Welcome to touchPODCAST where you can listen and learn from our expert faculty, hand-picked from the Touch Medical Media family of independent medical websites. Educating physicians on a fully global scale since 2005! We make positive changes to clinical practice, with the ultimate objective of improving patient and community health. Working alongside leading medical experts, societies and industry, our mission is to provide practical, expert opinions to support best practices for busy Healthcare Professionals globally, by translating published data into easily digestible and timely updates Home of: - touchONCOLOGY - touchENDOCRINOLOGY - touchOPHTHALMOLOGY - touchNEUROLOGY - touchCARDIOLOGY - touchINFECTIOUSDISEASES - touchIMMUNOLOGY - touchRESPIRATORY - touchHAEMATOLOGY - touchDERMATOLOGY This information is intended for use by licensed Healthcare Professionals (HCPs). It should not be considered medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment recommendations.
Episodes
Wednesday Aug 20, 2025
Wednesday Aug 20, 2025
touchEXPERT FOCUS for touchCARDIO and touchENDOCRINOLOGY
Listen to two experts discuss how continuous glucose monitoring (CGM) can help identify and manage cardiovascular risk in people with or without diabetes. They explore the role of glycaemic variability, the limitations of conventional glucose metrics, and the added value of CGM, including recent advances and patient education to support effective use.
The experts:
- Dr Eden Miller, Diabetes and Obesity Care, Bend, OR, USA
- Dr Ian J Neeland, Case Western Reserve University, and Harrington Heart and Vascular Institute, University Hospitals Cleveland, OH, USA
This activity is for HCPs outside of the UK.
This activity is funded by an independent medical education grant from Abbott Diabetes Care Inc.
This activity is jointly provided by USF Health and touchIME.
touchIME is an EBAC® accredited provider.
For further information visit our website: www.touchCARDIO.com and www.touchENDOCRINOLOGY.com
Tuesday Aug 19, 2025
HER2 as a targetable biomarker in gastrointestinal oncology
Tuesday Aug 19, 2025
Tuesday Aug 19, 2025
touchEXPERT FOCUS for touchONCOLOGY
Listen to a series of short interviews with three leading experts as they discuss the use of HER2 as a targetable biomarker in gastrointestinal oncology. The faculty cover the clinical significance of HER2 alterations, best practices for biomarker testing, key clinical trial data on efficacy and safety, and the role of HER2-targeted therapies in both common and rare GI cancers. They also address retesting at progression, management of adverse events, and emerging treatment approaches.
The experts
- Dr Yelena Janjigian, Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, New York, NY, USA
- Prof. Eric Van Cutsem, University of Leuven, Leuven, Belgium
- Prof. Florian Lordick, University of Leipzig, Leipzig, Germany
This touchPODCAST is for HCPs outside of the UK
This activity is funded by an independent medical education grant from AstraZeneca.
This activity is jointly provided by USF Health and touchIME.
touchIME is an EBAC® accredited provider.
For further information visit our website:
www.touchONCOLOGY.com
Thursday Jul 31, 2025
Navigating the evolving role of immunotherapy in advanced endometrial carcinoma
Thursday Jul 31, 2025
Thursday Jul 31, 2025
touchPANEL DISCUSSION for touchONCOLOGY
Listen to three leading international experts in gynaecological oncology as they discuss how immunotherapy is transforming the treatment of advanced endometrial carcinoma. The faculty explore how the latest data are shaping first-line treatment decisions, how to personalize therapy using biomarkers and molecular classification, and how to manage immune-related adverse events through practical monitoring strategies.
The experts
- Prof. Isabelle Ray-Coquard, Centre Léon Bérard, Lyon, France
- Prof. Nicoletta Colombo, University of Milan-Bicocca, Milan, Italy
- Dr Brian Slomovitz, Mount Sinai Medical Center, Miami, FL, USA
This touchPODCAST is for HCPs outside of the UK only.
This activity is funded by an independent medical education grant from Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC.
This activity is jointly provided by USF Health and touchIME.
touchIME is an EBAC® accredited provider.
For further information visit our website: https://touchoncologyime.org/panel-icis-in-ec/
Tuesday Jul 29, 2025
Tuesday Jul 29, 2025
touchEXPERT FOCUS for touchNEUROLOGY and touchCARDIO
Listen to Dr Chafic Karam share expert insights on diagnosing and managing ATTRv amyloidosis. In this short interview, he covers red-flag symptoms, diagnostic challenges and key strategies for differentiating ATTRv. He also discusses current treatment options, including TTR stabilisers and gene silencers, as well as emerging therapies aimed at improving patient outcomes.
The expert:
- Dr Chafic Karam, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA, USA
This touchPODCAST is for HCPs in the USA only.
This activity is funded by an independent medical education grant from AstraZeneca. This activity is jointly provided by USF Health and touchIME.
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Wednesday Jul 09, 2025
Wednesday Jul 09, 2025
touchCONGRESS for touchHAEMATOLOGY and touchONCOLOGY
Listen to multiple myeloma expert Prof. Philippe Moreau review key data for BCMA-targeting agents in the treatment of relapsed/refractory multiple myeloma presented at the international Controversies in Multiple Myeloma (COMy), American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) and European Hematology Association (EHA) 2025 congresses. Prof. Moreau is then joined by fellow experts Dr Paola Neri and Prof. Hermann Einsele to discuss how these data may apply in clinical practice.
