More clinical pearls from ACP #IM2024, including emerging infectious diseases in the US (malaria, dengue, super gonorrhea, and a resurgence of syphilis), new C. diff treatments, coagulopathy and cirrhosis, fatty liver disease, HFpEF, peripheral arterial disease, Lp(a) and ApoB, CAR T-cells for autoimmune disease, SGLT2i for gout, and hematology updates. Paul and Watto are joined by Drs. Nora Taranto, Beth Garbitelli, and of course Chris “The Chiu Man” Chiu.

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Show Segments




00:00 Tropical Diseases: Resurgence of Malaria and Dengue Fever
03:44 Infectious Diseases: Syphilis Rates and New Treatments for C. diff
08:28 Coagulopathy and Cirrhosis: Managing Hemostasis and Portal Vein Thrombosis
11:34 Fatty Liver Disease: Risk Stratification and Treatment
14:59 Cardiology Updates: Cardiovascular Kidney Metabolic Syndrome
31:03 New Medications for Hypertension
32:54 Renal Denervation and Hypertension
33:51 Lp(a) Drugs and Their Potential
36:01 Peripheral Arterial Disease and Claudication
38:10 SGLT2 Inhibitors and Gout
41:50 APO-B and LDL Cholesterol
42:45 Secondary Hypogonadism and Head and Neck Radiation
45:30 VEXAS: A Genetic Autoimmune Condition
49:08 Obesity-Induced Leukocytosis
52:49 CAR T-Cell Therapy in Rheumatologic Diseases

Credits

Producers/Writers/Show Notes: Matthew Watto MD, FACP; Paul Williams MD, FACP, Nora Taranto MD, Chris Chiu MD, Beth Garbitelli MD
CME, Cover Art: Beth Garbitelli MD
Hosts: Matthew Watto MD, FACP; Paul Williams MD, FACP   
Reviewer: Nora Taranto MD
Showrunners: Matthew Watto MD, FACP; Paul Williams MD, FACP
Technical Production: PodPaste



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