Author: healthprofessionalradio

Adam Levy, CEO of NEXGEL, advanced hydrogel solutions, discusses their unique water-based hydrogels designed differently from all other adhesives, tapes and surgical drapes that allow patients’ skin to remain hydrated, without rashes, and do not hurt patients when they are removed.  

Millions of people worldwide are currently impacted by heart valve disease, and one in eight people aged 75 and older have the most common form, aortic stenosis (AS). Currently, treatment options for AS include transcatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR), a minimally invasive procedure, or a surgical aortic valve replacement (SAVR), also known as open heart surgery. 

Dr. Reid Robison, Chief Medical Officer of Novamind discusses psychedelic medicine and Novamind’s leading network of psychedelic-assisted psychiatry clinics in America. Novamind is in a rapid expansion phase as they seek to build their growing network of clinics, research sites and therapeutic retreats specialized in psychedelic medicine. 

Dr. Anthony Rullo, PhD, Assistant Professor of Medicine at McMaster University discusses the Anna Biosciences Syntem Platform that deploys engineered proprietary molecules to create synthetic immunity. Research suggests the platform can inhibit viral infection and aid in the removal of COVID-19 infected cells. In partnership with McMaster University, Anna Biosciences has proven its initial successes in the laboratory and is now accelerating its commercialization effort to bring this potential COVID-19 treatment to market.  The platform also shows strong promise for use against cancer and other pathogens. 

Dr. Brian LaMoreaux, MD, MS, Medical Director, Medical Affairs at Horizon Therapeutics plc discusses data presented at the 2021 European Alliance Of Associations For Rheumatology (EULAR) from the MIRROR open-label trial which looked at KRYSTEXXA® in combination with immunomodulator methotrexate in uncontrolled gout. EULAR abstract [AB0630].  

The safe adoption of AI can benefit mammography departments as they strive to deliver on the goals of the national breast screening program. Dr. Christopher Austin, Chief Medical Officer at Kheiron Medical Technologies, discusses the challenges that face Australia’s breast screening programs and how AI can help address those challenges, learnings from the UK’s National Health System’s adoption of AI in breast screening, and how those learnings can benefit Australian radiologists and women.  

Branko Kolvek, SVP of Operations at Pager, discusses the company’s virtual care collaboration platform while exploring the differences between telehealth and virtual care. He’ll also provide insight into how digital platforms can control healthcare costs, limit telehealth overutilization, and improve the patient experience. Offered through health plans, Pager’s platform provides access to a care coordination team and combines omni-channel communications, artificial intelligence, and machine learning to deliver high-touch concierge services that guide patients along the entire care path, from chat and triage, to scheduling, customer service, e-prescribing, and follow-up care. 

Nancy Di Dia, Executive Director, Chief Diversity & Inclusion Officer & Head, US DICE at Boehringer Ingelheim USA discusses her 15 years as a D&I officer, her personal history, and how she nurtured the development of the D&I programs at a pharmaceutical industry giant. She shares her learnings on how to build sustainable change over time.

Co-founder Lawrence Kosick discusses GetSetUp, a company founded in 2019 to provide an online learning platform for older adults with classes taught by older adults. In recent months, GetSetUp has announced partnerships with various state government agencies to address issues associated with the pandemic, including a partnership with The New York State Office for the Aging (NYSOFA). Older adults in New York now have access to GetSetUp’s 50,000 classes, featuring more than 300 different course options developed by and for older adults. The GetSetUp curriculum and community are designed to combat social isolation and promote independence through live, interactive classes and online connectivity with a community of more than 650,000 older adult learners from more than 160 countries around the globe. 

Over the past year, many people have missed or postponed medical appointments due to the pandemic.  For people with chronic conditions like multiple sclerosis (MS), a missed treatment or delayed care could lead to disease progression and debilitating relapses.  Dr. Mitzi Joi Williams, MD, MS expert and board-certified neurologist discusses implications surrounding missed doctor’s appointments, including disease progression and the importance of early treatment and diagnosis.  She urges people living with MS to continue seeking care or catch up on missed or postponed doctor visits due to the pandemic.