Sayna Norouzi, MD, is an assistant professor of medicine, clinical nephrologist, and founder and director of the glomerular disease and polycystic kidney disease clinics at Loma Linda University Medical Center.

Chee Kay Cheung MBChB PhD, is a consultant nephrologist and honorary senior lecturer at the University of Leicester.

Current Disease-Modifying Treatment Options in IgAN

In this segment, the panel discusses how the treatment landscape for IgA nephropathy is evolving with the introduction of disease-targeted therapies. They highlight targeted-release budesonide, formulated to act in the gut-associated lymphoid tissue, where galactose-deficient IgA1 is produced. This allows reduction of pathogenic IgA at its source while avoiding the broader immunosuppression seen with systemic steroids. The discussion also includes sparsentan, a dual endothelin receptor antagonist and angiotensin receptor blocker, which has shown meaningful reductions in proteinuria compared with standard RAAS blockade alone. These agents are contrasted with SGLT2 inhibitors, which remain part of optimized supportive care but do not directly address the underlying immune mechanism. The panel notes that while these therapies represent important progress, access and reimbursement may limit uptake in real-world settings. Still, they agree that these additions mark a shift toward disease-modifying treatment strategies rather than relying solely on supportive care.

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Optimizing the Timing of PCSK9 Therapy After an ASCVD Event

The panelists explore the question of when to initiate PCSK9 therapy following an ASCVD event. They note that evidence from large trials and real-world data supports the early introduction of PCSK9 inhibitors, often before hospital discharge, to maximize LDL-C lowering and reduce the risk of recurrent events. The experts point out that patients remain at the highest risk for a second event in the first year after an acute coronary syndrome, making this window crucial for aggressive lipid management. They also discuss how logistical barriers—such as prior authorizations and coordination between inpatient and outpatient teams—often delay therapy initiation. Early administration, the panelists emphasize, can improve adherence and long-term outcomes, particularly when combined with educational efforts and structured follow-up. Overall, the experts agree that integrating PCSK9 inhibitors into the acute-to-chronic care continuum represents a practical and evidence-based approach to optimizing secondary prevention in high-risk ASCVD patients.

Healthcare professionals discuss strategies for effectively lowering LDL cholesterol in patients post-cardiac events, emphasizing early intervention and tailored therapies.

Exploring the Therapeutic Potential of B-Cell Modulation in IgAN

The panel examines drug classes targeting the BAFF and APRIL pathways, which play key roles in the production and regulation of IgA-secreting plasma cells. The clinicians discuss how these therapies attempt to reduce the formation of harmful IgA complexes at the source, representing a more upstream approach compared to conventional supportive therapy. They also acknowledge questions surrounding long-term safety, dosing strategies, and patient selection for these newer interventions. Some participants express cautious optimism, noting that early trial data suggest meaningful reductions in proteinuria and stabilization of kidney function. However, they emphasize the importance of real-world experience and monitoring for immune-related side effects, as these therapies affect broader B-cell biology. The conversation highlights how targeted therapies may eventually be used in combination with supportive care to improve outcomes. Overall, the segment reflects a turning point toward therapeutic strategies focused on modifying disease rather than merely slowing progression.

The panel examines drug classes targeting the BAFF and APRIL pathways, which play key roles in the production and regulation of IgA-secreting plasma cells.

Princess Ogbogu, MD, from the University of Hospitals Rainbow Babies & Children’s Hospital

David Golden, MD, clinical associate professor of medicine at Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine.

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HCPLive Five at ACAAI 2025

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 in Orlando, leading clinicians from UT Health Houston, the University of Alberta, Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, and community allergy practices presented pivotal updates in asthma, immunology, dermatology, and anaphylaxis care. This HCPLive Five highlights emerging data across eosinophilic disorders, chronic rhinosinusitis, hereditary angioedema (HAE), anaphylaxis management, and atopic dermatitis, each offering clinicians new insights into rapidly evolving therapeutic landscapes.

Benralizumab Reduces HES Flare in Phase 3 Trial, With Princess Ogbogu, MD

Benralizumab significantly reduced flare events and fatigue in patients with hypereosinophilic syndrome (HES), according to phase 3 NATRON results presented at ACAAI 2025. In an interview with HCPLive, Princess Ogbogu, MD, of the University of Hospitals Rainbow Babies & Children’s Hospital, highlighted the therapy’s impact on time to first flare, annualized flare rates, and hematologic relapse, noting patients on benralizumab did significantly better than those on placebo. Improvements in PROMIS Fatigue scores emerged by week 4. Safety findings aligned with prior benralizumab data, with mostly mild adverse events.

