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See what’s top of mind for clinicians. Updated quarterly, this specialty-organized view shows the topics and trends driving engagement across Doximity.
Breast Cancer
- HER2+ therapy advances (GLSI-100, Imlunestrant, HER2DX)
- Endocrine therapy duration (HER2DX, ASTER 70s)
- TNBC updates (Capecitabine, A-BRAVE)
- Postmenopausal AI meta-analysis
- Equity concerns in access
Lung & Thoracic Cancers
- SCLC combo regimens (Lurbinectedin + Atezolizumab)
- KEYNOTE-585 results
- Expert diagnosed with lung cancer
- KRAS/NRAS trial (Amivantamab + FOLFIRI)
- Akeso agent survival benefit
GI & Colorectal Cancers
- PREOPANC-2 (FOLFIRINOX vs. gemcitabine)
- PI3K-altered CRC and aspirin
- MKRAS vaccine (AMPLIFY-201)
- Amivantamab colorectal trial
- Pancreatic cancer vaccine development
Immunotherapy & Targeted Agents
- ADC sequencing in HER2− breast cancer
- PD-1 resistance via nerve injury
- ICI thyroid monitoring gaps
- Sacituzumab toxicity guidance
- Checkpoint inhibitor dosing scrutiny
Pain, Palliative & Supportive Care
- Acupuncture for chemo neuropathy
- Opioid underuse concerns
- Olanzapine for chronic nausea
- Delirium management (knockout trial)
- Patient refusal and control at EOL
Cancer Screening & Prevention
- Nicotinamide for skin cancer
- CT DNA genotyping (POLARIS)
- Lymph node preservation perspectives
- Thyroid function oversight in immunotherapy
- Aspirin in PI3K CRC
Clinical Trials & Regulatory Affairs
- Imlunestrant ESR1 approval
- FDA OS guidance consultation
- Replimune rejection backlash
- Enteromix vaccine claims
- Reproducibility concerns (Duke/ASCO fraud cases)
Atrial Fibrillation & Anticoagulation
- Long-term anticoagulation after ablation
- Device-detected low-burden AF
- ALONE-AF trial
- Apixaban in provoked VTE
Heart Failure & Cardiomyopathy
- Lasix ONYU approval
- Mavacamten and Aficamten for HCM
- Digitoxin trials
- CKM syndrome awareness
Hypertension & Cardiovascular Risk
- 2025 ACC/AHA BP guideline update
- AI-based BP detection (Apple Watch)
- Potassium supplementation in arrhythmia prevention
Lipid Management & Prevention
- Evolocumab expanded indication
- New statin thresholds
- Statin hearing risk study
- Statin-mortality trial gaps
Cardiac Devices & Safety
- Boston Scientific Class I recalls
- ICD shock therapy trends
- FDA-cleared CCTA and CT devices
- AI stethoscope for valve disease
Structural Heart & Valve Disease
- Anomalous coronary origin
- Left bundle branch block in HF
- CCTA for invasive angiography replacement
Cardio-Oncology
- Consensus on cardiac dysfunction prevention in cancer therapy
- CV risk in survivors
Women & Cardiovascular Health
- AHA statements on rehab gaps and psychological distress post-MI in women
- Menopause and GLP-1 impact
Diet, Lifestyle & Cardiometabolic Health
- Mediterranean diets
- Beef trial
- Lean red meat and microbiota
- Cannabis and hypertension
- Lifetime CV risk modeling
Coronary Artery Disease & MI
- STEMI trial (Zalunfiban)
- MI in young adults
- Myocardial infarction and daylight saving time
- Ticagrelor paradox
Pericardial & Inflammatory Syndromes
- New pericarditis guidelines
- Inflammation and CVD statement
- ANOCA microvascular dysfunction
Obesity, Diabetes & CV Risk
- GLP-1s and CV risk
- Body fat distribution and vascular age
- Semaglutide and healthcare cost data
GLP-1 Receptor Agonists & Obesity
- GLP-1 drug comparisons (e.g., semaglutide, liraglutide, orforglipron)
- New formulations and delivery methods
- Visual and GI side effects
- Telehealth and pricing access
- Cardiometabolic and weight loss outcomes
Type 1 Diabetes Therapy Advances
- Cell-based and tech-enabled solutions
- Immunotherapy pipelines
- DKA treatment strategies
- Remission and insulin dose reduction potential
Type 2 Diabetes Management
- Comparative effectiveness of SGLT2s and GLP-1s
- HbA1c control data
- Gut microbiome and ultra-processed food influence
- Cardiovascular outcome trials
Thyroid Disorders
- Fine-needle aspiration updates
- Hormone access regulation
- Association with cancer risk and autoimmune overlap
- Hormone resistance and replacement guidance
Bone & Mineral Health
- Osteoporosis drug updates
- Glucocorticoid-induced bone loss
- Screening expansion in men
- Pituitary and adrenal disorder insights
Women's Hormone Health
- New menopause therapy evidence
- HRT controversies
- Ovarian reserve and aging
- Fertility risks with diabetes and thyroid issues
Endocrine-Metabolic Overlap Conditions
- MASH
- MAFLD
- PCOS-related diabetes risk
- Uric acid in pregnancy
- Obstructive sleep apnea and metabolic link
Diabetes Complications & Comorbidities
- Diabetic retinopathy risks with GLP-1s
- Cardiomyopathy prediction
- Cognitive decline prevention
- Eye and renal outcomes
GLP-1s & Obesity Management
- Semaglutide vs liraglutide vs orforglipron comparisons
- New drug approvals (e.g., Saxenda generic)
- Side effects like “Ozempic face/vulva/hair loss”
- Cancer and visual risk data
- Insurance coverage variability
Diabetes & Cardiometabolic Health
- Statin-diabetes risk
- Metformin and MI prevention
- SGLT2s and dementia/alzheimer’s outcomes
- GLP-1s in kidney disease
- DKA trends
- Predictive diabetes tools
Hypertension & Cardiovascular Prevention
- New AHA/ACC guidelines
- Beta blocker evidence gaps
- Intensive BP control risk/benefit trade-offs
- AI hypertension detection
- Salt intake and cardiovascular health
Endocrine Disorders & Hormone Therapy
- Thyroid med recall
- Testosterone risks
- Pituitary adenoma and curcumin
- HRT use and menopause impact
- Osteoporosis screening in men
Nutrition, Supplements & Lifestyle
- Artificial sweetener-dementia link
- Natural sugars vs added sugars (e.g., mango study)
- Food timing and vascular health
- Yoga vs exercise for endothelial function
Chronic Pain & Drug Safety
- Tramadol meta-analysis
- Gabapentin overuse
- PAIN FLEX concerns
- Saw palmetto review
- Acetaminophen-autism concern
Primary Care & Preventive Medicine
- Medicare wellness visit optimization
- Vaccine guideline updates
- Cancer in millennials
- Scope of practice debate
- Overuse of screening and interventions
Public Health & Disease Prevention
- Molluscum treatment approval
- Allergy drug risk-benefit reevaluation
- UTI guideline updates
- Antimicrobial resistance from doxycycline PEP
Dementia & Cognitive Health
