Lou Ferrari, Vice President of Medical Affairs at SK Life Science discusses Sudden Unexpected Death in Epilepsy (SUDEP), what essential information patients and families need to know, what questions to ask the physician, and what can be done to reduce risk.
INTERVIEWS
Coping With the Loss of a Pet
Reverend Kaleel Sakakeeny, a pet grief counselor and CEO of Animal Talks Inc., discusses the different stages of grieving that pet owners may experience, how an animal’s death can compare to that of a human in our lives, what can happen if we do not grieve the death of a pet properly, and how to decide if one-on-one grief counseling is right for you. For more information visit www.animaltalksinc.com
Primary Care Physician Survey
Rebecca Etz, PhD, co-director of The Larry A. Green Center (LGC) discusses the alarming findings from a survey, a collaboration between LGC and the Primary Care Collaborative (PCC), that received nearly 1,000 responses from primary care professionals across the country.
BREATHER ® Device Helping Patients Worldwide Either Recover or Improve the Performance of Their Lungs & Heart as Well as Reduce Stress and Anxiety
Mark Carbone, CEO of PN Medical, a company helping people worldwide improve their respiratory health and performance discusses Respiratory Muscle Training (RMT) and The BREATHER ®, the first drug-free device for those who suffer from shortness of breath, speech and swallow difficulties, and other complications resulting from respiratory muscle weakness. There has been increasing evidence that RMT can help reduce stress, anxiety, and sleeplessness. The company also has also shown that The BREATHER ® device has helped patients strengthen their cardiac system and circulation, thereby reducing their blood pressure and improving sleep.
The Importance of Diversity and Inclusion in Healthcare
Juan Mejia, who serves as the President of NewYork-Presbyterian’s Brooklyn Methodist Hospital and as the executive lead of the system’s LGBTQ+ task force, discusses the impact of change a C-suite leader has within both the hospital and the surrounding communities, how senior leaders roles have changed with technological evolution and digitalization, and how New York-Presbyterian has cultivated a community that celebrates diversity and understanding for patients, their families, and for NYP’s workforce.
FDA Approves Label Update to Include Additional Data for Otezla ® (apremilast)
Dr. Lyn Guenther, MD, FRCPC, Professor of Dermatology at Western University in London Ontario Canada discusses the FDA approval for a label update for Otezla ® (apremilast) to include results from the Phase 3 DISCREET trial, which assessed the efficacy and safety of Otezla in patients with moderate-to-severe plaque psoriasis and with moderate-to-severe genital psoriasis (PsO).
Latest AHA/ACC Guidelines Recommend XARELTO ® for the Treatment of Patients with CAD
Dr. Avery Ince, MD, PhD, Vice President, Medical Affairs, Cardiovascular & Metabolism at the Janssen Pharmaceutical Companies of Johnson & Johnson, discusses the American Heart Association (AHA) and the American College of Cardiology’s (ACC) release of their 2023 Guideline on the Management of Patients With Chronic Coronary Disease, including Coronary Artery Disease (CAD). The updated guidelines provide clear guidance on how adding XARELTO ®, the only approved treatment of its class for CAD, to commonly used antiplatelet aspirin can help reduce the risk of major CV events for adult patients with CAD.
Updated Geriatric Oncology Guidelines
Dr. William Dale, director of the Center for Cancer and Aging and vice chair for academic affairs in the Department of Supportive Care Medicine at City of Hope, a cancer research and treatment organization, discusses the updated cancer and aging guideline released by the American Society of Clinical Oncology. A geriatric assessment is defined as an evaluation of an older adult’s physical and cognitive abilities, emotional health, co-existing medical conditions, medications, nutrition, and social circumstances. This assessment is suggested to help clinicians modify cancer treatment and improve patient’s quality of life. The update includes a new tool so that the largest demographic of cancer patients has an increased chance of receiving precision medicine and improved health outcomes. More information can be found at mycarg.org or you can ask Dr. Dale on Twitter @WilliamDale_MD.
Measures that Matter: The Importance of Doctor-Patient Relationships in Primary Care
Dr. Robert Phillips, MD, Executive Director of the Center for Professionalism and Value in Health Care, American Board of Family Medicine, and Professor of Family Medicine at Georgetown University and Virginia Commonwealth University discusses the American Board of Family Medicine’s new survey which highlights the importance of doctor-patient relationships in primary care and efforts to measure and support the improvements.
Empatica Health Monitoring Platform
Dr. Marisa Cruz, MD, Chief Medical Officer at Empatica, a digital health and AI company developing medical-grade wearables and digital biomarkers for health monitoring and diagnostics, discusses her experience as a practicing clinician at UCSF, Empatica’s FDA-cleared Empatica Health Monitoring Platform, digital biomarkers, the company’s vision for remote patient monitoring and its use in decentralized clinical research.