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The discovery of the mechanisms of type 2 (T2) inflammation in #asthma gave rise to #biologic therapies that have dramatically expanded treatment options for patients with moderate-to-severe eosinophilic or allergic asthma. Newly approved and emerging therapies that target the epithelial alarmins represent an important opportunity to improve outcomes for patients with a broad range of asthma phenotypes. In this activity, Drs. Rohit Katial, Eileen Wang and Michael Wechsler, provide insights into the new paradigm of treatments and how to manage the complexity of severe asthma treatment. This program will focus on the role of epithelial alarmins in the inflammatory cascade of asthma, and connecting clinical characteristics to patients’ biomarkers for treatment. Topics include: current challenges in severe asthma management; the pathophysiology of severe asthma; targets for current and emerging treatments; and selecting treatments based on patient phenotypes. https://bit.ly/NJHAsthma23

National Jewish Health experts are sharing their knowledge with physicians from around the world at #CHEST2024.

A successful start to #CHEST2024 with standing room only for our #CME luncheon addressing Clinical Strategies for Severe Asthma & Chronic Inflammatory Airway Disease. Thanks to AstraZeneca for supporting this very successful program.

Exposure to heavy metals is associated with a variety of #health risks. Now research suggests that it also could be linked to #cardiovascular #disease. Cardiologist Andrew Freeman, MD, comments on the study's findings in this story by CNN. #heavymetals https://brnw.ch/21wNoR3

Saving the Hearts of Women Through Prevention: Optimal Practices to Improve Outcomes in Cardiovascular Events In the United States, heart disease is the leading cause of death, and women have significantly higher 30-day mortality rates after a new CVD event compared with men. In addition to traditional cardiovascular (CV) risk factors, women often possess several nontraditional risk factors, related to pregnancy, hormonal influences, or comorbid disorders. Furthermore, women are less likely to receive guideline-recommended diagnostic testing and therapies. In this interactive, case-based program, expert faculty address CVD risk factors, diagnostic tools, and guidelines related to screening women for CV risk. They also examine challenges in the measurement of lipoprotein a [Lp(a)], as well as clinical evidence for current and emerging therapies to manage women with elevated Lp(a). Evidence-based strategies on using non-statin therapies to reduce low-density lipoprotein cholesterol (LDL-C) in women will also be reviewed. This program includes the unique, audience-engaging, educational gaming platform, Wheel of Knowledge Challenge. https://brnw.ch/21wNhTP #Cardiology #CME #WomensHealth #MedicalEducation #MedEd

As we prepare to enter respiratory #virus season, knowing which precautions to take can save you from days or even weeks of nasty #symptoms. Infectious disease expert Jared Eddy, MD, provides his insights on #vaccines in this story by KTVN 2 News Nevada. https://brnw.ch/21wN7KV

Join us at the annual CHEST conference for an important CME Lunch Symposium discussing Clinical Strategies for Severe Asthma & Chronic Inflammatory Airway Diseases. Recent studies have uncovered the staggering prevalence of asthma in patients suffering from upper airway disorders. The inflammation in upper airways can intensify inflammatory responses in the lower airways, causing a vicious cycle of symptoms and exacerbations. This educational program will bring together expert pulmonologists and allergists to discuss the complex and interconnected relationship between severe asthma and upper airway disease, including inflammatory pathways and biomarkers in chronic respiratory disease, and current and emerging therapies for managing patients with severe asthma and comorbid upper airway disease. Case scenarios will illustrate strategies for personalizing treatment plans, and attendees will have the opportunity to vote on which cases they would like experts to discuss. RSVP here: https://brnw.ch/21wN6N0 This symposium is not supported, endorsed, or accredited by the American College of Chest Physicians, unless otherwise noted. #Asthma #Pulmonology #Airway #CME #CHEST2024 #MedEd #MedicalConference

Join us at the annual CHEST conference for an important CME Lunch Symposium discussing Clinical Strategies for Severe Asthma & Chronic Inflammatory Airway Diseases. Recent studies have uncovered the staggering prevalence of asthma in patients suffering from upper airway disorders. The inflammation in upper airways can intensify inflammatory responses in the lower airways, causing a vicious cycle of symptoms and exacerbations. This educational program will bring together expert pulmonologists and allergists to discuss the complex and interconnected relationship between severe asthma and upper airway disease, including inflammatory pathways and biomarkers in chronic respiratory disease, and current and emerging therapies for managing patients with severe asthma and comorbid upper airway disease. Case scenarios will illustrate strategies for personalizing treatment plans, and attendees will have the opportunity to vote on which cases they would like experts to discuss. RSVP here: https://brnw.ch/21wMPkW This symposium is not supported, endorsed, or accredited by the American College of Chest Physicians, unless otherwise noted. #Asthma #Pulmonology #Airway #CME #CHEST2024 #MedEd #MedicalConference

It turns out that regular #exercise could promote healthier fat tissue, along with other positive #health outcomes. Cardiologist Andrew Freeman, MD, comments on a new study comparing #fat tissues in this story by CNN. https://brnw.ch/21wMEpY

As Denver gets noisier, the health impacts of hearing all that racket around #bedtime are being examined. Internal medicine physician Megan Hiles, MD, explains how noise can affect #stress levels and #hearthealth in this story by The Denver Post. https://brnw.ch/21wMvcI