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MedEdTalks Rheumatology is a continuing medical education podcast for physicians to allow them to learn while on the go and obtain CME credits. This show will focus in on rheumatology topics, such as GCA, ANCA-Associated Vasculitis, Pemphigus Vulgaris, Lupus, Biosimilars, RA, axSpA, irAEs and PSA…

Leonard Calabrese, MD


    • Jun 30, 2024 LATEST EPISODE
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    • 15m AVG DURATION
    • 59 EPISODES


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    Treating EGPA With Drs. Leonard Calabrese and Anisha Dua

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 30, 2024 16:01


    In this podcast, expert clinicians will discuss the latest evidence regarding EGPA therapy, as well as current guideline recommendations. 

    EGPA Differential Diagnosis With Drs. Leonard Calabrese and Michael Putman

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 30, 2024 16:01


    In this podcast, expert clinicians discuss the differential diagnosis of EGPA, reviewing the utility of various diagnostic modalities that can differentiate EGPA from other hypereosinophilic diseases or ANCA-associated vasculitides. 

    EGPA Burden and Clinical Manifestations With Drs. Leonard Calabrese and Adam Brown

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 30, 2024 15:23


    In this podcast, expert clinicians discuss the spectrum of potential EGPA clinical manifestations. 

    Recent Updates on Management of Uncontrolled Gout, With Drs. Suneet Grewal, Puja Khanna, and Michael Pillinger

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 31, 2023 24:01


    In this podcast, clinical experts discuss key findings presented during the past year on current and emerging therapies for managing uncontrolled gout.

    Evidence-Based Tools to Detect and Assess Uncontrolled Gout, With Drs. Suneet Grewal, Puja Khanna, and Michael Pillinger

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 31, 2023 18:04


    In this podcast, clinical experts discuss key findings presented during the past year on evidence-based tools for detection and assessment of uncontrolled gout.

    Burden and Complications of Uncontrolled Gout, With Drs. Suneet Grewal, Puja Khanna, and Michael Pillinger

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 31, 2023 21:11


    In this podcast, clinical experts discuss key findings presented during the past year on disease burden and comorbidities associated with uncontrolled gout.

    Updates on Emerging Options for PrEP and COVID-19 Management in Immunocompromised Patients, With Drs. Leonard Calabrese and Kevin Winthrop

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 31, 2023 17:56


    In this podcast, expert clinicians will discuss the current tools available for outpatient management of COVID-19 and provide updates on emerging options for preexposure prophylaxis. 

    Outpatient Management of COVID-19 in Immunocompromised Patients: Educating the Patient, With Drs. Leonard Calabrese and Cassandra Calabrese

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 18, 2023 14:30


    In this podcast, expert clinicians will discuss current unmet needs regarding patient education and review strategic messaging to enhance the preparedness of immunocompromised patients at risk for COVID-19.

    Outpatient Management of COVID-19 Immunocompromised Patients: Educating the Practitioner, With Drs. Leonard Calabrese and Myron Cohen

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 21, 2023 16:00


    In this podcast, expert clinicians will discuss outpatient management of COVID-19 and strategies to educate practitioners on best practices for those caring for immunocompromised patients.

    COVID-19 Disease Behavior in Immunocompromised Patients, With Drs. Leonard Calabrese and Alfred Kim

    Play Episode Listen Later May 31, 2023 15:30


    In this podcast, expert clinicians will discuss how immune compromising conditions and iatrogenic causes of immune suppression affect risk for infection and severe outcomes with COVID-19. 

    Case Discussions: Treating EGPA and Addressing Patient Concerns, With Drs. Leonard Calabrese and Adam Brown

    Play Episode Listen Later May 18, 2023 14:29


    In this podcast, expert clinicians will review clinical cases of varying severity to highlight evidence-based approaches for management of EGPA. 

    EGPA Management Updates, With Drs. Leonard Calabrese and Michael Putman

    Play Episode Listen Later May 18, 2023 15:13


    In this podcast, expert clinicians will discuss evidence-based practices on the appropriate use of glucocorticoids, immunosuppressants, and targeted therapy for induction and maintenance of remission in severe and non-severe forms of EGPA. 

