Blog Category: On-Demand

Virtual Grand Rounds on Innovations in Ig Treatments in CIDP

Although it is a rare immune-mediated neuropathological condition, chronic inflammatory demyelinating polyneuropathy (CIDP) is associated with significant morbidity and reduced quality of life. The development of new guidelines from the European Academy of Neurology/Peripheral Nerve Society (EAN/PNS) on diagnosing and …

Bridging Cultures: Foundations for Serving Latine Patients in Pharmacy Settings

Spanish-speaking and Latine populations in the U.S. experience significant health disparities driven by language barriers, limited access to culturally responsive care, and systemic factors such as documentation status and insurance limitations. Pharmacists play a critical role in improving medication understanding, …

Incorporating Collaborative Care Strategies to Enhance Linkage to Care and Treatment Initiation for Viral Hepatitis

This activity focuses on one of the most persistent challenges in global hepatitis management: ensuring that patients who test positive for hepatitis B (HBV), hepatitis C (HCV), or hepatitis D (HDV) are successfully connected to ongoing care. Despite the availability …

Actionable Strategies to Engage with High-Risk Patient Population in HBV, HCV, and HDV Care

The final program in the Linking Knowledge to Action: Empowering HCPs in Screening and Treatment of Patients Across the Viral Hepatitis Spectrum series focuses on practical and equitable approaches to meeting the World Health Organization’s 2030 hepatitis elimination targets. This …

Guideline-Based Therapeutics for Hospitalized Patients with SARS-CoV-2 Infection

Hospitalized patients with SARS-CoV-2 infection remain at significant risk of clinical deterioration and death, particularly among those with comorbidities or requiring advanced respiratory support. Despite evolving therapeutic options and published clinical guidelines, real-world implementation of SARS-CoV-2 treatment recommendations remains inconsistent, …

Early Diagnosis and Timely Treatment in SARS-CoV-2 Infections

Timely diagnosis and prompt initiation of treatment are critical for optimizing outcomes in patients with SARS-CoV-2 infection. Yet, despite advancements in testing and therapeutic strategies, diagnostic delays and clinical missteps persist within the inpatient setting, potentially leading to worsened prognosis …

Speaking with Care: Spanish Essentials for Patient Engagement

Spanish-speaking populations in the United States often face significant disparities in health care access, quality of communication, and health outcomes. A key driver of these disparities is a lack of culturally and linguistically competent communication between healthcare providers and patients. …

Shared Decision-Making and Motivational Interviewing in the Care of Patients with HBV, HCV, and/or HDV

This program highlights the essential role of shared decision-making (SDM) and motivational interviewing in caring for individuals with or at risk for hepatitis B (HBV), hepatitis C (HCV), and hepatitis D (HDV). Moving beyond traditional paternalistic models of care, SDM …

Caring Beyond the Counter: Cultural Awareness in Action

Latine patient populations represent a rapidly growing and diverse segment of the U.S. healthcare landscape. Cultural beliefs, traditional healing practices, community influences and variable levels of trust in the healthcare system can significantly influence attitudes toward illness, medication use, and …