General Medicine and Primary Care

General Medicine and Primary Care

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General Medicine and Primary Care episodes

  • Genetics in Psoriasis: Impacts on Risk, Comorbidities, and Care
    Guest: Audrey Bui, DO

    Genetic insights are reshaping how we understand the development and comorbidities of psoriasis, as well as treatment response in patients. Hear Dr. Audrey Bui discuss how genetic variants influence risks for certain conditions, how they may predict response to therapies like methotrexate, ustekinumab, and IL-17 inhibitors, and how integrating genetic markers into clinical care can enable more targeted, effective psoriasis management. Dr. Bui is a recent graduate from Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine and an intern at the University of Central Florida prior to starting her dermatology residency at Hackensack Meridian Health Palisades Medical Center.

    5 min
  • Partnering for Better Hypertension Outcomes: How AMA and Azara Support Providers
    Host: Charles Turck, PharmD, BCPS, BCCCP
    Guest: Jeff Brandes

    By embedding evidence-based metrics directly into existing workflows, the partnership between the American Medical Association (AMA) and Azara Healthcare supports providers in proactively managing hypertension. To learn more about how integrating the AMA MAP™ Hypertension Quality Improvement Program into Azara’s population health tools empowers clinicians to seamlessly deliver guideline-driven care, Dr. Charles Turck speaks with Mr. Jeff Brandes, President and CEO of Azara Healthcare.

    8 min
  • Stemming the Tide on MASLD/MASH: It Starts on the Frontlines in Endocrinology and Primary Care Clinics
    Guest: Meena B. Bansal, MD, FAASLD
    Guest: Nicholas Pennings, DO, DABOM, MFOMA, FACOFP, FAAFP
    Guest: Fernando Bril, MD

    The epidemic of metabolic dysfunction-associated liver disease (MASLD) and metabolic dysfunction-associated steatohepatitis (MASH) is fully upon the US healthcare system, and it's projected to get worse. The prevalence of MASLD in the US is expected to increase from 33.7% in 2020 to 41.4% in 2050, which translates to approximately 122 million adults being affected. Our broadcast on Global Fatty Liver Day provides practical and engaging discussions to help endocrinologists and primary care providers better understand the use of noninvasive tests and biomarkers for timely screening and primary risk assessment, treatment and management of cardiometabolic risk, and assignment to the appropriate level of care for patients with MASLD/MASH.

    59 min
  • Tuning the Brain: Personalized Anxiety Relief with Neurofeedback-Driven Headphones
    Guest: John Golden
    Guest: Michael Greenberg, MD

    EEG-guided headphones from Vital Neuro present a new frontier in anxiety management through personalized, real-time neurofeedback and music therapy. Dr. Michael Greenberg speaks with Vital Neuro CEO John Golden about the science behind these devices, their effectiveness in reducing anxiety symptoms, and how they can integrate into daily life.

    12 min
  • Transforming Clinician Wellness: EEG Headphones Helping with Burnout
    Guest: John Golden
    Host: Michael Greenberg, MD

    Neuro-responsive EEG headphones are helping healthcare professionals combat burnout by promoting calm, focus, and resilience. Backed by neuroscience and real-time brain monitoring, this personalized technology blends music and neurofeedback to optimize mental states and reduce stress. Hear from Vital Neuro CEO John Golden as he joins Dr. Michael Greenberg to discuss this device's impact in clinical workflows, from pre-op anxiety management to enhanced physician well-being.

    13 min
  • Navigating Gastrointestinal Impacts of GLP-1 Receptor Agonists
    Host: Peter Buch, MD, FACG, AGAF, FACP
    Guest: Michael Camilleri, MD

    GLP-1 receptor agonists are revolutionizing treatment for diabetes and obesity, but their impact on the gastrointestinal tract demands careful clinical attention. Dr. Peter Buch is joined by Dr. Michael Camilleri, Professor of Medicine at the Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and Research in Rochester, Minnesota, to discuss key findings on gastrointestinal side effects, procedural risks, and the impacts of GLP-1 receptor agonists on the fields of gastroenterology and hepatology.

    14 min
  • Scaling Success: Hypertension Control at MPCA with the AMA MAP™ Program
    Host: Mary Katherine Cheeley, PharmD, BCPS, CLS, FNLA
    Guest: Faiyaz Syed MD, MPH

    The Michigan Primary Care Association (MPCA) recently partnered with the AMA to implement the AMA MAP™ Hypertension Quality Improvement Program at two pilot health centers. After this collaboration resulted in a 6 percent improvement in hypertension control, it’s now expanding to all other MPCA health centers and could even focus on other conditions like diabetes. Joining Dr. Mary Katherine Cheeley to share his experience with the AMA MAP™ program is Dr. Faiyaz Syed, Chief Medical Officer for the MPCA.

    12 min
  • Closing the Loop: Practical Strategies for Timely Lipid Panel Follow-Up
    Host: Ty J. Gluckman, MD, MHA, FACC, FAHA, FASPC
    Guest: Rishi Wadhera, MD, MPP, Mphil

    Join our experts for case-based episodes that focus on bridging the gap between rural health and cardiovascular disease. Experts will explore ASCVD prevention and treatment by reviewing patient risk factors and determining ASCVD risk reduction strategies. This activity is designed to empower healthcare professionals with the knowledge and tools needed to make impactful decisions in cardiovascular care.

    5 min
  • Unmasking Hidden Risk: The Role of Lp(a) in Cardiovascular Risk Assessment
    Host: Ty J. Gluckman, MD, MHA, FACC, FAHA, FASPC
    Guest: Rishi Wadhera, MD, MPP, Mphil

    Join our experts for case-based episodes that focus on bridging the gap between rural health and cardiovascular disease. Experts will explore ASCVD prevention and treatment by reviewing patient risk factors and determining ASCVD risk reduction strategies. This activity is designed to empower healthcare professionals with the knowledge and tools needed to make impactful decisions in cardiovascular care.

    6 min
  • Expanding Access: Alternative Models for Delivering Lipid-Lowering Therapy
    Host: Rishi Wadhera, MD, MPP, Mphil
    Guest: Ty J. Gluckman, MD, MHA, FACC, FAHA, FASPC

    Join our experts for case-based episodes that focus on bridging the gap between rural health and cardiovascular disease. Experts will explore ASCVD prevention and treatment by reviewing patient risk factors and determining ASCVD risk reduction strategies. This activity is designed to empower healthcare professionals with the knowledge and tools needed to make impactful decisions in cardiovascular care.

    5 min