Obi Umeh, MD, MSc, VP, Franchise Global Program Leader at Takeda, discusses interim results from a study investigating mezagitamab for the treatment of patients with IgA nephropathy. This…
Dana Rizk, MD, professor of medicine at the University of Alabama at Birmingham, discusses the approval of Fabhalta (iptacopan) for adults with IgA nephropathy. Iptacopan, a Factor B…
Systemic mastocytosis with associated hematologic neoplasm (SM-AHN) presents unique diagnostic and treatment challenges. In this Medscape-certified activity, experts discuss the complex patient journey, from delayed diagnosis to individualized…
Avapritinib, branded as Ayvakit, became the first FDA-approved treatment for indolent systemic mastocytosis (ISM) in 2023, marking a major advancement for patients. ISM, driven by the KIT D816V…
Distinguishing indolent from advanced systemic mastocytosis is notoriously complex, even for seasoned clinicians. To simplify diagnosis, researchers developed a mathematical model using basic lab values, achieving 93% predictive…
In this episode of the Oncology Brothers podcast hosted by Rohit Gosain, MD and Rahul Gosain, MD speak to Jorge Cortes, MD, from the Georgia Cancer Center, joins…
Pompe disease is a rare, life-threatening genetic disorder caused by GAA enzyme deficiency, leading to glycogen buildup and muscle cell destruction. It presents on a spectrum, from infantile-onset…
Board-certified nephrologist Blake Shusterman, MD, debunks common kidney health myths. Urinating normally doesn’t guarantee healthy kidneys, and nocturnal urination is often due to aging or other conditions, not…
Ulcerative colitis can cause persistent digestive issues that disrupt daily life. Symptoms may include diarrhea, frequent and urgent bowel movements, blood or pus in stool, severe cramps, nausea,…
Melanoma immunotherapy has a critical limitation: 40 to 60% of patients don’t respond. Arielle Elkrief, MD, discusses an innovative approach targeting the gut microbiome. By using fecal microbiota…
Rheumatoid arthritis isn’t just about joint pain—it can affect multiple organs, leading to complications like heart disease, lung fibrosis, eye conditions, skin vasculitis, and nervous system issues. Micah…
Jimmy Ruiz, MD, reflects on his career journey in North Carolina and the transformative progress in lung cancer treatment. Early in his career, limited tools like chemotherapy presented…
