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Can an oral medication replace metabolic surgery? Find out about this and more in today's PV Roundup podcast.
Dallas Ducar, CEO of Transhealth, Clinical Nurse Leader, AANC Certified Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner discusses what good healthcare looks like, threats against evidence-based healthcare, and equitable access, particularly to gender-affirming care in this two-part interview.
Can a painkiller make emergency contraceptive more effective? Find out about this and more in today’s PV Roundup podcast.
Drs. Jamie Rutland and Edward Dominguez discuss RSV in immunocompromised adults due to a variety of conditions, such as cancer, HIV/AIDS and transplantation.
What is the association between American football and the development of Parkinson’s disease? Find out about this and more in today’s PV Roundup podcast.
Drs. Masarova and Mesa discuss myelofibrosis data presented during the 2023 annual meeting of the European Hematology Association.
Can an obesity drug lower risk for heart disease? Find out about this and more in today’s PV Roundup podcast.
Drs. Mesa and Masarova highlight myelofibrosis data presented at the 2023 annual American Society of Clinical Oncology meeting.
Drs. Nudleman and Yiu discuss topics from the 2023 Annual Meeting of the Association for Research in Vision and Ophthalmology Insights in this two-part discussion.
Can a new vaccine candidate provide broad-spectrum protection against influenza? Find out about this and more in today's PV Roundup podcast.
Drs. Nudleman and Yiu discuss topics from the 2023 Annual Meeting of the Association for Research in Vision and Ophthalmology (ARVO) in New Orleans, LA.
Drs. Emami-Naeini and Sharma discuss data presented at the 2023 Annual Meeting of the Association for Research in Vision and Ophthalmology (ARVO) in New Orleans, LA.
What is the risk of HIV transmission with low viral loads? Find out about this and more in today’s PV Roundup podcast.
In this specialist spotilight, Drs. Yiu and Emami-Naeini share their insights into Diversity, Equity and Inclusion in retinal medicine including research looking at racial diversity in ophthalmology residency programs, gender disparities in ophthalmology, the need for diversity in clinical trials, and more.
In this specialist spotlight, Drs. Kuykendall and Mascarenhas share their insights into JAK inhibitor drug choice in patients with myelofibrosis.
Drs. Mascarenhas and Kuykendall share their insights into the treatment of patients with myelofibrosis and anemia, in another segment of specialist spotlight.
Is repeated antibiotic exposure associated with COVID-19 severity? Find out about this and more in today’s PV Roundup podcast.
What are the details on the first nonpresciption contraceptive pill? Find out about this and more in today’s PV Roundup podcast.
How do concomitant meds affect antidepressant response? Find out about this and more in today’s PV Roundup podcast.
Could experimental retatrutide be a game changer for patients with obesity? Find out about this and more in today's PV Roundup podcast.
What are the latest recommendations for anxiety screening in the primary care setting? Find out about this and more in today's PV Roundup podcast.
Can a common diabetes drug reduce the risk for long COVID? Find out about this and more in today’s PV Roundup podcast.
How does lung cancer immunotherapy osimertinib affect 5-year survival? Find out about this and more in today’s PV Roundup podcast.
How manageable is multidrug-resistant keratitis? Find out about this and more in today’s PV Roundup podcast.
Dr. Yuan Yuan a hematologist oncologist at the Samuel Oschin Cancer Center in Los Angeles, California and Director, Breast Medical Oncology Medicine, and the Medical Director, Breast Oncology Disease Research Group joins the podcast to discuss topics in breast cancer in this edition of the PV Roundup specialist spotlight.
What percentage of children with prenatal Zika exposure present with a congenital abnormality? Find out this and more in today’s PVRoundup podcast.
How many individuals who start gender-affirming hormones while adolescence continue into adulthood?
Can a daily crossword puzzle slow cognitive decline? Find out this and more in today’s PVRoundup podcast.
PhD candidate Michaela Khan, from the University of British Columbia and an author of several scientific papers on running biomechanics joins the podcast to discuss this and more in this edition of the PV Roundup specialist spotlight.
What effect did a weight-loss drug have in adolescents with obesity? Find out this and more in today’s PVRoundup podcast.
Dr. Cara Ocobock, a human biologist and assistant professor at the University of Notre Dame joins the podcast to discuss topics at the intersection of metabolic physiology, evolution, culture, and behavior for the second of this two-part edition of the PV Roundup specialist spotlight.
Are Omicron-specific booster shots more effective than the original boosters? Find out about this and more in today’s PV Roundup podcast.
Dr. Cara Ocobock, a human biologist and assistant professor at the University of Notre Dame joins the podcast to discuss topics at the intersection of metabolic physiology, evolution, culture, and behavior in the first of a two-part edition of the PV Roundup specialist spotlight.
Is nirmatrelvir-ritonavir safe to take with common heart medications? Find out about this and more in today’s PV Roundup podcast.
Dr. David J. Stewart, a professor of Medicine at the University of Ottawa and also the head for the Division of Medical Oncology at The Ottawa Hospital Cancer Center, Ottawa joins the podcast to discuss topics in cancer as well as his new book in this edition of the PV Roundup specialist spotlight.
