AAAAI Podcast: Conversations from the World of Allergy

Margee Louisias, MD, MPH, discusses exciting new initiatives from the AAAAI Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Committee, including a series of webinars on the role of implicit biases and health equity. This episode explores how implicit and explicit biases impact various aspects of allergy/immunology and ways to address them.

Maria Luz Lara-Marquez, MD, PhD, FAAAAI, joins the podcast to discuss fascinating concepts and evidence surrounding integrative medicine and how it can be used to help patients with allergic conditions.

Matt Rank, MD, FAAAAI, the lead author of new guidelines for chronic rhinosinusitis with nasal polyposis, offers tremendous insight regarding these recommendations and how to apply them to clinical care.

From now until January 4, 2023, AAAAI Fellows (those who have achieved the FAAAAI credential) and full members will select the next Board of Directors, including the next Secretary-Treasurer who will eventually ascend to become AAAAI President. Secretary-Treasurer candidates Christopher C. Randolph, MD, FAAAAI and Frank Virant, MD, FAAAAI, offer their perspective on a series of questions pertaining to their candidacy during this must-listen episode.

 Anna B. Fishbein, MD, FAAAAI, discusses the new educational course developed by the AAAAI that addresses the latest information surrounding the diagnosis and management of atopic dermatitis. This course provides important insights on new therapeutic agents, including biologics and JAK inhibitors, and how to discuss these treatment options with your patients. 

Current AAAAI President and drug allergy expert David A. Khan, MD, FAAAAI, breaks down the new drug allergy practice parameters. Listen now to hear important insight into new recommendations for diagnosis, testing, management and more.      

Did you miss out on all the great sessions at this year’s AAAAI Practice Management Workshop? Have no fear – Priya J. Bansal, MD, FAAAAI, recaps highlights from the meeting and discusses ways to access the content.      

William C. Anderson III, MD, FAAAAI, discusses currently available biologics approved for treatment of various allergic conditions. Listen now to hear his expert perspective on indications for use, identifying the optimal patient and best practices for use in clinical practice.      

Urticaria expert Sarbjit (Romi) Saini, MD, FAAAAI, discusses current evidence-based approaches to the diagnosis and treatment of hives. Listen now to learn not only what to do, but what not to do when it comes to hives.      

Paneez Khoury, MD, MHSc, FAAAAI, discusses a fascinating new work group report that details how augmented intelligence (AI) can enhance the specialty of allergy and immunology.      

Vivian Hernandez-Trujillo, MD, FAAAAI, discusses the Practice Management Workshop taking place July 22-24, 2022 in Washington, DC. Listen now to learn more about the practical and informative educational sessions and networking opportunities that will take place at this event. (June 8, 2022)      

Food allergy expert Doug Mack, MD, discusses the evolving evidence surrounding food allergy management. This is a great episode for both medical professionals and the general public to learn more about risk from various scenarios, avoidance measures, and ways to help people with food allergy safely and confidently navigate the world.      

Asthma expert Elliot Israel, MD, FAAAAI, discusses the PREPARE trial, the results of which were recently published in The New England Journal of Medicine and presented at the 2022 AAAAI Annual Meeting. This conversation weaves in important dialogue surrounding asthma disparities, as well as details of this landmark study.      

Melody Carter, MD, FAAAAI, discusses the diagnosis, prognosis and management of pediatric and adult mastocytosis. This is an informative discussion for medical professionals and the general public.      

Dermatology expert Jonathan Silverberg, MD, PhD, MPH, discusses new treatment options and offers insight to help guide decision making for both patients and clinicians. This is a must listen for staying up to date with all of the recent advances.