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Host: Charles Turck, PharmD, BCPS, BCCCP Guest: Jason Ackrivo, MD, MSCE Guest: Bethany Lussier, MD Respiratory decline in patients with neuromuscular diseases and mitochondrial myopathies can be challenging to identify, especially because its early signs may be subtle and vary from person to person. However, knowing how to evaluate a patient's respiratory function is key to improving outcomes and quality of life. Joining Dr. Charles Turck to discuss this importance and provide recommendations for optimizing respiratory care are Drs. Jason Ackrivo and Bethany Lussier. Dr. Ackrivo is an Assistant Professor of Medicine in Pulmonary, Allergy, and Critical Care at the Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania, and Dr. Lussier is an Associate Professor of Internal Medicine at UT Southwestern Medical Center and a member of its Division of Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine.
Host: Charles Turck, PharmD, BCPS, BCCCP Guest: Aaron Logan, MD, PhD Although acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL) is a relatively rare disease with fewer than 7,000 people diagnosed each year in the US,1,2 there's been a lot of progress in the management of B-cell ALL over the years. One key development comes from the E1910 Phase III trial, which explored the addition of blinatumomab to frontline consolidation chemotherapy for patients with Philadelphia chromosome-negative B-lineage ALL (B-ALL).3 Joining Dr. Charles Turck to discuss the impacts of this data on B-ALL clinical guidelines and practice is Dr. Aaron Logan. Dr. Logan is a Professor of Clinical Medicine in the Division of Hematology/Oncology and Director of the Hematologic Malignancies Tissue Bank at UCSF. References: National Cancer Institute. SEER Cancer Stat Facts: Acute Lymphocytic Leukemia (ALL). Accessed at https://seer.cancer.gov/statfacts/html/alyl.html on March 31, 2025 Dana-Farber Cancer Institute. Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia (ALL). Accessed September 17, 2024. https://www.dana-farber.org/cancer-care/types/acute-lymphoblastic-leukemia Litzow MR, et al. Blood. 2022;140(suppl 2):LBA-1
Host: Charles Turck, PharmD, BCPS, BCCCP Guest: Matthew Hadfield, MD Subcutaneous cancer immunotherapies may offer a faster, more resource-efficient alternative to intravenous administration, improving patient convenience and accessibility while maintaining efficacy. However, careful monitoring for immunotherapy-related toxicities remains essential. Joining Dr. Charles Turck to discuss these key considerations for subcutaneous cancer immunotherapies is Dr. Matthew Hadfield, Assistant Professor of Medicine at Brown University/Alpert School of Medicine.
Host: Charles Turck, PharmD, BCPS, BCCCP Guest: Kaitlin Batley, MD Guest: Esra Caylan, MD Thymidine kinase 2 deficiency (TK2d) presents with a variability of symptoms, including respiratory, neurological, and ocular ones, making it difficult to diagnose. Because of this, a multidisciplinary care team that's tailored to each patient's needs is key to effectively identifying and treating this disease. Hear about the role of a multidisciplinary team and strategies for personalizing treatment with Drs. Kaitlin Batley and Esra Caylan. Dr. Batley is the Director of Pediatric Neuromuscular Medicine at Children's Health and an Assistant Professor at UT Southwestern Medical Center. Dr. Caylan is a pediatric pulmonologist at Children's Health and an Assistant Professor in the Department of Pediatrics at UT Southwestern Medical Center.
Host: Charles Turck, PharmD, BCPS, BCCCP Guest: Eric Klein, MD With an urgent need to screen for cancer, clinical trials have shown that the multi-cancer early detection (MCED) test Galleri® can screen for more than 50 distinct cancer types in adults 50 and over and predict its origin. Questions have remained regarding the risk of cancer for those patients with a CSD MCED result, followed by a diagnostic evaluation that did not result in a cancer diagnosis and a second MCED test. Recent research was conducted to help address this gap, and now, Dr. Eric Klein joins Dr. Charles Turck to share the real-world outcomes following a Galleri MCED retest. Dr. Klein is a distinguished scientist at Grail and one of the elite investigators on the clinical studies that led to the development of the Galleri MCED test.
Host: Charles Turck, PharmD, BCPS, BCCCP Guest: Eric Klein, MD With an urgent need to screen for cancer, clinical trials have shown that the multi-cancer early detection (MCED) test Galleri® can screen for more than 50 distinct cancer types in adults 50 and over and predict its origin. Questions have remained regarding the risk of cancer for those patients with a CSD MCED result, followed by a diagnostic evaluation that did not result in a cancer diagnosis and a second MCED test. Recent research was conducted to help address this gap, and now, Dr. Eric Klein joins Dr. Charles Turck to share the real-world outcomes following a Galleri MCED retest. Dr. Klein is a distinguished scientist at Grail and one of the elite investigators on the clinical studies that led to the development of the Galleri MCED test.