How much does colonoscopy actually reduce the risk of colorectal cancer? Find out about this and more in today’s PV Roundup podcast.
Dr. Amit Mehta, an oncologist joins the podcast to discuss topics in medical oncology for in this edition of the PV Roundup specialist spotlight.
Do COPD medications benefit smokers with significant respiratory symptoms and preserved lung function? Find out about this and more in today’s PV Roundup podcast.
Dr. François Haman who studies thermal physiology at the University of Ottawa joins the podcast to discuss topics in his research in this edition of the PV Roundup specialist spotlight.
Can a new Alzheimer's drug slow cognitive decline? Find out about this and more in today’s PV Roundup podcast.
Which glucose-lowering medications work best with metformin? Find out this and more in today’s PV Roundup podcast.
Can a new blood test ID cancer in asymptomatic patients? Find out this and more in today’s PV Roundup podcast.
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Do statins commonly cause muscle pain? Find out this and more in today's PV Roundup podcast.
Dr. Kyle Hogarth, pulmonologist and director of bronchoscopy services and the medical director of pulmonary rehabilitation program at UChicago Medicine, joins the podcast to discuss topics in interventional pulmonology in this edition of the PV Roundup specialist spotlight.
Which variants does the new COVID-19 booster protect against? Find out this and more in today's PV Roundup podcast.
What is the association between childhood obesity and cognitive performance in midlife? Find out this and more in today’s PV Roundup podcast.
When will hearing aids be sold over the counter? Find out this and more in today’s PV Roundup podcast.
Dr. Narendra Singh, cardiologist and a clinical assistant professor at the Medical College of Georgia at Augusta University, also a clinical assistant professor at the College of Health Professions at Mercer University of Atlanta as well as the director of clinical research at NSC cardiology, Johns Creek, Georgia, joins us to discuss various topics in cardiology in this PV Roundup specialist spotlight.
What do the latest CDC COVID-19 guidelines say about quarantine and social distancing? Find out this and more in today’s PV Roundup podcast.
What is the status of the monkeypox outbreak in the US? Find out this and more in today’s PV Roundup podcast.
Dr. Chloe Zera, the vice president of the health policy and advocacy committee of the Society for Maternal Fetal Medicine joins the podcast to discuss the impact of reproductive rights legislation on healthcare providers and patient care in this PV Roundup specialist spotlight.
Has fabricated information misdirected Alzheimer's research for over a decade? Find out this and more in today’s PV Roundup podcast.
Dr. Chethan Sathya, the director of Northwell Center of Gun Violence Prevention joins the podcast to discuss the healthcare professionals' role in addressing firearm safety and violence prevention in this PV Roundup specialist spotlight.
What is the new 3-digit number for the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline? Find out this and more in today’s PV Roundup podcast.
Drs. Make and Kalhan share their insights on ATS 2022 topics, such as the utility of CT scans versus spirometry in diagnosing COPD and predicting exacerbations, underdiagnosis, and health inequities in minority communities. They will also discuss using symptoms and risk factors versus spirometry in diagnosis, home pulmonary rehab, and the role of wearable technologies.
How effective is the newly authorized Novavax COVID-19 vaccine? Find out this and more in today’s PV Roundup podcast.
Dr. David Wohl, an infectious disease specialist from the University of North Carolina School of Medicine, rejoins us to provide his latest insights on topics in infectious diseases including COVID-19, monkeypox and more in this PV Roundup specialist spotlight.
Can the SARS-CoV-2 spike antigen be used as a biomarker for long COVID? Find out this and more in today’s PV Roundup podcast.
Pulmononologists, Drs. Ravi Kalhan and Nick Hanania join the podcast to discuss the topic of COPD readmissions including how serious a hospitalization for COPD actually is in terms of morbidity and mortality, appropriate pharmacotherapy, as well as nonpharmacologic treatments such as pulmonary rehab. They also share their thoughts on the importance of an exacerbation prevention strategy, the utility of a pulmonary discharge team, and close follow-up postdischarge.
Pulmononologists, Drs. Ravi Kalhan and Nick Hanania join the podcast to discuss the frequent challenges of caring for patients with COPD that they see their primary care colleagues face. Issues discussed include potential barriers to prompt diagnosis, personalizing treatment regimens to match the patient’s needs and disease, and when it is appropriate to refer to a lung specialist.
When will race-based eGFR calculations be eliminated for kidney transplant candidates? Find out this and more in today’s PV Roundup podcast.
Join Drs. Goldberg and Yiu as they discuss major themes from the May 2022 ARVO live meeting, including aspects of live meetings vs. virtual, new technologies, gene therapy, and artificial intelligence.
Drs. Goldberg and Yiu discuss advances in studying and treating geographic atrophy, including new data for complement inhibitors, as well as how scientific findings from AVRO might impact current and future retinal care.
What are the details of the COVID-19 vaccine approvals in children under 5? Find out this and more in today’s PV Roundup podcast.
Drs. Pieramici and Goldberg discuss the impact of early diagnosis, even before any retinal treatment is necessary, and how it can help patients take steps to improve their systemic disease control. They also discuss the history and advances seen in the treatment, how they individualize therapy including how they educate and motivate patients to adhere to treatment.
