Video Series

Michael D. Shapiro, DO, and Jaime Murillo, MD, discuss the implications of high Lp(a) levels in the US population, racial disparities, and tailored interventions for high-risk groups.

Michael D. Shapiro, DO, and Erin D. Michos, MD, MHS, discuss the disproportionately high Lp(a) levels seen across different demographic groups, and the need for increased screening and treatment to mitigate the risk of cardiovascular disease.

Richard Adler, MD, FACS, Assistant Professor of Ophthalmology at the Wilmer Eye Institute, Johns Hopkins Institute, and Director of Ophthalmology Services at Belcara Health, discusses the critical unmet needs in Dry Eye Disease (DED) therapies and explores the potential impact of new agents in addressing these challenges.

Amy Nguyen Howell, MD, MBA, highlights health equity issues and racial disparities in the prevalence and treatment of diabetic macular edema and emphasizes the influence of social determinants of health aspects on patient outcomes.

Elizabeth Spencer, MD, discusses various treatments for eosinophilic esophagitis (EoE) across age groups, highlighting the role of dietary modifications, proton pump inhibitors, swallowed corticosteroids, and monoclonal antibodies.

Michael D. Shapiro, DO, and Erin D. Michos, MD, MHS, explain the importance of the global Lp(a)HERITAGE study, emphasizing prevalence of elevated Lp(a) among different populations and the evolving approach to assessing Lp(a) levels.

Lp(a) Genetic Patterns

Jaime Murillo, MD, explores genetic inheritance patterns of Lp(a) from childhood to adulthood, highlighting stability, factors affecting measurement, and awareness challenges among those in the health care community.