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Mirna Chehade, MD, MPH, discusses ongoing trials for emerging therapies in eosinophilic esophagitis (EoE), her views on the use of combination therapies, and the importance of shared decision-making for the chronic management of EoE throughout the different phases of a patient’s life.

Clinicians explore disparities and similarities in desmoid tumor treatment approaches between academic and community settings, considering access to clinical trials, shared decision-making, and patient education for better outcomes.

Mirna Chehade, MD, MPH, discusses the challenges faced by patients with eosinophilic esophagitis (EoE), including the absence of predictive factors for personalized treatment, the social implications of dietary restrictions, and the need for invasive procedures, while emphasizing the importance of regularly scheduled follow-up visits to address medical, nutritional, and psychosocial factors for better outcomes.

Mirna Chehade, MD, MPH, discusses the impact of adverse events on influencing treatment decisions for eosinophilic esophagitis (EoE) in pediatric patients, and considerations for the use of biologics.

Mirna Chehade, MD, MPH, emphasizes the value of proton pump inhibitors, swallowed corticosteroids, and dietary restrictions as therapeutic options for pediatric patients with eosinophilic esophagitis (EoE), while underscoring the importance of shared decision-making to maintain adherence and achieve better outcomes.

Objective: A study was conducted about the putative links of older rural Australians’ health knowledge and preparation with their quality of involvement in patient-general practitioner (GP) communication during health intake visits. Methods: It was a cross-sectional study between January 2021 and April 2022. The 32-item quality of involvement in communication scale was designed and incorporated into the SurveyGizmo software. This online survey was administered by sending an email request to th...

Elizabeth Spencer, MD, explains the role of esophageal dilation in treatment of eosinophilic esophagitis (EoE), highlighting the importance of shared decision-making.

UI affects 78 million women in the U.S. while fecal incontinence affects 12 million. Prevalence is rising. Age and obesity are associated with increased risk of UI, and both contribute to its increased incidence. Globally, hundreds of millions of women are affected.

Lisa Schrade, PharmD, and Robert Sidonio Jr, MD, MSc, explore the integral partnership between specialty pharmacists and hematologists in managing patients with hemophilia.

Philosopher Anna Bergqvist champions the role of narrative and lived experience in mental health science.