Host: Charles Turck, PharmD, BCPS, BCCCP Guest: Anthony Stein, MD Could a novel triplet combination therapy offer a new path forward in acute myeloid leukemia (AML) treatment? A recent Phase 1B trial explored the potential of tagraxofusp, azacitidine, and venetoclax for AML patients. To discuss the findings on this triplet combination therapy, Dr. Charles Turck speaks with Dr. Anthony Stein, Professor in the Department of Hematology and Hematopoietic Cell Transplantation at City of Hope in Duarte, California.
Host: Charles Turck, PharmD, BCPS, BCCCP Guest: Yi Bin Chen, MD Guest: Olaf Penack, MD For the past several decades, standard treatment for acute graft-versus-host disease (aGVHD) has been systemic high-dose steroids.1 While essential in some ways to initially control aGVHD, steroids are not beneficial in the long run due to the immunosuppression and toxicities associated with high cumulative doses.1,2 So what can be done moving forward to improve first-line steroid response and minimize cumulative steroid exposure? Joining Dr Charles Turck to discuss the potential of nonimmunosuppressive steroid-sparing agents for the first-line treatment of aGVHD are Drs Yi Bin Chen and Olaf Penack. Dr Chen is the Director of the Hematopoietic Cell Transplant and Cell Therapy Program at Massachusetts General Hospital, and Dr Penack is a senior physician and principal investigator within Hematology and Oncology at Charité Berlin. References: Bell EJ, Yu J, Bhatt V, et al. Healthcare resource utilization and costs of steroid-associated complications in patients with graft-versus-host disease. Transplant and Cell Ther. 2022;28(10):707.e1-707.e7. Martin PJ, Rizzo JD, Wingard JR, et al. First- and second-line systemic treatment of acute graft-versus-host disease: recommendations of the American Society of Blood and Marrow Transplantation. Biol Blood Marrow Transplant. 2012;18(8):1150-1163. © 2025 CSL BehringCMD-964-0016-JAN25
Host: Charles Turck, PharmD, BCPS, BCCCP Guest: Jason Ackrivo, MD, MSCE Respiratory complications are fairly common in patients with neuromuscular disorders, and given their vast impacts on a patient's prognosis and quality of life, it's critical to proactively detect and monitor any signs of respiratory decline. To learn more about the symptoms, impacts, and diagnosis of respiratory complications in patients with neuromuscular disorders, Dr. Charles Turck speaks with Dr. Jason Ackrivo. Not only is Dr. Ackrivo the Associate Director of the Fishman Program for Home Assisted Ventilation, but he's also an Assistant Professor of Medicine in Pulmonary, Allergy, and Critical Care at the Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania.
Host: Charles Turck, PharmD, BCPS, BCCCP Guest: Bimaje Akpa, MD Clinical practice guidelines from the American College of Chest Physicians provide recommendations for managing respiratory complications in patients with neuromuscular diseases, which can help inform our evaluation and treatment decisions. Joining Dr. Charles Turck to break down key insights from the CHEST guidelines and their impacts on clinical practice is Dr. Bimaje Akpa. Dr. Akpa is an Assistant Professor of Medicine in the Division of Pulmonary, Allergy, Critical Care, and Sleep Medicine at the University of Minnesota.
Host: Charles Turck, PharmD, BCPS, BCCCP Guest: Hank Mayer, MD Patients with neuromuscular conditions often exhibit respiratory symptoms that impact their airway clearance and gas exchange, making it increasingly difficult for them to breathe. However, effective assessment techniques and early intervention can help mitigate the progression of this dysfunction, potentially keeping patients from needing extended recovery time or even inpatient care. Joining Dr. Charles Turck to discuss the importance of informed, proactive intervention for respiratory symptoms in patients with neuromuscular conditions is Dr. Hank Mayer. Dr. Mayer is the Medical Director of the Pulmonary Function Laboratory at the Children's Hospital of Philadelphia and a Professor of Clinical Pediatrics at the University of Pennsylvania's Perelman School of Medicine.
