Interviews

Experts at CHEST 2025 highlight rising costs, insurance complexity, and workforce shortages as major barriers to health care access in the US.

Vaccine awareness, safety, and addressing misinformation are all important to improve adherence and public health outcomes, said Kristina Crothers, MD.

Ken Cohen, MD, FACP, discusses how new cognitive assessment tools are improving Alzheimer disease diagnosis.

Preclinical data suggest a possible synergistic interaction between estrogen and GLP-1 signaling, explains Regina Castaneda, MD.

US safety data show that elinzanetant caused few adverse events and no new liver-related concerns in women, James Simon, MD, explains.

Artificial intelligence models may advance clinical trial design and enrollment to improve trial success and patient outcomes.

Hormonal shifts drive fat redistribution, muscle loss, and bone decline—all risk factors for cardiovascular disease in women, says Brooke Aggarwal, EdD.

Belantamab mafodotin provides a community-friendly BCMA-directed therapy option for relapsed/refractory myeloma, says Hearn Jay Cho, MD, PhD.

AI-powered mammography is enhancing breast cancer screening and early detection through cutting-edge radiology insights.

Susan Cantrell, CEO of the Academy of Managed Care Pharmacy, shares exclusive insights on key themes that will be discussed at this year's Nexus conference.

Ken Cohen, MD, FACP, discusses how clinicians can support patients after a cognitive screening to identify meaningful next steps.

Dedicated COPD respiratory therapists can improve inhaler use, ensure adherence, and bridge care transitions, explained Megan Dulohery Scrodin, MD.

Digitized behavioral cough suppression therapy is a safe, highly effective, and accessible alternative to drugs for chronic cough, said Laurie Slovarp, PhD.

Melanie T. Turk, PhD, RN, discusses her study on nationwide challenges program suppliers face in implementing the Medicare Diabetes Prevention Program (MDPP).

Susan Escudier, MD, discusses the practical implications of financial barriers for patients with cancer accessing oncology care.

Perioperative enfortumab vedotin plus pembrolizumab demonstrated significant results in a population that represents roughly half of all patients with MIBC, explained Christof Vulsteke, MD, PhD.

Inhaled corticosteroids pose long-term risks in COPD management, prompting careful screening and potential de-escalation strategies, said Sara Assaf, MD.

Counseling patients with obstructive sleep apnea on using GLP-1s effectively prior to starting treatment can help ensure adherence, said Matthew Biszewski, PharmD.

Balazs Halmos, MD, of Montefiore Albert Einstein Cancer Center, discussed the potential impact of subcutaneous amivantamab EGFR-mutated NSCLC.

Despite advances, Arielle Kauvar, MD, calls for more research on laser and energy-based devices for patients with skin of color.

Rebecca Dent, MD, MSc, of the National Cancer Center in Singapore, gives insights on the use of antibody-drug conjugates (ADCs) in early breast cancer treatment.

Roflumilast 0.05% cream significantly reduces itch and improves atopic dermatitis in young children, explains Lawrence F. Eichenfield, MD.

New KEYNOTE-B96 data add to previous results showing progression-free survival (PFS) and overall survival (OS) improvements vs placebo.

Stephen Freedland, MD, of Cedars-Sinai, discussed enzalutamide and leuprolide's potential to improve overall survival without sacrificing quality of life in prostate cancer.

The Hearing Loss Association of America advocates for early hearing loss detection, addressing mental health, and improving accessibility to enhance quality of life.

Colorblind energy devices and long-wavelength lasers are safest for darker skin, says Ariella Kauvar, MD, with a thorough patient history and physical exam key to preventing complications.

Kavita Nair, PhD, FAAN, discusses the rising global burden of neurodegenerative diseases.

Remote monitoring and algorithm-based tools help pharmacists balance complex workloads in value-based care, says Lindsey Valenzuela, PharmD.