can embrace and enhance their value. These inspiring GI medicine experts propose a practical formula that involves ongoing, careful self-reflection and asking yourself how your strengths, core values, and interests can be aligned with professional endeavors. In addition, self-advocacy and self-allyship can serve as harmonious tools to drive action and positive change.    Presenters: Dr Anita Afzali is a Professor of Clinical Medicine, Interim ..read more

This podcast episode is part of a multimedia program discussing the impact of health disparities in anemia of chronic kidney disease (CKD) on patient outcomes. Tune in to hear Santosh Saraf, MD, and Milda Saunders, MD, MPH, highlight mitigation strategies to improve screening and management. The overview will include:  The definition of CKD and the relative prevalence in specific minority groups How health disparities affect CKD-related clinical and patient outcomes Appropriate screening techniques to diagnose patients with anemia of CKD Strategies to address health disparities to improv ..read more

In this episode, listen as Karen H. Costenbader, MD, MPH, and Brad H. Rovin, MD, answer key questions about identifying patients at high risk for lupus nephritis, whether an elevated serum creatinine always signals lupus nephritis, the safety of newer therapies for lupus in women who are pregnant or breastfeeding, and the possibility of using SGLT2 inhibitors in patients with lupus nephritis. Presenters:  Karen H. Costenbader, MD, MPH Professor of Medicine Department of Medicine Harvard Medical School Director, Lupus Program Division of Rheumatology, Inflammation and Immunity Brigham and ..read more

In this episode, David S. Kountz, MD, discusses with Keith C. Ferdinand MD, FACC, FAHA, a patient case in which health disparities affected NVAF care and provides patient, provider, and health-system level strategies to address these disparities to improve NVAF-related cardiovascular outcomes. Presenters Keith C. Ferdinand, MD, FACC, FAHA Professor of Medicine  Tulane Heart and Vascular Institute Tulane University School of Medicine New Orleans, Louisiana David S. Kountz, MD Professor of Medicine Department of Medicine Hackensack Meridian School of Medicine Nutley, New Jersey Link to full ..read more

In this episode, Keith C. Ferdinand MD, FACC, FAHA, discusses with David S. Kountz, MD, a patient case in which health disparities affected NVAF care and provides strategies to address low health literacy and patient access to direct-acting oral anticoagulant to improve NVAF-related cardiovascular outcomes. Presenters Keith C. Ferdinand, MD, FACC, FAHA  Professor of Medicine  Tulane Heart and Vascular Institute Tulane University School of Medicine New Orleans, Louisiana David S. Kountz, MD Professor of Medicine Department of Medicine Hackensack Meridian School of Medicine Nutley, New ..read more