Host: Charles Turck, PharmD, BCPS, BCCCP Guest: Miguel-Angel Perales, MD Guest: Anna Sureda, MD, PhD Unfortunately, the treatment paradigm for acute graft-versus-host disease (aGVHD) has not changed for a couple of decades as steroids remain the first-line treatment.1 However, steroids are not a targeted therapy, and they have many side effects that are not well tolerated by patients, including life-threatening infections.1-3 Given these risks, it is important to know how to manage infections related to immunosuppression and optimize the care of patients with aGVHD. Joining Dr Charles Turck to discuss the current landscape of aGVHD management are Dr Miguel-Angel Perales and Dr Anna Sureda. Dr Miguel-Angel Perales is the Chief of the Adult Bone Marrow Transplantation Service at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center in New York, and Dr Sureda is the Head of Clinical Hematology at the University of Barcelona in Spain. References: Bell EJ, Yu J, Bhatt V, et al. Healthcare resource utilization and costs of steroid-associated complications in patients with graft-versus-host disease. Transplant Cell Ther. 2022;28(10):707.e1-707.e7. doi:10.1016/j.jtct.2022.04.014 Sullivan PW, Ghushchyan VH, Globe G, Sucher B. Health-related quality of life associated with systemic steroids. Qual Life Res. 2017;26(4):1037-1058. García-Cadenas I, Rivera I, Martino R, et al. Patterns of infection and infection-related mortality in patients with steroid-refractory acute graft versus host disease. Bone Marrow …
Host: Charles Turck, PharmD, BCPS, BCCCP Guest: Stephen I. Pelton, MD In the last two pre-pandemic flu seasons, approximately half of hospitalizations from influenza in the US were in adults 65 and older.1,2 A recent real-world study evaluated the relative effectiveness of adjuvanted influenza vaccine versus high-dose vaccine in preventing test-confirmed influenza hospitalizations in this age group across three flu seasons between 2017 and 2020.3 Dr. Charles Turck sits down with Dr. Stephen Pelton, an author on this study, to explore the findings and their implications for influenza vaccination strategies in older adults. Dr. Pelton is a Professor of Pediatrics at the Boston University Chobanian and Avedisian School of Medicine. References: Pelton SI, Nguyen VH, Mould-Quevedo JF. The value of influenza vaccination in the older adult population. A stochastic model estimation of the benefit of vaccination to prevent the severe outcomes in the U.S. Poster presented at: IDWeek 2023; October 11-15; Boston, MA. Pelton SI, Mould-Quevedo JF, Nguyen VH. The impact of adjuvanted influenza vaccine on disease severity in the US: a stochastic model. Vaccines. 2023;11:1525. McGovern I, Chastek B, Bancroft T, et al. Relative vaccine effectiveness of MF59-adjuvanted vs high-dose trivalent inactivated influenza vaccines for prevention of test-confirmed influenza hospitalizations during the 2017-2020 influenza seasons. Int J Infect Dis. …
Host: Charles Turck, PharmD, BCPS, BCCCP Guest: Matthew Matasar, MD When treating relapsed or refractory large B-cell lymphoma (R/R LBCL) with CAR T-cell therapy, the risk of adverse events is a key consideration. Models such as PhasED-Seq and CAR-HEMATOTOX can help clinicians assess the patient's risk and personalize care plans regarding treatment selection and location, prophylactic regimen, and early intervention strategies. Tune in to hear Dr. Charles Turck and Dr. Matthew Matasar discuss the importance of these models in identifying individual factors, which can maximize the benefits of CAR T-cell therapy and reduce toxicities. Dr. Matasar is the Chief of the Division of Blood Disorders at Rutgers Cancer Institute and a Professor of Medicine at Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson Medical School.
Host: Charles Turck, PharmD, BCPS, BCCCP Guest: Sairah Ahmed, MD Guest: Caron A. Jacobson, MD The side effects associated with CAR T-cell therapy are very different than those seen with other cancer therapies and include cytokine-release syndrome (CRS) and neurotoxicity. It's important to know how to recognize the signs of these adverse events and treat patients with relapsed or refractory large B-cell lymphoma early to avoid drastic quality-of-life impacts. To help improve patient safety and decrease hospital utilization, Dr. Charles Turck speaks with Drs. Caron Jacobson and Sairah Ahmed about the proper identification and management of these side effects in patients receiving CAR T-cell therapy. Dr. Jacobson is the Medical Director of the Immune Effector Cell Therapy Program at Dana-Farber Cancer Institute in Boston, and Dr. Ahmed is an Associate Professor in the Department of Lymphoma and Myeloma Division of Cancer Medicine at the University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center in Houston.
Guest: Tara Graff, DO, MS Host: Charles Turck, PharmD, BCPS, BCCCP While CAR T-cell therapy is an effective option for patients with certain blood cancers like lymphoma and myeloma, it's associated with two common adverse events: cytokine release syndrome and neurotoxicity. Given those risks, safety protocols have evolved over time to include strategies like aggressive hydration, prophylactic use of corticosteroids, early intervention with tocilizumab, and multidisciplinary care. Joining Dr. Charles Turck to share her insights into how we can lower the risks of CAR T-cell therapy is Dr. Tara Graff, a medical oncologist who leads a community-based clinical trial program at Mission Cancer and Blood in Des Moines, Iowa.