- FDA approval of Alzheimer’s biomarker test
- GLP-1s vs metformin for dementia prevention
- Dementia screening tools in primary care
- Artificial sweeteners and cognitive decline
Hypertension & Cardiovascular Risk
- Updated ACC/AHA BP guidelines
- PREVENT equation for young adults
- Intensive BP control risk-benefit
- Unauthorized BP devices warning
- ApoB for CV risk prediction
Obesity, Diabetes & Metabolic Health
- GLP-1 comparative outcomes (e.g., semaglutide, orforglipron)
- Obesity drug market disruption
- GLP-1 kidney and CV outcomes
- Statin intensity and diabetes risk
Drug Safety & Polypharmacy in Older Adults
- Gabapentin overuse
- Tramadol and seizure risk
- PAIN FLEX safety concerns
- Baclofen/tizanidine injury risk
- Anticholinergic use in dementia
Geriatrics & Fall Risk
- Falls after prescribing cascades
- Hip-protecting airbag adverse event
- Vitamin D and frailty
- Falls linked to hospitalization and mortality in older adults
Vaccine & Infection Prevention
- 2025 influenza vaccine effectiveness
- Azelastine nasal spray for COVID prevention
- Vaccine updates and communication issues
- Listeria outbreak investigation
Primary Care & Chronic Disease Management
- Statin use controversies
- Mild hypertension pharmacotherapy
- Overuse of routine testing
- Deprescribing in older adults
Gut & Liver Health
- Approval for MASH treatment
- Dietary cancer prevention (cruciferous vegetables)
- Colon cancer surveillance
- Bowel prep updates
Endocrine Disorders & Hormone Health
- Acetaminophen-autism controversy
- Statin effects on testosterone
- Hormonal therapy scrutiny
- Pseudodiabetes and thyroid regulation
Natural Products & Supplement Risks
- Lead in protein powders
- Natural remedies patients request
- Vitamin D and aging claims
- Nicotinamide for skin cancer chemoprevention
GLP-1s & Weight Loss Therapies
- Semaglutide side effects (e.g., “Ozempic butt,” hair loss, vulva)
- Drug comparisons (Saxenda, Wegovy, orforglipron)
- Microdosing trends
- Vision loss and ophthalmic complications
- Cardiometabolic and dementia benefits
Diabetes & Metabolic Health
- DKA risk with SGLT2 inhibitors
- Unusual diabetes subtypes named
- Cannabis and diabetes risk
- Statins and diabetes incidence
Cardiovascular & Hypertension
- New BP guideline
- Magnesium and BP control
- ACEi vs ARB comparisons
- Statin-related outcomes
- Common CVD drug reevaluation
Drug Safety & Recalls
- PAIN FLEX risks
- Gabapentin overprescription
- Lead in protein powders
- OTC supplement concerns (e.g., finasteride, ketorolac)
- Multiple national recalls (e.g., DermaKleen, sunscreen mousse)
Nutrition, Supplements & Diet Trends
- Protein supplement overuse
- High-protein calorie restriction microbiome effects
- Ultraprocessed foods and IBD/obesity
- Dairy reevaluation
- Popular diets for weight loss
Chronic Pain & Musculoskeletal Care
- Tramadol meta-analysis
- Acupuncture for back pain
- Ketorolac dose effect review
- Fibromyalgia drug approval
Cognitive & Neurodegenerative Disorders
- GLP-1 and dementia risk reduction
- Artificial sweeteners and cognition
- Alzheimer’s blood test clearance
- Dementia risk with infections and systemic meds
Dermatology & Hormonal Health
- Acne management in females
- Skin cancer chemoprevention (nicotinamide)
- Testosterone therapy risks
- Hormonal products under FDA scrutiny
Colorectal Cancer
- Blood-based screening follow-up
- Right-sizing surveillance intervals
- CRC risk among Black Americans
- Stool transcriptomics for diagnosis
GLP-1s & Obesity Management
- Bariatric surgery vs GLP-1s
- Retail access to Wegovy/Ozempic
- Cosmetic side effects
- MASH and metabolic effects
Liver Disease
- CORE score for cirrhosis risk
- MASH trials (e.g., ION224, Wegovy)
- Aspirin for PI3K-altered CRC
- Simvastatin post-variceal bleed
Gut Microbiome & Diet
- Microbiome impact from meds, soft drinks, and red meat
- Plant-based diet protective for IBD
- Meal timing and aging
Endoscopy & Screening
- CADe in real-world colonoscopy
- Dual-imaging endoscopy for esophageal cancer
- Endoscopic practice variation
- Guideline alignment
Inflammatory Bowel Disease
- Tulisokibart
- Anti-TL1A and Crohn’s therapy
- Dietary associations
- Safety of new therapies
Gastroparesis & Motility Disorders
- AGA guideline on gastroparesis
- Gastric eosinophilia response to therapy
- Constipation risk factors
Drug & Device Safety
- Statins and CRC protection
- PPI-sepsis controversy
- Supplement contamination recalls
- Antibiotics in cirrhosis bleeding
Dementia & Cognitive Health
- Alzheimer’s blood test approval
- GLP-1 RA and dementia prevention
- Dementia screening in primary care
- Cognitive decline linked to artificial sweeteners and constipation
Drug Safety & Prescribing in Older Adults
- Gabapentin overuse
- Anticholinergic and sedative risk in dementia
- Falls from prescribing cascades
- Unauthorized BP device warnings
Geriatrics & Multimorbidity Management
- GeriPACT vs standard care
- Deprescribing initiatives
- Overdiagnosis and overtreatment concerns
- VEXAS diagnosis complexity
GLP-1s & Metabolic Health
- Obesity drug comparisons
- Semaglutide side effects (e.g., ophthalmic, GI)
- Medicare coverage debates
- Cognitive and renal outcome data
Influenza & Vaccine Updates
- Fall 2025 vaccine guide
- High-dose flu vaccine effectiveness in older adults
- Southern Hemisphere vaccine effectiveness
Chronic Pain & CNS Medications
- Tramadol and seizure risk with antidepressants
- Baclofen safety in older adults
- Opioid label updates
- Gabapentinoid concerns
Falls, Frailty & Fracture Risk
- Increased mortality after falls
- Wearable fall protection complications
- Screening updates for osteoporosis in older men
Hypertension & Cardiovascular Risk
- New ACC/AHA BP guidelines
- Statins and mortality
- ApoB for heart risk
- Antihypertensives and cognitive outcomes
Nutrition & Lifestyle in Aging
- Meal timing for longevity
- Dairy impact reassessment
- Natural remedy interest
- Vitamin D and aging claims
Dementia & Cognitive Health
- FDA approval of Alzheimer’s biomarker test
- GLP-1s vs metformin for dementia prevention
- Dementia screening tools in primary care
- Artificial sweeteners and cognitive decline
Hypertension & Cardiovascular Risk
- Updated ACC/AHA BP guidelines
- PREVENT equation for young adults
- Intensive BP control risk-benefit