Drs. Goldberg and MacCumber discuss the importance of patient support and access in patients who have potentially blinding retinal disease. They discuss how they utilize these programs in their practices, how important these programs help patients get treatment and they share several examples how important it was to preserve these patients' vision.
Should medical schools include gun-related content in their curricula? Find out this and more in today’s PV Roundup podcast.
Drs. Pieramici and MacCumber review the clinical data for treating DR with Anti-VEGF treatments and discuss their approaches to different types of patients and how these decisions are informed by these clinical trial data (Protocol W, PANORAMA, etc,).
Drs. Goldberg and Pieramici lay out their parameters of a successful treatment in patients in NPDR and how they rely on anatomic improvement. They discuss which specific diagnostic procedures and their value in different types of patients the most and how often they utilize them.
When will a COVID-19 booster targeting Omicron be available? Find out this and more in today’s PV Roundup podcast.
Was the Omicron variant more deadly than Delta? Find out this and more in today’s PV Roundup podcast.
Drs. Marcus and Goldberg discuss the current data on preventing the progression of severe NPDR as well as the art of treating patients individually. Factors explored that influence their clinical decisions include both clinical and nonclinical, that may not show up in clinical trial data.
Drs. Pieramici and Marcus talk about utilizing combination therapy in two common retinal disorders: PDR and DME. Dr. Marcus shares his clinical approaches to patients with these disorders including when, if, and what type of lasers to use in combination with anti-VEGF therapy.
Was the Omicron variant more deadly than Delta? Find out this and more in today’s PV Roundup podcast.
Drs. Marcus and Singer explore the topic individualizing the treatment approach in Wet AMD including treat and extend, monthly or maximum tolerated interval. Dr. Singer goes into depth on his approach to “treat and extend” including certain caveats and circumstances that could change how long he would extend a patient as well as the importance of balancing convenience, adherence, and efficacy.
Drs. Singer and Pieramici discuss if there is a disconnect between the dosing in clinical trials and real world dosing. Dr. Pieramici takes us through the history of retinal therapy clinical trial dosing and the objective of newer trial designs and dosing. Both experts share how clinical trial data inform their clinical practice because patients are quite variable and how the “art” of medicine truly comes into play.
What are the key features of a monkeypox infection? Find out about this and more in today’s PV Roundup podcast.
Drs. Singer and Hariprasad take a deep dive into the complexities of diagnosing and treating retinal vein occlusions. They explore typical presentations in older and younger patients as well as advances in imaging and the art of treating retinal vein occlusion.
Drs. Goldberg and Marcus discuss the operational aspects of managing a busy retinal practice. Topics include electronic medical records (EMRs) and the need, value and importance of medical scribes as well as staffing issues particularly in the face of the pandemic. They share techniques to incorporate using images to promote and enhance patient education.
Why are children suddenly presenting with hepatitis of unknown cause? Find out about this and more in today’s PV Roundup podcast.
Drs. MacCumber and Singer explore the complex nature of caring for patients with diabetic macular edema including factors that impact arriving at the initial diagnosis, getting patients to the appropriate eye healthcare professional, and initiating appropriate therapy. They also describe the clinical factors that impact their treatment decision choices.
Retinal specialists, Drs. Mathew MacCumber and Seenu Hariprasad share their insights into potential barriers to care, reimbursement, treating, and managing different chronic retinal diseases. Potential opportunities for prevention and limiting progression are discussed.
How does dapagliflozin affect kidney outcomes in patients hospitalized with COVID-19? Find out about this and more in today’s PV Roundup podcast.
Should all doctors undergo implicit bias training? Find out about this and more in today’s PV Roundup podcast.
Pulmonologists, Drs. Barry Make and Jill Ohar join us again on the podcast discuss the many factors that come into play when considering matching inhaler types with patients. Dr. Ohar reviews the importance of the mechanics of each inhaler, how each delivers medication, and how that plays an important role in matching the right inhaler to the right patient.
How many COVID-19-related deaths could have been prevented by vaccination? Find out about this and more in today’s PV Roundup podcast.
Pulmonologists, Drs. Barry Make and Jill Ohar join the podcast to discuss what has changed over the past 2 years in the outpatient care setting for patients with COPD. Both Drs. Make and Ohar share their own experiences, and offer tips and suggestions on how to maximize and enhance telemedicine and virtual clinic visits with patients with COPD.
Can COVID-19 vaccination trigger hyperthyroidism? Find out about this and more in today’s PV Roundup podcast.
Does paternal metformin use cause birth defects? Find out about this and more in today’s PV Roundup podcast.
What are the consequences of the COVID-19 pandemic for Black Americans? Find out about this and more in today’s PV Roundup podcast.
Dr. David Au, a pulmonologist and critical care specialist joins the podcast to discuss topics in pulmonary medicine and critical care in this PV Roundup specialist spotlight.
Can you distinguish symptoms of seasonal allergies from COVID-19 variant BA.2? Find out about this and more in today’s PV Roundup podcast.
Does SARS-CoV-2 infection have a lasting impact on brain structure? Find out about this and more in today’s PV Roundup podcast.
