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Episodes

Tuesday Nov 30, 2021
Improving outcomes for patients with NTM-LD
Tuesday Nov 30, 2021
Tuesday Nov 30, 2021
touchEXPERT OPINIONS for touchRESPIRATORY
Listen to leading experts consider how to optimize the diagnosis of nontuberculous mycobacterial lung disease (NTM-LD) and how to manage it considering the latest treatment guidelines.
The experts
- Dr Juzar Ali, LSU Health Sciences Center, New Orleans, LA, USA
- Dr Doreen Addrizzo-Harris, NYU Grossman School of Medicine, New York, NY, USA
- Dr Kevin Winthrop, Oregon Health & Science University, Portland, OR, USA
This touchPODCAST is for HCPs only.
This activity is funded by an unrestricted independent medical education grant from Insmed. This activity is jointly provided by USF Health and touchIME.
For further information visit our website: https://touchrespiratoryime.org/guideline-based-strategies-ntm-ld

Tuesday Nov 30, 2021
Achieving sustained outcomes for moderate-to-severe atopic dermatitis
Tuesday Nov 30, 2021
Tuesday Nov 30, 2021
touchTALKS for touchIMMUNOLOGY
This touchPODCAST is presented by Dr Melinda Gooderham, SKiN Centre for Dermatology, Peterborough, Ontario, Canada.
Listen to Dr Gooderham present the latest data and future directions of systemic therapy for moderate-to-severe atopic dermatitis and how effective treatment can achieve sustained control of symptoms and improve the quality of life of patients and their families.
This touchPODCAST is for HCPs only.
This activity is funded by an unrestricted independent educational grant from Sanofi Genzyme and Regeneron Pharmaceuticals. This activity is jointly provided by USF Health and touchIME.
For further information visit our website: https://touchimmunologyime.org/systemic-therapy-atopic-dermatitis

Tuesday Nov 30, 2021
Tuesday Nov 30, 2021
touchMDT for touchONCOLOLOGY
Listen to key experts from a multidisciplinary team discuss the latest efficacy and safety data for targeted therapies for thyroid cancer
The multidisciplinary team
- Endocrinologist: Dr Antonio Matrone, Italy
- Nurse specialist: Ms Tara Hurley, UK
- Oncologist: Dr Lori Wirth, USA
This touchPODCAST is for HCPs only.
This activity is funded by an unrestricted independent medical education grant from Eli Lilly and Bayer. This activity is jointly provided by USF Health and touchIME.
For further information visit our website: https://touchoncologyime.org/personalized-approach-to-treatment-thyroid-cancer-biomarkers-and-targeted-therapies//

Tuesday Nov 30, 2021
Tuesday Nov 30, 2021
touchMDT for touchONCOLOLOGY
Listen to key experts from a multidisciplinary team explore the use of biomarkers in thyroid cancer care and how personalized medicine influences patient outcomes
The multidisciplinary team
- Pathologist: Dr Peter Sadow, USA
- Endocrinologist: Dr Antonio Matrone, Italy
- Oncologist: Dr Lori Wirth, USA
This touchPODCAST is for HCPs only.
This activity is funded by an unrestricted independent medical education grant from Eli Lilly and Bayer. This activity is jointly provided by USF Health and touchIME.
For further information visit our website: https://touchoncologyime.org/personalized-approach-to-treatment-thyroid-cancer-biomarkers-and-targeted-therapies//

Tuesday Nov 30, 2021
An overview of thyroid cancers from a MDT of experts
Tuesday Nov 30, 2021
Tuesday Nov 30, 2021
touchMDT for touchONCOLOGY
Listen to key experts from a multidisciplinary team (MDT) discuss the epidemiology of thyroid cancer, available treatment options, and the role of the MDT in patient care
The multidisciplinary team
- Oncologist: Dr Lori Wirth, USA
- Endocrinologist: Dr Antonio Matrone, Italy
- Nurse specialist: Ms Tara Hurley, UK
- Pathologist: Dr Peter Sadow, USA
This touchPODCAST is for HCPs only.
This activity is funded by an unrestricted independent medical education grant from Eli Lilly and Bayer. This medical education is jointly provided by USF Health and touchIME.
For further information visit our website: https://touchoncologyime.org/personalized-approach-to-treatment-thyroid-cancer-biomarkers-and-targeted-therapies//

