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In this episode of MD Newsline, Dr. Hina Tareen, a double board-certified rheumatologist and internal medicine physician, provides a comprehensive and practical guide to diagnosing and managing Sjögren's syndrome in everyday clinical practice. Drawing from her experience in private practice, she highlights the challenges of recognizing this often-overlooked autoimmune condition and emphasizes the...

In this episode of MD Newsline , Dr. Jill Weintraub , founder of Integrative Rheumatology Consultants, explores the complexities of axial spondyloarthritis , a chronic inflammatory condition that often goes undiagnosed for years. Dr. Weintraub provides a comprehensive overview of this umbrella disease, including its radiographic and non-radiographic forms, and explains why early recognition is cri...

In this episode of MD Newsline, Dr. Justin Morales, Addiction Psychiatry Fellow at Mass General Brigham Harvard Medical System, explores how our understanding of addiction has evolved from a simple reward-pathway model to a comprehensive biopsychosocial framework. Dr. Morales discusses substance use disorders alongside emerging behavioral addictions such as social media overuse, gaming, and binge...

In this episode of MD Newsline , Dr. Amber Johnson, Assistant Professor of Medicine and General Cardiologist at the University of Chicago, provides an in-depth look at modern cholesterol management and cardiovascular risk reduction. She discusses evolving lipid guidelines, aggressive LDL-C targets, statin intolerance, and the growing role of non-statin therapies. Dr. Johnson also explores emerging...

In this episode of MD Newsline , Dr. Rudolph J. Castellani, a neuropathologist and Director of the Division of Neuropathology at Northwestern University, offers a deep dive into the biology, diagnosis, and ongoing controversies surrounding Alzheimer's disease. He explores how Alzheimer's is defined clinically and pathologically, the evolving role of biomarkers in early detection, and why modifying...

In this episode of MD Newsline , Dr. Quentin Youmans, a heart failure cardiologist at Northwestern Medicine, explores the rapidly evolving landscape of advanced heart failure care. He shares insights into guideline-directed medical therapy, emerging device-based interventions, and the growing role of personalized medicine in improving outcomes for patients with complex cardiovascular disease. Dr....

In this episode of MD Newsline, Dr. Joel Wright, a rheumatology fellow at UCLA, provides an in-depth, practical discussion on axial spondyloarthritis and related spondyloarthritides. Dr. Wright breaks down evolving disease definitions, diagnostic challenges, imaging interpretation, and modern treatment strategies, while emphasizing a holistic, patient-centered approach to care. The conversation hi...

In this episode of MD Newsline , Dr. Marianna Cortese , a medical doctor and epidemiologist at the Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health , shares groundbreaking research on the link between vitamin D , Epstein-Barr virus (EBV) , and the risk of multiple sclerosis (MS) . Her work, conducted within the U.S. military cohort , sheds new light on racial, genetic, and environmental factors influenci...

In this episode of MD Newsline , patient advocate Tameka Carter shares her personal journey living with hidradenitis suppurativa (HS), a chronic, painful inflammatory skin condition often misdiagnosed for years. Tameka discusses the early signs of HS, the emotional and physical toll of delayed diagnosis, and the importance of finding a specialist who truly listens. She offers valuable insight into...

In this episode of MD Newsline , Dr. Gloria Dalla Costa, a researcher at Harvard University , shares groundbreaking insights into the role of ultra-processed foods in multiple sclerosis (MS) progression. Drawing from her research on environmental and metabolic risk factors, Dr. Dalla Costa discusses how dietary habits may influence inflammation, disease activity, and long-term neurological outcome...

In this episode of MD Newsline , Dr. Ahmed Abdelhak , Assistant Professor of Neurology at the University of California, San Francisco , explores the cutting-edge world of fluid biomarkers in multiple sclerosis (MS) . With over a decade of experience as an MS clinical scientist, Dr. Abdelhak shares his expertise on the evolving role of biomarkers in understanding, predicting, and managing MS progre...

In this episode of MD Newsline , Dr. Nilüfer Kale , Head of the Department of Neurology at Başakşehir Çam and Sakura City Hospital in Istanbul, Turkey, provides an in-depth look into optic neuritis , multiple sclerosis (MS) , and related demyelinating disorders. She discusses the pathophysiology , diagnostic challenges , and treatment evolution of these conditions—offering valuable insights for cl...