Host: Charles Turck, PharmD, BCPS, BCCCP Guest: Laura Alder, MD The recent approval of antibody drug conjugates (ADCs) has the potential to address unmet needs associated with second-line treatment options for non-small cell lung cancer, like limited benefits and substantial toxicity. But given the complex structure of ADCs, it's important to identify biomarkers that can predict a patient's response to therapy. That's why the phase 1b TROPION-LUNG02 trial examined the effectiveness of Dato-DXd and HER3-DXd in the presence of predictive biomarkers. Joining Dr. Charles Turck to discuss the trial's findings and implications is Dr. Laura Alder, Assistant Professor of Medicine at Duke University School of Medicine in Durham, North Carolina.
Host: Charles Turck, PharmD, BCPS, BCCCP Guest: Thomas Egenod, MD In an effort to identify additional treatment options for resectable non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC), the NeoCOAST-2 study is evaluating the efficacy and safety of combining durvalumab, chemotherapy, and novel agents in the neoadjuvant setting as well as combining durvalumab with novel agents in the adjuvant setting. Joining Dr. Charles Turck to share the preliminary results regarding the safety, pathological complete response, and major pathological response rates of these two approaches is study investigator Dr. Thomas Egenod, who presented the NeoCOAST-2 study at the 2024 World Conference on Lung Cancer.
Host: Charles Turck, PharmD, BCPS, BCCCP Guest: Sun-Ho Lee, MD, PhD Recent research explored the development, validation, and implications of the GEM integrative risk score (GEM-IRS). To learn how this innovative model helps predict the future risk of Crohn's Disease in healthy first-degree relatives, Dr. Charles Turck speaks with Dr. Sun-Ho Lee, Assistant Professor and clinician scientist at the Inflammatory Bowel Disease Centre at Mount Sinai Hospital in Toronto, Canada.
Host: Charles Turck, PharmD, BCPS, BCCCP Guest: Hope S. Rugo, MD, FASCO While endocrine therapy (ET) and CDK4/6 inhibitors are the standard for treating ER+/HER2- metastatic breast cancer, patients can become resistant to ET. To overcome these resistance mechanisms, the ELEVATE study examines whether combining elacestrant with ET could help address this unmet need. Here to share the preliminary findings from ELEVATE with Dr. Charles Turck is lead study investigator Dr. Hope Rugo. She's also the Winterhof Distinguished Professor of Breast Oncology and the Director of Breast Oncology and Clinical Trials Education at the University of California, San Francisco Helen Diller Family Comprehensive Cancer Center.
Host: Charles Turck, PharmD, BCPS, BCCCP Guest: Sarah Shizuko Morimoto, PsyD Digital therapeutics are a rapidly developing type of treatment option across several therapeutic areas, including mental health. And while the technology is advancing rapidly, the science behind it needs time to catch up, so it's important to evaluate the supporting evidence when considering digital therapeutics for mental health.1 Joining Dr. Charles Turck to share her insights on how we can assess digital therapeutics is Dr. Sarah Shizuko Morimoto, Associate Professor of Population Health Sciences at the University of Utah in Salt Lake City. Reference: American Psychiatric Association. Accessed July 3, 2024. https://www.psychiatry.org/psychiatrists/practice/mental-health-apps/the-app-evaluation-model Dr. Morimoto is a paid consultant of Otsuka. November 2024 US.UNB.X.24.00100
Host: Charles Turck, PharmD, BCPS, BCCCP Guest: Phil Ayers, PharmD, BCNSP, FMSHP, FASHP Though 100% soybean oil was once the standard for lipid emulsions in parenteral nutrition, mixed lipid emulsions have become more popular over the last decade. But there are a variety of patient-specific factors to consider before determining which type of lipid emulsion is appropriate. Dr. Charles Turck sits down with Dr. Phil Ayers to compare the available options and recommend strategies for selecting and monitoring patients. Dr. Ayers is a Clinical Associate Professor at the University of Mississippi School of Pharmacy and the Chief of Clinical Pharmacy Services in the Department of Pharmacy at Baptist Medical Center in Jackson.
Host: Charles Turck, PharmD, BCPS, BCCCP Guest: Phil Ayers, PharmD, BCNSP, FMSHP, FASHP When considering multi-chamber bag parenteral nutrition (MCB-PN), there are a variety of factors to consider, including the patients' hemodynamic stability and nutrient needs. After a patient is selected, their whole care team must be aware of common risks and challenges to ensure safe and effective delivery. Dr. Charles Turck is joined by Dr. Phil Ayers to discuss appropriate patient selection based on recent updates to ASPEN guidelines and safety considerations. Dr. Ayers is a Clinical Associate Professor at the University of Mississippi School of Pharmacy and the Chief of Clinical Pharmacy Services in the Department of Pharmacy at Baptist Medical Center in Jackson, MI.