Is COVID-19-related diabetes temporary? Find out about this and more in today’s PV Roundup podcast.
Can a single shot protect infants throughout RSV season? Find out about this and more in today’s PV Roundup podcast.
What do you know about the new "stealth" COVID-19 variant? Find out about this and more in today’s PV Roundup podcast.
Can an oral COVID-19 treatment prevent hospitalization and death in unvaccinated patients? Find out about this and more in today's PV Roundup podcast.
What are the long-term cardiovascular outcomes of COVID-19? Find out about this and more in today's PV Roundup podcast.
How does COVID-19 vaccination affect the menstrual cycle? Find out about this and more in today's PV Roundup podcast.
Can cancer immunotherapy help cure HIV? Find out about this and more in today's PV Roundup podcast.
Will children with COVID-19-related multisystem inflammatory syndrome suffer from long-term cardiac issues? Find out about this and more in today's PV Roundup podcast.
How can we better manage cardiovascular risk in patients with type 2 diabetes? Find out about this and more in today's PV Roundup podcast.
Dr. Sanjay Sethi, pulmonologist and critical care medicine specialist joins the podcast to discuss innate lung defense in COPD, anti-microbial resistance, and other topics in pulmonology in this PV Roundup specialist spotlight.
Does cataract extraction reduce the risk of developing dementia? Find out about this and more in today's PV Roundup podcast.
Dr. Bartolome Celli, Professor of Medicine at Harvard Medical School, and the Director of the COPD Center at Brigham and Women’s Hospital in Boston, Massachusetts joins the podcast to discuss topics in COPD and pulmonary medicine in this PV Roundup specialist spotlight.
What are the epidemiological characteristics of the Omicron COVID-19 variant? Find out about this and more in today's PV Roundup podcast.
Dr. Barry Gorlitsky, Assistant Professor of Nephrology at the South Carolina campus of the Virginia College of Osteopathic Medicine, joins the podcast to discuss topics in nephrology in this PV Roundup Specialist Spotlight podcast.
Has Omicron become the dominant strain of COVID-19 in the US? Find out about this and more in today's PV Roundup podcast.
Do COVID-19 vaccines protect against the Omicron variant? Find out about this and more in today's PV Roundup podcast.
Professor Norbert Gattermann, a hematologist and medical oncologists joins the podcast for the second of two episodes in this edition of the PV Roundup specialist spotlight
How do staff vaccination rates impact COVID-19 outcomes in nursing homes? Find out about this and more in today's PV Roundup podcast.
What triggers thrombosis in patients who receive the AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine? Find out about this and more in today's PV Roundup podcast.
Professor Norbert Gattermann, a hematologist and medical oncologists joins the podcast for the first of two episodes in this edition of the PV Roundup specialist spotlight.
The WHO designates COVID-19 variant B.1.1.529, named Omicron, a variant of concern. Find out more about this on today's Special Edition Breaking News PVRoundup podcast.
Does COVID-19 vaccination cause early pregnancy loss? Find out about this and more in today's PV Roundup podcast.
Is a sterilizing cure of HIV-1 infection possible? Find out about this and more in today's PV Roundup podcast.
How do COVID-19 sequelae affect patients with cancer? Find out about this and more in today's PV Roundup podcast.
Part 2 of our interview with Dr. Drew Cronyn, pediatrician and clinical director at Transhealth in Northampton, Massachusetts where we continue our discussion on providing general and specialized affirming care for transgender, gender-creative, nonbinary, and gender-questioning youth.
Do COVID-19 vaccines offer more protection than natural immunity? Find out about this and more in today's PV Roundup podcast.
Dr. Drew Cronyn, pediatrician and clinical director at Transhealth in Northampton, Massachusetts joins the podcast to discuss the need for providing general and specialized affirming care for transgender, gender-creative, nonbinary, and gender-questioning youth.
Can serum ferritin levels predict steroid response in patients with severe COVID-19 pneumonia? Find out about this and more in today's PV Roundup podcast.
What are the implications of the emerging "Delta Plus" coronavirus variant? Find out on today's Special Edition PV Roundup podcast.
Is it safe to mix and match COVID-19 booster shots? Find out about this and more in today's PV Roundup podcast.
What is the latest guidance on preventative aspirin use? Find out about this and more in today's PV Roundup podcast.
How effective are vaccines at preventing severe COVID-19? Find out on today's Special Edition PV Roundup podcast.
When will young children be able to receive the COVID-19 vaccine? Find out about this and more in today's PV Roundup podcast.
Does a Long-Acting Antibody Combination Prevent Symptomatic COVID-19? Find out on today's Special Edition PVRoundup podcast.
Could an investigational antiviral pill be a game changer for COVID-19 treatment? Find out about this and more in today's PV Roundup podcast.
Dr. Melissa Moody, a psychiatrist joins the podcast to discuss topics in practicing psychiatry in a rural setting in this PV Roundup specialist spotlight podcast.
Does a second dose of the Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccine boost efficacy? Find out about this and more in today's PV Roundup podcast.
