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All Things Urticaria – Learning about urticaria with Prof. Dr. Torsten ZuberbierVisualizing Urticaria WorldwideIn this episode of the GA²LEN Urticaria Podcast, Professor Torsten Zuberbier is joined by Professor Simon Francis Thomsen from Denmark to introduce an exciting new global initiative within the UCARE network: WOW – Wheals and Angioedema of the World. The WOW project aims to create a worldwide, representative online image repository of urticaria and angioedema across all skin types, ethnicities, and continents. The initiative addresses a major challenge in everyday clinical practice: most patients do not present with visible wheals during clinic visits, despite experiencing severe symptoms at other times of the day. They discuss: 🔹 Why are patient-taken images crucial in urticaria care?
2026-01-2819 min
All Things Urticaria – Learning about urticaria with Prof. Dr. Torsten ZuberbierA New Era for Urticaria TreatmentIn this short, conference-based episode, Professor Torsten Zuberbier, President of Global Allergy and Asthma Excellence Network, speaks with Professor Kiran Godse from Mumbai, India, directly from the UCARE Urticaria Conference, sharing the latest breakthroughs in urticaria research and treatment. The discuss: 🔹 What are the most important new developments in urticaria therapy? 🔹 How do BTK inhibitors change the way chronic urticaria is treated? 🔹 Why can these new drugs work in both autoimmune and autoallergic urticaria? 🔹 How can digital tools like the CRUSE App support patients and physicians? Professor Godse highlights the rapid progress made over the past year, includin...
2025-12-1805 min
All Things Urticaria – Learning about urticaria with Prof. Dr. Torsten ZuberbierUrticaria in Children: Diagnosis, Triggers & TreatmentIn this episode, Prof. Torsten Zuberbier welcomes Dr. Larissa Brandão, pediatric allergist from the Federal University of São Paulo, Brazil, to talk about chronic urticaria in children — a condition that is often misunderstood and underdiagnosed. They discuss: 🔹 When does chronic urticaria typically begin in kids? 🔹 What role do infections or allergens, play? 🔹 Which treatments are available in public healthcare? 🔹 How do cold urticaria and cholinergic urticaria show up in warm climates?Dr. Brandão shares her clinical experience from Brazil, where many children with chronic...
2025-08-1219 min
All Things Urticaria – Learning about urticaria with Prof. Dr. Torsten ZuberbierFemales, Pregnancy & Chronic Urticaria: What Doctors Should KnowIn this episode, Dr. Sophia Neisinger welcomes Prof. Emek Kocatürk, leading urticaria researcher and UCARE expert from Istanbul, to explore the gender-specific aspects of chronic urticaria, with a special focus on pregnancy. They discuss: 🔹 Why do more women than men suffer from chronic urticaria? 🔹 How does pregnancy affect urticaria symptoms and treatment response? 🔹 What medications are safe during pregnancy and breastfeeding? 🔹 How should physicians approach treatment decisions with female patients? Prof. Kocatürk shares key insights from the PREG-CU study, involving over 300 pregnant CSU patients, and explains why half of...
2025-06-1718 min
Becker’s Payer Issues PodcastPleasant Radford Jr., MBA, CHIE, Health Equity Officer at UCareIn this episode, Pleasant Radford Jr., MBA, CHIE, Health Equity Officer at UCare, discusses initiatives to improve inclusivity in healthcare, including staff training on data usage and addressing members with correct pronouns. Learn about innovative steps toward building a more equitable healthcare environment.
2025-01-1809 min
All Things Urticaria – Learning about urticaria with Prof. Dr. Torsten ZuberbierEpisode 101 - Live from Global Urticaria ForumEpisode 101 – What were the highlights at Global Urticaria Forum (GUF) 2024? Professor Torsten Zuberbier and Dr Sophia Neisinger share their live reflections on the 7th Global Allergy and Asthma Excellence Network GUF event, including personal highlights, tips for junior physicians to make meaningful contributions to meetings and details on GUF 2025.
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2025-01-0710 minAll Things Urticaria – Learning about urticaria with Prof. Dr. Torsten ZuberbierEpisode 100 - Urticaria Day 2024Episode 100 – In this special episode, recorded on Urticaria Day (UDAY), Professor Torsten Zuberbier and Dr Carolina Vera welcome CSU patient advocate Kristen Willard, who shares her story of living with urticaria. With live audience participation, this episode also delves into the cause of itch, the impact of urticaria on mental health, and novel treatments.