    Differential Diagnostic Considerations for EGPA, With Drs. Leonard Calabrese and Anisha Dua

    Play Episode Listen Later May 18, 2023 16:51


    In this podcast, expert clinicians will examine diagnostic approaches that can be used to distinguish EGPA from other vasculitides and hypereosinophilic conditions.

    Immunopathology, Clinical Manifestations, and Burdens of EGPA, With Drs. Leonard Calabrese and Adam Brown

    Play Episode Listen Later May 18, 2023 14:26


    In this podcast, expert clinicians will review the underlying immunopathology and various clinical presentations of EGPA and discuss its impact on patient quality of life.

    Clinical Evidence for COVID PrEP, With Drs. Leonard Calabrese and Myron Cohen

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 17, 2023 19:42


    In this podcast, expert clinicians will review recent developments involving monoclonal antibody therapies for COVID-19 and discuss ongoing studies on pre-exposure prophylaxis for immunocompromised patients.

    Emerging Steroid-Sparing Options in Systemic Lupus Erythematosus, With Drs. Calabrese, Littlejohn, and Grewal

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 27, 2023 22:54


    In this podcast, expert clinicians will review a challenging case of systemic lupus erythematosus and discuss new or emerging therapeutic options that may be of benefit.

    New Steroid-Sparing Approaches for Vasculitis, With Drs. Calabrese, Brown, and Fuchs

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 27, 2023 25:20


    In this podcast, expert clinicians will review a challenging case of vasculitis and discuss new or emerging therapeutic options that may be of benefit.

    Incorporating Recent Advances in Psoriatic Arthritis, With Drs. Calabrese, Husni, and Koenig

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 27, 2023 24:48


    In this podcast, expert clinicians will review a challenging case of psoriatic arthritis and discuss new or emerging therapeutic options that may be of benefit.

    Understanding COVID-19 PrEP: Challenges and Opportunities, With Drs. Leonard Calabrese and Cassandra Calabrese

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 20, 2023 15:07


    In In this podcast, expert clinicians will discuss recent developments involving COVID-19 PrEP as well as current challenges and opportunities.

    Cytokine Signaling and Signatures: A New Approach With Drs. Grace Wright and Iain McInnes

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 25, 2022 15:21


    In this podcast, expert clinicians will discuss the promise of identifying and targeting the dominant cytokine networks active in the various disorders of IMID.

    Janus Kinase Inhibitor Safety Update With Drs. Grace Wright and Kevin Winthrop

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 25, 2022 12:46


    In this podcast, expert clinicians will review recent updates in the safety data regarding Janus kinase (JAK) inhibitors and discuss the appropriate selection of candidates for safe and effective use of JAK inhibitor therapy.

    IL-23/IL-17 Pathway in Inflammatory Skin and Joint Disease With Drs. Grace Wright and Kevin Winthrop

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 25, 2022 10:22


    In this podcast, expert clinicians will discuss the safety and efficacy of interleukin-17/23 inhibitors for the management of inflammatory skin and joint diseases.

    A Patient With COVID-19 Experiencing Hyperinflammation

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 1, 2022 13:10


    In this Curbside Consults video, Drs. Calabrese and Cron discuss the case of a young adult with COVID-19 who experiences serious complications due to hyperinflammation.

    A Newly Admitted Patient with COVID-19 and Worsening Respiratory Symptoms

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 1, 2022 12:44


    In this Curbside Consults video, Drs. Calabrese and Tien discuss the workup and management of a 79-year-old man who is admitted to the hospital with rapidly worsening COVID-19 pneumonia.

    A Patient Presenting to the ED with Mild COVID-19

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 1, 2022 13:14


    In this Curbside Consults video, Drs. Calabrese and Tien discuss the workup and management of a 72-year-old man presenting to the emergency department with a mild-to-moderate case of COVID-19.

    Primer on the Immune-Basis of COVID-19 Progression

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 1, 2022 14:01


    In this Curbside Consults video, Drs. Calabrese and Cron discuss the latest understanding of COVID-19 immunopathogenesis and potential therapeutic targets.