Host: Charles Turck, PharmD, BCPS, BCCCP Guest: Steven Maron, MD, MSc Given the recent identification of actionable biomarkers like PD-L1 and MSI-H,1-3 it's important to test patients with gastroesophageal cancer for these biomarkers as they may provide insights into options for a patient's treatment plan.4,5 To learn more about how we can detect biomarkers and other key considerations for biomarker screening in gastroesophageal cancer, Dr. Charles Turck speaks with Dr. Steven Maron, a gastrointestinal oncologist at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center in New York. References: The Cancer Genome Atlas Network. Nature. 2014;513:202-209. Fontana E, et al. Ther Adv Med Oncol. 2016;8:113-125. Yang B, et al. J Exp Clin Cancer Res. 2019;38:283. American Cancer Society. https://www.fightcancer.org/sites/default/files/Improving%20Access%20to%20Biomarker%20Testing_FINAL.pdf. Accessed July 20, 2024. Catenacci DVT, et al. Future Oncol. 2019;15:2073-2082. ©2024 Amgen Inc. All rights reserved. USA-OCF-82400 9/24
Host: Charles Turck, PharmD, BCPS, BCCCP Guest: Robert McCarron, MD Guest: Arwen Podesta, MD Digital therapeutics are a relatively new and intriguing treatment option in mental health care but translating them from a clinical trial to clinical practice can be challenging. That's why Drs. Robert McCarron and Arwen Podesta join Dr. Charles Turck to share strategies for incorporating digital therapeutics into clinical practice. Dr. McCarron is a Professor in the Department of Psychiatry and Human Behavior at the University of California, Irvine School of Medicine, and Dr. Podesta is the President of the Louisiana Psychiatric Medical Association. Drs. McCarron and Podesta are consultants for Otsuka. September 2024 US.UNB.X.24.00073
Host: Charles Turck, PharmD, BCPS, BCCCP Guest: Maggie Emerson, DNP, APRN, PMHNP-BC Guiding patients and caregivers through the fast-moving landscape of digital therapeutics can be a challenging but worthwhile part of providing effective and accessible care. That's why Dr. Charles Turck speaks with Dr. Maggie Emerson about partnering with patients and caregivers around this relatively new treatment in mental health care. Dr. Emerson is a Clinical Associate Professor at the University of Nebraska Medical Center College of Nursing in Omaha. Dr. Emerson is a paid consultant of Otsuka. September 2024 US.UNB.X.24.00082
Host: Charles Turck, PharmD, BCPS, BCCCP Guest: Mary Frances McMullin, MD The MOMENTUM study evaluated the impact of the treatment option momelotinib on patient-reported outcomes, including symptom burden and overall quality of life. Joining Dr. Charles Turck to share the key findings and potential implications for myelofibrosis care is Dr. Mary Francis McMullin, who co-authored and presented the poster at the American Society of Hematology (ASH) Annual Meeting and Exposition.
Host: Charles Turck, PharmD, BCPS, BCCCP Guest: Erika Hamilton, MD The ELECTRA trial is seeking to evaluate the combination of elacestrant with abemaciclib in patients with ER+/HER2- metastatic breast cancer regardless of metastatic site and ESR1 status to see if this could be an all-oral treatment option before using fulvestrant-based combinations or chemotherapy-based regimens. And now, the preliminary results are here. Joining Dr. Charles Turck to share what we've learned so far from the ELECTRA trial is study investigator Dr. Erika Hamilton.
Host: Charles Turck, PharmD, BCPS, BCCCP Guest: Douglas Tremblay, MD Based on three randomized-controlled trials, the JAK inhibitor momelotinib has demonstrated clinical activity against anemia, constitutional symptoms, and splenomegaly in patients with myelofibrosis. But what do we know about its long-term safety? That's what a recent study explored, and now, Dr. Douglas Trembley is here to share the findings from the largest clinical trial safety database for a JAK inhibitor in myelofibrosis. Dr. Trembley is an Assistant Professor at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai in New York.
Host: Charles Turck, PharmD, BCPS, BCCCP Guest: Stacy Finkbeiner, PhD Guest: Bill Cote To gain insights into how tardive dyskinesia (TD) can impact the physical, psychological, social, and professional lives of patients, the IMPACT-TD Registry incorporated feedback from patients and caregivers to create an effective questionnaire. These patient-reported measures are key to the overall management of TD as they enable us to better understand how TD affects each individual. To learn more about the patient-reported outcomes from the IMPACT-TD Registry, Dr. Charles Turck speaks with Dr. Stacy Finkbeiner and Mr. Bill Cote. Dr. Finkbeiner is US Medical Director at Teva Pharmaceuticals, and Mr. Cote is the Senior Director of the National Organization for Tardive Dyskinesia.