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2024-12-0230 minAll Things Urticaria – Learning about urticaria with Prof. Dr. Torsten ZuberbierEpisode 99 - How should I treat patients who experience a slow or partial response?Professors Torsten Zuberbier and Dave Khan share their experiences and approaches to treating people with refractory CSU, noting the importance of ensuring a correct diagnosis and following guideline recommendations.
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2024-11-1222 minAll Things Urticaria – Learning about urticaria with Prof. Dr. Torsten ZuberbierEpisode 98 - Living with CSU: The patient outlook“It stops my daily life as I know it.” Patient advocate with CSU Kristen Willard joins Professor Torsten Zuberbier to reflect on navigating life with CSU, including the impact on quality of life, potential triggers and the uncertainty around the disease.
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2024-11-0520 minAll Things Urticaria – Learning about urticaria with Prof. Dr. Torsten ZuberbierEpisode 97 - Clinical trials in urticaria: Part 2This episode was recorded before 31 July 2024. Professor Marcus Maurer, Dr Carolina Vera Ayala, and Associate Professor Jonny Peter discuss how new therapeutics progress through the development pipeline, noting the “huge amount of data” required on safety before a molecule enters clinical trials. They also shed light on drug repurposing and why children are a “critical group” for inclusion in trials.
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Additional resources for this episode: Chronic urticaria: unmet needs, emerging drugs, and new perspectives on personalised treatment
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2024-10-1129 minAll Things Urticaria – Learning about urticaria with Prof. Dr. Torsten ZuberbierEpisode 96 - All things acute urticaria: Part 2[This episode was recorded before 31 July 2024.] "Every chronic urticaria starts as acute urticaria, but not every acute urticaria becomes chronic." Associate Professor Dr Andaç Salman and Professor Marcus Maurer discuss causes of acute urticaria, how diagnosis and management can be improved, and UCARE’s research into drivers of “chronification”.
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Additional resources for this episode: Acute and chronic urticaria diagnosis and management taking into account their differences; Acute urticaria – GA2LEN UCARE 2023 conference presentation and Project: CHAPEAU – GA2LEN UCARE Network
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2024-09-2029 minAll Things Urticaria – Learning about urticaria with Prof. Dr. Torsten ZuberbierEpisode 95 - The similarities and differences between urticaria and mastocytosisThis episode was recorded before July 31, 2024. Professor Marcus Maurer and Dr Sigurd Broesby-Olsen discuss similarities and differences between urticaria and mastocytosis, two mast cell diseases. They then turn their attention to treatment, sharing their thoughts on ‘killing’ mast cells and the development of more targeted and less toxic therapies.
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Additional resources for this episode: Mast cell silencing: A novel therapeutic approach for urticaria and other mast cell-mediated diseases; Mast cell–targeting therapies in mast cell activation syndromes; and Tyrosine kinase...
2024-09-1220 minAll Things Urticaria – Learning about urticaria with Prof. Dr. Torsten ZuberbierEpisode 94 - The scientific approach to urticaria: Part 2"We will only be able to cure this disease and treat it well if we know how it works." Back by popular demand, Dr Jörg Scheffel rejoins Professor Marcus Maurer to discuss the importance and intricacies of mast cell research in urticaria.”
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Additional resources for this episode: A novel approach for studying mast cell-driven disorders: Mast cells derived from induced pluripotent stem cells; and Isolation and Culture of Human Skin Mast Cells.
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2024-08-0625 minAll Things Urticaria – Learning about urticaria with Prof. Dr. Torsten ZuberbierEpisode 93 - The use of corticosteroids in urticariaDr Maryam Ali Al-Nesf joins Professor Marcus Maurer to discuss one of the big burdens of chronic urticaria: the "use, or should we say abuse, of cortisone" in chronic spontaneous urticaria.
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Additional resources for this episode: Efficacy and safety of systemic corticosteroids for urticaria: A systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized clinical trials; and A patient charter for chronic urticaria.
