Expert Interviews

Expert Perspectives 2024: Nonsteroidal Topicals for Atopic Dermatitis with Mona Shahriari, MD
December 12, 2024

The new nonsteroidal topical treatments for atopic dermatitis are targeted and modify the disease process, explains thought leader Shahriari in this year's video series.

Expert Perspectives 2024: Biologics for Management of COPD with MeiLan K Han, MD, MS
December 12, 2024

The GOLD report committee member highlights advances in knowledge of COPD phenotypes and the new role for biologic medications in this year's video series.

The Biggest Challenge with COVID-19 Right Now: An Interview with NFID Medical Director Robert Hopkins, Jr, MD
December 12, 2024

Hopkins, of the National Foundation for Infectious Diseases, is frustrated by the diminished societal response to the virus' circulation including ongoing low vaccination rates.

The Evolving Perception and Utilization of Antiobesity Drugs: Expert Discussion
December 11, 2024

Donna Ryan, MD, highlights how the media has helped to reframe obesity as a chronic disease and how antiobesity drugs are transforming metabolic disease treatment.

Pivotal Obesity Trials in 2024: A Conversation with Donna Ryan, MD
December 10, 2024

Donna Ryan, MD, discusses the most significant clinical trials published this year in the field of obesity medicine.

Key Insights and Final Thoughts on Screening and Management of T1D
December 10, 2024

Panelists discuss key insights on the importance of early screening for T1D, the role of antibody testing in identifying at-risk individuals, and the need for timely intervention to preserve ß-cell function and optimize long-term management strategies for better patient outcomes.

Facilities for Teplizumab Infusion
December 10, 2024

Panelists discuss how teplizumab infusion requires specialized medical facilities equipped to manage intravenous therapy, monitor for potential adverse effects, and provide appropriate care during treatment to ensure patient safety and efficacy.

Teplizumab for Delaying Onset and Progression of T1D
December 10, 2024

Panelists discuss how teplizumab, an anti-CD3 monoclonal antibody, delays the onset and progression of type 1 diabetes by modulating immune response and preserving ß-cell function in high-risk individuals.

Who Should We Screen for T1D?
December 10, 2024

Panelists discuss screening for T1D for individuals at higher risk, such as those with a family history of T1D, autoimmune conditions, or certain genetic markers, to identify early signs of the disease and enable timely intervention.

Antibody Screening Tests for T1D
December 10, 2024

Panelists discuss how antibody screening tests for type 1 diabetes (T1D), including tests for insulin autoantibodies (IAA), glutamic acid decarboxylase (GAD) antibodies, and other markers can help identify individuals at risk for developing the disease before clinical symptoms appear, enabling earlier monitoring and potential intervention.