Host: Paul Doghramji, MD 


  Guest: Gregory S. Sawicki, MD, MPH 



  
    Even though there currently isn’t a cure for cystic fibrosis, there may finally be hope on the horizon for the more than 70,000 people around the world who are living with this debilitating disease. Joining Dr. Paul Dogramji to talk about the emerging treatment options for cystic fibrosis is Dr. Gregory Sawicki, Director at the Cystic Fibrosis Center and Assistant Professor of Pediatrics at Harvard Medical School. 

An In-Depth Look at the Evolution of Cystic Fibrosis Treatments

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Guest: Ina Park, MD 



  
    The United States has seen its largest increase in syphilis cases in the past five years. And with increases prevalent in every region, along with a shortage of medication, additional surveillance strategies and importation resources are necessary. Dive in for a discussion on the challenges and strategies to combat the spread of syphilis with Dr. Ina Park, Professor of Family Community Medicine at the University of California San Francisco School of Medicine.

Insights on the Rising Rates of Syphilis in the United States

Host: Charles Turck, PharmD, BCPS, BCCCP 


  Guest: Melanie Dispenza, MD 



  
    The future therapeutic landscape for food allergy prevention is looking clearer as a drug typically used to treat hematologic malignancies has shown to prevent systemic anaphylaxis to allergens and increase patients' tolerance to peanuts. Along with this, other therapies are also in development for allergy treatment. To learn more, join Dr. Charles Turck as he dives deeper into this study and its findings with Dr. Melanie Dispenza, Assistant Professor of Medicine at Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine.

Preventing Allergic Reactions to Peanuts with a Cancer Drug

Host: Charles Turck, PharmD, BCPS, BCCCP 


  Guest: Henry Rosenberg, MD 



  
    Malignant hyperthermia is an inherited disorder primarily recognized by anesthesia professionals. And since this condition can have significant consequences on a patient’s health, including their likelihood of surviving surgery, it’s important to know how to diagnose and treat malignant hyperthermia emergencies in operating room settings. Join Dr. Charles Turck as he dives deeper into this topic with Dr. Henry Rosenberg, a member of the Board of Directors of the Malignant Hyperthermia Association of the United States.

Navigating the Crisis: How to Diagnose and Treat Malignant Hyperthermia

Host: Matt Birnholz, MD 


  Guest: Donald Kohn, MD 



  
    Third-generation lentiviral vectors were developed to improve upon safety measures and mitigate the risks of toxicity and replication that are typically associated with first- and second-generation therapies. These advancements may help enhance the functionality and utility of third-generation lentiviral vectors in various gene therapy applications. Learn more about the development, efficacy, and safety of third-generation lentiviral vectors with Dr. Matt Birnholz and Dr. Donald Kohn, Distinguished Professor at the University of California, Los Angeles. This non-certified educational series is produced and controlled by ReachMD, and is intended for healthcare professionals only. 

Evolving Gene Therapy: A Deep Dive into 3rd-Generation Lentiviral Vectors

Host: Charles Flexner, MD 



  
    Daily oral therapy can have low adherence, which is why the field of long-acting formulations is rapidly advancing. Tune in to hear Dr. Charles Flexner discuss how long-acting regimens can address this problem of adherence and help patients living with HIV, tuberculosis, malaria, and other infectious diseases. Dr. Flexner is a Professor of Medicine of Pharmacology, Molecular Sciences, and International Health at Johns Hopkins University, and he also presented a session on this exact topic at the 2024 Conference on Retroviruses and Opportunistic Infections.

An In-Depth Look at the Evolution of Cystic Fibrosis Treatments

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