Host: Charles Turck, PharmD, BCPS, BCCCP Guest: Andrew J. Cutler, MD Guest: Michelle Scargle, MD Tardive dyskinesia is quite common as up to 20 percent of patients may develop this hyperkinetic movement disorder. But despite its prevalence, there are many barriers that can keep us from screening patients for tardive dyskinesia. To learn more about these barriers and how we can overcome them to optimize our screening approach, Dr. Charles Turck speaks with Drs. Andrew Cutler and Michelle Scargle. Dr. Cutler is a Clinical Associate Professor in the Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences at the SUNY Upstate Medical University in Syracuse, New York, and Dr. Scargle is the Chief Psychiatrist at Concord Health in Clearwater, Florida.
Host: Charles Turck, PharmD, BCPS, BCCCP Guest: Joshua E. Reuss, MD The phase 2 ICARUS-Lung01 study evaluated not only the efficacy and safety of datopotomab deruxtecan (Dato-DXd) in patients with previously treated advanced non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC), but also potential biomarkers associated with response and/or resistance. Here to discuss the findings with Dr. Charles Turck is Dr. Joshua Reuss, Assistant Professor in the Department of Medicine at Georgetown University Medical Center.
Host: Charles Turck, PharmD, BCPS, BCCCP Guest: Jessie Hsieh, MD Guest: David Isaacson, MD About 70 percent of all cancer-related deaths are associated with cancers that don't have recommended USPSTF screening modalities.1 But the good news is that adding multicancer early detection (MCED) testing to usual care screenings could help address this gap and potentially improve outcomes by screening for more cancer types. Joining Dr. Charles Turck to share their experiences with MCED testing and a real-world patient case are Drs. Jesse Hsieh and David Isaacson. Dr. Hsieh is the Chairman of the Board of Beacon Health System in Indiana, and Dr. Isaacson is an Assistant Professor of Otolaryngology at the Indiana University School of Medicine. Reference: Estimated deaths per year in 2022 from American Cancer Society Cancer Facts and Figures 2022. Available at: http://www.cancer.org/content/dam/cancer-org/research/cancer-facts-and-statistics/annual-cancer-facts-and-figures/2022/cancer-facts-and-figures-2022.pdf. Data on file GA-2021-0065
Host: Charles Turck, PharmD, BCPS, BCCCP Guest: Jessie Hsieh, MD Guest: David Isaacson, MD About 70 percent of all cancer-related deaths are associated with cancers that don't have recommended USPSTF screening modalities.1 But the good news is that adding multicancer early detection (MCED) testing to usual care screenings could help address this gap and potentially improve outcomes by screening for more cancer types. Joining Dr. Charles Turck to share their experiences with MCED testing and a real-world patient case are Drs. Jesse Hsieh and David Isaacson. Dr. Hsieh is the Chairman of the Board of Beacon Health System in Indiana, and Dr. Isaacson is an Assistant Professor of Otolaryngology at the Indiana University School of Medicine. Reference: Estimated deaths per year in 2022 from American Cancer Society Cancer Facts and Figures 2022. Available at: http://www.cancer.org/content/dam/cancer-org/research/cancer-facts-and-statistics/annual-cancer-facts-and-figures/2022/cancer-facts-and-figures-2022.pdf. Data on file GA-2021-0065
Host: Charles Turck, PharmD, BCPS, BCCCP Guest: Christopher Chambers, MD Guest: Adam H. Buchanan, MS, MPH Since multi-cancer early detection (MCED) testing is a new technology, there's been some discussion in the field about the impact it may have on patients, especially in terms of potential psychological harm like anxiety related to positive test results and false positive test results. Joining Dr. Charles Turck to discuss findings from a recent qualitative survey and the DETECT-A study focusing on how MCED testing may impact patient anxiety are Dr. Christopher Chambers and Mr. Adam Buchanan. Dr. Chambers is a Professor and Director of Clinical Trials at Thomas Jefferson University in Philadelphia, and Mr. Buchanan is an Associate Professor and Chair of the Department of Genomic Health at Geisinger in Danville, Pennsylvania.
