touchPODCAST

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Welcome to touchPODCAST where you can listen and learn from our expert faculty, hand-picked from the Touch Medical Media family of independent medical websites.

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The podcast currently has 550 episodes available.

touchPODCAST episodes:

July 22, 2026Beyond ATTR in Japan: Accurate diagnosis of cardiac AL in the TTR stabilizer era (in Japanese)
touchEXPERT FOCUS for touchHEMATOLOGY, touchCARDIO and touchNEPHROLOGY

Listen to a series of interviews with Dr. Toru Kubo as he shares his expert insights into real-world diagnostic pitfalls in cardiac amyloid light-chain amyloidosis (AL), stepwise application of the Japanese Circulation Society (JCS) diagnostic algorithm to achieve an accurate diagnosis of cardiac AL, and timely engagement of hematology and multidisciplinary discussion around transthyretin (TTR) stabilizer initiation.

The expert:
Dr. Toru Kubo, Kochi Medical School, Kochi University, Japan
This touchPODCAST is recorded in Japanese and is intended for HCPs in Japan.

This activity is funded by an independent medical education grant from Alexion Pharma GmbH.

This activity is jointly provided by Partners for Advancing Clinical Education and touchIME.

For further information, please visit our websites: touchHEMATOLOGY, touchCARDIO and touchNEPHROLOGY
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30min
July 09, 2026Targeting pathogenic mechanisms in gMG: From complement- and FcRn-directed therapies to B- and T-cell-targeted approaches
touchTALKS for touchNEUROLOGY
Listen to an autoimmune neuromuscular disease expert review the unmet needs for patients with generalized myasthenia gravis and explain how emerging targeted therapies address underlying disease mechanisms to improve patient outcomes.
The expert
Dr. Richard Nowak, Yale School of Medicine, New Haven, CT, USA
This touchPODCAST is for healthcare professionals outside of the UK.
This activity is funded by an independent medical education grant from the Healthcare Business of Merck KGaA, Darmstadt, Germany.
This activity is jointly provided by USF Health and touchIME.
touchIME is an EBAC® accredited provider.

For further information, visit our website: https://touchneurologyime.org/targeted-therapies-in-gmg/
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41min
July 09, 2026The art and science of presbyopia-correcting intraocular lens selection: From preoperative planning to patient satisfaction
touchCASES for touchOPHTHALMOLOGY

Listen to two experts as they discuss three cases illustrating the art and science of presbyopia-correcting intraocular lens (IOL) selection, from preoperative planning to patient satisfaction. They examine key decision points from preoperative assessment and clinical workup to presbyopia-correcting IOL selection in routine and complex cases.

The experts:
Dr. Dagny Zhu, Zhu Vision - Modern Laser & Cataract Eye Surgery, Orange, CA, USA
Prof. Renato Ambrósio Jr., Federal University of the State of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
This activity is for HCPs in the USA, Canada, and Latin America.
This activity is funded by an independent medical education grant from Alcon Vision, LLC.
The activity is jointly provided by USF Health and touchIME.
For further information visit our website: www.touchOPHTHALMOLOGY.com
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39min
July 08, 2026Unraveling the cortisol connection: Hard-to-control hypertension and hyperglycemia
touchTALKS for touchENDOCRINOLOGY
Listen to Dr. Richard Auchus, as he describes how hypercortisolism can lead to hyperglycemia and hypertension, and discusses how to recognize, screen, and manage hypercortisolism in at-risk patient populations.
The expert
Dr Richard J. Auchus, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI, USA.
This touchPODCAST is for HCPs in the USA only.
This activity is funded by an independent medical education grant from Corcept Therapeutics Incorporated.
This activity is jointly provided by Partners for Advancing Clinical Education and touchIME.
For further information visit our website: www.touchENDOCRINOLOGY.com
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40min
July 07, 2026Reducing attrition and maximizing ADC impact in metastatic breast cancer
touchIN CONVERSATION for touchONCOLOGY
Identifying patients at risk of treatment attrition is an important part of treatment decision-making, as these patients may miss opportunities to receive subsequent treatments that could improve survival and quality of life. Listen to breast cancer experts consider the impact of treatment attrition in metastatic breast cancer and review evidence supporting the earlier integration of antibody–drug conjugates in the treatment pathway.

The experts
Prof. Fatima Cardoso, Centre Antoine Lacassagne and Advanced Breast Cance (ABC) Global Alliance, Nice, France
Asst. Prof. Domen Ribnikar, Institute of Oncology Ljubljana, Slovenia

This touchPODCAST is for HCPs outside of the UK.

This activity is supported by an independent medical education grant from Daiichi Sankyo Europe GmbH/AstraZeneca.
touchIME is an EBAC® accredited provider.