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2024-07-2321 minAll Things Urticaria – Learning about urticaria with Prof. Dr. Torsten ZuberbierEpisode 92 - Obesity and urticariaProfessor Christian Vestergaard and Professor Marcus Maurer discuss the link between obesity and urticaria, including how obesity contributes to chronic inflammation and the importance of P4 medicine (preventive, predictive, personalised, participatory) in urticaria treatment.
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Additional resources for this episode: High waist circumference rather than high body mass index may be a predictive risk factor for the longer disease duration of chronic spontaneous urticaria; and Risk of comorbidities in patients diagnosed with chronic urticaria: A nationwide registry-study.
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2024-07-0927 minBecker’s Payer Issues PodcastDr. Tenbit Emiru, Chief Medical Officer at UCareIn this episode of the Becker's Healthcare Podcast, Laura Dyrda speaks with Dr. Tenbit Emiru, Chief Medical Officer at UCare. Dr. Emiru discusses her role and insights into current healthcare trends, including the challenges of increased medical utilization, advancements in therapeutics, and the critical need for mental health services, while also sharing UCare's strategies for growth and innovative partnerships.
2024-07-0109 minAll Things Urticaria – Learning about urticaria with Prof. Dr. Torsten ZuberbierEpisode 91 - EAACI 2024Professor Marcus Maurer and Professor Martin Metz reflect on the European Academy of Allergy and Clinical Immunology (EAACI) congress 2024, including novel treatments on the horizon, key takeaways and expectations for future meetings.
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Additional resources for this episode: Remibrutinib demonstrates favourable safety profile and sustained efficacy in chronic spontaneous urticaria over 52 weeks; andEuropean Medicines Agency approved indications for omalizumab biosimilar.
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2024-06-2527 minBecker’s Payer Issues PodcastHilary Marden-Resnik, President & CEO of UCareIn this episode of the Becker's Healthcare Podcast, host Laura Dyrda sits down with Hilary Marden-Resnik, President & CEO of UCare. Over the course of their conversation, they delve into the current trends and challenges in the healthcare industry. Hilary shares insights on UCare's innovative strategies for enhancing patient care and managing the complexities of the healthcare system.
2024-06-2114 minAll Things Urticaria – Learning about urticaria with Prof. Dr. Torsten ZuberbierEpisode 90 - The scientific approach to urticariaProfessor Marcus Maurer welcomes Dr Jörg Scheffel to discuss urticaria, including techniques used to interrogate mast cells and examine interstitial fluid, and a technique used to identify autoimmune-mediated forms of urticaria.
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Additional resources for this episode: Chronic urticaria and the pathogenic role of mast cells;A novel approach for studying mast cell-driven disorders: Mast cells derived from induced pluripotent stem cells; Autoreactive IgE: Pathogenic role and therapeutic target in autoimmune diseases.
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2024-06-1127 minAll Things Urticaria – Learning about urticaria with Prof. Dr. Torsten ZuberbierEpisode 89 - Is clinical remission in urticaria possible?Professor Elias Toubi joins Professor Marcus Maurer to discuss remission in urticaria, including its definition and possible risk factors for long disease duration.
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Additional resources for this episode: Clinical and laboratory parameters in predicting chronic urticaria duration: A prospective study of 139 patients.
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2024-05-2826 min
The Next Big Thing in HealthFrom Vision to Action — The Future of Health Equity: Dr. LaShawn McIver & Pleasant Radford Jr. | AHIP | UCareAs a major player within the health care system, health insurance plans are uniquely positioned to advance health equity in terms of how we design and pay for the benefits that bring better health and wellness care to everyone — no matter who you are, or where you live.LaShawn McIver, MD, MPH, AHIP’s senior vice president and chief health equity officer returns to the show and is joined by Pleasant Radford Jr., UCare’s inaugural health equity officer, to discuss the role health insurance plans play in advancing health equity, the importance of data c...
2024-05-2121 minAll Things Urticaria – Learning about urticaria with Prof. Dr. Torsten ZuberbierEpisode 88 - Urticaria and sportAssociate Professor Elena Borzova joins Professor Marcus Maurer to discuss exercise as a trigger for urticaria in some athletes, including the paradoxical protective effect of exercise in people with urticaria.
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Additional resources for this episode: Exercise-induced urticaria: A rare case report; and Physical activity and mental health among patients with atopic dermatitis or chronic spontaneous urticaria: A cross-sectional study.