In this episode of MD Newsline, Dr. Christopher Kaisa, Assistant Professor of Medicine in the Section of Gastroenterology, Hepatology, and Nutrition at the University of Chicago Medicine, provides an in-depth discussion on Metabolic Dysfunction-Associated Steatohepatitis (MASH) and the evolving strategies for its management. He explains the latest non-invasive diagnostic tools, pharmacologic advan...

In this episode of MD Newsline, we welcome Peixuan Zheng, an exercise scientist at the University of Illinois Chicago, who shares her research on using step-based physical activity metrics to assess and enhance the daily function of individuals with multiple sclerosis (MS). Peixuan discusses how wearable technology and new step-counting methods—like peak cadence—can provide more accurate insights...

In this episode of MD Newsline, Dr. Alice Edward, a pediatric and adult neurologist and neuroimmunology specialist, explores the complex landscape of diagnosing and managing multiple sclerosis (MS) in children. She highlights the critical differences between pediatric and adult MS, including symptom presentation, diagnostic criteria, and treatment strategies. Dr. Edward also delves into the impact...

In this episode of MD Newsline, Dr. Michael Robers, a neurologist and multiple sclerosis (MS) specialist at Barrow Neurological Institute in Phoenix, Arizona, shares groundbreaking research on the intersection of hypertension and MS. He highlights the high prevalence of undiagnosed hypertension among MS patients and its association with worse physical disability. Dr. Robers also explores systemic...

In this episode of MD Newsline, Dr. Olivia Wills and Karen Zoczak—accredited practicing dietitians and researchers from Australia—explore the evolving role of dietetics in multiple sclerosis (MS) care. Recorded at a global MS conference, the discussion spotlights the importance of individualized dietary support as part of a comprehensive, multidisciplinary care plan. Dr. Wills and Ms. Zoczak share...

In this episode of MD Newsline, Dr. Beth Malow, a professor of neurology and pediatrics at Vanderbilt University Medical Center, shares her unique perspective on the intersections of climate change, sleep health, and brain health. She explores how environmental factors like air pollution and extreme heat can worsen conditions such as autism, dementia, stroke, and sleep disorders, while also discus...

In this episode of MD Newsline, Dr. Jennifer Vermillion, assistant professor of neurology and pediatrics at the University of Rochester, shares her insights into pediatric movement disorders and rare neurodegenerative diseases, including Tourette syndrome and Batten disease (NCLs). She discusses how early diagnosis, genetic research, and advances in treatment—including gene therapy—are reshaping o...

In this episode of MD Newsline, hepatologist Dr. Steven Flamm (Northwestern Medicine) demystifies the spectrum of metabolic-associated fatty liver disease—from the highly prevalent MASLD (metabolic-associated steatotic liver disease) to its inflammatory form, MASH (metabolic-associated steatohepatitis). Dr. Flamm details who is at risk, why only a subset progress to fibrosis and cirrhosis, and how...

In this episode of MD Newsline, Dr. Stacey Clardy, a neurologist at the University of Utah and the Salt Lake City VA, shares her expertise in autoimmune neurology, focusing on autoimmune encephalitis—a complex, often misunderstood condition where the immune system attacks the brain. Dr. Clardy explains how symptoms often mimic psychiatric disorders, complicating timely diagnosis and treatment. She...

In this episode of MD Newsline, Dr. Janelle Duah, a specialist in internal medicine, obesity, and lifestyle medicine, discusses the evolving understanding of obesity as a chronic disease rather than a personal failing. She explains the neurobiological, physiological, psychological, and environmental factors that contribute to weight gain, highlighting why traditional methods of diet and exercise a...

In this informative MD Newsline webcast, Dr. Pete Thomas, Medical Correspondent for MD Newsline, interviews Dr. Marlon Everett, Chairman of Cardiology at Advocate Trinity Hospital and a practicing interventional cardiologist in Chicago. Dr. Everett provides expert insights into cardiovascular health, discussing the prevention and management of plaque buildup, cholesterol levels, inflammation, and...