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Overview: As blood tests for Alzheimer’s become more accessible, clinicians must navigate the ethical and emotional complexities of delivering life-changing results. We explore how to communicate these findings with care, manage the psychological impact on patients and families, and address uncertainty in ambiguous cases. Drawing on real-world experiences and research, discover practical guidance for balancing clinical responsibility with compassionate patient care. 

Overview: In this episode, join us as we discuss the use of blood eosinophils as a biomarker in severe asthma and whether there is prognostic value in measuring eosinophil levels.

Episode key references and resource links: 

• Bruselle GG, and Koppelman GH. N Engl J Med. 2022;386(2):157–171.

Guest: Dareen Siri, MD, FAAAAI, FACAAI and Matthew Mintz, MD, FACP

Overview: In this episode, join us as we discuss the risks of elevated eosinophil levels and exacerbations, and the role a specialist can play in the management of severe asthma.

Episode references and resource links: 

• Price DB, et al. Lancet Respir Med. 2015;3(11):849–858.

Guest: Dareen Siri, MD, FAAAAI, FACAAI and Matthew Mintz, MD, FACP

Overview: In this episode, join us as we discuss the importance of blood eosinophil testing for improving diagnosis and phenotyping in severe asthma.

Episode key references and resource links: 

• Bruselle GG, and Koppelman GH. N Engl J Med. 2022;386(2):157–171.

Guest: Dareen Siri, MD, FAAAAI, FACAAI and Matthew Mintz, MD, FACP

This podcast will review the unique pathophysiology in older adults with long-term Type 2 diabetes that underlie requirements for combination insulin therapy.

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This podcast reviews the specific considerations in appropriately individualizing care for older adults with T2D by reviewing health status, cognition, frailty and their living situation 

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This podcast focuses on the exploration of treatment approaches in older patients with Type 2 diabetes who are insulin-requiring through case discussion with a focus on simplicity, minimization of hypoglycemia and importance of simplification/de-intensification utilizing an individualized approach by reviewing

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The complexity behind recurrent UTI management often leaves both patients and clinicians with questions on the optimal management strategy. Should they be treated as an uncomplicated UTI? Are there special considerations or prevention measures? Are there unforeseen or unknown factors contributing to disease incidence? In this second episode, we take a deep dive into the treatment and management of recurrent UTI and explore the impact that this disease has on patients.

Disclaimers:

1. This presentation is sponsored by GSK. The speakers are GSK paid healthcare providers. The content is intended to support disease state education and is considered nonpromotional.

References:

1. Anger J, Lee U, Ackerman AL, et al. Recurrent uncomplicated urinary tract infections in women: AUA/CUA/SUFU guideline. J Urol. 2019;202(2):282-289. doi: 10.1097/JU.00000000000002963. 

Uncomplicated UTIs (Urinary Tract Infections) can have a detrimental impact on emotional wellbeing. Patients may feel ignored by their clinicians, who face a diverse set of challenges when managing uncomplicated UTIs, all of which are important to address when keeping the plan patient-centered. In this podcast, we will discuss patient-clinician communication barriers and the importance of patient[1]centered outcomes in managing uncomplicated UTIs.

Disclaimers:

1. This presentation is sponsored by GSK. The speakers are GSK paid healthcare providers. The content is intended to support disease state education and is considered nonpromotional.

References:

1. Hilt EE, McKinley K, Pearce MM, et al. Urine is not sterile: use of enhanced urine culture techniques to detect resident bacterial flora in the adult female bladder. J Clin Microbiol. 2014;52(3):871-876. doi:10.1128/JCM.02876-13

7.Colgan R, Keating K, Dougouih M. Survey of symptom burden in women with uncomplicated urinary tract infections. Clin Drug Investig. 2004;24(1):55-60. doi: 10.2165/00044011-200424010-00007

1. Thompson J, Marijam A, Mitrani-Gold FS, Wright J, Joshi AV. A survey study of healthcare resource use, and direct and indirect costs, among females with an uncomplicated urinary tract infection in the United States. Poster presented at: IDWeek 2021; September 29-October 3, 2021. Poster 1227

The controversy surrounding whether to collect urine cultures and which empiric treatment to prescribe in patients with uncomplicated UTI has left many clinicians unsure of the right approach. In this the first episode of a podcast series, we’ll discuss the definition of clinical cure and dive into the evidence behind grey areas in the diagnosis and management of uncomplicated UTI.

Disclaimers:

1. This presentation is sponsored by GSK. The speakers are GSK paid healthcare providers. The content is intended to support disease state education and is considered nonpromotional.

References:

1. Gupta K, Hooton TM, Naber KG, et al.; Infectious Diseases Society of America; European Society for Microbiology and Infectious Diseases. International clinical practice guidelines for the treatment of acute uncomplicated cystitis and pyelonephritis in women: A 2010 update by the Infectious Diseases Society of America and the European Society for Microbiology and Infectious Diseases. Clin Infect Dis. 2011;52(5):e103- e120. doi: 10.1093/cid/ciq2572.