Neal Shore, MD, FACS, discusses the safety profiles reported across the nadofaragene firadenovec, SunRISe-1, and NURE-COMBO trials, highlighting any unexpected toxicities observed with these novel therapies for non-muscle-invasive and muscle-invasive bladder cancer. Additionally, he reviews key limitations of the study designs or patient populations that may impact the interpretation and generalizability of the results from these trials.
Neal Shore, MD, FACS, discusses how the SunRISe-1 trial design addresses the need for bladder-sparing treatment options for patients with BCG-unresponsive high-risk non-muscle-invasive bladder cancer (HR NMIBC) who are ineligible for or refuse radical cystectomy. He also contrasts the treatment approach and outcomes observed in the NURE-COMBO trial with the current standard neoadjuvant chemotherapy plus radical cystectomy regimen for muscle-invasive bladder cancer (MIBC), discussing how this chemoimmunotherapy combination may potentially expand treatment options for this patient population.
Experts on Alzheimer disease discuss how the introduction of disease-modifying therapies has impacted the treatment landscape.
The panel provides insights on the economic impact of advanced approaches for diagnosing Alzheimer disease, highlighting how payers approach increased costs.
Panelists highlight the need for education and support to help clinicians appropriately prescribe prescription digital therapeutics (PDTs).
The panel discusses the challenges of delivering prescription digital therapeutics (PDTs) to patients, challenges caused by PDTs being considered behavioral health benefits, pharmacy benefits, medical benefits, and durable medical equipment benefits.
Medical experts illustrate the nature of hemolysis in PNH and characteristics unique to the disease state.
Dr. Haumschild drives a discussion providing an overview of PNH and pathology of the disease.
Diana Brixner, PhD, highlights the potential for prescription digital therapeutics (PDTs) to have impact in areas such as facilitating behavioral change for mental health conditions and strengthening adherence for complex disease states with intricate drug regimens.
Paul Jeffrey, PharmD, examines different contracting strategies that can help improve patient access to prescription digital therapeutics (PDTs).
Focusing on the diagnosis of Alzheimer disease, the panel discusses key diagnostic criteria, testing practices, and the role of genetic testing.
B. Joy Snider, MD, PhD, discusses the benefits of early diagnosis of Alzheimer disease and how it can impact the patient journey.
Medical experts identify key stakeholders within health plans who collaborate in the decision-making process for coverage, access, and benefit design related to prescription digital therapeutics.
Paul Jeffrey, PharmD, presents the findings of a study, which investigated patient engagement and clinical outcomes associated with the use of prescription digital therapeutics (PDTs) in the treatment of substance use disorders, and discusses the need for further research to advance the efficacy and value of PDTs in this field.
The expert panel offers comprehensive insights on the patient journey for people with Alzheimer disease, highlighting symptoms, challenges, and the diagnostic process.
The panel provides an overview of genetic factors associated with Alzheimer disease and the genetic mutations that contribute to the pathophysiology of the disease.
1) A medical urologist discusses the rationale and design of the SunRISe-1 phase 2 trial, which evaluates the combination of intravesical TAR-200 and systemic cetrelimab, as well as the TAR-200 and cetrelimab monotherapy arms, in patients with Bacillus Calmette-Guérin (BCG)-unresponsive high-risk non-muscle-invasive bladder cancer (HR NMIBC), focusing on key efficacy and safety endpoints.
Neal Shore, MD, FACS, discuss the key efficacy outcomes reported for nadofaragene firadenovec (ADSTILADRIN) in the phase 3 trial for patients with Bacillus Calmette-Guérin (BCG)-unresponsive non-muscle-invasive bladder cancer (NMIBC) and compare these long-term results to other bladder-preserving therapies in this population.
Panelists delve into the data and the cost-saving evidence required by payers to cover prescription digital therapeutics (PDTs), outline the decision-making process followed by payers, and share best practices observed in real-world to ensure the successful implementation of PDTs.
Diana Brixner, PhD, and Ashley Peterson, MHA, explore the distinctions between prescription digital therapeutics (PDTs) and wellness mobile apps, addressing the role of insurance coverage and the clinical validation requirements that payers consider when determining whether to cover PDTs as a treatment modality.
A breast medical oncologist reviews oral SERDs currently in development for the treatment of patients with ER+/HER2 metastatic breast cancer, highlighting camizestrant, imlunestrant, and giredestrant.
Focusing on elacestrant, Dr Graff discusses the role of oral SERDs (selective estrogen receptor degraders) in the treatment of patients with ER+/HER2- metastatic breast cancer.
An expert on pulmonary arterial hypertension discusses how sotatercept might fit into current treatment paradigms and key factors that should guide clinical decision-making.
Dr Oudiz discusses clinical data that support the efficacy and safety of emerging PAH therapies and ongoing research in the treatment space.
A medical expert discusses the various types of bacteria and fungi that can grow in the lungs and sputum of bronchiectasis patients, such as Pseudomonas aeruginosa, emphasizing the importance of an individualized approach to treatment, and notes that while fungal cultures may be positive, they may not always be clinically significant.
Pamela J. McShane, MD, explains her approach to diagnosing the underlying cause of bronchiectasis, which includes identifying cystic fibrosis in older patients, and emphasizes the importance of helping patients lead a normal life while managing their condition.
Experts give their concluding thoughts on cardiovascular care and closing disparity gaps to optimize patient outcomes.
A medical professional addresses the social aspects of bronchiectasis, emphasizing patients' embarrassment due to productive coughing in public spaces like grocery stores and churches, as well as the psychological challenges of planning travel and vacations due to the unpredictability of exacerbations, which can lead to social isolation.
Robert Gabbay, MD, PhD, gives closing thoughts and advocates that continuous glucose monitors should be supplied for all insulin-dependent diabetes patients, including at initial diagnosis, to facilitate self-management and tighter control of this disease.
The panel has an in-depth discussion on improving diversity in clinical trials. They discuss ways to increase minority participation through community partnerships, including providing transportation, lodging, and other resources needed to enable participation.