    What Comes After Treat to Target? Listening to the Patient and the Role of Empathy With Drs. Cassandra Calabrese and Leonard Calabrese

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 2, 2020 12:11


    In this podcast, expert clinicians will discuss the importance of empathy in caring for patients with rheumatic diseases. Key aspects of empathy such as listening, eye contact, and reading body language are included. Listen in as Drs. Len and Cassie Calabrese discuss the critical aspects of empathy for rheumatology providers. For CME Credit, complete activity here: https://tinyurl.com/Rheumatology3

    Best Practices for Optimizing Vaccine Administration in Rheumatology With Drs. Leonard Calabrese and Cassandra Calabrese

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 2, 2020 12:52


    In this podcast series, expert clinicians will discuss optimal vaccine practices for rheumatology providers. Herpes zoster, influenza, and pneumococcal vaccine administration will be discussed. Listen in as Dr. Len and Cassandra Calabrese discuss important details on vaccination for rheumatology providers. For CME Credit, complete activity here: https://tinyurl.com/Rheumatology2

    Improving RA Outcomes Through Immune Wellness Education With Drs. Leonard Calabrese and M. Elaine Husni

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 2, 2020 17:22


    In this podcast series, expert clinicians will discuss patient wellness and its importance for rheumatology providers. Key components of wellness such as diet, exercise, and sleep will be discussed. Listen in as Drs. Len Calabrese and Elaine Husni discuss why wellness is important for patients with rheumatic diseases. For CME Credit, complete activity here: https://tinyurl.com/Rheumatology1

    Herpes Zoster Vaccination in At-risk Populations: Patient Education and Management of Side Effects with Drs. Len Calabrese and Cassandra Calabrese

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 6, 2020 10:26


    In this 4-part CME podcast series, experts will review the clinical aspects and primary risk factors for HZ, discuss optimized use of vaccines for at-risk populations, and provide guidance on effective patient education strategies to enhance vaccine uptake. In this episode, Drs. Len Calabrese and Cassandra Calabrese review zoster vaccine side effects and patient education strategies to enhance vaccination rates. For CME Credit, complete activity here: https://tinyurl.com/HZ004 

    Current State of Herpes Zoster Vaccination - Prevention Strategies With a Focus on Immune-mediated Disease with Drs. Len Calabrese and Paul Sax

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 6, 2020 14:35


    In this 4-part CME podcast series, experts will review the clinical aspects and primary risk factors for HZ, discuss optimized use of vaccines for at-risk populations, and provide guidance on effective patient education strategies to enhance vaccine uptake. In this episode, Drs. Calabrese and Sax review zoster vaccine safety and efficacy and discuss strategies for vaccination.  For CME Credit, complete activity here: https://tinyurl.com/HerpZo3 

    Risk Factors for Herpes Zoster- Important Considerations for Patients with Immune-mediated Diseases with Drs. Len Calabrese and Jeffrey Curtis

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 5, 2020 16:20


    In this 4-part CME podcast series, experts will review the clinical aspects and primary risk factors for HZ, discuss optimized use of vaccines for at-risk populations, and provide guidance on effective patient education strategies to enhance vaccine uptake. In this episode, Drs. Calabrese and Curtis discuss primary risk factors for HZ, incidence rates among patients with IMID, and optimized use of vaccines for these at-risk populations. For CME Credit, complete activity here: https://tinyurl.com/HZ002 

    Clinical Manifestations of Herpes Zoster - A Focus on Patients With Immune-mediated Disease with Drs. Len Calabrese and Cassandra Calabrese

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 5, 2020 11:54


    In this 4-part CME podcast series, experts will review the clinical aspects and primary risk factors for HZ, discuss optimized use of vaccines for at-risk populations, and provide guidance on effective patient education strategies to enhance vaccine uptake. In this episode, Drs. Len Calabrese and Cassandra Calabrese discuss the clinical manifestations of herpes zoster and potential sequelae. For CME Credit, complete activity here: https://tinyurl.com/HZ001 

    EGPA With ENT Manifestations

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 1, 2020 10:00


    Eosinophilic granulomatosis with polyangiitis (EGPA), formerly called Churg-Strauss syndrome, is a rare form of vasculitis that primarily affects the small blood vessels. Individuals diagnosed with EGPA commonly have a history of asthma and/or allergies. Inflammation associated with EGPA can lead to injury in multiple organ systems, including the sinuses, lungs, gastrointestinal system, heart, and kidneys. Early diagnosis and treatment are critical when managing EGPA to improve patient outcomes and reduce symptom burden. Education is needed to provide clinicians with the latest information regarding optimal diagnostic and management strategies, including newer steroid-sparing therapy options. In this CME podcast series, experts will provide guidance on differentiating EGPA from related vasculitides or eosinophilic conditions, highlight recent clinical data, and discuss therapeutic advancements.   Transcript available here: https://tinyurl.com/EGPA4-5

