Conference Coverage

Guest: Alison Wakoff Loren, MD, MSCE Cancer occurs in approximately 1 in every 1,000 pregnant patients and requires complex solutions from a multidisciplinary team. Learn more about the expanding management options for these patients with Dr. Alison Loren, Chief of the Division of Hematology and Oncology at the University of Pennsylvania Perelman School of Medicine.

Host: Charles Turck, PharmD, BCPS, BCCCP Guest: Lokesh Shahani, MD, PhD, MPH, FACP, FASAM Due to their clinical overlap, distinguishing between neurocognitive and psychiatric disorders can be challenging, but an accurate diagnosis is crucial for timely assessment and treatment. Find out how we can better identify and treat complex neurocognitive disorders such as Alzheimer's disease and other forms of dementia with Dr. Charles Turck and Dr. Lokesh Shahani, Associate Professor of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences at UT Health Houston McGovern Medical School who presented on this exact topic at the 2023 APA Annual Meeting.

Host: Jerome Lisk, MD, MBA, M.S., FAAN Guest: Rajesh Rajagopalan Tampi, MBBS, MS, DFAPA Behavioral and psychological symptoms of dementia (BPSD) refers to a group of noncognitive symptoms that commonly occur in patients with dementia. While data shows efficacy for treatment modalities for these symptoms and behaviors, the use of psychotropic medications has been met with controversy due to their adverse effects. Tune in to hear Dr. Rajesh Tampi, Professor and Chairman of the Department of Psychiatry at Creighton School of Medicine, discuss how we can address those controversies while providing optimal care for our patients, which was the focus of his presentation at the 2023 American Psychiatric Association Annual Meeting.

Host: Charles Turck, PharmD, BCPS, BCCCP Guest: Emily M. Godfrey, MD, MPH A recent study presented at the 2023 ACOG Annual Clinical and Scientific Meeting examined patient perspectives on clinician communication regarding medication abortion during telemedicine versus in-clinic visits and found that patients prefer to receive abortion care via telemedicine. Learn more about the study’s design and results with Dr. Charles Turck and Dr. Emily Godfrey, Professor of Family Medicine and Obstetrics and Gynecology at the University of Washington.

Guest: Mitchell D. Creinin, MD Dive into the research presented at the 2023 ACOG Annual Scientific and Clinical Meeting that found that the use of levonorgestrel 52-mg intrauterine device (IUD) in patients with heavy menstrual bleeding reduced blood loss by more than 90 percent over six months with Dr. Mitch Creinin, Professor in the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology as well as the Director of the Complex Family Planning Fellowship at the University of California Davis Health.

Guest: Mitchell D. Creinin, MD While the use of levonorgestrel 52-mg intrauterine device (IUD) has been shown to reduce blood loss in patients with heavy menstrual bleeding, these same patients are at an increased likelihood of expelling the IUD. That’s why it’s important to set realistic expectations with patients, as Dr. Mitch Creinin from the University of California Davis Health explains.

Guest: Tiffany A. Moore Simas, MD, MPH, MEd, FACOG Host: Charles Turck, PharmD, BCPS, BCCCP New guidelines regarding the screening, diagnosis, and pharmacological treatment of perinatal mental health conditions as well as resources like in-depth toolkits and implementation guides are now available to help optimize the management of patients with perinatal mental health conditions. Find out how these tools can help you better address one of the most common complications of pregnancy with Dr. Charles Turck and Dr. Tiffany Moore Simas, the Chair of the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology at UMass Chan Medical School who presented a few sessions focusing on this exact topic at the 2023 ACOG Annual Clinical and Scientific Meeting.

Guest: Tiffany A. Moore Simas, MD, MPH, MEd, FACOG According to a poster that was featured at the 2023 ACOG Annual Clinical and Scientific Meeting, only 75 percent of patients at UMass Chan Medical School were screened for perinatal mental health conditions, and of those screened, white patients were more likely to be connected with appropriate care and treatment than black or Hispanic patients. Dive deeper into the findings that underscore the importance of addressing disparities and inequities in perinatal depression care with Dr. Tiffany Moore Simas, Chair of the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology at UMass Chan Medical School.