- Unauthorized BP devices warning
- ApoB for CV risk prediction
Obesity, Diabetes & Metabolic Health
- GLP-1 comparative outcomes (e.g., semaglutide, orforglipron)
- Obesity drug market disruption
- GLP-1 kidney and CV outcomes
- Statin intensity and diabetes risk
Drug Safety & Polypharmacy in Older Adults
- Gabapentin overuse
- Tramadol and seizure risk
- PAIN FLEX safety concerns
- Baclofen/tizanidine injury risk
- Anticholinergic use in dementia
Geriatrics & Fall Risk
- Falls after prescribing cascades
- Hip-protecting airbag adverse event
- Vitamin D and frailty
- Falls linked to hospitalization and mortality in older adults
Vaccine & Infection Prevention
- 2025 influenza vaccine effectiveness
- Azelastine nasal spray for COVID prevention
- Vaccine updates and communication issues
- Listeria outbreak investigation
Primary Care & Chronic Disease Management
- Statin use controversies
- Mild hypertension pharmacotherapy
- Overuse of routine testing
- Deprescribing in older adults
Gut & Liver Health
- Approval for MASH treatment
- Dietary cancer prevention (cruciferous vegetables)
- Colon cancer surveillance
- Bowel prep updates
Endocrine Disorders & Hormone Health
- Acetaminophen-autism controversy
- Statin effects on testosterone
- Hormonal therapy scrutiny
- Pseudodiabetes and thyroid regulation
Natural Products & Supplement Risks
- Lead in protein powders
- Natural remedies patients request
- Vitamin D and aging claims
- Nicotinamide for skin cancer chemoprevention
GLP-1s & Obesity Care
- Semaglutide side effects (“Ozempic butt,” hair loss, vulva)
- New formulations (Saxenda generic, STEP UP trial)
- Microdosing and anti-aging trends
- GLP-1s for cardiometabolic and neurocognitive benefit
Metabolic & Cardiovascular Health
- Statin-related diabetes risk
- Statins and mortality debate
- New BP guidelines (ACC/AHA)
- BMI vs body fat percentage
- Intensive BP control trade-offs
Drug Safety & Supplement Risks
- Gabapentin overuse
- PAIN FLEX and undeclared ingredients
- Lead in protein powders
- Ketorolac dose review
- Recalls (e.g. DermaKleen, sunscreen mousse)
Nutrition, Supplements & Consumer Trends
- High-protein and calorie-restricted diets
- Ultraprocessed food impact on gut and weight
- Natural remedies evaluation
- Supplement hype caution from physicians
Chronic Pain & Musculoskeletal Care
- Tramadol meta-analysis
- Acupuncture for back pain in older adults
- Ketorolac and spironolactone efficacy/safety updates
- New fibromyalgia drug approved
Neurocognitive Health & Alzheimer’s
- FDA-cleared Alzheimer’s blood test
- Sweeteners and cognitive decline
- GLP-1s and Alzheimer’s prevention
- Dementia risk with infection and systemic meds
Dermatology & Hormone Health
- Testosterone-related cardiac risk
- Acne treatments (doxycycline vs spironolactone)
- Hormonal supplement scrutiny
- Skin cancer prevention with nicotinamide
Alzheimer’s & Neurodegenerative Disease
- Blood-based biomarkers for AD detection
- Amyloid-lowering immunotherapies
- At-home Alzheimer’s drug injection
- GLP-1s and dementia risk
- Evolving theories of Alzheimer’s pathophysiology
- Plasma tau biomarkers
- Lithium as a potential treatment
- New early diagnosis tools
Spine Surgery & Deformity
- Comparative trials on ACDF
- Lumbar interbody fusion innovations (expandable cages, corpectomy failures)
- Pseudarthrosis risks with GLP-1s and ketorolac
- Robotics vs manual for lumbar procedures
- Spondylolisthesis outcomes influenced by pain catastrophizing
Stroke & Neurovascular
- Thrombectomy beyond 24 hours
- Antiplatelet therapy stratified by stenosis
- Role of levo-dopa and implants post-stroke
- Stroke subtype classification via LLMs
- Mid- and distal vessel thrombectomy, hemicraniectomy techniques
- Timing of surgery for spinal cord injury without fracture
Brain Hemorrhage & Subdural Hematomas
- Middle meningeal artery embolization for cSDH
- Drainage technique comparisons
- Omission risks
- Repeat surgery outcomes
- Minimally invasive ICH management post-MISTIE III
Brain Tumors & Oncology
- Early CSF-based cancer detection
- Open vs. endovascular aneurysm treatment
- Astrocytoma and glioblastoma research updates
- Safe craniectomy/cranioplasty techniques for Chiari and decompressive procedures
Spinal Cord Injury & Paralysis
- SCI recovery trials
- Implant-based rewiring
- Pediatric surgical strategies
- Research impact since Christopher Reeve’s injury
Migraine & Headache Disorders
- Atogepant for prevention
- CSF leak-related headache management
- SIH sealing outcomes
- Spontaneous vs. postprocedural etiologies
Resident Education & DEI in Neurosurgery
- Fellowship bloat concerns
- Program director views
- Diversity in academic neurosurgery
- Cross-disciplinary spine team collaboration at trauma centers
Neurosurgical Techniques & Devices
- Suture vs. duraplasty debates
- Head fixation safety
- AI-guided lumbar puncture tools
- Povidone-iodine efficacy in infection control
- Brain-computer interface trials
Neuromodulation & Implants
- Brain implant for stroke recovery
- Ultrasound helmet for Parkinson’s
- Genio system for sleep apnea
- Deep learning in diagnostics
Maternal Morbidity & Delivery Outcomes
- U.S. maternal mortality crisis
- Placenta accreta risk factors
- Hemorrhage prevention strategies
- Cesarean-related morbidity
- Labor induction protocols
Contraception & Abortion Access
- FDA approval of generic mifepristone
- Postmenopausal contraception planning
- Lawsuits over abortion
- Trends in salpingectomy and sterilization
Menopause & Hormone Therapy
- Vaginal estrogen safety reconsiderations
- HRT access issues, skin and cardiometabolic benefits of estrogen
- Menopause-related service concerns
Minimally Invasive & Robotic Surgery
- Robotic gynecologic surgery waste audits
- CO2 laser for vulvar disease
- Hysteroscopic and laparoscopic innovations for adenomyosis and niche resection
Postpartum & Perineal Care
- Episiotomy strategies
- Perineal repair suturing techniques
- Risks after hypertensive disorders of pregnancy
- Pelvic floor injury risk from instrumentation
Gynecologic Oncology & Screening
- Self-sampling for cervical cancer
- Endometrial pathology and SERMs
- Early detection of ovarian cancer
- Updated Pap smear debates
Endometrial & Uterine Management
- Postmenstrual spotting treatments
- Intrauterine device complications