    Treating Patient Who Are Refractory to or Dependent on Glucocorticoids

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 1, 2020 11:10


    Eosinophilic granulomatosis with polyangiitis (EGPA), formerly called Churg-Strauss syndrome, is a rare form of vasculitis that primarily affects the small blood vessels. Individuals diagnosed with EGPA commonly have a history of asthma and/or allergies. Inflammation associated with EGPA can lead to injury in multiple organ systems, including the sinuses, lungs, gastrointestinal system, heart, and kidneys. Early diagnosis and treatment are critical when managing EGPA to improve patient outcomes and reduce symptom burden. Education is needed to provide clinicians with the latest information regarding optimal diagnostic and management strategies, including newer steroid-sparing therapy options. In this CME podcast series, experts will provide guidance on differentiating EGPA from related vasculitides or eosinophilic conditions, highlight recent clinical data, and discuss therapeutic advancements. Transcript available here: https://tinyurl.com/EGPA4-4

    Initiating Treatment for EGPA

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 1, 2020 11:02


    Eosinophilic granulomatosis with polyangiitis (EGPA), formerly called Churg-Strauss syndrome, is a rare form of vasculitis that primarily affects the small blood vessels. Individuals diagnosed with EGPA commonly have a history of asthma and/or allergies. Inflammation associated with EGPA can lead to injury in multiple organ systems, including the sinuses, lungs, gastrointestinal system, heart, and kidneys. Early diagnosis and treatment are critical when managing EGPA to improve patient outcomes and reduce symptom burden. Education is needed to provide clinicians with the latest information regarding optimal diagnostic and management strategies, including newer steroid-sparing therapy options. In this CME podcast series, experts will provide guidance on differentiating EGPA from related vasculitides or eosinophilic conditions, highlight recent clinical data, and discuss therapeutic advancements.   Transcript available here: https://tinyurl.com/EGPA4-3

    Differentiating EGPA from Related Eosinophilic Disorders

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 1, 2020 10:49


    Eosinophilic granulomatosis with polyangiitis (EGPA), formerly called Churg-Strauss syndrome, is a rare form of vasculitis that primarily affects the small blood vessels. Individuals diagnosed with EGPA commonly have a history of asthma and/or allergies. Inflammation associated with EGPA can lead to injury in multiple organ systems, including the sinuses, lungs, gastrointestinal system, heart, and kidneys. Early diagnosis and treatment are critical when managing EGPA to improve patient outcomes and reduce symptom burden. Education is needed to provide clinicians with the latest information regarding optimal diagnostic and management strategies, including newer steroid-sparing therapy options. In this CME podcast series, experts will provide guidance on differentiating EGPA from related vasculitides or eosinophilic conditions, highlight recent clinical data, and discuss therapeutic advancements. Transcript available here: https://tinyurl.com/EGPA4-2

    Immunopathology and Clinical Presentation of EGPA

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 1, 2020 14:15


    Eosinophilic granulomatosis with polyangiitis (EGPA), formerly called Churg-Strauss syndrome, is a rare form of vasculitis that primarily affects the small blood vessels. Individuals diagnosed with EGPA commonly have a history of asthma and/or allergies. Inflammation associated with EGPA can lead to injury in multiple organ systems, including the sinuses, lungs, gastrointestinal system, heart, and kidneys. Early diagnosis and treatment are critical when managing EGPA to improve patient outcomes and reduce symptom burden. Education is needed to provide clinicians with the latest information regarding optimal diagnostic and management strategies, including newer steroid-sparing therapy options. In this CME podcast series, experts will provide guidance on differentiating EGPA from related vasculitides or eosinophilic conditions, highlight recent clinical data, and discuss therapeutic advancements. Transcript available here: https://tinyurl.com/EGPA1

    Giant Cell Arteritis Curbside Consults: Diagnostic Challenges, Part II

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 31, 2020 12:48


    In this case-based podcast, Leonard H. Calabrese, DO, and Adam Brown, MD, discuss a patient who presents to the hospital with fever of unknown origin.

