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Learn about pertinent news stories—in the format of short podcast episodes—that get to the heart of today’s most important issues in primary care with the Pri-Med News & Industry Features channel.



Each news episode includes three distinct topics – jump to a topic of interest using helpful timestamps in each episode description.



This channel also features podcasts covering practice management tips and key insights for treatments in various therapeutic areas.

    Are eosinophils a good biomarker in severe asthma?

    Are eosinophils a good biomarker in severe asthma?

    Overview: In this episode, join us as we discuss the use of blood eosinophils as a biomarker in severe asthma and whether there is prognostic value in measuring eosinophil levels.
    Episode key references and resource links: 
    Bruselle GG, and Koppelman GH. N Engl J Med. 2022;386(2):157–171.
    Global Initiative for Asthma. Global Strategy for Asthma Management and Prevention 2023. Available from: https://ginasthma.org/2023-gina-main-report/. Access date [June 2023].
    de Groot JC, et al. ERJ Open Research. 2015;1(1):00024–2015.
    Bousquet J, et al. N Engl J Med. 1990;323(15):1033–1039.
    Yancey SW, et al. J. Allergy Clin Immunol. 2017;140(6):1509–1518. 
    Guest: Dareen Siri, MD, FAAAAI, FACAAI and Matthew Mintz, MD, FACP 

    • 14 min
    When should you refer to a specialist?

    When should you refer to a specialist?

    Overview: In this episode, join us as we discuss the risks of elevated eosinophil levels and exacerbations, and the role a specialist can play in the management of severe asthma.
    Episode references and resource links: 
    Price DB, et al. Lancet Respir Med. 2015;3(11):849–858.
    Dougherty RH and Fahy JV. Clin Exp Allergy. 2008;39(2):193–202.
    Chung LP, et al. Respirology. 2020;25(2):161–172.
    Global Initiative for Asthma. Global Strategy for Asthma Management and Prevention 2023. Available from: https://ginasthma.org/2023-gina-main-report/. Access date [June 2023].
    Agusti A, et al. Respir Med. 2021;187:106572. 
    Guest: Dareen Siri, MD, FAAAAI, FACAAI and Matthew Mintz, MD, FACP

    • 14 min
    Should you measure blood eosinophil levels in patients with severe asthma?

    Should you measure blood eosinophil levels in patients with severe asthma?

    Overview: In this episode, join us as we discuss the importance of blood eosinophil testing for improving diagnosis and phenotyping in severe asthma.
    Episode key references and resource links: 
    Bruselle GG, and Koppelman GH. N Engl J Med. 2022;386(2):157–171.
    Global Initiative for Asthma. Global Strategy for Asthma Management and Prevention 2023. Available from: https://ginasthma.org/2023-gina-main-report/. Access date [June 2023].
    Heaney LG, et al. Chest. 2021;160(3):814–830.
    de Groot JC, et al. ERJ Open Research. 2015;1(1):00024–2015.
    Fitzpatrick AM, et al. J Allergy Clin Immunol Pract. 2020;8(2):452–463
    Guest: Dareen Siri, MD, FAAAAI, FACAAI and Matthew Mintz, MD, FACP

    • 14 min
    The Pathophysiology of Older Adults with Type 2 Diabetes

    The Pathophysiology of Older Adults with Type 2 Diabetes

    This podcast will review the unique pathophysiology in older adults with long-term Type 2 diabetes that underlie requirements for combination insulin therapy.
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    • 13 min
    Framework for Approaching the Treatment of Older Adults with Type 2 Diabetes

    Framework for Approaching the Treatment of Older Adults with Type 2 Diabetes

    This podcast reviews the specific considerations in appropriately individualizing care for older adults with T2D by reviewing health status, cognition, frailty and their living situation 
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    • 14 min
    Treatment Selection for Older Adults with Type 2 Diabetes

    Treatment Selection for Older Adults with Type 2 Diabetes

    This podcast focuses on the exploration of treatment approaches in older patients with Type 2 diabetes who are insulin-requiring through case discussion with a focus on simplicity, minimization of hypoglycemia and importance of simplification/de-intensification utilizing an individualized approach by reviewingpsychological, medical, functional and social domains.
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    • 14 min

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