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The latest edition of The Provider's Digest, HCPLive's monthly newsletter spotlighting regulatory decisions and pipeline news, is now live! In our February 2025 recap, we spotlight 8 FDA regulatory decisions, including 7 approvals or clearances and 1 Refusal to File letter. Be sure to subscribe for a recap of the therapies, companies, and individuals moving the needle in healthcare during the past month, delivered on the first Saturday of each new month!

Recent research suggests that combining serum MCP-1 and OPN biomarkers may help improve the diagnosis of early renal injury in gout patients. Findings indicate that this approach offers greater diagnostic accuracy than using either marker alone, potentially supporting earlier intervention and better patient management. Learn more: https://bit.ly/4j0wAh7

Hear from Lily Dara M.D., of Keck School of Medicine of the University of Southern California, about the importance of distinguishing drug-induced autoimmune-like #hepatitis from autoimmune hepatitis and tips for doing so. Full interview: https://lnkd.in/eHPTycwm #Hepatology #CLDF25

Dr. Susheel Kodali, director of the Structural Heart and Valve Center at NewYork-Presbyterian and Columbia, discusses results from the TRISCEND II trial which demonstrated the safety and efficacy of a tricuspid valve replacement system and was fast-tracked for FDA approval due to its clear benefit for the vulnerable tricuspid regurgitation patient population. Watch the video: https://bit.ly/4j3f6lg #sponsored

Add-on M1-repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation (rTMS) reduce pain intensity in women with fibromyalgia for up to 8 weeks and provide functional improvements for up to 16 weeks. Learn more here: https://bit.ly/4bYMvKF #Fibromyalgia

Gearing up for #ACC25? So are we! Check out our trials to watch interview with Deepak L. Bhatt, MD, MPH, MBA, before heading to Chicago! ?? https://lnkd.in/egcbBCmF

Don’t miss the On-Demand Presentation, From Puzzle to Progress: Piecing Together Hypercortisolism. See our panel of healthcare experts share strategies for recognizing hypercortisolism and offer valuable insights into the latest clinical research and advancements. Don’t miss this opportunity to enhance your understanding and clinical approach to hypercortisolism. Watch Now. bit.ly/3QF4ax4

In a new interview, Michael Repka, MD, a professor of ophthalmology and pediatrics at the Wilmer Eye Institute, Johns Hopkins Medicine, and 2025 president of the American Academy of Ophthalmology, outlined the critical role of advocacy in shaping ophthalmologic policies and ensuring equitable patient care. Watch here: https://lnkd.in/eNzRJpD3 #Ophthalmology #Advocacy #TOA25

Join us on Cushing’s Awareness Day, April 8 at 7:00pm ET for a live national broadcast focused on identifying and screening for #hypercortisolism. Our expert panel will discuss key clinical presentations, patient subtypes that may benefit from screening, and the role of commonly used screening tests in clinical practice. Do not miss this opportunity to enhance your understanding and improve patient care. Register Today: bit.ly/41tjGRE #Endocrinology #Cardiology Pamela Kushner MD FAAFP John Buse Stephen Greene Davida Kruger

Learn how Dr. Irina Sobol, cardiologist and medical director of the LVAD program at NewYork-Presbyterian and Weill Cornell Medicine, believes in the power of empathy. See how her relationship-centric approach helped guide a hesitant cardiac patient to a life-saving left ventricular assist device (LVAD) surgery. Watch the video: https://bit.ly/41ZwaT8 #sponsored