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The care of patients with type 2 diabetes and chronic kidney disease requires a multidisciplinary approach; hence, this activity takes a multidisciplinary approach to educate clinicians of various disciplines.

Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) and Helicobacter pylori (H. pylori) infection are significant gastrointestinal challenges that impact patient quality of life, requiring proper diagnosis and treatment. In this 60-minute, case-based educational activity, multidisciplinary faculty guide clinicians through contemporary diagnostic techniques and evidence-based treatment strategies for both nonerosive and erosive GERD, as well as H. pylori infection.

Myasthenia gravis, an autoimmune disease characterized by fluctuating muscle weakness, greatly impacts patients’ functioning and activities of daily living. Important treatment advances continue to be made to reduce patient burden of disease and overcome safety, efficacy, and other limitations of available therapies. Join Nicholas Silvestri, MD, as he reports on research results of some of these advances presented at the 2024 American Association of Neuromuscular & Electrodiagnostic Medicine Annual Meeting.

Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) is a contagious respiratory infection and a leading cause of illness in children. This activity includes five conversations with experts in nursing, pediatrics, and neonatology. They review RSV basics, current immunoprophylaxis options, and tools to help clinicians prevent RSV in infants and young children, with detailed discussion of RSV antibodies, supporting evidence, and recommendations.

These case studies are part of a continuing education activity that provides an update on the epidemiology, monitoring, and treatment of patients with systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) presented by Diane Kamen, MD, and Anca Askanase, MD.

An interprofessional faculty of gastroenterology clinicians discuss real-world issues in managing patients with primary biliary cholangitis. Two mini-lectures serve as the foundation for understanding the diagnostic evaluation and risk factors of primary biliary cholangitis.

This podcast contains a preview of a continuing education activity that provides an update on the epidemiology, monitoring, and treatment of patients with systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE), presented by Diane Kamen, MD, and Anca Askanase, MD. For the entire course and to obtain credit, please visit the course website at https://annenberg.net/courses/landingPage.php?courseID=60170

This education is about: - The allergic march - Burden of food allergy - Early feeding choices and food allergy prevention - The influence of the microbiome on allergic disease - Recent evidence on the early introduction of food allergens - Updates on food allergy management

Faculty experts, Jeanine Jarnes, PharmD, and Chester Whitley, MD, PhD delve into the rare and difficult to diagnose GM2-gangliosidoses Tays-Sachs and Sandhoff diseases. Following a discussion of the etiology and pathophysiology of these diseases, the faculty use real-life cases to illustrate the various phenotypes of these conditions, as well as key presenting signs and symptoms. Diagnostic approaches are discussed, alongside current standards of care, including supportive and palliative treatment options. Drs. Jarnes and Whitley describe key therapeutic approaches under investigation to impro

Human milk is optimal for preterm infants due to its ability to offer protection against potentially life-threatening complications such as necrotizing enterocolitis. However, the concentration of many nutrients in human milk—whether mother’s own milk or donor milk—falls short of meeting those required to support growth and development. To achieve growth targets for preterm infants, macro- and micronutrient supplementation is a critical component of an adequate nutrition care plan.

Managing food allergies is challenging for caregivers, and it is difficult for busy clinicians to keep up with evolving guidelines on this topic. However, knowledge of recent research and recommendations for food allergy management is essential for pediatric clinicians to provide appropriate guidance and referrals for affected families.

John Colombo, PhD, answers questions related to infant brain development and cognition. Fayez K. Ghishan, MD answers questions related to Milk Fat Globule Membrane (MFGM) Sean C.L. Deoni, PhD answers questions related to Docosahexaenoic acid (DHA)

In the first few weeks of life, the optimal growth rate for preterm infants is nearly twice that of term infants. To achieve this rapid rate of growth, preterm infants have high energy, protein, and micronutrient requirements. However, variability in human milk composition and inadequate fortification practices often result in suboptimal nutrition intake during these early critical weeks.

The gut microbiome is recognized as playing a key role in infant health. Alessio Fasano, MD, world-renowned for his research on the gut microbiome focuses on the ways in which the gut microbiome influences allergy and autoimmunity. The effects of infant nutrition on the composition of the microbiome are also discussed, including the impact of feeding mode and probiotic and prebiotic supplementation.

Renowned professor of pediatric gastroenterology and nutrition, and endowed chair in pediatric research, Fayez K. Ghishan, MD, discusses the important role gastrointestinal microbiota plays in the development of immune function.

Anna Nowak-Wegrzyn, MD, PhD, takes a case-based approach to identify and diagnose food protein-induced enterocolitis syndrome (FPIES) in infants and how to manage acute reactions.

In this in-depth review, presented by Princess Ogbogu, MD, and developed in collaboration with Michael Wechsler, MD, MMSc, the wide-ranging presentations of HES will be reviewed, along with pathophysiology, classification, and acute and chronic management. Learnings from the presentation will be tied together with a case-based presentation of idiopathic HES, allowing learners to see how guideline recommendations and novel clinical trials can be applied in a real clinical setting.

Thyroid eye disease, also known as Graves’ orbitopathy, is a potentially serious, progressive autoimmune disease that most often occurs in people with hyperthyroidism, ie, Graves’ disease. Kimberley Cockerham, MD, FACS, moderates this series of six, paired conversations between endocrinologist Terry J. Smith, MD, and eye specialists Wendy W. Lee, MD, and Raymond Douglas, MD, PhD, to explore current and emerging treatment options for thyroid eye disease. In these conversations, faculty review the current understanding of the burden and pathophysiology of thyroid eye disease—including ...

Cold Agglutinin Disease is a rare, chronic hemolytic disorder, representing approximately 20% of all autoimmune hemolytic anemias. Catherine M. Broome, MD, and Alexander Röth, MD, provide an understanding of the pathogenesis of this disorder caused by cold-reacting IgM autoantibodies and reveal common clinical features. Because of the high mortality rate among those suffering from CAD, it is important to be aware of the diagnostic criteria, as well as the current and novel treatment options, with the goal of increasing hemoglobin levels, avoiding the need for transfusions, and improving ...

In this activity, Jeremy Abramson, MD, highlights the significant disease burden of B-cell lymphomas, as well as the latest advances in therapeutics, and practical strategies for integrating novel therapies into practice through patient selection and supportive care management.