Mirna Chehade, MD, MPH, describes the symptoms of eosinophilic esophagitis in pediatric patients, and discusses the importance of prompt diagnosis, tailored treatments, and shared decision-making for better patient outcomes.
EP. 1: Understanding EoE Pathophysiology: Age-Dependent Challenges
January 5th 2024Mirna Chehade, MD, MPH, discusses eosinophilic esophagitis (EoE), detailing its immune-mediated nature and age-dependent symptoms, emphasizing that in children, symptoms can manifest as feeding difficulties and failure to thrive.
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EP. 2: EoE Management: Timely Diagnosis and Multifaceted Treatment Goals
January 12th 2024Mirna Chehade, MD, MPH, outlines consequences that can stem from delay in diagnosis of eosinophilic esophagitis (EoE), as well as treatment goals, highlighting unique considerations for treatment in children.
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EP. 3: Optimizing EoE Care in Pediatric Patients: Treatments and Shared Decision-Making
January 19th 2024Mirna Chehade, MD, MPH, emphasizes the value of proton pump inhibitors, swallowed corticosteroids, and dietary restrictions as therapeutic options for pediatric patients with eosinophilic esophagitis (EoE), while underscoring the importance of shared decision-making to maintain adherence and achieve better outcomes.
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EP. 4: EoE in Pediatric Patients: Managing Adverse Events and Treatment Choices
January 26th 2024Mirna Chehade, MD, MPH, discusses the impact of adverse events on influencing treatment decisions for eosinophilic esophagitis (EoE) in pediatric patients, and considerations for the use of biologics.
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EP. 5: Overcoming Treatment Challenges in EoE
February 2nd 2024Mirna Chehade, MD, MPH, discusses the challenges faced by patients with eosinophilic esophagitis (EoE), including the absence of predictive factors for personalized treatment, the social implications of dietary restrictions, and the need for invasive procedures, while emphasizing the importance of regularly scheduled follow-up visits to address medical, nutritional, and psychosocial factors for better outcomes.
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EP. 6: Future EoE Treatments and Practices
February 9th 2024Mirna Chehade, MD, MPH, discusses ongoing trials for emerging therapies in eosinophilic esophagitis (EoE), her views on the use of combination therapies, and the importance of shared decision-making for the chronic management of EoE throughout the different phases of a patient’s life.
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