How does Remdesivir plus standard of care compare to standard of care alone in patients hospitalized with COVID-19? Find out this and more in today's PVRoundup podcast.
Dr. Bart Biemond, a hematologist joins the podcast to discuss topics in sickle cell anemia in this PV Roundup specialist spotlight podcast.
Can vaccinated individuals develop long COVID after breakthrough infections? Find out about this and more in today's PV Roundup podcast.
Are federal regulators convinced that a COVID-19 booster is necessary? Find out about this and more in today's PV Roundup podcast..
Dr. Eden Miller, a diabetologist, obesity medicine specialist, and family practitioner returns to the podcast to discuss additional topics in diabetes and obesity management.
Should infants at high risk for severe RSV receive prophylaxis now? Find out about this and more in today's PV Roundup podcast.
What is the latest on the approval status of the COVID-19 vaccines? Find out about this and more in this special COVID-19 edition of the PV Roundup podcast.
How many deaths have COVID-19 vaccines prevented in the US? Find out about this and more in today's PV Roundup podcast.
When will Americans be receiving COVID-19 booster shots? Find out about this and more in this special COVID-19 edition of the PV Roundup podcast.
Dr. David Wohl, an infectious disease specialist from the University of North Carolina School of Medicine, returns to the podcast to discuss the Delta variant, vaccine approvals and more on this special edition of the PV Roundup podcast.
Are vaccines preventing severe outcomes of COVID-19 during the Delta variant surge? Find out about this and more in today's PV Roundup podcast.
Is smoking cessation beneficial after lung cancer diagnosis? Find out about this and more in today's PV Roundup podcast.
What prompted the CDC to make the latest revisions to mask guidelines? Find out about this and more in today's PV Roundup podcast.
Dr. Richard Casaburi, a pulmonologist joins the podcast to discuss topics in COPD for this edition of the PV Roundup specialist spotlight.
Does infection with SARS-CoV-2 affect fertility? Find out about this and more in today's PV Roundup podcast.
Dr. Bincy Abraham, a gastroenterologist joins the podcast to discuss topics in gastroenterology including inflammatory bowel disease, ulcerative colitis, and the idea of personalized therapy for this edition of the PV Roundup specialist spotlight.
What is the association between the Johnson and Johnson COVID-19 vaccine and Guillain Barré syndrome? Find out about this and more in today's PV Roundup podcast.
Dr. Roger McIntyre, a psychiatrist, joins the podcast to discuss topics in psychiatry, mood disorders and more in this PV Roundup specialist spotlight podcast.
Is a 3rd dose of the COVID-19 vaccine necessary? Find out about this and more in today's PV Roundup podcast.
How effective is an inactivated SARS-CoV-2 vaccine at preventing COVID-19? Find out about this and more in today's PV Roundup podcast.
Dr. Brad Torphy, a headache and migraine specialist joins the podcast to discuss topics in headaches in this PV Roundup specialist spotlight podcast.
Is the Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccine effective against the Delta variant? Find out about this and more in today's PV Roundup podcast.
How does COVID-19 affect grey matter in the brain? Find out about this and more in today's PV Roundup podcast.
Are adolescents who receive an mRNA COVID-19 vaccine at risk for myocarditis? Find out about this and more in today's PV Roundup podcast.
Dr. Abubakr Bajwa, a pulmonologist, sleep medicine, and critical care specialist joins the podcast to discuss topics in respiratory medicine in this PV Roundup specialist spotlight podcast.
How are COVID-19 survivors fairing after hospital discharge? Find out about this and more in today's PV Roundup podcast.
Dr. Joy Schechtman, a rheumatologist joins the podcast to discuss topics in rheumatology and more in this PV Roundup specialist spotlight podcast.
The FDA has granted accelerated approval to the first novel therapy approved for Alzheimer's disease since 2003. Find out more about this on today's Special Edition Breaking News PVRoundup podcast.
Are unvaccinated people still at high risk for contracting COVID-19? Find out about this and more in today's PV Roundup podcast.
Is abnormal lung function common after recovery from COVID-19? Find out about this and more in today's PV Roundup podcast.
Dr. Eden Miller, a diabetologist, obesity medicine specialist, and family practitioner joins the podcast to discuss topics in diabetes and obesity.
What is the incidence of neurological manifestations among hospitalized patients with COVID-19? Find out about this and more in today's PV Roundup podcast.
What are the long-term implications of mild COVID-19 on heart health? Find out about this and more in today's PV Roundup podcast.
Should race be included in the estimation of glomerular filtration rate? Find out about this and more in today's PV Roundup podcast.
Can COVID-19 be contracted after successful vaccination? Find out about this and more in today's PV Roundup podcast.
Dr. Brian Leyland-Jones, Chief Medical Officer for the National Foundation for Cancer Research and the Chief Scientific Officer for the Darwin Foundation, joins the podcast to discuss topics in oncology.
Could inhaled budesonide reduce time to recovery in patients with COVID-19? Find out about this and more in today's PV Roundup podcast.
Dr. Derrick Robertson, a neurologist from the University of South Florida Morsani College Of Medicine joins the podcast to discuss COVID-19, multiple sclerosis, and other topics in neurology
Why has distribution of the Janssen COVID-19 vaccine been paused? Find out about this and more in today's PV Roundup podcast.
