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 Dec 06, 2023
Wednesday Dec 06, 2023
touchEXPERT OPINIONS for touchNEUROLOGY
A leading multiple sclerosis (MS) specialist shares key considerations for a personalized treatment strategy for patients with relapsing forms of MS, and goes on to explore the key role that B cells play in the pathogenesis and progression of MS, including the therapeutic potential of B-cell–targeted agents.
The expert
- Prof. Martin Weber, University Medical Center Göttingen, Germany
This touchPODCAST is for HCPs only.
This activity is funded by an independent medical education grant from Sanofi. This activity is jointly provided by USF Health and touchIME.
For further information visit: touchneurologyime.org/eo-update-on-optimizing-management-of-rms
Monday Dec 04, 2023
Monday Dec 04, 2023
touchEXPERT OPINIONS for touchOPTHALMOLOGY
Listen to a leading expert in cataract and refractive surgery discuss the key considerations for intraocular lens selection and management of patients with cataracts and ocular comorbidities, including glaucoma, age-related macular degeneration and diabetic retinopathy.
The expert
- Dr Jennifer Loh – Loh Ophthalmology Associates, Miami, FL, USA
This touchPODCAST is for HCPs only. This activity is funded by an independent medical education grant from Alcon Vision, LLC and Johnson & Johnson Surgical Vision, Inc. and is jointly provided by USF Health and touchIME.
For further information visit our website: touchoncology.com/education/mab-biosimilars-in-the-treatment-of-solid-tumours-perspectives-for-pharmacists/
Monday Nov 27, 2023
Monday Nov 27, 2023
touchCONGRESS for touchONCOLOGY
Listen to renowned prostate cancer expert Prof. Oliver Sartor review key data presented at the recent EMSO 2023 congress on new and emerging data that addresses key clinical questions on the use of radiopharmaceuticals in advanced prostate cancer. He also discusses with two additional leading experts, Prof. Francesco Ceci and Dr Heather Jacene, how these data may apply in clinical practice.
Overview
- Data reviews with Prof. Oliver Sartor
- Expert panel discussions with Prof. Francesco Ceci and Dr Heather Jacene on the themes below
Clinical themes
- Refining the use of PSMA-targeted radiopharmaceuticals through optimal patient selections
- Expanding the use of PSMA-targeting radiopharmaceuticals in prostate cancer
- Novel agents and combination approaches to the use of PSMA-targeted radiopharmaceuticals in prostate cancer
The internationally renowned expert faculty
- Prof. Oliver Sartor, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN, USA
- Prof. Francesco Ceci, European Institute of Oncology, IRCCS, Milan, Italy
- Dr Heather Jacene, Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, Boston, MA, USA
This touchPODCAST is for HCPs outside of the UK only.
This activity is funded by an independent medical education grant from Advanced Accelerator Applications, and is jointly provided by USF Health and touchIME.
For further information visit our website: touchoncologyime.org/psma-targeted-radiopharmaceuticals-an-evolving-approach-to-prostate-cancer-management/
Friday Nov 17, 2023
Friday Nov 17, 2023
touchSATELLITE SYMPOSIUM for touchNEUROLOGY
Listen to this touchSATELLITE SYMPOSIUM on how to optimize diagnosis and care of patients with Alzheimer’s disease (AD), recorded live in October 2023 at the World Neurology Congress 2023 in Montreal, Canada.
Dr Sharon Cohen (behavioural neurologist from Canada), the chair for the symposium, is joined by Prof. Sven Haller (neuroradiologist from Switzerland) and Dr Ronan Factora (geriatrician from the USA).
The first session (03:40), led by Dr Sharon Cohen, focuses on the importance of an early and accurate diagnosis of AD in the DMT era. This is followed by the discussion of a patient case and audience Q&A (24:23).
In the second session (31:27), Prof. Sven Haller discusses the use of imaging and fluid biomarkers in the diagnostic process for. This is followed by the discussion of a patient case and audience Q&A (42:17).
In the third session (54:10), Dr Ronan Factora offers practical insights on how to achieve collaborative patient-centred care across the AD continuum. This is followed by the discussion of a patient case and audience Q&A (01:08:04).
This touchPODCAST is for HCPs only.
This activity is funded by an independent medical education grant from Eli Lilly and Company and is jointly provided by USF Health and touchIME.
For further information visit our website
Monday Oct 30, 2023
Using anti-CGRP antibodies for migraine prevention: Key learnings
Monday Oct 30, 2023
Monday Oct 30, 2023
touchCLINICAL PERSPECTIVES for touchNEUROLOGY
Listen to our leading expert Prof. Simona Sacco as she looks back over the topics addressed by this modular course, adding her perspectives, highlighting key content and providing insights into the latest real-world data on the burden of migraine and the use of anti-CGRP antibodies for migraine prevention.
The expert
Professor Simona Sacco - University of L’Aquila, Italy
This touchPODCAST is for HCPs only.
This activity is funded by an educational grant from Eli Lilly and Company Limited.
This medical education is provided by touchIME.