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2024-05-1728 minAll Things Urticaria – Learning about urticaria with Prof. Dr. Torsten ZuberbierEpisode 87 - Clinical trials in urticariaProfessor Marcus Maurer welcomes Dr Carolina Vera Ayala and Associate Professor Jonny Peter to discuss participation in clinical trials for urticaria, including patient concerns around placebo treatment.
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Additional resources for this episode: What is clinical research and why is it done?
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2024-04-3022 minAll Things Urticaria – Learning about urticaria with Prof. Dr. Torsten ZuberbierEpisode 86 - CU: A Hong Kong perspectiveProfessor Marcus Maurer welcomes Professor Philip Li to discuss the management of urticaria in Hong Kong, including access to effective treatments and socioeconomic and cultural factors.
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Additional resources for this episode: Hong Kong–Macau severe hives and angioedema referral pathway, Disparities in chronic spontaneous urticaria: Eligibility for drug reimbursement associated with clinical outcomes, Chronic spontaneous urticaria in Hong Kong: Clinical characteristics, real-world practice and implications for COVID-19 vaccination
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2024-04-1825 minAll Things Urticaria – Learning about urticaria with Prof. Dr. Torsten ZuberbierEpisode 85 - How can we educate dermatologists on urticaria?Dr Jason Hawkes joins Professor Marcus Maurer to discuss dermatologists’ lack of urticaria knowledge, including tips on encouraging the US dermatology community to use resources such as the CRUSE app.
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Additional resources for this episode: Key messages: Urticaria guidelines; Urticaria: A comprehensive review and Hives: Diagnosis and treatment.
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2024-04-0223 minAll Things Urticaria – Learning about urticaria with Prof. Dr. Torsten ZuberbierEpisode 84 - Does country make a difference?“This is a global problem that requires global solutions, but I think they do come from what we learn in our settings.” Professor Marcus Maurer welcomes Dr Clive Grattan to discuss the differences in the treatment and management of urticaria across the UK and Germany, including guideline recommendations and new treatments on the horizon.
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2024-03-2027 minAll Things Urticaria – Learning about urticaria with Prof. Dr. Torsten ZuberbierEpisode 83 - Chronic Angioedema Registry (CARE)“I think CARE will grow and grow.” Dr Thomas Buttgereit joins Professor Marcus Maurer to discuss the recently launched Chronic Angioedema Registry (CARE), including benefits for patients, current capabilities and how to get involved.
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2024-03-0529 minAll Things Urticaria – Learning about urticaria with Prof. Dr. Torsten ZuberbierEpisode 82 - Managing autoimmune CSU“There’s still so much we need to learn.” Dr João Marcelino joins Professor Marcus Maurer to discuss autoimmune chronic spontaneous urticaria, including indicative test results and hopes for the future.
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Utilise the following external links and access additional resources relating to the topics discussed in this episode: What basophil testing tells us about CSU patients – results of the CORSA study, Autologous serum skin test reactions in chronic spontaneous urticaria differ from heterologous cell reactions and Omalizumab in chronic s...
2024-02-2026 minAll Things Urticaria – Learning about urticaria with Prof. Dr. Torsten ZuberbierEpisode 81 - UCARE Conference 2023“It’s really a catalyst to what the network does.” Professor Marcus Maurer asks Dr Luis Felipe Ensina to reflect on the UCARE Conference 2023, covering personal highlights and expectations for future meetings.
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2024-02-0723 minAll Things Urticaria – Learning about urticaria with Prof. Dr. Torsten ZuberbierEpisode 80 - Living with CSU: The patient’s voice“It doesn’t just affect one part of your life.” Arzoo Ahmed joins Professor Marcus Maurer to discuss the patient perspective, covering the reality and challenges of living with chronic spontaneous urticaria.
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2024-01-2927 minAll Things Urticaria – Learning about urticaria with Prof. Dr. Torsten ZuberbierEpisode 79 - Apps, refugees, and the future of digital healthcare“This is only the beginning of making use of this technology.” Professor Marcus Maurer is joined by asthma and allergic rhinitis expert Professor Jean Bousquet to discuss the collaboration that produced the MASK-Air and CRUSE apps, how they are helping Ukrainian refugees and the possibilities for future development.