Overview
- Data reviews with Prof. Moreau
- Expert panel discussions with Prof. Moreau, Dr Neri and Prof. Einsele on the themes below
Clinical themes
- Approved BCMA-directed therapeutic approaches
- Practical application of BCMA-directed therapies
- Future of treating RRMM: Emerging BCMA-directed therapies and combinations
The internationally renowned multiple myeloma expert faculty
- Prof. Philippe Moreau: Nantes, France
- Prof. Hermann Einsele: Würzburg, Germany
- Dr Paola Neri: Calgary, AB, Canada
This touchPODCAST is for HCPs outside of the USA.
This activity is funded by an independent medical education grant from GSK.
This activity is provided by touchIME.
touchIME is an EBAC® accredited provider.
For further information, visit our website: www.touchHAEMATOLOGY.com and www.touchONCOLOGY.com
Monday Jul 07, 2025
Advancing care for patients with infantile haemangiomas: Timing is key
Monday Jul 07, 2025
Monday Jul 07, 2025
touchEXPERT FOCUS for touchDERMATOLOGY
Listen to Prof. Ilona Frieden share expert insights on the clinical management of infantile haemangiomas, with a focus on timely referral and effective risk stratification. She also explores current and emerging treatment options and practical strategies to support families throughout a patient’s care journey.
The expert:
- Prof. Ilona Frieden, University of California, San Francisco, CA, USA
This touchPODCAST is for HCPs outside of the UK only.
This activity is funded by an independent medical education grant from Pierre Fabre Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
This activity is jointly provided by USF Health and touchIME in collaboration with our education partner, Pediatric Dermatology Research Alliance (PeDRA).
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Thursday Jun 26, 2025
Thursday Jun 26, 2025
touchIN CONVERSATION for touchONCOLOGY
Listen to two oncologists discuss the incorporation of antibody–drug conjugates (ADCs) into the treatment of metastatic breast cancer, tackling questions submitted by the oncology community. They discuss how treatment can be guided by biomarkers, give practical insights into creating a personalized care plan for patients, and share strategies for managing ADC-associated toxicities.
The experts
- Prof. Giuseppe Curigliano, European Institute of Oncology and University of Milan, Italy
- Dr Alison Conlin, Providence Cancer Institute, Portland, OR, USA
This touchPODCAST is for HCPs outside of the UK.
This activity is funded by an independent medical education grant from Gilead Sciences, Inc.
The activity is jointly provided by USF Health and touchIME.
touchIME is an EBAC® accredited provider.
For further information, visit our website: https://touchoncologyime.org/adcs-in-the-treatment-of-mbc/
Wednesday Jun 25, 2025
Wednesday Jun 25, 2025
touchEXPERT FOCUS for touchONCOLOGY
Listen to a series of short interviews with three leading experts discussing the application of immunotherapy in triple-negative breast cancer (TNBC). The experts explore the latest data and guideline recommendations for immunotherapy in early-stage and metastatic TNBC, and how to maximize treatment benefits.
The experts:
- Prof. Sherko Kümmel – Kliniken Essen-Mitte, Essen, Germany
- Prof. Rebecca Dent – National Cancer Center Singapore, Singapore
- Prof. Peter Schmid – Barts Cancer Institute, London, UK
This touchPODCAST is for healthcare professionals outside of the UK.
This activity is funded by an independent medical education grant from Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC.
This activity is jointly provided by USF Health and touchIME.
touchIME is an EBAC® accredited provider.
For further information visit our website:
Monday Jun 23, 2025
Monday Jun 23, 2025
touchEXPERT FOCUS for touchRESPIRATORY
Listen to Prof. Jonathan Spicer share expert insights on immunotherapy in early-stage non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC). He explores current treatment strategies, highlights the role of neoadjuvant, perioperative and adjuvant approaches, and considers practical aspects of clinical implementation.
The expert
- Prof. Jonathan Spicer, McGill University, Montreal, Canada
This touchPODCAST is for HCPs outside of the UK only.
This activity is funded by an independent medical education grant from Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC.
The activity is jointly provided by USF Health and touchIME.
touchIME is an EBAC® accredited provider.
For further information, visit our website: https://touchrespiratoryime.org/touchexpert-focus-immunotherapy-early-stage-nsclc/
Monday Jun 23, 2025
Monday Jun 23, 2025
touchEXPERT FOCUS for touchONCOLOGY
Listen to Prof. Jonathan Spicer share expert insights on immunotherapy in early-stage non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC). He explores current treatment strategies, highlights the role of neoadjuvant, perioperative and adjuvant approaches, and considers practical aspects of clinical implementation.
The expert
- Prof. Jonathan Spicer, McGill University, Montreal, Canada
This touchPODCAST is for HCPs outside of the UK only.
This activity is funded by an independent medical education grant from Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC.
The activity is jointly provided by USF Health and touchIME.
touchIME is an EBAC® accredited provider.
For further information, visit our website: https://touchoncologyime.org/touchexpert-focus-immunotherapy-early-stage-nsclc/
