Expert Interviews

Which hypertension treatment options should be used as first-line therapy in patients with obesity? A clinician's answer and explanation, here.

President of the Alabama Obesity Society, Dr Jonathan Parker, discusses obesity as a risk factor for hypertension.

Experts wrap up their discussion of emerging chronic kidney disease tests and treatments with key takeaways for providers and patients.

Robert Busch, MD, provides his approach on implementing artificial intelligence (AI) testing for chronic kidney disease and offers success stories of this testing and treatment approach.

Collaboration among care team members is a key ingredient to effective support for children with disabilities and this specialist says her welcome mat is out for her neighbors.

To close this series, experts explore the challenges and guideline gaps in multi-cancer early detection while considering its potential impact on patient care, accessibility, and improved outcomes.

Experts explore strategies for efficient patient care coordination through early cancer detection, highlighting cost challenges while ensuring timely diagnoses and treatments.

Mylynda Massart, MD, PhD, nuances of blood-based screening (BBS) in early cancer detection and how doctors can respond to various results.

For a child with disabilities, the family system is the primary mechanism that supports all forward momentum and growth, says pediatric rehabilitation doctor Amy Houtrow, MD, PHD, MPH.

Experts discuss a new artificial intelligence (AI) tool for earlier staging and management of chronic kidney disease (CKD). They also discuss several studies where this tool was utilized and its overall clinical significance.

Dhiren Patel, PharmD, and Robert Busch, MD, discuss emerging technologies to test and treat patients with chronic kidney disease (CKD) and why these treatments are currently being underutilized.

Pediatric rehabilitation doctors are specialists at a premium in the US; Dr Amy Houtrow talks with Patient Care about how they reach beyond geographic barriers.

Poverty is both a cause and a consequence of disability, says pediatric rehabilitation physician Dr Amy Houtrow. She explains more about the connections in this short video.

Experts delve into the complexities of cancer screening, from identifying high-risk individuals to counseling patients about the nuances of screening tests, all while aiming for early detection and improved outcomes.

Experts discuss the transition from evidence-based medicine to precision medicine in the context of cancer screening, emphasizing the urgency of implementing multi-cancer screening for broad positive outcomes.

Roger S. McIntyre, MD, FRCPC, and Carmen Kosicek, MSN, PMHNP-BC, discuss the future of MDD treatment and share closing thoughts.

Carmen Kosicek, MSN, PMHNP-BC, shares tips with patients about the use of zuranolone to treat MDD.

Experts highlight considerations for patients with chronic kidney disease and other comorbid conditions, particularly diabetes, in terms of screening and preventative care.

Experts discuss key challenges in testing and diagnosing a patient with chronic kidney disease, especially for those who are asymptomatic. In addition, they highlight new screening approaches to accurately identify these patients.

Drs John Russell, Jacinda Abdul-Mutakabbir, Charles Vega, Wendy Wright, And Neil Skolnik provide their practice pearls and key thoughts on how to vaccinate their patient populations in the upcoming influenza season.

Drs Jacinda Abdul-Mutakabbir and Charles Vega share their expertise on how to vaccinate a 65-year-old male patient with an egg allergy.

Dr Arun B. Jesudian presents the case of a 29-Year-Old Female ultimately diagnosed with hepatic encephalopathy and discussed how he approached her treatment plan.

An expert in the management of liver conditions presents the case of a 64-Year-Old Male who presents to his PCP with abdominal distension, prompting clinical investigations resulting in a diagnosis of hepatic encephalopathy the currently available vaccine technologies, highlighting their mechanisms of action and individual delivery methods.

Arun B. Jesudian, MD provides a didactic overview of cirrhosis, including its epidemiology and reviews the distinction between compensated and decompensated forms, focusing on hepatic encephalopathy as a complication of this condition.

Experts discuss the evolving landscape of multicancer early detection tests, including those in development and currently available.

Experts discuss the emerging landscape of multicancer early detection testing through liquid biopsy, highlighting its potential to revolutionize cancer screening.

President of the Alabama Obesity Society, Dr Jonathan Parker, provides an in-depth overview of the association between obesity and hypertension.

Experts in psychiatry review adverse effects of zuranolone, a γ-aminobutyric acid (GABA) receptor modulator, in the treatment of MDD.