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Overview: Understand why HIV prevention is part of a broader health strategy and hear Dr. Yolanda Lawson, MD advocate for the importance of optimizing clinic workflows and training and educating all staff on LA PrEP to ensure a seamless implementation process. This episode highlights the intersection of HIV with other chronic conditions and offers guidance for holistic patient care.  This content...

Overview: Explore part #2 with Dr. Nasser Mohammed, Angela Kapalko, and Dr. Robert Morris for a continuation of holistic discussion around case-based HIV prevention strategies to engage patients around the importance of sexual health and self-empowerment. Understand how the PrEP discussion fits into a sexual health conversation. Using another case, discuss how to incorporate the PrEP discussion an...

Overview: Join Dr. Nasser Mohammed, Angela Kapalko, and Dr. Robert Morris for a holistic discussion around case-based HIV prevention strategies to engage patients around the importance of sexual health and self-empowerment. Understand how the PrEP discussion fits into a sexual health conversation. Using a case-based approach, discuss how to incorporate the PrEP discussion and management in patient...

Overview: In this episode, Toyin Nwafor, MD, and Christian B Ramers, MD, draw on their experience in primary care, HIV and HIV prevention to highlight missed opportunities for HIV prevention and discuss strategies to help address gaps in the HIV care continuum. The views expressed are those of the panelist(s) and not necessarily Gilead Sciences, Inc. The information provided in this podcast is not...

Overview: In this episode, Dr Gina Brown and Dr Sahar Khalili draw on their expertise in HIV prevention to provide an overview of the current PrEP landscape in the United States. They highlight advancements in HIV prevention and emphasize the importance of targeted programs to address disparities in access and uptake across population groups and geographic regions. The views expressed are those of...

Overview: In this episode, Dr Toyin Nwafor and Dr Andrew Zolopa provide an overview of the HIV treatment landscape both globally and in the United States. They highlight the current gaps in the HIV care continuum, emphasize the importance of rapid start and viral suppression in reducing HIV transmission through sex and describe initiatives and strategies aimed at closing these gaps to help end the...

Overview: In this episode, Dr Melissa Jones and Dr Christian Ramers discuss the importance of pan-viral screening for HIV and hepatitis. They emphasize the need for integrated testing and prevention strategies and the current barriers to implementation. The views expressed are those of the panelist(s) and not necessarily Gilead Sciences, Inc. The information provided in this podcast is not intende...

Overview: In this episode, Dr Joel Gallant gives a history of antiretroviral therapy and HIV drug resistance, drawing on his personal and professional experience beginning in the early 1980s. The views expressed are those of the panelist and not necessarily Gilead Sciences, Inc. The information provided in this podcast is not intended to be and should not be understood to provide medical advice. L...

Overview: Explore the evolving landscape of Alzheimer’s diagnosis, where blood tests are emerging as a critical tool in clinical practice. In this episode, we’ll examine how these tests add value to traditional diagnostic methods and the latest research validating their accuracy. Join us to discover the potential of blood tests in transforming Alzheimer’s diagnosis.   Guest: Suzanne E. Schindler,...

Overview: With the foundational knowledge from Episode 1, we transition from theory to practice. As these diagnostic tools become more widespread, primary care clinicians are at the forefront of their implementation. Listeners will gain insights from real-world experiences, learning actionable strategies to overcome challenges such as logistical barriers and resource limitations. By the end of thi...

Overview: As blood tests for Alzheimer’s become more accessible, clinicians must navigate the ethical and emotional complexities of delivering life-changing results. We explore how to communicate these findings with care, manage the psychological impact on patients and families, and address uncertainty in ambiguous cases. Drawing on real-world experiences and research, discover practical guidance...

Overview: In this episode, join us as we discuss the use of blood eosinophils as a biomarker in severe asthma and whether there is prognostic value in measuring eosinophil levels. Episode key references and resource links:  Bruselle GG, and Koppelman GH. N Engl J Med. 2022;386(2):157–171. Global Initiative for Asthma. Global Strategy for Asthma Management and Prevention 2023. Available from: https...