Dr. David Wohl, an infectious disease specialist from the University of North Carolina School of Medicine, rejoins us on this special edition of the PV Roundup podcast to provide his insights on the latest topics in COVID-19.
How often does immunotherapy lead to chronic complications? Find out about this and more in today's PV Roundup podcast.
What is the diagnostic value of skin manifestations of SARS‐CoV‐2? Find out about this and more in today's PV Roundup podcast.
Dr. Jill Ohar, a pulmonologist from the Wake Forest School of Medicine joins the podcast to discuss topics in pulmonology in this special edition of the PV Roundup podcast.
How well can patients with cancer mount an immune response to SARS-CoV-2? Find out about this and more in today's PV Roundup podcast.
Dr. Anthony T. Reder, a neurologist from the University of Chicago Medical Center joins us on the podcast to discuss topics in MS.
Is nebulized therapy safe during the COVID-19 pandemic? Find out about this and more in today's PV Roundup podcast.
Dr. David S. Hong of the University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center in Houston, Texas joins us on the podcast to discuss investigational cancer therapeutics.
What are the latest recommendations from the CDC for individuals fully vaccinated against COVID-19? Find out about this and more in today's PV Roundup podcast.
How do COVID-19 vaccines perform in a real-world setting? Find out about this and more in today's PV Roundup podcast.
How can you address mistrust about COVID-19 vaccines among patients of color? Find out about this and more in today's PV Roundup podcast.
How does timing of ChAdOx1 nCoV-19 vaccine booster affect efficacy? Find out about this and more in today's PV Roundup podcast.
What is the prevalence of underlying medical conditions associated with severe COVID-19 in cancer survivors? Find out about this and more in today's PV Roundup podcast.
How common are pleural complications in patients with COVID-19? Find out about this and more in today's PV Roundup podcast.
Should patients with dermal fillers receive a COVID-19 vaccine? Find out about this and more in today's PV Roundup podcast.
Is persistent poor health following COVID-19 associated with initial disease severity? Find out about this and more in today's PV Roundup podcast.
How are childrens' social interactions impacted by mask wearing during the COVID-19 pandemic? Find out about this and more in today's PV Roundup podcast.
What is the association between euglycemic ketoacidosis and the use of SGLT2 inhibitors in patients with type 2 diabetes who develop SARS-CoV-2 infection? Find out about this and more in today's PV Roundup podcast.
How does diabetic retinopathy affect COVID-19 outcomes? Find out about this and more in today's PV Roundup podcast.
Are you up-to-date on the details of the second FDA Emergency Use Authorization for a COVID-19 vaccine? Find out about this and more in today's PV Roundup podcast.
Are you familiar with the details of the FDA's Emergency Use Authorization for the first COVID-19 vaccine? Find out about this and more in today's PV Roundup podcast.
How did the US FDA Vaccines and Related Biological Products Advisory Committee vote regarding issuing an Emergency Use Authorization for the Pfizer/BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine? Find out about this and more in today's PV Roundup podcast.
Can C-reactive protein levels predict respiratory decline in patients with COVID-19? Find out about this and more in today's PV Roundup podcast.
What did the CDC's Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices decide about the prioritization of the COVID-19 vaccination rollout? Find out about this and more in today's PV Roundup podcast.
Today, we take a look at the latest COVID-19 data and provide an update on the most promising SARS-CoV-2 vaccine candidates in this special COVID-19 edition of the PV Roundup podcast.
Today, we review the status of the most promising vaccine candidates being tested to combat SARS-CoV-2 in this special COVID-19 edition of the PV Roundup podcast.
Can biologics lower COVID-19 hospitalization risk in patients with psoriasis? Find out about this and more in today's PV Roundup podcast.
Virginia Valentine, an APRN clinical nurse specialist in Advanced Diabetes Management and a certified diabetes care and education specialist joins the podcast to discuss the implications of the COVID-19 pandemic for those treating patients with diabetes.
How often do physicians vote in elections compared with the general population? Find out about this and more in today's PV Roundup podcast.
Can a prognostic score help guide clinical decision-making in COVID-19? Find out about this and more in today's PV Roundup podcast.
Dr. Wendy L. Wright, a Family Nurse Practitioner, joins the podcast to discuss the implications of the COVID-19 pandemic for those treating patients in the family medicine setting and the evolving role of nurse practitioners.
Can regular use of inhaled corticosteroids protect patients with COPD and asthma from COVID-19? Find out about this and more in today's PV Roundup podcast.
Does hydroxychloroquine prevent SARS-CoV-2 infection? Find out about this and more in today's PV Roundup podcast.
Is COVID-19 mutating to become even more contagious? Find out about this and more in today's PV Roundup podcast.
Can KRAS-positive solid tumors finally be targeted? Find out about this and more in today's PV Roundup podcast.
What are the consequences of lapses in treatment for patients with neovascular age-related macular degeneration? Find out about this and more in today's PV Roundup podcast.
Dr. Ehsan Rahimy, a retinal specialist, joins us to discuss how the COVID-19 pandemic has impacted practitioners treating retinal diseases in this special COVID-19 edition of the PV Roundup podcast.
