Brooke McCormick

Lisa Kottschade, RN, CNP, FAPO, a nurse practitioner at Mayo Clinic, discussed immune-related adverse events and biomarkers in relation to melanoma treatment.

To reduce the global burden of respiratory diseases and tackle inequalities, the Forum of International Respiratory Studies and the American Thoracic Society suggested improving access to preventive services, inhaler therapies, and effective pneumonia vaccines.

Researchers found that approximately 17% of respondents with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and no lifetime history of depression developed depression during the early stages of the COVID-19 pandemic, while approximately 52% who had COPD and a history of depression experienced a recurrence of depressive symptoms.

Erin Gillaspie, MD, MPH, FACS, a faculty member of Vanderbilt University Medical Center’s Department of Thoracic Surgery, discussed the role of immunotherapies in lung cancer and how they are used.

Meredith McKean, MD, MPH, the associate director of the Sarah Cannon Research Institute's Melanoma and Skin Cancer Research Program at Tennessee Oncology, discussed new melanoma studies and treatment developments.

Laurie Sobel, the associate director for women’s health policy at KFF, moderated a panel discussion with Christine Gilroy, MD, MPH; Victoria Nichols, MPH; and Don Downing, RPh, about insurance coverage of FDA-approved Opill and other OTC contraceptives.

Erin Gillaspie, MD, MPH, FACS, a faculty member of Vanderbilt University Medical Center’s Department of Thoracic Surgery, explained what testing needs to be done to identify the best treatment for patients with lung cancer.

The study’s findings provide support for the use of precessation varenicline and nicotine patches in an adaptive treatment regimen where bupropion is provided to treat nonresponders.

During this session at the National Comprehensive Cancer Network (NCCN) Policy Summit, Yelak Biru, MSc, and Crystal S. Denlinger, MD, explained the importance of screening for and addressing health-related social needs.

Researchers found that individuals who used e-cigarettes had a higher smoking abstinence rate in late pregnancy than those who used nicotine reduction therapy, especially for those who began using e-cigarettes before pregnancy.

Researchers noted that the relationships between smoking, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), and depression must be recognized to effectively manage the complicated care needs for this patient population.

As patients’ atopic dermatitis (AD) worsens, the risk of inflammatory bowel disease, Crohn disease, and ulcerative colitis increases.

Carmen Solórzano, MD, FACS, of Vanderbilt University Medical Center (VUMC), discusss how VUMC uses technology to advance cancer treatments and her current research.

The researchers demonstrated how to jointly examine prevalence estimates of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) from PLACES and social vulnerability measures from the Social Vulnerability Index developed by the CDC and the Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry.

Important factors associated with hospital readmission of children with acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS) included an index hospitalization of 14 days or longer and having chronic medical conditions during the index admission.

After treatment, the mental health and sleep quality of mothers in the mild atopic dermatitis (AD) group improved significantly, while those of mothers in the moderate and severe AD groups only showed some improvement.

Erin Gillaspie, MD, MPH, FACS, a faculty member of Vanderbilt University Medical Center’s Department of Thoracic Surgery, discussed improvements in lung cancer outcomes due to new screenings and therapies.

Although 3 of 7 studies analyzed demonstrated that using probiotics could help prevent the development of Clostridioides difficile infection (CDI) in older patients, the researchers did not find a consensus among them all.

Jordan Berlin, MD, FASCO, of Vanderbilt University Medical Center, explained how patient preferences and new treatments are considered, as well as what he is currently working on and his biggest takeaway from The American Journal of Managed Care®’s Institute for Value-Based Medicine® held in Nashville, TN on August 17, 2023.

Jennifer Choe, MD, PhD, a head and neck medical oncologist at Vanderbilt University Medical Center, discussed head and neck cancer relapse post-radiation therapy, new treatment trials, and any promising responses from them.

Researchers found that 57% of nursing home residents with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) had depression, 37.2% had anxiety, and 27.5% had both.

The researchers’ findings suggest an increased prevalence of mental illness in people with eczema and psoriasis, but they found poor agreement in disease ascertainment settings.

Carmen Solórzano, MD, FACS, of Vanderbilt University Medical Center, discusses how Vanderbilt-Ingram Cancer Center (VICC) conducts tumor boards and explains how patient preferences are considered during them.

Researchers found that human papillomavirus (HPV) awareness was highest among liberals, who were also most likely to be aware of HPV vaccines compared with individuals who reported moderate and conservative ideologies.

Proper implementation of oxygen therapy within patients with interstitial lung disease (ILD) requires the strengthening of international guidelines, improved oxygen delivery systems, and equitable funding models.

The study comprehensively described the atopic dermatitis (AD) burden among young Japanese patients with moderate or severe forms of the disease.

The risk of developing chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) increased in young people who smoke cigarettes more frequently, indicating smoking is an important COPD risk factor.

Sara Horst, MD, MPH, FACG, of Vanderbilt University Medical Center, discussed the recent digital health developments most beneficial to both patients and providers, as well as considerations around using these tools wisely.

Researchers found that patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disorder (COPD) with higher Systemic Immune-Inflammation Index (SII) levels have a greater risk of all-cause mortality.

The researchers found that methods of physical activity data collection and processing for patients with interstitial lung disease (ILD) were difficult to interpret and to compare with other disease states.