Dupilumab Shows Promise for Allergic Fungal Rhinosinusitis in Phase 3 Trial, With Amber Luong, MD, PhD

Dupilumab demonstrated strong efficacy for allergic fungal rhinosinusitis (AFRS) in the phase 3 LIBERTY AIMS trial, offering a potential new option for this challenging CRSwNP subtype. Amber Luong, MD, PhD, from UT Health Houston, presented data at ACAAI 2025 showing significant improvements in sinus opacification, nasal polyp size, and congestion by weeks 24 and 52, with dupilumab reducing the need for oral steroids or surgery by 92%. The year-long study enrolled 62 rigorously diagnosed patients and met all primary and secondary endpoints. Safety findings aligned with dupilumab’s known profile.

Sebetralstat Shows Promise for On-Demand HAE Treatment in Children, With Adil Adatia, MD

Adil Adatia, MD, from the University of Alberta, presented interim KONFIDENT-KID findings showing that oral sebetralstat safely and rapidly reduced symptoms of hereditary angioedema (HAE) attacks in children aged 2 - 11 years. The oral plasma kallikrein inhibitor, already approved for patients ≥12, was administered within 30 minutes of symptom onset, with a median time to first improvement of four hours. No treatment-emergent adverse events were reported, and pharmacokinetic data aligned with adult studies. Adatia emphasized the promise of a fast-dissolving oral option for young children, noting its potential to replace challenging IV therapies and transform timely, at-home pediatric HAE management.

Sublingual Epinephrine Film Rapidly Works in Children, With David Golden, MD

David Golden, MD, from Johns Hopkins, presented phase 1 data showing that AQST-109 (Anaphylm), a sublingual epinephrine film, rapidly reaches therapeutic levels in children, triggering cardiovascular effects within 2 minutes. In 32 participants aged 7 – 17 years, pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics closely mirrored adult findings, with therapeutic plasma levels achieved by 5 - 8 minutes and peak concentrations at 10 minutes. Heart rate and blood pressure rose early, confirming fast onset. Golden emphasized that the needle-free film performed comparably to adult data and may offer an effective alternative to intranasal and injectable epinephrine options for children at risk of severe allergic reactions.

Tapinarof Shows Early, Sustained Benefits in Pediatric Atopic Dermatitis, With Druhan Howell, MD

Druhan Howell, MD, a pediatrics-trained allergist practicing in Mobile, Alabama, highlighted sub-analysis data from the ADORING 1 and 2 trials showing that 1% tapinarof cream delivers early, sustained benefits in children aged 2–17 with atopic dermatitis (AD). Across 654 pediatric patients, including those with asthma, allergic rhinitis, or food allergies, tapinarof improved skin clearance, eczema severity, itch, sleep, and overall symptom burden as early as week 1, with effects maintained through week 8. EASI-75 and vIGA-AD™ response rates were significantly higher than vehicle, regardless of comorbidities. Safety was consistent with prior findings, with no new signals.

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Identifying Candidates for PCSK9 Therapy After ASCVD Events

The panelists discuss how to identify appropriate candidates for PCSK9 inhibitor therapy following an ASCVD event. They emphasize that treatment decisions should be guided by both LDL-C levels and overall risk profile, with particular attention to patients who remain above guideline-recommended thresholds despite maximally tolerated statin and ezetimibe therapy. The experts highlight that individuals with recurrent cardiovascular events, multivessel disease, or premature ASCVD are at especially high risk and stand to benefit from early PCSK9 inhibitor initiation. The conversation also touches on secondary prevention timing, noting that introducing PCSK9 inhibition soon after an acute event may help achieve rapid and durable LDL-C reduction, potentially lowering near-term event risk. The panelists agree that improved access, clinician education, and integration of lipid management into the hospital-to-outpatient transition are key to expanding appropriate PCSK9 use and reducing the persistent burden of recurrent ASCVD events in high-risk patients.

Healthcare professionals explore effective strategies for LDL cholesterol management, emphasizing patient involvement and innovative therapies for optimal outcomes.

Viet Le, DMSc, PA-C, is a preventive cardiology PA at Intermountain Health and the former president of the Academy of Physician Associates in Cardiology.

GLP-1 receptor agonists revolutionize treatment in cardiology, offering new hope for heart failure and related conditions beyond weight loss.

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The approval of Ayrmid’s omidubicel-onlv makes it the first hematopoietic stem cell transplant therapy to treat patients with severe aplastic anemia.

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Strunk highlights reduced length of stay and superior outpatient pain management due to palliative care in hospitalized patients.

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A retrospective cohort in finerenone showed nearly 40% proteinuria reduction at 8 months and stable eGFR in patients with IgA nephropathy.


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