Should patients with hypertension who are hospitalized due to COVID-19 continue to take angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitors and angiotensin receptor blockers? Find out about this and more in today's PV Roundup podcast.
Dr. Richard Aguilar returns to the podcast for the second episode of a two-part interview discussing the ongoing implications of the COVID-19 pandemic for primary care practitioners in this special COVID-19 edition of the PV Roundup podcast.
Who should be the first to receive a COVID-19 vaccine when one becomes available? Find out about this and more in today's PV Roundup podcast.
Dr. Richard Aguilar, a practicing internist and the founder and chief clinical officer of CanoHealth, joins the podcast for the first of a two-part interview discussing the ongoing implications of the COVID-19 pandemic for primary care practitioners in this special COVID-19 edition of the PV Roundup podcast.
Can convalescent plasma be used for the treatment of COVID-19? Find out about this and more in today's PV Roundup podcast.
Which patients with diabetes are at highest risk for COVID-19 mortality? Find out about this and more in today's PV Roundup podcast.
Does molecular viral shedding differ between asymptomatic and symptomatic patients with severe SARS-CoV-2 infection? Find out about this and more in today's PV Roundup podcast.
Dr. Greg Mattingly returns to the PV Roundup podcast to discuss the effects of the current COVID-19 pandemic on the mental health of our communities, patients, and practitioners.
Today, Dr. Lee Schwartzberg returns to the PV Roundup podcast to discuss what we've learned, changes to patient management, and what we could expect to see moving forward admist the COVID-19 pandemic for oncology and hematology practices.
Should we be screening women for cardiovascular risk during routine OB/GYN visits? Find out about this and more in today's PV Roundup podcast.
Dr. Holly Lofton, Director of the Medical Weight Management Program at NYU Langone, joins us today to discuss the impact of COVID-19 on patients with obesity.
FDA OKs use of device for patients with COVID-19 and asthma. Find out about this and more in today's PV Roundup podcast.
Dr. Christopher King, a transplant pulmonologist and medical intensivist for the Medical Critical Care Service at Inova Fairfax Hospital, joins us today for part two of our special episode to discuss the impact of COVID-19 on thrombosis.
Dr. Christopher King, a transplant pulmonologist and medical intensivist for the Medical Critical Care Service at Inova Fairfax Hospital, joins us today for part one of a two-part episode to discuss the impact of COVID-19 in transplantation recipients and shares his experiences as a medical intensivist in the ICU.
Does autism severity change in early childhood? Find out about this and more in today's PV Roundup podcast.
How should we use injections of platelet-rich plasma for knee osteoarthritis? Find out about this and more in today's PV Roundup podcast.
Infectious Disease specialist Dr. David Wohl, a Professor of Medicine at the University of North Carolina School of Medicine at Chapel Hill, joins us again to discuss the pathophysiology of COVID-19 and potential vaccines for the virus in part two of this special COVID-19 edition episode.
Is it safe to reduce antihypertensive medications in some older patients? Find out about this and more in today's PV Roundup podcast.
Are there benefits to real-time continuous glucose monitoring in pregnancy? Find out about this and more in today's PV Roundup podcast.
Dr. David Wohl, a Professor of Medicine at the University of North Carolina School of Medicine at Chapel Hill joins me today to discuss his experience during the current pandemic as an infectious disease specialist in part one of this special COVID-19 edition two-part episode.
Dr. Pam Taub, Director of Step Family Foundation Cardiovascular Rehabilitation and Wellness Center, and Associate Professor of Medicine at the University of California San Diego School of Medicine joins me today to discuss the impact of the current COVID-19 pandemic on the treatment and management of patients with cardiovascular diseases.
Does connective tissue disease increase COVID-19 risk? Find out about this and more in today's PV Roundup podcast.
Are genes to blame for why some women gain weight from birth control? Find out about this and more in today's PV Roundup podcast.
Dr. Elizabeth Volkmann joins me today to discuss the impact of the current COVID-19 pandemic on the treatment and management of patients with connective tissue disease and interstitial lung disease, in this special COVID-19 edition
Dr. Susan Scarberry, medical director of the Sanford Health Multiple Sclerosis Center and a clinical associate professor in the Department of Neuroscience, University of North Dakota School of Medicine and Health Sciences, Fargo, North Dakota discusses the implications of the current COVID-19 outbreak for those healthcare practitioners treating patients with Multiple Sclerosis in this special COVID-19 edition of the PV Roundup podcast.
Do patients with head and neck cancer require continued therapy during the current pandemic? Find out about this and more in today's PV Roundup podcast.
Dr. Egils Bogdanovics discusses the implications of the current COVID-19 outbreak for healthcare practitioners caring for patients with diabetes in this special COVID-19 edition of the PV Roundup podcast.
How should we conduct remote consultations for suspected COVID-19? Find out about this and more in today's PV Roundup podcast.
Today, Dr. Edward Dominguez discusses the implications of the current COVID-19 pandemic on practice protocols for infecious disease and organ transplant specialists in this special COVID-19 edition of the PV Roundup podcast.