- Niche resection outcomes
- Progesterone comparisons
Menstrual & Fibroid Research
- Risk factors for fibroids
- Hysteroscopy in thickened endometrium
- Uterine bleeding management (norethisterone vs. implant-related complications)
Preterm Birth & Cervical Ripening
- Vaginal progesterone use beyond 24 weeks
- Misoprostol and balloon strategies for outpatient ripening
- Ripening in prior cesarean cases
Retina & Intravitreal Therapies
- Endophthalmitis prevention (povidone-iodine vs chlorhexidine)
- Anti-VEGF injection protocols
- New retinal injection methods
- Methotrexate for PVR
- Bevacizumab denied for AMD
Glaucoma & IOP Management
- Fixed-combo eyedrops for maximum medical therapy
- Cyclophotocoagulation technique updates
- Disc size and glaucoma risk
- AI prediction of autoimmune-related eye damage
Refractive & Cataract Surgery
- Laminar airflow and infection rates
- Toric IOL vs arcuate keratotomy outcomes
- IOL decentration syndromes
- LASIK alternatives
- Pilocarpine for presbyopia
Dry Eye & Ocular Surface Disease
- Early adoption of perfluorohexyloctane
- Blepharitis and MGD drug associations
- Chalazion pharmacovigilance signals
- Vitamin D and cataracts
- Dry eye after cataract surgery
Pediatric & Myopia Control
- FDA approval of eyeglasses for myopia slowing
- Low-dose atropine for myopia
- Safety concerns around atropine in children
Diabetes & Eye Health
- Semaglutide and diabetic retinopathy risk
- Macular edema undertreatment
- Metformin linked to reduced AMD risk
- GLP-1 visual pathway complications
Joint Arthroplasty & Implant Outcomes
- Long-term outcomes of cemented vs cementless THA/TKA
- Impingement and dislocation in hip replacements
- Infection prevention strategies (e.g., vancomycin, dental protocols)
- PRP and biologics in knee OA
Trauma & Fracture Management
- Femoral neck fixation vs arthroplasty
- Subtrochanteric fracture cerclage use
- Early weight bearing in ankle/hip fractures
- Surgical techniques for periprosthetic fractures
Spine Surgery & Technique Variation
- Overuse and Medicare costs in spine surgery
- Staples vs sutures
- External fixation for polytrauma
- Robotic-assisted techniques vs conventional spine methods
Pediatrics & Upper Extremity
- Supracondylar pinning in children
- Trigger finger treatment comparisons
- Carpal tunnel release methods
- Delayed union and dynamization in tibia/femur
Robotic & Minimally Invasive Surgery
- Robotic-assisted TKA vs manual outcomes
- Direct anterior approach THA data
- Robotic laser arcuate keratotomy
- Novel alignment strategies in robotic arthroplasty
Perioperative Management & Infection Risk
- Glucagon-like peptide-1 RA impact on outcomes
- Ketorolac and nonunion risk
- Chronic anticoagulation and infection risk
- Surgical site infections and preventive methods
Patient-Reported Outcomes & Rehabilitation
- Critiques of PROMs
- Prehab for TKA
- Return to driving after ACDF
- Patient experience in public encounters
Biologics & Novel Therapies
- Adipose-derived injections for OA
- Stem cell therapies in fracture healing
- Cannabinoids for post-op pain
- Bone glue innovations
Sleep Surgery & Tonsil/Adenoid Care
- Plasma vs traditional tonsillectomy
- Trends in post-op complications after adenotonsillectomy
- FDA approval of Genio system for OSA
- Sleep apnea pill Phase 3 trial results
- Opioid-free pain management after tonsillectomy
- Pediatric sleep apnea management (watchful waiting vs surgery)
Rhinology & Sinus Care
- Updated sinusitis practice guidelines
- Office-based PE tube placement
- TXA for epistaxis/hemoptysis
- Nasal foreign body imaging insights
- Acoustic therapy in CRS
- Porphyrin nanotherapy for cholesteatoma
- Nanotech and local drug delivery
Thyroid & Parathyroid Management
- RFA for benign thyroid nodules
- Office-based thyroid procedures
- Vicryl vs Prolene suture strength
- Parathyroid surgical updates
- Novel techniques in thyroidectomy
Head & Neck Oncology & Voice
- Neoadjuvant nivolumab in HPV-negative HNSCC
- Vocal fold steroid injections
- Laryngeal nerve block for chronic cough
- Drug-induced laryngeal dysfunction
- Surgical margin guidelines for oropharyngeal cancer
Otology & Hearing Disorders
- Statins linked to hearing risk
- Corticosteroids in sudden hearing loss
- Radiotherapy updates for vestibular schwannoma
- Sensorineural hearing loss pharmacology
- Acoustic trauma prevention strategies
Facial Plastics & Aesthetics
- Growth in non-HA fillers
- Deep plane facelift nerve preservation
- In-office blepharoplasty pearls
- Malar projection and facial balance studies
Pediatric ENT
- Pediatric sleep apnea treatment strategies
- PE tube insertion trends
- Opioid avoidance in pediatric surgery
- Tonsil histopathology malignancy review
- VR to reduce anxiety pre-surgery
Vaccines & Preventive Care
- Changing AAP and CDC schedules
- MMR split-dose debate
- Rising vaccine hesitancy
- Flu and RSV effectiveness
- Measles and infant death cases
- Public health response gaps
Autism & Neurodevelopmental Risk
- Tylenol and autism links under scrutiny
- Acetaminophen exposure studies
- Neurodevelopmental tools (AI-based screening, high-res imaging)
- Autism/ADHD overlap
- Early behavioral red flags
Respiratory Infections & RSV
- Azithromycin bronchiolitis meta-analysis
- RSV hospitalization trends post-nirsevimab
- Flu strain complications
- Guidance gaps in otitis media and respiratory virus management
Mental Health & Pediatric Safety
- Social media–induced drug misuse
- Toddler behavioral health post-COVID
- Screening gaps for emotional development
- Fluoxetine and ASD trials
- Suicide surveillance failures
Nutrition, Metabolic Risk & Growth
- Diet and gut-brain links
- Low-calorie sweeteners and cognitive decline
- Soda intake and depression
- Screen time and metabolic risk
- BMI alternatives (e.g., body roundness index, neck-to-height ratio)
Medication & Device Safety
- Colloidal oatmeal for dermatitis
- Safety alerts for baby monitors and infant devices
- Acetaminophen neurodevelopment studies
- Drug misuse in schools
- Dermatology and acne therapy comparisons
Congenital Heart Disease Management
- Advances in surgical palliation techniques (e.g. HLHS, TOF)
- Timing of detection studies
- Improvements in prenatal counseling
- Stage 1 palliation comparisons
- Trends in biventricular vs single-ventricle repair