Monday Nov 29, 2021
Expert opinions on the management of EDS due to OSA or narcolepsy
Monday Nov 29, 2021
Monday Nov 29, 2021
touchEXPERT OPINIONS for touchNEUROLOGY
Listen to leading sleep medicine experts discuss strategies for the optimal management of excessive daytime sleepiness (EDS) associated with obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) or narcolepsy, and share insights and potential implications for clinical practice.
The experts
- Dr Annamaria Iakovou – Northwell Health, Lake Success, New York, NY, USA
- Prof. Helene A Emsellem – Center of Sleep & Wake Disorders, Chevy Chase, MD, USA
- Prof. Gert Jan Lammers – Sleep-Wake Centres SEIN, Leiden University Medical Centre, Leiden, Netherlands
This touchPODCAST is for HCPs only.
This activity is funded by an unrestricted independent educational grant from Jazz Pharmaceuticals. This activity is jointly provided by USF Health and touchIME.
For further information visit our website:
https://touchneurologyime.org/managing-eds-in-osa-or-narcolepsy

Monday Nov 29, 2021
Expert opinions on the management of EDS due to OSA or narcolepsy
Monday Nov 29, 2021
Monday Nov 29, 2021
touchEXPERT OPINIONS for touchRESPIRATORY
Listen to leading sleep medicine experts discuss strategies for the optimal management of excessive daytime sleepiness (EDS) associated with obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) or narcolepsy, and share insights and potential implications for clinical practice.
The experts
- Dr Annamaria Iakovou – Northwell Health, Lake Success, New York, NY, USA
- Prof. Helene A Emsellem – Center of Sleep & Wake Disorders, Chevy Chase, MD, USA
- Prof. Gert Jan Lammers – Sleep-Wake Centres SEIN, Leiden University Medical Centre, Leiden, Netherlands
This touchPODCAST is for HCPs only.
This activity is funded by an unrestricted independent educational grant from Jazz Pharmaceuticals. This activity is jointly provided by USF Health and touchIME.
For further information visit our website: https://touchrespiratoryime.org/managing-eds-in-osa-or-narcolepsy

Monday Nov 29, 2021
Evolving Standards Of Patient Care in Hepatocellular carcinoma 3
Monday Nov 29, 2021
Monday Nov 29, 2021
touchMDT for touchONCOLOGY
Listen to a multidisciplinary tumour board consider the potential of systemic therapy in hepatocellular carcinoma during the current immunotherapy era.
The multidisciplinary team
- Medical oncologist: Prof. Ahmed Kaseb, USA
- Radiation oncologist: Prof. Jinsil Seong, Korea
- Hepatologist: Prof. Peter Galle, Germany
- Surgical oncologist: Dr Michael Choti, USA
This touchPODCAST is for HCPs only.
This activity is funded by an unrestricted independent medical education grant from AstraZeneca. This activity is jointly provided by USF Health and touchIME.
For further information visit our website: https://touchoncologyime.org/patient-care-in-HCC/

Monday Nov 29, 2021
Evolving Standards Of Patient Care in Hepatocellular carcinoma 2
Monday Nov 29, 2021
Monday Nov 29, 2021
touchMDT for touchONCOLOGY
Listen to a multidisciplinary tumour board discuss how recent developments are enabling the management of patients with hepatocellular carcinoma to become increasingly individualized.
The multidisciplinary team
- Medical oncologist: Prof. Ahmed Kaseb, USA
- Radiation oncologist: Prof. Jinsil Seong, Korea
- Hepatologist: Prof. Peter Galle, Germany
- Surgical oncologist: Dr Michael Choti, USA
This touchPODCAST is for HCPs only.
This activity is funded by an independent medical education grant from AstraZeneca. This activity is jointly provided by USF Health and touchIME.
For further information visit our website: https://touchoncologyime.org/patient-care-in-HCC/

Monday Nov 29, 2021
Evolving Standards Of Patient Care in Hepatocellular carcinoma
Monday Nov 29, 2021
Monday Nov 29, 2021
touchMDT for touchONCOLOGY
Listen to a multidisciplinary tumour board share their perspectives on a best practice multidisciplinary approach to patient care in the management of hepatocellular carcinoma.
The multidisciplinary team
- Medical oncologist: Prof. Ahmed Kaseb, USA
- Radiation oncologist: Prof. Jinsil Seong, Korea
- Hepatologist: Prof. Peter Galle, Germany
- Surgical oncologist: Dr Michael Choti, USA
This touchPODCAST is for HCPs only.
This activity is funded by an unrestricted independent medical education grant from AstraZeneca. This activity is jointly provided by USF Health and touchIME.
For further information visit our website: https://touchoncologyime.org/patient-care-in-HCC/