Today, Dr. Kirk Pinto discusses the implications of the current COVID-19 pandemic on practice protocols for pediatric urology in this special COVID-19 edition of the PV Roundup podcast.
Today, Dr. Nikki Zite discusses the implications of the current COVID-19 pandemic on practice protocols for OB/GYN specialists in this special COVID-19 edition of the PV Roundup podcast.
How can we improve palliative care needs during the COVID-19 pandemic? Find out about this and more in today's PV Roundup podcast.
Today, Dr.Alvin Wells discusses the implications of the current COVID-19 pandemic on practice protocols for rheumatologists and immunologists in this special COVID-19 edition of the PV Roundup podcast.
Which psychotropic medications are more likely to induce persistent withdrawal? Find out about this and more in today's PV Roundup podcast.
Today, Dr. Lee Schwartzberg discusses the implications of the current COVID-19 outbreak on practice protocols for oncologists and hematologists in this special COVID-19 edition of the PV Roundup podcast.
Is ventilator sharing during the COVID-19 pandemic safe? Find out about this and more in today's PV Roundup podcast.
Has a second patient been cured of HIV? Find out about this and more in today's PV Roundup podcast.
Today, Dr. James Donohue discusses the implications of the current COVID-19 outbreak for those clinicians caring for patients with pulmonary issues in this special COVID-19 edition of the PV Roundup podcast.
Today, Dr. Jill Ohar discusses the implications of the current COVID-19 outbreak for those clinicians caring for patients with COPD in this special COVID-19 edition of the PV Roundup podcast.
What are some strategies for addressing mental health during the COVID-19 outbreak? Find out about this and more in today's PV Roundup podcast.
Today, Suzanne Reiter, a women's health nurse practitioner, discusses the implications of the current COVID-19 outbreak for those practicing in the field of women's health in this special COVID-19 edition of the PV Roundup podcast.
Today, Dr. Edward Kim discusses the implications of the current COVID-19 outbreak for the practicing oncologist in this special COVID-19 edition of the PV Roundup podcast.
Today, Dr. Greg Mattingly discusses the implications of the current COVID-19 outbreak for the practicing mental health professional in this special COVID-19 edition of the PV Roundup podcast.
Which bariatric procedure yields the best outcomes in type 2 diabetes? Find out about this and more in today's PV Roundup podcast.
What can US hospitals do to prepare for surge ICU capacity? Are asymptomatic individuals with COVID-19 shedding the virus? Find out about this and more in today's special COVID-19 edition of our PV Roundup podcast.
What are the clinical characteristics of COVID-19? Find out about this and more in today's PV Roundup podcast.
Are there any drugs being investigated for the treatment of COVID-19? Find out about this and more in today's PV Roundup podcast.
Should all patients with diabetes be tested for thyroid dysfunction? Find out about this and more in today's PV Roundup podcast.
Is shorter radiation treatment feasible in soft tissue sarcoma? Find out about this and more in today's PV Roundup podcast.
What are the cardiac implications of COVID-19? Find out about this and more in today's PV Roundup podcast.
Is endovascular thrombectomy effective beyond 6 hours in patients with acute ischemic stroke? Find out about this and more in today's PV Roundup podcast.
Do all samples from suspected COVID-19 cases need to be sent directly to the CDC for testing? Find out about this and more in today's PV Roundup podcast.
Can volume-based CT screening reduce lung cancer mortality among current and former smokers? Find out about this and more in today's PV Roundup podcast.
Can zinc lozenges shorten the duration of a cold? Find out about this and more in today's PV Roundup podcast.
Are you aware of the protocols in place if you suspect a patient has the coronavirus? Find out about this and more in today's PV Roundup podcast.
Are biosimilar insulins on the horizon? Find out about this and more in today's PV Roundup podcast.
Are an unhealthy amount of sunscreen chemicals being absorbed through your skin? Find out about this and more in today's PV Roundup podcast.
Have you heard about the possible safety concerns associated with lorcaserin? Find out about this and more in today's PV Roundup podcast.
How does early treatment benefit patients with concussion? Find out about this and more in today's PV Roundup podcast.
Can new serum biomarker panels improve lupus diagnosis? Find out about this and more in today's PV Roundup podcast.
Can a single dose of the HPV vaccine offer sufficient protection? Find out about this and more in today's PV Roundup podcast.
What is the association between vitamin E acetate and vaping-associated lung injury? Find out about this and more in today's PV Roundup podcast.
Can maintenance antidepressant treatment prevent your patients from experiencing a recurrence? Find out about this and more in today's PV Roundup podcast.
What is the link between midlife obesity and future dementia risk? Find out about this and more in today's PV Roundup podcast.
Does anastrozole reduce breast cancer risk in postmenopausal women? Find out about this and more in today's PV Roundup podcast.
Can a blood-based biomarker predict a patient's risk for incident dementia? Find out about this and more in today's PV Roundup podcast.
What is the prevalence of comorbidities before and after a rheumatoid arthritis diagnosis? Find out about this and more in today's PV Roundup podcast.
Is the new Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services Primary Care First payment option for you? Find out about this and more in today's PV Roundup podcast.