Pediatric Cardiac Surgery & Intervention
- Innovations in catheter-based PDA closure
- Thoracic duct externalization
- New robotic and stent systems (e.g. Minima, FloStent)
- Surgical handover safety
- Ross procedure insights
- Lymphatic failure management
Advanced Heart Failure & Transplantation
- New triple therapy trials
- Mechanical support strategies
- Targeted biomarker studies
- Long-term follow-up for HLHS survivors
- Use of Alprostadil and Amiodarone in advanced cases
Imaging & Diagnostics
- Integration of cardiac MRI and interventional CMR
- Echocardiography enhancements (Optison, contrast agents)
- Esophagogastroduodenoscopy in Fontan patients
- Stress imaging return-to-play protocols for pediatric athletes
Prevention & Sudden Cardiac Death Screening
- Studies on arrhythmic risk markers (e.g. WPW, epilepsy)
- SCD screening best practices
- Surveys on cardiologists’ practices
- New risk factor identification for young athletes
Neurodevelopment & Long-Term Outcomes
- Results from the Single Ventricle Reconstruction trial
- Longitudinal impact of complex CHD on adolescence
- Neurodevelopment in Fontan patients
- Association between early diagnosis and long-term cognitive effects
Childhood Obesity & Weight Management
- GLP-1 and dual agonist therapies (e.g. Mazdutide, Canagliflozin)
- Concerns around family stigma in weight management
- School- and text-based prevention strategies
- PFAS and metabolic risk
- Increasing obesity surpassing underweight cases globally
Type 1 & Type 2 Diabetes in Youth
- Automated insulin delivery systems
- Diabetes-related PTSD and burnout
- Trial wins for Mounjaro and Canagliflozin
- Real-world GLP-1 data
- Stress hyperglycemia and early DKA markers
- Disparities in tech access and glycemic outcomes
Puberty & Growth Disorders
- Trends in precocious puberty treatment
- Light exposure and pubertal onset
- Predicted adult height in premature adrenarche
- Bone age progression and androgen levels
- TRPM6 mutation-related hypocalcemia
Congenital & Genetic Endocrine Disorders
- Congenital hypothyroidism
- Hyperinsulinism
- Thyroid disorders (including FDA scrutiny of unapproved products)
- CDC73 mutation in pediatric hyperparathyroidism
- Lipodystrophy syndromes
Metabolic Syndrome & Rare Endocrine Cases
- McCune-Albright and FGF23-related hypophosphatemia
- Hyperparathyroidism and parathyroid carcinoma in adolescents
- Glycerol kinase and pseudohypertriglyceridemia
- TRPM6 and magnesium disorders
Nutrition & Dietary Interventions
- Low-carb diets in T1D
- Behavioral interventions for prevention in high-risk populations (e.g. Indigenous youth)
- Adolescent disordered eating in T1D
- Debates around supplements and processed food exposure
Endocrine Comorbidities & Systems Impacts
- Endocrine outcomes after solid organ transplant
- SLE-T1D comorbidity
- Adrenal oncocytoma in Cushing’s
- Vitamin D links to cognition and neurodevelopment
Pediatric IBD & Biologics
- Safety and efficacy data on ustekinumab
- Vedolizumab, infliximab, and adalimumab
- Gene-environment-microbiome interaction studies
- Tissue-level diagnostic signatures
- Conflict of interest concerns in pediatric GI leadership
Appendicitis & Surgical Management
- Shifts toward non-operative management
- PAS score refinement
- Inflammatory marker prognostics
- Appendicitis prediction tool validation
- Associations with disease severity and outcomes
GI Disorders of Gut-Brain Interaction (DGBI)
- Links between abdominal pain, diarrhea, anxiety, and depression
- Functional impairment from stool variability and symptom fluctuations
- Pandemic mental health stressors impacting symptomology
Obesity, GLP-1 & Liver Disease
- Pediatric MASLD policy urgency
- GLP-1 RA efficacy/safety for obesity and T2D
- Access and approval disparities
- Diet trends (ultra-processed food, plant-based associations)
- PFAS and post-op weight regain risk
Endoscopy & Imaging Innovation
- Volume-linked pediatric endoscopy quality disparities
- Integration of pelvic MRI for Crohn’s
- Rising adoption of pediatric EUS
- AI applications in congenital GI diagnostics
- Gene therapy innovations under FDA review
Pediatric Liver & Transplantation
- Comparative analysis of steatotic grafts
- Gene-edited xenotransplantation
- MASLD trajectory improvement via metabolic resolution
- Longitudinal outcomes in malrotation
- Congenital anomalies
- Gastroschisis
Nutrition & Microbiome Research
- Breast milk oligosaccharides and gut development
- Microbiome impacts on autism and long-term health
- Soft drinks and depression links
- Rising food-related adverse events, screen time and cardiometabolic risk
GI & Neurodevelopmental Risk Factors
- Tylenol and autism association review
- Gut-brain axis in premature infants
- ASD-related GI symptom tracking
- Cognitive decline and artificial sweeteners
- Long-term comorbidity outcomes
Pediatric Leukemia & Lymphoma
- Genomic determinants in acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL) outcomes
- Trends in fellowship recruitment
- Recurrent thrombosis and pancreatitis management in ALL
- Pediatric AML/MPAL diagnosis
- Mucin-targeted therapies in sarcoma
- Exa-cel benefit in beta-thalassemia
- Long-term outcomes in pediatric leukemia
- Communication curricula for fellows
Pediatric Brain & Central Nervous System (CNS) Tumors
- FDA approvals for selumetinib and dordaviprone
- NCI funding shifts
- Precision genomics initiatives
- Neuroblastoma survival studies
- Nutrition management in CNS tumors
Pediatric Sarcomas & Bone Tumors
- Investment in osteosarcoma research
- Rhabdomyosarcoma and fibromatosis treatment strategies
- Mucin 16 therapy in epithelioid sarcoma
- Soft tissue sarcoma consortium data
- Non-classic bone sarcoma subtypes
Sickle Cell Disease
- Data program jeopardy due to CDC cuts
- Severe infections in ICU settings
- Non-pharmacologic pain strategies
- Survey on transition knowledge
- Failures of recent GBT therapy
- Chronic kidney and glomerular effects
- Respiratory panel use in acute coronary syndrome (ACS)
- Florida state investment in research
Survivorship & Late Effects
- Cancer survivorship data (childhood, adolescent, and young adult)
- Adherence to lifestyle guidance, fatigue and quality of life outcomes
- Long-term risks (e.g. diabetes)
- Insurance and imaging risks post-treatment
Thrombosis & Coagulopathy