Host: Charles Turck, PharmD, BCPS, BCCCP Guest: William F.C. Rigby, MD Polymyalgia rheumatica (PMR) is an inflammatory rheumatic condition that can be difficult to diagnose and treat. For instance, PMR is a diagnosis of exclusion, and it can mimic a wide variety of other conditions. And once a patient is accurately diagnosed, the standard-of-care treatment with glucocorticoids may result in toxicity for some patients. Learn more about these and other diagnostic and treatment challenges as well as other treatment options with Dr. Charles Turck and Dr. William Rigby, Professor of Medicine and of Microbiology and Immunology at the Geisel School of Medicine at Dartmouth. © 2024 Sanofi and Regeneron Pharmaceuticals, Inc. All rights reserved.MAT-US-2403256 v1.0 - P Expiration Date 04/16/2025
Host: Charles Turck, PharmD, BCPS, BCCCP Guest: William F.C. Rigby, MD Polymyalgia rheumatica (PMR) is an inflammatory rheumatic condition that can be difficult to diagnose and treat. For instance, PMR is a diagnosis of exclusion, and it can mimic a wide variety of other conditions. And once a patient is accurately diagnosed, the standard-of-care treatment with glucocorticoids may result in toxicity for some patients. Learn more about these and other diagnostic and treatment challenges as well as other treatment options with Dr. Charles Turck and Dr. William Rigby, Professor of Medicine and of Microbiology and Immunology at the Geisel School of Medicine at Dartmouth. © 2024 Sanofi and Regeneron Pharmaceuticals, Inc. All rights reserved.MAT-US-2403256 v1.0 - P Expiration Date 04/16/2025
Host: Charles Turck, PharmD, BCPS, BCCCP Guest: Justin Arnall, PharmD, BCOP, CPP Guest: Jerry L. Spivak MD, MACP While managing patients with myelofibrosis, there are certain indications that it may be time to switch therapies. And working with your patient will help with a timely and seamless transition. To learn more about these best practices, join Dr. Charles Turck as he speaks with Dr. Justin Arnal, Clinical Coordinator of Hematology at Atrium Health Specialty Pharmacy Service in Charlotte, North Carolina, and Dr. Jerry Spivak, Emeritus Professor Medicine at the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine.
Host: Charles Turck, PharmD, BCPS, BCCCP Guest: John Stone, MD, MPH Glucocorticoids are often successfully used as the mainstay of treatment for many inflammatory conditions, but adverse events associated with glucocorticoids use are common. Fortunately, there are steps we can take to reduce the risk of glucocorticoid toxicity, like monitoring patients, educating them on the possible side effects, and considering alternative treatments where available. Tune in to learn more about the side effects, risk factors, and prevention strategies with Dr. Charles Turck and Dr. John Stone. © 2024 Sanofi and Regeneron Pharmaceuticals, Inc. All rights reserved. MAT-US-2310647 v1.0 - PExpiration Date 04/16/2025
Host: Charles Turck, PharmD, BCPS, BCCCP Guest: John Stone, MD, MPH Glucocorticoids are often successfully used as the mainstay of treatment for many inflammatory conditions, but adverse events associated with glucocorticoids use are common. Fortunately, there are steps we can take to reduce the risk of glucocorticoid toxicity, like monitoring patients, educating them on the possible side effects, and considering alternative treatments where available. Tune in to learn more about the side effects, risk factors, and prevention strategies with Dr. Charles Turck and Dr. John Stone. © 2024 Sanofi and Regeneron Pharmaceuticals, Inc. All rights reserved. MAT-US-2310647 v1.0 - PExpiration Date 04/16/2025
Host: Charles Turck, PharmD, BCPS, BCCCP Guest: Melanie Dispenza, MD The future therapeutic landscape for food allergy prevention is looking clearer as a drug typically used to treat hematologic malignancies has shown to prevent systemic anaphylaxis to allergens and increase patients' tolerance to peanuts. Along with this, other therapies are also in development for allergy treatment. To learn more, join Dr. Charles Turck as he dives deeper into this study and its findings with Dr. Melanie Dispenza, Assistant Professor of Medicine at Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine.
Host: Charles Turck, PharmD, BCPS, BCCCP Guest: Henry Rosenberg, MD Malignant hyperthermia is an inherited disorder primarily recognized by anesthesia professionals. And since this condition can have significant consequences on a patient's health, including their likelihood of surviving surgery, it's important to know how to diagnose and treat malignant hyperthermia emergencies in operating room settings. Join Dr. Charles Turck as he dives deeper into this topic with Dr. Henry Rosenberg, a member of the Board of Directors of the Malignant Hyperthermia Association of the United States.
Host: Charles Turck, PharmD, BCPS, BCCCP Guest: Prithviraj Bose, MD Normally, when a patient is newly diagnosed with myelofibrosis, the anemia is from the disease. And it's important to treat these patients with an individualized treatment plan as this could have a significant positive impact on their quality of life and outcome. To learn more, dive in with Dr. Charles Turck as he speaks with Dr. Prithvi Bose, Professor in the Department of Leukemia at the University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center.