For further information visit our website: www.touchONCOLOGY.com
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40min
July 06, 2026The art of diagnosing CIDP: Strengthening diagnostic confidence
touchCASES for touchNEUROLOGY
Hear from two European experts as they discuss how to strengthen diagnostic confidence in patients with chronic inflammatory demyelinating polyradiculoneuropathy (CIDP). Through three patient cases, they address how to recognize and differentiate CIDP variants from other polyneuropathies and consider how key diagnostic criteria can be applied to reinforce diagnostic confidence.
The experts:
Prof. Dr. Claudia Sommer, University of Würzburg, Würzburg, Germany
Dr. Filip Eftimov, Amsterdam UMC, Amsterdam, The Netherlands
This activity is funded by an independent medical education grant from Sanofi.
This activity is jointly provided by USF Health and touchIME.
touchIME is an EBAC® accredited provider.
This touchPODCAST is for HCPs outside of the UK.
For further information, visit our website: www.touchNEUROLOGY.com
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38min
July 06, 2026The key to ketoacidosis: Unlocking the potential for better DKA monitoring and detection
touchEXPERT FOCUS for touchENDOCRINOLOGY
Listen to a series of interviews with Dr. Eden Miller who will provide her expert insights into the recognition of typical and euglycemic diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA), the current and emerging ketone monitoring methods, including continuous ketone monitoring and the importance of optimizing patient and caregiver education to reduce preventable DKA events and hospitalizations.
The expert:
Dr. Eden Miller, Diabetes and Obesity Care, Bend, OR, USA
This touchPODCAST is for HCPs outside the UK.
This activity is funded by an independent medical education grant from Abbott Diabetes Care Inc.

The activity is jointly provided by USF Health and touchIME.
touchIME is an EBAC® accredited provider.

For further information visit our website: www.touchENDOCRINOLOGY.com
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35min
June 15, 2026Optimizing outcomes in advanced endometrial carcinoma: Navigating guidelines, biomarker-driven immunotherapy and irAE management
touchCASES for touchONCOLOGY
Join two international experts as they walk through three real-world patient stories, showing how molecular testing shapes treatment choices in advanced endometrial cancer and how immune-related side effects can be recognized and managed in everyday practice.
The experts:
Dr Nicoletta Colombo, European Institute of Oncology, Milan, Italy
Dr Ilaria Colombo, Oncology Institute of Southern Switzerland, Bellinzona, Switzerland
This activity is supported by an independent educational grant from Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC.
This activity is jointly provided by USF Health and touchIME.
touchIME is an EBAC® accredited provider.
For further information, visit our website: www.touchONCOLOGY.com
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37min
May 21, 2026Personalizing cataract surgery: From pre-operative precision to functional vision outcomes
touchEXPERT FOCUS for touchOPHTHALMOLOGY
Listen to a series of short interviews with a leading expert in cataract surgery. Dr Filomena Ribeiro shares insights on the latest advances in pre-operative assessment, AI-enhanced IOL power calculation and functional depth-of-field (DOFi)-based lens selection, as well as emerging IOL materials and technologies. She also provides practical guidance on patient communication strategies to support consistent, patient-centred refractive outcomes.
The expert:
Dr Filomena Ribeiro, Hospital da Luz Lisboa, University of Lisbon and Catholic University of Portugal, Lisbon, Portugal
This touchPODCAST is for HCPs outside of the UK.
This activity is funded by an independent medical education grant from Alcon Eye Care UK Limited.
This activity is provided by touchIME.
touchIME is an EBAC® accredited provider.

For further information visit our website: https://touchophthalmologyime.org/personalizing-cataract-surgery-from-pre-op-precision-to-functional-vision-outcomes/
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34min
May 05, 2026Cracking the code of CIDP: Mastering diagnostic precision
touchCASES for touchNEUROLOGY
Listen to two US-based experts as they discuss how to improve diagnostic accuracy in the USA for patients with chronic inflammatory demyelinating polyneuropathy (CIDP). They will discuss three patient cases to illustrate how to recognize and differentiate CIDP variants from other polyneuropathies, and apply key diagnostic criteria to help strengthen a diagnosis.
The experts:
Dr Karissa Gable, Duke University, Durham, NC, USA
Dr Jeffrey Allen, University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, MN, USA
This activity is funded by an independent medical education grant from Sanofi Genzyme.
This activity is jointly provided by USF Health and touchIME.
This activity is for HCPs in the USA only.
For further information, visit our website: https://touchneurologyime.org/cidp-diagnostics/
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38min

FAQs about touchPODCAST:

How many episodes does touchPODCAST have?

The podcast currently has 550 episodes available.