- Apixaban efficacy in obese pediatric ALL
- Venous thromboembolism (VTE) recurrence risks
- Hypofibrinogenemia and factor VIII issues
- Hypofibrinogenemia management strategies in leukemia
- New FDA-approved prophylaxis with Vonvendi
Stem Cell & CAR-T Therapies
- Updated 2025 guidelines
- Challenges in allogeneic transplant
- Cytokine release in solid tumors
- Cytokine release syndrome (CRS) monitoring protocols
Hematologic & Rare Disorders
- Von Willebrand disease management
- Hemophilia innovation reinvestment cycle
- Parvovirus B19 complications
- Pediatric chronic myeloid leukemia (CML) outlook
- Mixed-phenotype leukemias
- Iatrogenic opioid dependence
Respiratory Management & Bronchopulmonary Dysplasia (BPD)
- Caffeine optimization strategies
- Permissive hypercapnia
- CPAP protocols
- NAVA support cases
- Ventilation timing with cord clamping
- Bronchopulmonary dysplasia (BPD) trends
Neurodevelopment & Brain Injury
- Hydrocortisone during hypothermia
- Chorioamnionitis and brain outcomes
- Neuro outcomes by PDA treatment type
- Pain sensitivity trajectories
- Predictive models for long-term development
Patent Ductus Arteriosus (PDA) Closure & Cardiovascular Management
- SCAI best practices for PDA closure
- Transcatheter vs. surgical approaches
- Oxytocin use implications
- Cerebral perfusion time constants
Feeding & Nutrition
- Feeding outcomes with tubes
- Breastfeeding innovation
- Human milk vs. formula reflux differences
- Donor milk vs. formula
- Fortifier efficacy debates
Steroids & Medication Use
- Antenatal corticosteroid timing in various subgroups (twins, PPROM)
- Postnatal steroid comparisons (hydrocortisone vs placebo, dexamethasone delivery)
- Neurodevelopmental impact of hyperglycemia or hyperbilirubinemia treatment
Delivery Room & Immediate Postnatal Care
- Early cuddling impact
- Delayed/rescue resuscitation (NRP/PALS interplay)
- Skin care in micro-preemies
- Umbilical cord management and intraventricular hemorrhage (IVH) prevention
Infection & Immunity
- RSV vaccine approval
- NICU monitoring and infection risk
- Sepsis shock management (dopamine vs epinephrine)
- Remote patient monitoring outcomes
- Necrotizing enterocolitis (NEC) risk with human milk diets
Pediatric Epilepsy & Seizure Disorders
- Risk factors for sudden cardiac arrest in children with epilepsy and sleep apnea
- Seizure prediction following ischemic stroke using cognitive scores
- Pediatric use of transcranial magnetic stimulation and ketamine explored in refractory epilepsy
Pediatric Neurodevelopmental Disorders
- Autism spectrum disorder studies exploring Leucovorin therapy and prenatal acetaminophen exposure
- Adolescent mental health and neurodevelopmental risk from cannabis use
- Evaluation of Tylenol and Leucovorin for autism treatment
Neuro-Oncology & Brain Tumors
- FDA approval of Dordaviprone for H3 K27M-mutant diffuse midline glioma
- Investigation of CAR-T and immunotherapy strategies
- Funding shifts away from pediatric brain cancer consortia
Neuromuscular Disorders
- Early ALS diagnostics and new blood test validation
- Pediatric neuromuscular care advances related to stroke rehabilitation and mobility
Neonatal & Infant Neurology
- Prediction of long-term neurodevelopment in very preterm infants
- Neonatal hypoxic-ischemic encephalopathy outcomes
- 4-month AIMS value in predicting cerebral palsy
Pediatric Stroke & Vascular Disorders
- Implementation of brain implants and devices post-stroke in pediatric settings
- Use of ultrasound and EEG for early stroke detection
- Management guidelines for pediatric ischemic and hemorrhagic stroke evolving
Movement Disorders & Neurogenetics
- Early-onset Parkinsonism signs
- New insights into VEXAS syndrome in children
- Pediatric neurogenetic registry expansions
Pediatric Neurocritical Care
- Guidelines for intubation, sedation, and ventilation in pediatric ICU settings
- Analysis of brain injury after ECMO and critical events
- Predictive modeling for post-intensive care outcomes
Neurosurgical Innovation
- Adoption of AI-assisted surgical tools in pediatric neurosurgery
- Advancements in imaging and robotics in cranial procedures
Respiratory Infections & Vaccine Impact
- RSV resurgence and vaccine effectiveness
- COVID-19's lingering respiratory effects in children
- Flu trends and MMR vaccine changes
- Pneumonia biomarker advances
- Common cold and cross-protection against SARS-CoV-2
Asthma & Airway Management
- Digital inhaler and monitoring innovations
- ICS adherence interventions
- Mycoplasma pneumonia phenotyping
- High-risk asthma monitoring with smart tech
- Nasal high flow therapy impact in neonates
Sleep Disordered Breathing & Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA)
- Adenotonsillectomy vs. watchful waiting for pediatric OSA
- New methods for assessing airway collapse in infants
- Sleep apnea’s link to epilepsy and cardiac arrest
Bronchiolitis & Chronic Lung Disease
- Azithromycin in bronchiolitis
- CPAP therapy reduction with caffeine
- Early BPD prediction via urine metabolomics
- Long-term lung function post-BPD and ELBW
Cystic Fibrosis & Bronchiectasis
- Real-world outcomes of triple therapy
- Lung and gut microbiota in CF
- New DPP1 inhibitor approved for pediatric bronchiectasis
- Multiethnic lung function research in preterm populations
Environmental & Lifestyle Risk Factors
- Maternal antibiotic exposure linked to offspring airway infections
- Neighborhood disadvantage and school asthma spikes
- Vaping as a COVID lung risk factor
- Nitrous oxide misuse and respiratory failure
Diagnostic & Treatment Innovations
- AI-assisted video laryngoscopy
- Remote monitoring for ICS adherence
- Personalized PFT phenotyping
- Novel biomarkers like salivary procalcitonin in pneumonia
Critical Care & Ventilation
- Strategies in CDH ventilation
- Novel intubation techniques
- Sedation approaches with isoflurane
- Bronchoscopy drug comparisons
- POCUS for near-drowning cases
Pediatric Fracture Management
- Optimization of treatment for common pediatric fractures, especially supracondylar and distal radius fractures
- Comparisons of:
- pin burial vs. exposure
- surgery vs. casting
- functional vs. radiographic outcomes
Young Athlete & Early-Onset Ortho Interventions
- Patients undergoing surgery for femoral neck fractures, impingement, and other hip/knee pathologies.