For further information visit our website:
https://touchneurology.com/the-role-of-anti-CGRP-antibodies-in-migraine-prevention/
Thursday Oct 19, 2023
Treatment of endometrial cancer: Highlights from ESGO 2023
Thursday Oct 19, 2023
Thursday Oct 19, 2023
touchCONGRESS for touchONCOLOGY
Listen to renowned experts in gynaecological oncology Prof. Nicole Concin, Dr Mansoor Raza Mirza and Dr Sandro Pignata review key data presented at ESGO 2023 on recent key developments in the management of patients with endometrial cancer. Aspects covered include the importance of molecular characterization and the latest clinical data for new and emerging agents, including immunotherapies and other agents, in the treatment of advanced or recurrent endometrial cancer. They also discuss how these latest developments may impact clinical practice.
Overview
- Data reviews with Prof. Nicole Concin
- Expert panel discussions with Prof. Nicole Concin, Dr Mansoor Raza Mirza and Dr Sandro Pignata on the themes below
Clinical themes
- Molecular characterization of endometrial cancer: Latest developments
- Efficacy and safety data in advanced or recurrent endometrial cancer: New and emerging immunotherapies
- Efficacy and safety data in advanced or recurrent endometrial cancer: Other emerging agents
The internationally renowned expert faculty
- Prof. Nicole Concin: Innsbruck, Austria,
- Dr Mansoor Raza Mirza: Copenhagen, Denmark,
- Dr Sandro Pignata: Naples, Italy
This touchPODCAST is for HCPs outside of the USA only.
This activity is funded by an independent medical education grant from GlaxoSmithKline, and is provided by touchIME.
For further information visit our website:
https://touchoncology.com/education/expanding-horizons-in-the-treatment-of-endometrial-cancer-how-can-data-from-esgo-2023-guide-clinical-practice/#/
Thursday Oct 19, 2023
Thursday Oct 19, 2023
touchEXPERT OPINIONS for touchONCOLOGY
A leading expert explores the importance of molecular pathology and individual patient profiles in guiding personalized medicine in thyroid cancer to deliver optimal outcomes.
The expert
- Prof. Marcia Brose, Jefferson Torresdale Hospital, Philadelphia, PA, USA
This touchPODCAST is for HCPs only.
This activity is funded by an independent medical education grant from Bayer HealthCare Pharmaceuticals Inc. This activity is jointly provided by USF Health and touchIME.
For further information visit: touchONCOLOGY.com
Thursday Oct 19, 2023
Thursday Oct 19, 2023
touchEXPERT OPINIONS for touchENDOCRINOLOGY
A leading expert explores the importance of molecular pathology and individual patient profiles in guiding personalized medicine in thyroid cancer to deliver optimal outcomes.
The expert
- Prof Marcia Brose, Jefferson Torresdale Hospital, Philadelphia, PA, USA
This touchPODCAST is for HCPs only.
This activity is funded by an independent medical education grant from Bayer HealthCare Pharmaceuticals Inc. This activity is jointly provided by USF Health and touchIME.
For further information visit: touchENDOCRINOLOGY.com
Thursday Oct 05, 2023
Thursday Oct 05, 2023
touchIN CONVERSATION for touchONCOLOGY
Listen to Dr Yasushi Goto (National Cancer Center Hospital, Tokyo, Japan) in conversation with Professor Paul Paik (Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, New York, USA) on how to optimize the management of patients with NSCLC and MET alterations.
In Part 1 they respond to questions from the oncology and respiratory clinical communities on:
- Biomarker testing in advanced NSCLC
- Identifying patients with METex14 skipping mutations
- Targeting METex14 skipping mutations
In Part 2, they respond to questions from the oncology and respiratory clinical communities on:
- Emerging mechanisms of resistance to EGFR-TKI therapy
- Targeting MET amplification
- Optimizing outcomes for patients with MET alterations
This touchPODCAST is for HCPs only.
This activity is funded by an independent medical education grant from the healthcare Business of Merck KGaA, Darmstadt, Germany, and is jointly provided by USF Health and touchIME.
For further information visit our website: https://touchoncologyime.org/met-alterations-nsclc-management/
Thursday Oct 05, 2023
Thursday Oct 05, 2023
touchIN CONVERSATION for touchRESPIRATORY
Listen to Dr Yasushi Goto (National Cancer Center Hospital, Tokyo, Japan) in conversation with Professor Paul Paik (Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, New York, USA) on how to optimize the management of patients with NSCLC and MET alterations.
In Part 1 they respond to questions from the oncology and respiratory clinical communities on:
- Biomarker testing in advanced NSCLC
- Identifying patients with METex14 skipping mutations
- Targeting METex14 skipping mutations
In Part 2, they respond to questions from the oncology and respiratory clinical communities on:
- Emerging mechanisms of resistance to EGFR-TKI therapy
- Targeting MET amplification
- Optimizing outcomes for patients with MET alterations
This touchPODCAST is for HCPs only.
This activity is funded by an independent medical education grant from the healthcare Business of Merck KGaA, Darmstadt, Germany, and is jointly provided by USF Health and touchIME.
For further information visit our website: https://touchrespiratoryime.org/met-alterations-nsclc-management/