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In this activity, case studies commonly encountered in cardiology practice are utilized to prompt reflection on opportunities for reducing cardiovascular risk. Drawing on seminal research and their own experience, cardiologist Jorge Plutzy, MD, and endocrinologist Helena Rodbard, MD, navigate through a series of ‘clinical questions’ to inform regarding the clinical pharmacology of the GLP-1RAs and their evidence-based role in cardiovascular risk reduction, particularly in patients with secondary atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease.

In the first few weeks of life, the optimal growth rate for preterm infants is nearly twice that of term infants. To achieve this rapid rate of growth, preterm infants have high energy, protein, and micronutrient requirements. However, variability in human milk composition and inadequate fortification practices often result in suboptimal nutrition intake during these early critical weeks.

Human milk is optimal for preterm infants due to its ability to offer protection against potentially life-threatening complications such as necrotizing enterocolitis. However, the concentration of many nutrients in human milk—whether mother’s own milk or donor milk—falls short of meeting those required to support growth and development. To achieve growth targets for preterm infants, macro- and micronutrient supplementation is a critical component of an adequate nutrition care plan.

Managing food allergies is challenging for caregivers, and it is difficult for busy clinicians to keep up with evolving guidelines on this topic. However, knowledge of recent research and recommendations for food allergy management is essential for pediatric clinicians to provide appropriate guidance and referrals for affected families.

John Colombo, PhD, answers questions related to infant brain development and cognition. Fayez K. Ghishan, MD answers questions related to Milk Fat Globule Membrane (MFGM) Sean C.L. Deoni, PhD answers questions related to Docosahexaenoic acid (DHA)

The care of patients with type 2 diabetes and chronic kidney disease requires a multidisciplinary approach; hence, this activity takes a multidisciplinary approach to educate clinicians of various disciplines.

These case studies are part of a continuing education activity that provides an update on the epidemiology, monitoring, and treatment of patients with systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) presented by Diane Kamen, MD, and Anca Askanase, MD.

This podcast contains a preview of a continuing education activity that provides an update on the epidemiology, monitoring, and treatment of patients with systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE), presented by Diane Kamen, MD, and Anca Askanase, MD. For the entire course and to obtain credit, please visit the course website at https://annenberg.net/courses/landingPage.php?courseID=60170

This education is about: - The allergic march - Burden of food allergy - Early feeding choices and food allergy prevention - The influence of the microbiome on allergic disease - Recent evidence on the early introduction of food allergens - Updates on food allergy management