Overview: In this episode, join us as we discuss the risks of elevated eosinophil levels and exacerbations, and the role a specialist can play in the management of severe asthma. Episode references and resource links:  Price DB, et al. Lancet Respir Med. 2015;3(11):849–858. Dougherty RH and Fahy JV. Clin Exp Allergy. 2008;39(2):193–202. Chung LP, et al. Respirology. 2020;25(2):161–172. Global Init...

Overview: In this episode, join us as we discuss the importance of blood eosinophil testing for improving diagnosis and phenotyping in severe asthma. Episode key references and resource links:  Bruselle GG, and Koppelman GH. N Engl J Med. 2022;386(2):157–171. Global Initiative for Asthma. Global Strategy for Asthma Management and Prevention 2023. Available from: https://ginasthma.org/2023-gina-mai...

This podcast will review the unique pathophysiology in older adults with long-term Type 2 diabetes that underlie requirements for combination insulin therapy. Please take a few minutes to answer this questionnaire to help us evaluate the impact of this program and plan for future educational programs.  Click Here

This podcast reviews the specific considerations in appropriately individualizing care for older adults with T2D by reviewing health status, cognition, frailty and their living situation  Please take a few minutes to answer this questionnaire to help us evaluate the impact of this program and plan for future educational programs.  Click Here

This podcast focuses on the exploration of treatment approaches in older patients with Type 2 diabetes who are insulin-requiring through case discussion with a focus on simplicity, minimization of hypoglycemia and importance of simplification/de-intensification utilizing an individualized approach by reviewing psychological, medical, functional and social domains. Please take a few minutes to answ...

The complexity behind recurrent UTI management often leaves both patients and clinicians with questions on the optimal management strategy. Should they be treated as an uncomplicated UTI? Are there special considerations or prevention measures? Are there unforeseen or unknown factors contributing to disease incidence? In this second episode, we take a deep dive into the treatment and management of...

Uncomplicated UTIs (Urinary Tract Infections) can have a detrimental impact on emotional wellbeing. Patients may feel ignored by their clinicians, who face a diverse set of challenges when managing uncomplicated UTIs, all of which are important to address when keeping the plan patient-centered. In this podcast, we will discuss patient-clinician communication barriers and the importance of patient[...

The controversy surrounding whether to collect urine cultures and which empiric treatment to prescribe in patients with uncomplicated UTI has left many clinicians unsure of the right approach. In this the first episode of a podcast series, we’ll discuss the definition of clinical cure and dive into the evidence behind grey areas in the diagnosis and management of uncomplicated UTI. Disclaimers: Th...

Diagnosing and treating IBS-D can be challenging. On IBS-D(ecoded), host Susan Brazil gets the latest facts about IBS-D, and real life patients share their experiences living with IBS-D. In Episode 1, patient Molly from Atlanta discusses her symptoms and frustrations since being first diagnosed with IBS-D ten years ago. Expert physician Dr. Gregory Sayuk introduces treatment options.. US-VBZ-22006...

IBS-D was once a diagnosis of exclusion. If a patient didn’t test positive for other gastrointestinal conditions, IBS-D was considered possible. On this episode of IBS-D(ecoded), experts who have been involved in both the research and treatment of IBS-D discuss the symptoms that may help health care providers make an efficient, reliable diagnosis. US-VBZ-220064 09/22 This content is developed excl...

IBS-D can affect people of all ages, from all walks of life. On this third and final episode of IBS-D(ecoded), we meet two more patients. Nico is a young man who was first diagnosed with IBS-D while in college. Christine is in her 60s and has lived with abdominal pain and diarrhea for decades. Our expert gastroenterologists discuss these patients’ symptoms and treatment options. Then patient Molly...

Join Dr Hillary Norton and Amanda Mixon, PA as they discuss the sex differences in the presentation of axSpA Dr Norton is a board-certified rheumatologist based in Santa Fe Amanda Mixon earned her PA certification at Michigan State University This podcast is sponsored by Novartis Medical Affairs, and the speakers have been compensated for their time. This podcast is part of the Think Back: Insight...

Join Dr Robert Sallis and Dr Steve Lee as they discuss the differentiation of inflammatory back pain and mechanical back pain in axSpA Dr Sallis is a family physician at Kaiser Permanente in Fontana, California, and a clinical professor at the University of California Riverside School of Medicine. Dr Lee is a practicing rheumatologist in Fontana, California This podcast is sponsored by Novartis Me...