- Activity-related orthopedic conditions in younger populations
Autism Spectrum Disorder & Neurodevelopmental Conditions
- Evolving diagnostic frameworks (e.g. calls to split the autism spectrum)
- Early identification challenges
- Leucovorin and Tylenol as controversial therapies
- Off-label drug use
- AI-based prediction tools
- Increasing focus on comorbidities
ADHD & Treatment Complexity
- Early and potentially premature prescribing trends
- Stimulant-related risks (e.g. suicidality, accidents, substance use)
- Interest in exercise, nutrition, and digital therapeutics
- Questions around personalization of care
Cannabis & Substance Use Trends
- Rising adolescent cannabis misuse
- Link between high-potency THC and psychiatric outcomes
- Prenatal exposure concerns
- TikTok-fueled nitrous oxide deaths
- Dual-use vaping and marijuana patterns
Antidepressants, Antipsychotics & Mood Disorders
- Persistent off-label prescribing in youth
- SSRIs in pregnancy remain under scrutiny
- AI-associated psychosis as a novel concern
- Inadequate inpatient access due to insurance and regulatory gaps
Depression & Antidepressants
- Ketamine vs. esketamine safety and efficacy
- Concerns about neurotoxicity and withdrawal
- SSRI use in pregnancy and associated risks
- Vitamin D and exercise as adjunct therapies
ADHD Diagnosis & Medication
- Digital tools vs. traditional diagnostics
- Adult ADHD treatment debates
- Methylphenidate response prediction
- Stimulant-related overdose risks
- Lifestyle effects of long-term use
Psychedelics & Novel Therapies
- Psilocybin, lysergide (MM120), and MDMA studies in depression, anxiety, PTSD
- Growing interest in cost-effectiveness and ethics in psychedelic medicine
Weight & Metabolic Concerns in Psychiatry
- Semaglutide and GLP-1s for weight gain in schizophrenia and antipsychotic users
- Metabolic syndrome risk in depression
- Obesity-mental health intersections
Suicide, PTSD & Trauma
- Underreporting of suicide globally
- PTSD risk in veterans and trauma-exposed adults
- Developmental links to ACEs
- New drug discovery pathways for PTSD
Gut-Brain Axis & Lifestyle Psychiatry
- Fluoxetine and soft drinks' influence on gut microbiome and depression
- Sleep, napping, activity prescriptions
- Dietary drivers of mood and cognition
Cannabis, Kratom & Substance Use
- Kratom
- Counterfeit Xanax
- Stimulant-involved overdoses
- THC-linked psychosis
- Motivations behind cannabis use and impact on psychopathology
Antipsychotic Use & Alternatives
- Clozapine underutilization
- Ammotexine and atypical antipsychotic comparisons in bipolar depression
- Trials on non-clozapine strategies in treatment-resistant schizophrenia
Tech & Mental Health Tools
- AI-powered therapy bots
- Video games as prescriptions
- ChatGPT vs. traditional psychiatric tools
- Patient data misinterpretation
- Digital ethics concerns
Knee Osteoarthritis & Injection Therapies
- Repeated evaluation of PRP, adipose tissue, and stem cell injections vs. hyaluronic acid and corticosteroids
- Consistent focus on optimizing biologic dosing, guidance techniques (ultrasound vs. landmark), and durability of effect
Low Back Pain & Spine Interventions
- Broad coverage of basivertebral nerve ablation, dextrose injection, exercise therapy, and resistance training effectiveness
- Repeated scrutiny of unnecessary spine surgeries and conservative vs. surgical treatment outcomes
Neurologic Recovery & Stroke Rehabilitation
- Recurring trials exploring levodopa, brain implants, electrical stimulation, and system delays in stroke rehab
- Callouts on access inequities and gaps in rehab infrastructure
Complementary & Lifestyle Approaches
- Sustained curiosity and evidence reviews for alternative modalities including acupuncture, vibration therapy, hyperbaric oxygen, dietary supplements (creatine, protein hydrogels), and "ear seeding"
Guidelines & Clinical Evidence
- Systematic reviews on injection accuracy, tendinopathy rehab exercises, TBI guidelines, and CPGs for MSK pain and acupuncture consistently anchor evidence-based decision-making across conditions
Chronic Pain & Pharmacologic Controversies
- Critical appraisal of gabapentinoid use, ketamine and NMDA agents, acetaminophen safety, and non-opioid pain pathways, especially regarding guideline shifts and patient safety
Technology in Rehab & MSK Care
- Growing interest in wearable devices
- AI vs residents in clinical scenarios
- MRI-based diagnostics (e.g., for carpal tunnel and Achilles integrity)
- Self-guided or virtual rehabilitation monitoring
COPD Management & Innovation
- New IL-33 monoclonal antibody (tozorakimab)
- Triple therapy comparisons
- Biologic decision-making frameworks
- Patient flow and inspiratory strength tools
- Real-world eosinophil-guided strategies
Lung Cancer & IPF Therapies
- FDA approvals for nerandomilast and aggressive lung cancer combo therapy
- WTC-linked incidence tracking
- Nods to genomic and AI-based diagnostic approaches
Pulmonary Procedures & Devices
- Advances in bronchoscopy (cryobiopsy without intubation)
- Robotic intubation tools
- Pleural catheter techniques
- Self-guided devices
- Ultrasound-guided procedures gaining ground
Sleep Medicine & OSA
- Oral therapy efficacy confirmed in late-phase trials
- Noninvasive and surgical innovations
- Connections between vitamin D and OSA risk
- Evolving multimodal treatments for insomnia and apnea
COVID-19 & Post-COVID Complications
- Studies on fatigue, cardiopulmonary decline, pulmonary rehab, and thrombotic/vascular risks
- Azelastine and SARS-CoV-2 prevention trials, bubble transit physiology insights
Critical Care Protocols & Vent Liberation
- Pre-extubation suctioning trials (INNOVATE)
- HFOT effectiveness
- ICU staffing ratios
- PEEP titration by BMI
- Diaphragmatic ultrasound for weaning support
Sepsis, Pneumonia & Infection Control
- Timing of antibiotic initiation in sepsis
- Ampicillin-sulbactam vs cephalosporins in aspiration pneumonia
- Slow adoption of rapid PCR diagnostics
- TEG/ROTEM for bleeding in ICU
Environmental & Medication Safety
- Inhaler-related emissions
- Needlestick injury reviews
- Gabapentinoid risk (asthma and misuse)
- Hyperbaric oxygen controversies
- Air purifiers and asthma safety gaps
Prostate Cancer Management
- Oligometastatic and hormone-sensitive disease treatment updates
- MRI-targeted biopsy accuracy
- Long-term survival metrics (CHAARTED, GETUG)
- Ethical trial design controversies
- Adjuvant and neoadjuvant strategies
- PSA-based prognostication
Bladder Cancer & Urinary Biomarkers
- Liquid biopsy adoption
- FDA approvals for new systemic therapies
- Quality-of-life innovations (Cleveland Clinic-backed diagnostics)
- Molecular stratification of muscle-invasive disease
Kidney & Upper Tract Urothelial Carcinoma
- Robotic nephroureterectomy training
- RNU pentafecta predictors
- Neoadjuvant chemo long-term results
- Barbed suture renorrhaphy techniques
BPH & Minimally Invasive Therapies
- Prostatic urethral lift outcomes
- Aquablation-related strictures
- Novel stent technologies (FloStent™, Altaviva)
- Prostate artery embolization
