Predicting Patients’ Immune Response to Viral Infections with AI

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 prevention and substance use treatment access for incarcerated women in Philadelphia. To learn more about this research, Dr. Mary Katherine Cheeley is joined by Dr. Sarah Bauerle Bass, Associate Professor of Social and Behavioral Sciences and the Director of Risk Communication Laboratory at Temple University.

Host: John Buse, MD, PhD
Guest: Anna Kahkoska, MD, PhD

Continuous glucose monitoring (CGM) can help improve glycemic management in patients with type 1 diabetes (T1D), but integrating this technology can be a complex learning process for older adults. So what do we need to consider when it comes to CGM use in older adults? Find out with Dr. John Buse and Dr. Anna Kahkoska, Assistant Professor in the Department of Nutrition and an Adjunct Assistant Professor in the Division of Endocrinology and Metabolism at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. Dr. Kahkoska is also the author of a recent paper, titled “Nothing is linear: Characterizing the determinants and dynamics of CGM use in older adults with type 1 diabetes.”

Guest: Patricia A. Pellikka, M.D.

Artificial intelligence (AI) has several applications in cardiology, such as echocardiography. Can machine learning and AI algorithms in echocardiology help clinicians better detect heart failure with preserved ejection fraction (HFpEF)? Dr. Patricia A. Pellikka, Director of the Ultrasound Research Center at the Mayo Clinic, shares data from ACC.23 and explores the potential of AI in detecting HFpEF.

Guest: Shibeshih Belachew, MD PhD
Host: Charles Turck, PharmD, BCPS, BCCCP

Technology is advancing exponentially, and this has been more evident than ever in the field of medicine. In fact, biotech and pharmaceutical companies are bringing biology and technology together to better meet patient needs across a range of specialties. So what are the latest research and initiatives in digital health that are working towards a future of more personalized medicine for patients with multiple sclerosis (MS)? Joining Dr. Turck to share insights on digital health innovations in MS care is Dr. Shibeshih Belachew, Head of Science at Biogen Digital Health.

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Host: Neilanjan Nandi, MD
Guest: Megan E. Riehl, PsyD

In an age where there’s an app for everything, are smartphone apps and other technology-enable solutions revolutionizing mental health treatment in patients with GI challenges? Dr. Neil Nandi speaks with Dr. Megan Riehl from the University of Michigan to explore the capabilities of these technologies and their role in treatment.

Host: Peter Buch, MD, FACG, AGAF, FACP
Guest: Eamonn Quigley, MD

Have you ever wondered what the practice of gastroenterology will look like in 10 years? If so, you’re not alone. And to help clear up that crystal ball, Dr. Peter Buch speaks with Dr. Eamonn Quigley about what’s to come in gastroenterology.

Host: Javed Butler, MD, MBA, MPH
Guest: Alice White, PhD
Guest: Christopher Chen, MD, PhD

There is currently no safe way to get a close-up view of the human heart, which is exactly why a team of Boston University researchers created a device to mimic the human organ. So how does the new device called miniPUMP work, and how was it developed? To discuss this, Dr. Javed Butler is joined by Dr. Alice White and Dr. Christopher Chen from Boston University.

Host: Jerome Lisk, MD
Guest: Mark Mintz, MD

Recent developments in artificial intelligence (AI) technology have shown to aid with neurological disease diagnosis, risk stratification, treatment response, and more. So what are the newest AI applications? And perhaps even more importantly, what’s to come in the future? To find out the answer to these and other key questions, Dr. Jerome Lisk speaks with Dr. Mark Mintz, Chief Medical Officer and Founder of NeurAbilities Healthcare, to discuss emerging AI tools in the field of neurology.

Host: Peter Buch, MD, FACG, AGAF, FACP
Guest: Brennan Spiegel, MD, MSHS

Let’s escape our busy day for a moment to imagine the future of gastroenterology and to ask ourselves: How can technology make us better clinicians? Explore that very question with Drs. Peter Buch and Brennan Spiegel as they discuss the latest advances in artificial intelligence and virtual reality that are aiding both clinical practice and research efforts.

Host: Michael Greenberg, MD
Guest: Dustin Portela, DO

The prevalence of social media has grown significantly over the past few decades, and within the field of medicine, we’ve seen a rise in dermatologists using these platforms to grow their professional network, improve patient care, and provide essential education. But what ethical challenges arise from a widespread social media presence, and how can we navigate those challenges? To find out, Dr. Michael Greenberg speaks with Dr. Dustin Portela about his online presence as 208SkinDoc.