Host: Charles Turck, PharmD, BCPS, BCCCP Guest: Craig Chepke, MD, FAPA Although we’ve made some progress in the treatment of schizophrenia, unmet needs still remain. So what are the new mechanism of actions being explored in the treatment of this disease? To learn more about the updates featured at the 2022 Psych Congress, Dr. Charles Turck speaks with Dr. Craig Chepke, Medical Director of Excel Psychiatric Associates and member of the Psych Congress Steering Committee.

Host: Charles Turck, PharmD, BCPS, BCCCP Guest: Peter D. Higgins, MD, PhD What were some of the key takeaways from the 2022 Crohn's & Colitis Congress, and what's in store for next year’s conference? Hear from the incoming 2023 Congress Chair Dr. Peter D. Higgins.

Host: Jennifer Caudle, DO Guest: Ashish S. Patel, MD Treating IBD in our pediatric patients can be challenging, which is why creating a strong partnership between care teams and patients’ families is key. Fortunately, that was a central focus of the 2022 Crohn's & Colitis Congress, so to catch the latest updates and strategies for improving IBD care for pediatric patients, tune in to hear Dr. Jennifer Caudle speak with Dr. Ashish Patel.

Host: Jennifer Caudle, DO Guest: Alan C. Moss, MD, FACG, FEBG, AGAF, FRCPI When patients with moderate ulcerative colitis fail first-line therapy, it's important to know what to do next. And speaking with your patients about their risks and preferences is key. Join us as Dr. Alan Moss shares highlights from his presentation at the 2022 Crohn's & Colitis Congress on treatment considerations for patients with moderate ulcerative colitis.

Host: Jennifer Caudle, DO Guest: Vikram V. Bhise, MD Pediatric multiple sclerosis (MS) occurs in more than 8,000 children in the United States alone, but there’s little data regarding these patients’ quality of life. That’s why Dr. Vikram Bhise recently conducted research to gain a better understanding of pediatric MS patients’ quality of life as they transition into adulthood. And now, Dr. Bhise joins Dr. Jennifer Caudle to share the results that were presented at the 2021 Consortium of Multiple Sclerosis Centers (CMSC) Annual Meeting.

Guest: Patty Bobryk, MHS, PT, MSCS, ATP The rehabilitation track at the 2021 Consortium of Multiple Sclerosis Centers (CMSC) was filled with key updates regarding collaboration, nonpharmaceutical symptom management strategies, and more. And Ms. Patty Bobryk, a physical therapist at Yampa Valley Medical Center, is here to review those updates with us.

Guest: Patty Bobryk, MHS, PT, MSCS, ATP A multidisciplinary approach to multiple sclerosis (MS) is becoming more and more integral in practice as research continues to emerge on its significance. That’s why physical therapist Ms. Patty Bobryk is here to debrief us on some highlights from the rehabilitation track at the 2021 Consortium of Multiple Sclerosis Centers (CMSC) that focused on collaborative care.

Guest: Maureen Brogan, MD From emerging treatment options to finding new ways to combat healthcare disparities, a lot was covered at the 2021 American Society of Nephrology (ASN) Annual Meeting. And here to talk about some of the latest updates is Dr. Maureen Brogan, an Associate Professor of Medicine at Albert Einstein College of Medicine and the Clinical Director in the Division of Nephrology at Montefiore Medical Center.

Guest: Maureen Brogan, MD The COVID-19 pandemic has impacted care across all specialties, and the 2021 American Society of Nephrology (ASN) Annual Meeting offered a platform for nephrologists to share their experiences. Tune in to hear how Dr. Maureen Brogan adapted her practice to overcome supply and staffing shortages.

Guest: Maureen Brogan, MD By focusing on patient-driven kidney care, innovation can emerge. Here to review this topic that was featured at the 2021 American Society of Nephrology (ASN) Annual Meeting is Dr. Maureen Brogan, an Associate Professor of Medicine at Albert Einstein College of Medicine and the Clinical Director in the Division of Nephrology at Montefiore Medical Center.

Guest: John Friedewald, MD The 2021 American Society of Nephrology Annual Meeting covered everything from inequities in organ allocation to policy updates. Here to share those and other key takeaways from the conference is Dr. John Friedewald, Professor of Medicine and Surgery at the Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine.

Host: Nabil F. Saba, MD, FACP Couldn’t attend the 2021 European Society of Medical Oncology (ESMO) Conference? No worries—ReachMD host Dr. Nabil Saba is here to share the latest updates in head and neck cancer from the 2021 ESMO Conference.