Host: Charles Turck, PharmD, BCPS, BCCCP Guest: Prithviraj Bose, MD Normally, when a patient is newly diagnosed with myelofibrosis, the anemia is from the disease. And it's important to treat these patients with an individualized treatment plan as this could have a significant positive impact on their quality of life and outcome. To learn more, dive in with Dr. Charles Turck as he speaks with Dr. Prithvi Bose, Professor in the Department of Leukemia at the University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center.
Host: Charles Turck, PharmD, BCPS, BCCCP Guest: Arnaud Bourdin, MD, PhD Since many severe asthma patients have been shown to have mucus plugs, it's important to understand the role they plan in severe asthma. Join us as we discuss an exploratory study and the role of mucus plugging in severe asthma with Dr. Charles Turck and Professor Arnaud Bourdin. Professor Bourdin is the Head of Pulmonology at the Arnaud de Villeneuve Hospital in Montpellier, France. TEZSPIRE is a registered trademark of Amgen Inc. and AstraZeneca.©2024 Amgen and AstraZeneca. All rights reserved. US-83499 Last Updated 1/24
Host: Charles Turck, PharmD, BCPS, BCCCP Guest: Arnaud Bourdin, MD, PhD Since many severe asthma patients have been shown to have mucus plugs, it's important to understand the role they plan in severe asthma. Join us as we discuss an exploratory study and the role of mucus plugging in severe asthma with Dr. Charles Turck and Professor Arnaud Bourdin. Professor Bourdin is the Head of Pulmonology at the Arnaud de Villeneuve Hospital in Montpellier, France. TEZSPIRE is a registered trademark of Amgen Inc. and AstraZeneca.©2024 Amgen and AstraZeneca. All rights reserved. US-83499 Last Updated 1/24
Host: Charles Turck, PharmD, BCPS, BCCCP Guest: Tara Graff, DO, MS The therapeutic landscape for relapsed or refractory B-cell lymphoma has greatly evolved in the past several years, with CAR T-cell therapy and personalized care becoming increasingly important in the second-line setting. Joining Dr. Charles Turck to discuss how CAR T-cell therapy and patient-centered care can help optimize outcomes in the second-line treatment of patients with B-cell lymphoma is medical oncologist Dr. Tara Graff.
Host: Charles Turck, PharmD, BCPS, BCCCP Guest: John Hertig PharmD, MS, CPPS Here in the United States, we're investing a little more into cost effectiveness to make the best use of very limited healthcare resources. When ready-to-administer (RTA) syringe products were compared against traditional vial and syringe, there was a significant holistic cost effectiveness benefit. So what other benefits do we need to know about? Dive in with Dr. Charles Turck for a comprehensive review of RTA prefilled syringes with Dr. John Hertig, Vice Chair and Associate Professor of Pharmacy Practice at Butler University College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences in Indianapolis.
Host: Charles Turck, PharmD, BCPS, BCCCP Guest: Basil M. Kahwash, MD Patients with asthma who have experienced challenges with exercise may find that they are hesitant to exercise again in the future, or they may think it's not safe to pursue. However, artificial intelligence (AI) may be a useful tool in promoting exercise in asthma patients due to its ability to generate a personalized approach for the patient with a quick turnaround. Explore the benefits between AI and exercise in asthma patients with Dr. Basil Kahwash, Assistant Professor of Medicine on the Clinical Educator Track in the Department of Medicine at Vanderbilt University in Nashville, Tennessee. He also spoke about this topic at the 2023 Annual ANAC conference in his session, titled “Managing Co-Occurring Conditions: A Clinical Update.”
Host: Charles Turck, PharmD, BCPS, BCCCP Guest: Wendy Wright, DNP Guest: Elias Chahine, PharmD, FCCP, FASCP While the flu may seem benign to some, it may result in up to 710,000 hospitalizations and up to 52,000 deaths every year.1 So how are current and concerning trends in declining flu vaccinations being addressed? To hear the latest updates and recommendations, join Dr. Charles Turck as he speaks with Dr. Wendy Wright, Owner and Family Nurse Practitioner at Wright & Associates Family Healthcare in New Hampshire, and Dr. Elias Chahine, Professor of Pharmacy Practice at Palm Beach Atlantic University in West Palm Beach, Florida and Clinical Pharmacy Specialist at Wellington Regional Medical Center. Reference: Disease Burden of Influenza. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. https://www.cdc.gov/flu/about/burden/index.html. Updated October 4, 2022. Accessed November 28, 2023. USA-CRP-23-0043 01/24