Expert Interviews

Researcher Explains How Women Respond to a False Positive Breast Cancer Screening Result
October 11, 2024

After a false positive outcome on screening mammography, a short interval call back for repeat imaging was a significant deterrent to future screening.

The Potential Harms of Breast Cancer Screening Need to be Explored and this Biostatistician is All In
October 10, 2024

The most common harm associated with breast cancer screening is a false positive finding; this UC Davis expert wanted to know more about how women respond.

Menopausal VMS Education in Primary Care: Build Trust First, Says One Clinician
October 08, 2024

Building trust with patients early on will help them feel comfortable discussing their symptoms and treatment preferences, says JoAnn Pinkerton, MD.

Menopausal Vasomotor Symptoms: Clinician and Patients Both Need Education, Expert Says
October 07, 2024

Less than 15% of women with menopause receive treatment for VMS, suggesting a need a for more education and awareness, according to JoAnn Pinkerton, MD.

Switching from HRT to Non-HRT: Safety Considerations for Menopausal Women
October 04, 2024

An expert discussion with JoAnn Pinkerton, MD, national lead for the OASIS clinical trial program of elinzanetant for moderate-to-severe VMS.

Non-Hormonal Therapy for Menopausal VMS: How Does Elinzanetant Differ from HRT?
October 01, 2024

JoAnn Pinkerton, MD, national lead for the OASIS clinical trial program evaluating elinzanetant for menopausal VMS, discusses how non-hormonal therapy differs from HRT.

FDA Approval of Dupilumab for Uncontrolled COPD will Change the Treatment Landscape: Interview with Surya Bhatt, MD, MSPH
September 27, 2024

Surya Bhatt, MD, MSPH, is coprincipal investigator for the 2 pivotal phase 3 clinical trials that supported today's landmark FDA approval of dupilumab for COPD.

Elinzanetant for Menopausal VMS: OASIS Lead Investigator Discusses Results, Side Effects, Next Steps
September 24, 2024

JoAnn Pinkerton, MD, details the positive findings from the OASIS 1, 2, and 3 studies of elinzanetant and highlights next steps in research.

Refining Diabetes Care for Older Adults: Expert Insights on Deprescribing, Streamlining Treatment, and Key Practice Pearls
August 23, 2024

Experts on diabetes provide insights gleaned from the SIMPLE study and outline patient factors that inform treatment decisions.

Evolving Diabetes Care: Strategic Treatment Adjustments and Combination Therapy Benefits for Older Adults
August 23, 2024

Medha Munshi, MD, leads a comprehensive discussion on diabetes treatment practices and discusses the role of deprescribing and other treatment adjustments in older adult patients.