    Giant Cell Arteritis Curbside Consults: Diagnostic Challenges, Part I

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 31, 2020 13:25


    In this case-based podcast, Leonard H. Calabrese, DO, and Adam Brown, MD, discuss a patient presenting for a second opinion for GCA after initial workup and treatment by her primary care physician.

    Giant Cell Arteritis Curbside Consults: Patient Presenting to the Emergency Department With New-Onset Visual Symptoms

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 31, 2020 14:53


    In this case-based podcast, Leonard H. Calabrese, DO, and Ann P. Murchison, MD, MPH, discuss issues related to the workup, diagnosis, and treatment of a patient with new-onset visual symptoms presenting to the emergency department.

    Giant Cell Arteritis Curbside Consults: A Patient With Complicated GCA

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 31, 2020 15:48


    In this case-based podcast, Leonard H. Calabrese, DO, and Sebastian Unizony, MD, discuss issues related to the workup, diagnosis, and treatment of a patient with complicated GCA.

    Giant Cell Arteritis Curbside Consults: A Patient With Uncomplicated GCA

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 31, 2020 16:04


    In this case-based podcast, Leonard H. Calabrese, DO, and Sebastian Unizony, MD, discuss issues related to the workup, diagnosis, and treatment of a patient with uncomplicated, or “classic”, GCA.

    Giant Cell Arteritis Curbside Consults: A Case-based “Micro-CME” Series

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 31, 2020 0:55


    Giant cell arteritis (GCA) is the most common form of medium- and large-vessel vasculitis. Despite new treatment options for patients with GCA, delays in diagnosis and treatment lead to poor outcomes, such as the increased risk for visual impairments and incidence of heart attacks, transient ischemic attacks, and/or mortality. Diagnosis of GCA remains difficult due to the nonspecific nature of many early symptoms. Until recently, therapeutic options were limited to prolonged, high-dose glucocorticoid therapy, which has the potential for many undesirable side effects. In this Curbside Consults series, expert faculty will discuss clinical cases that emphasize appropriate medical work-up for timely identification of GCA and early intervention strategies, as well as provide guidance for implementing evidence-based glucocorticoid-sparing therapy. Experts will also discuss the importance of a multidisciplinary approach to optimize the work-up and care of patients with GCA.

    ANCA-Associated Vasculitis Management Strategies – Focus on GPA and MPA

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 29, 2019 15:09


    This educational activity will discuss management strategies for ANCA-associated vasculitis, focusing on GPA and MPA.

    ANCA-Associated Vasculitis – Making the Accurate and Timely Diagnosis

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 29, 2019 15:37


    This educational activity will provide insight into making an accurate and timely diagnosis of ANCA-associated vasculitis.

    Pemphigus Vulgaris – Management Strategies

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 29, 2019 10:01


    This educational activity will discuss treatment strategies for patients with pemphigus vulgaris.

    Pemphigus Vulgaris – Making the Timely and Accurate Diagnosis

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 28, 2019 12:38


    This educational activity will provide insight into making a timely and accurate diagnosis of pemphigus vulgaris.

    Giant Cell Arteritis – Management Strategies

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 25, 2019 15:45


    In this MedEdTalks Micro-CE podcast, Leonard H. Calabrese, DO, and John H. Stone, MD, MPH, discuss management strategies for Giant Cell Arteritis (GCA).  

    Giant Cell Arteritis – Diagnosis and Progression

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 23, 2019 13:30


    In this MedEdTalks Micro-CE podcast, Leonard H. Calabrese, DO, and John H. Stone, MD, MPH, discuss the diagnosis and natural history of Giant Cell Arteritis (GCA). 

    3rd Annual Association of Women in Rheumatology National Conference: Immunology Bootcamp - PSA

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 10, 2019 21:26


    In this CME podcast, Dr. John Tesser and Dr. Jeffrey Kaine will discuss the diagnosis and treatment of psoriatic arthritis.   To obtain CME Credit, please go here: https://cme.healio.com/mededtalks/rheumatology/2019/09_september/mededtalks-rheumatology-3rd-annual-awir-national-conference-immunology-bootcamp-psa/cme-information

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