Expanding Screening, Improving Treatment Acceptance, and Optimizing Outcomes for Patients with Moderate to Severe Alcohol Use Disorder (AUD)

A crucial aspect of epilepsy care that often goes underappreciated is the intersection of epilepsy and depression. Join Drs. Munger Clary and Salpekar, leading experts in the field, as they raise awareness about the high prevalence of comorbid mental health disorders, particularly depression, among epilepsy patients. Together, they explore the bidirectional relationship between epilepsy and depression, emphasizing the importance of early detection and comprehensive treatment. They’ll also cover implantable therapies, specifically vagal nerve stimulation devices, as potential tools to manage both epilepsy and depression.

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 of this discussion to learn more about the valuable resources and programs that can help physicians recover from SUD with Dr. Michael Greenberg and Dr. Chris Bundy, Executive Medical Director of the Washington Physicians Health Program and Clinical Assistant Professor of Psychiatry at the University of Washington School of Medicine.

Dr. Carl Danzig, Director of Vitreoretinal Services and Retina Clinical Research of Rand Eye Institute in Deerfield Beach, Florida, and Dr. Arshad Khanani, Clinical Associate Professor at the University of Nevada in Reno, Nevada, will present key data about anti-VEGF therapies for retinal vein occlusion (RVO). Join the discussion on developing treatment protocols that use current therapies most effectively to improve outcomes and individualized treatment protocols for patients who are nonresponsive to first-line therapies and who require chronic treatment for macular edema.

Embark on a transformative journey to redefine patient care for individuals with type 2 diabetes by transitioning from the conventional focus on glycemic control to a pioneering obesity-centered approach. Immerse yourself in the expertise of 3 distinguished professionals: Drs. Carol Wysham, Scott Kahan, and Ken Fujioka. These esteemed experts will guide you through the dynamic terrain of weight loss medications, including GLP-1/GIP dual receptor agonists, and provide invaluable insights to elevate and optimize patient outcomes in the realm of type 2 diabetes management.

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 deep dive into the prevalence of SUD and use characteristics among physicians with Dr. Chris Bundy, Executive Medical Director of the Washington Physicians Health Program and Clinical Assistant Professor of Psychiatry at the University of Washington School of Medicine.

Read the original publication, titled "The Whole Physician: Physicians with Substance Use Disorder: Help is Available," which was published on Practical Neurology in November 2023.

Test-confirmed influenza outcomes provide a specific measure of influenza vaccine effectiveness (VE) and has helped to illustrate the potential benefit of cell-based versus egg-based vaccines.¹ So what data support improved VE from cell-based flu vaccines versus egg-based vaccines? To learn more, join Dr. Jennifer Caudle as she speaks with Dr. Victoria A. Statler, Associate Professor of Pediatrics at the University of Louisville and the Director of the Pediatric Transplant and Immunocompromised Host service at Norton Children’s Hospital.

Reference:

1. Stein AN, Mills C, McGovern, et al. Superior effectiveness of cell-based versus egg-based quadrivalent influenza vaccines against test-confirmed influenza over three consecutive seasons in the United States. Paper presented at: The Ninth European Scientific Working Group Influenza (ESWI) Influenza Conference; September 17-20, 2023: Valencia, Spain.

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Influenza disproportionately affects adults 65 and older as a result of increased frequency of comorbidities and immunosenescence.^1,2 And it’s also linked to neurologic, cardiovascular, and respiratory complications in high-risk groups, while potentially exacerbating underlying chronic medical conditions.^1,2 So how can adjuvanted vaccines help patients who are affected? Dive in to learn more with Dr. Stephen Pelton, Professor of Pediatrics at Boston University Chobanian and Avedisian School of Medicine.

References:

1. Pelton SI, Nguyen VH, Mould-Quevedo JF. The value of influenza vaccination in the older adult population. A stochastic model estimation of the benefit of vaccination to prevent the severe outcomes in the U.S. Poster presented at: IDWeek 2023; October 11-15; Boston, MA.
2. Pelton SI, Mould-Quevedo JF, Nguyen VH. The impact of adjuvanted influenza vaccine on disease severity in the US: a stochastic model. Vaccines. 2023; 11(10):1525. https://doi.org/10.3390/vaccines11101525

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It’s become clear that social media is here to stay, and it’s become a way that people get their information and spread information. Dive into this episode to learn about the benefits and challenges of social media in healthcare from a recently published article with Dr. Peter Buch and Dr. Benjamin Schmidt, Gastroenterologist at Esse Health in St. Louis, Missouri. He’s also the author of the article, titled “How a GI Fellow Found a Following: Harnessing the Power of Social Media for Education and Fun,” which was published in Digestive Diseases and Sciences in 2023.

Many patients with gout don’t achieve their target urate levels with conventional urate-lowering therapies. Join renowned experts Drs. Xu He and John Botson as they dissect the potential benefits of urate reduction, discuss management options for patients with uncontrolled gout, and underscore the critical significance of timely referrals from primary care to specialty care in optimizing outcomes for patients with uncontrolled gout.

The prevalence of diabetes-related stigma is alarmingly high. In fact, four in five adults have reported experiencing some form of diabetes stigma at some point in their lives. To learn how we as healthcare providers can help reduce this burden for our patients with diabetes, Dr. John Buse speaks with Dr. Mary de Groot, Professor of Medicine and the Associate Vice Chair for Wellness at Indiana University School of Medicine.