- Treatment access and patient selection refinement
Stone Disease & Ureteroscopy
- Stone dusting consensus gaps
- Suction-based access sheaths
- Risk scores for impaction and management
- ED triage (stent vs definitive treatment)
- DISS technique development
Male Sexual & Reproductive Health
- Erectile dysfunction (trophic factor stem cell therapy)
- Buried penis + lichen sclerosus management
- Penile prosthesis satisfaction post-oncology care
- Testosterone controversies
Overactive Bladder (OAB) & Urinary Retention
- OAB treatment plateau concerns
- Individualized patient selection challenges
- New bladder retention implants
- Balancing efficacy vs. invasiveness in long-term symptom control
Robotics & Innovation in Urology
- First-in-human telesurgery with Toumai
- New da Vinci systems
- Single-port trends
- Gamified robotic training
- AI-driven phase recognition models for robotic prostatectomy
Pelvic & Female Urology
- Vaginal laser controversies for SUI
- Rising interest in neuromodulation
- Extended ureteral stent complications
- Urgent need management in older women
Uro-Oncology Trials & Precision Approaches
- HER2 status in colorectal and bladder cancer
- Targeted trials (e.g., AMPLIFY-201, ARANOTE)
- Genomic stratification (HER2DX, PSA nadir)
- Real-world survival data from major phase 3 programs
Urological Trauma & Reconstruction
- Genitourinary trauma guidelines
- Innovative surgical conversions (ureterocutaneous to ileal conduit)
- Pediatric testicular torsion salvage disparities
- Historical perspectives on catheter design
Rheumatoid Arthritis & Disease Modifying Therapies
- Comparative safety of JAK inhibitors vs. TNF inhibitors
- Treatment delays and tapering (e.g. tocilizumab)
- Hydroxychloroquine adherence in SLE
- Early RA inflammation patterns
Osteoarthritis & Intra-Articular Interventions
- Stem cell injections
- PRP vs placebo trials
- Genicular artery embolization results
- Accuracy of ultrasound-guided injections
- Radiation and adipose-based alternatives
Autoimmune Disease Management
- Sjögren’s disease treatment innovations (dazodalibep, Novartis phase 3 wins)
- Pregnancy and autoimmune care
- SLE and hydroxychloroquine real-world data
- Polymyalgia rheumatica and tocilizumab
- Fibromyalgia updates
Vasculitis & Rare Inflammatory Syndromes
- Giant cell arteritis treatment tapering strategies
- ANCA-associated vasculitis guidelines
- Takayasu arteritis biologic comparisons
- VEXAS syndrome diagnostic insights and global panel perspectives
Bone Health & Osteoporosis
- Denosumab 15-year update
- Screening in older men
- Glucocorticoid-induced osteoporosis risks
- Novel low-dose therapies
- Culinary/nutrition strategies in prevention
Spondyloarthritis & Psoriatic Arthritis
- Secukinumab real-world access and survival data
- Global guideline comparisons
- Misinterpretation of HLA-B27
- Axial involvement in PsA
- ILD safety in psoriatic and RA treatments
Technology & AI in Rheumatology
- Automated ultrasound accuracy in RA hand joints
- Doximity GPT usage
- AI vs humans in diagnostic boundaries
- Scope creep concerns and ethical implications of LLMs
Lifestyle, Diet & Co-morbid Conditions
- Mediterranean diet benefits in psoriasis
- GLP-1s in arthritis and obesity
- Gut priming effects
- Physical activity in fibromyalgia and inflammatory arthritis outcomes
Pediatric Transplant Expansion
- Record-breaking pediatric liver transplant volumes
- Historic dual-organ pediatric procedures
- Innovations in graft types (e.g., technically variant grafts)
Living Donor & Organ Access Innovation
- Expansion of living donor programs and efforts to increase the eligible donor pool through education, surgical innovation, and inclusive protocols.
Dual and Multi-Organ Transplant Advancements
- Complex dual-organ procedures (kidney-liver, heart-liver, liver-CABG)
- Surgical expertise in multi-organ transplantation
Normothermic & Minimally Invasive Techniques
- Technology-focused (e.g., normothermic organ perfusion, 2-inch incision lung transplants)
- Emphasis on precision, preservation, and recovery optimization
Integrated Transplant-Bariatric or Liver Disease Programs
- Coordinated care models combining metabolic, liver, or bariatric management to expand transplant eligibility and improve long-term outcomes
Women in Leadership & Recognition
- New appointments to high-profile roles (e.g. Dana-Farber, Nemours, OSU, AMWA, National Academy of Medicine)
- Historic firsts (e.g. Children’s Minnesota CEO, UTHealth President)
- Awards and legacy acknowledgments (e.g. Rossiter, Mehran, Beckerle)
Career Advancement & Gender Equity
- Gender pay gaps and disparities in industry payments
- Limited representation in leadership and clinical trials
- Data on EHR workload imbalance
- Orthopaedic and pediatric cardiology underrepresentation
- Allyship and equity roadmaps from AMWA, AWS, and AGA
Burnout, Balance & Identity
- Organizational and individual strategies to reduce burnout
- “Invisible labor” of parenting in medicine
- Imposter syndrome in surgical training
- Reflections on grief, trauma, identity (e.g. pregnancy loss, menopause, motherhood)
- Reevaluating academic success and the "very important patient" narrative
Mentorship, Visibility & Community
- Women in Medicine Summit initiatives
- Regional workshops, mentorship programs (e.g. Signature Speaker Series, IMG support)
- Storytelling and social media impact
- Global outreach (e.g. AMWA at UN)
- Intersectional identity stories (e.g. Black, Deaf, IMG physicians)
Fertility, Health & Hormones
- Menopause and hormone therapy debates
- Physician fertility trends and summit insights
- Period and hormone literacy
- Contraception reflections
- GLP-1 use in menopausal women
- Implications of gendered health research gaps
Medical Education & Training
- Gender-based barriers in surgical design/tools
- Radiology electives for women/UIM applicants
- Evolving definitions of success during and after residency
- Leadership training through storytelling and narrative medicine
Physician Wellbeing & Attrition
- Burnout in all career stages, especially early-career and women physicians
- Growing concerns about moral injury, mental health, and lack of institutional support
Workforce Disillusionment
- Discontent with current models of care
- Pressure from RVU and billing systems
- Increasing number of physicians seeking early retirement or transitioning out of clinical roles
Compensation & Reimbursement
- Widespread frustration with Medicare cuts
- Declining pay relative to workload
- High on-call burden in procedural specialties
- Salary flattening despite rising patient volumes
Gender Equity & Inclusion
- Persistent disparities in compensation
- Leadership representation
- Clinical tool design
- EHR workload
- Multiple specialties note gender-based burnout and attrition risk
Medical Education & Career Paths
- Growth of non-clinical side gigs/alternative career paths
- Increasing physician interest in media, consulting, entrepreneurship, and advocacy to reclaim purpose and autonomy
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