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2024-01-1116 minAll Things Urticaria – Learning about urticaria with Prof. Dr. Torsten ZuberbierEpisode 78 - What is cold urticaria?“Wouldn’t it be nice to find a cure?” Professor Marcus Maurer is joined by Dr Aurélie Du-Thanh to discuss cold urticaria, covering risk factors, diagnosis journey, and the most suitable treatment options.
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2023-12-2923 minAll Things Urticaria – Learning about urticaria with Prof. Dr. Torsten ZuberbierEpisode 77 - Antihistamines and urticaria“We treat until it’s gone.” Professor Marcus Maurer is joined by Professor Gordon Sussman to discuss the use of antihistamines in people with urticaria, covering the history, side effects, safety and best practices.
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Utilise the following external links and access additional resources relating to the topics discussed in this episode: Efficacy and safety of ligelizumab in adults and adolescents with chronic spontaneous urticaria: results of two phase 3 randomised controlled trials and Remibrutinib, a novel BTK inhibitor, demonstrates promising effica...
2023-12-1523 minAll Things Urticaria – Learning about urticaria with Prof. Dr. Torsten ZuberbierEpisode 76 - Clinical nurse specialists: Leading collaborative careProfessor Marcus Maurer is joined by Clinical Nurse Specialist Lorena Lorenzo to discuss the responsibilities of the nurse’s role, and the potential benefits it brings for people living with urticaria.
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2023-12-0419 minAll Things Urticaria – Learning about urticaria with Prof. Dr. Torsten ZuberbierEpisode 75 - Urticaria in a veterinary settingIn response to listener requests, Professor Marcus Maurer is joined by veterinary specialist Professor Ralf Mueller to discuss how urticaria affects animals, including similarities and differences with the condition in humans and the challenges of treating performance animals.
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2023-11-1716 minAll Things Urticaria – Learning about urticaria with Prof. Dr. Torsten ZuberbierEpisode 74 - Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs in CSUProfessor Riccardo Asero joins Professor Marcus Maurer to offer advice on the use of non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAID) in people with chronic spontaneous urticaria (CSU). The experts discuss risk assessment and strategies to avoid respiratory and cutaneous hypersensitivity reactions in people who require these common medications to manage comorbidities.
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2023-11-0623 minAll Things Urticaria – Learning about urticaria with Prof. Dr. Torsten ZuberbierEpisode 73 - Urticaria and stressProfessor Marcus Maurer is joined by Professor Eduardo Souza Lima to explore the relationship between stress and urticaria, and the implications of mast cells and neuropeptides in chronic spontaneous urticaria.
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2023-10-2322 min
Becker’s Women’s LeadershipMarie Zimmerman, EVP of Public Affairs and Chief Strategy Officer at UCareMarie Zimmerman, EVP of Public Affairs and Chief Strategy Officer at UCare joins the podcast to discuss her background, top priorities for the rest of the year, programs and initiatives that have been needle-moving, and more!
2023-10-1408 minAll Things Urticaria – Learning about urticaria with Prof. Dr. Torsten ZuberbierEpisode 72 - IL-9, IL-10 and CSU pathogenesisDermatologist Professor Kiran Godse joins Professor Marcus Maurer to explore the use of JAK and STAT inhibitors in the management of chronic urticaria and how these drugs may impact quality of life for people with this condition.
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2023-10-0618 minAll Things Urticaria – Learning about urticaria with Prof. Dr. Torsten ZuberbierEpisode 71 - The patient perspectiveProfessor Marcus Maurer is joined by the president of Global Allergy & Airways Patient Platform (GAAPP), Tonya Winders, for a special Urticaria Day (UDAY) episode to discuss the role patient advocacy groups play in supporting individuals with chronic spontaneous urticaria. Both experts explore patient unmet needs and highlight methods clinicians can use to help overcome these barriers.
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2023-09-2224 minAll Things Urticaria – Learning about urticaria with Prof. Dr. Torsten ZuberbierEpisode 70 - Urticaria management in resource-poor settingsDr Désirée Larenas-Linnemann and Professor Marcus Maurer delve into best practices for urticaria management in resource-poor settings, underlining the crucial role of accurate diagnosis and adherence to established guidelines. They also address trending topics in angioedema and urticaria treatment, such as antihistamine up-dosing and the complexities surrounding triple-combination therapies and the need for better education.
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2023-09-1420 minAll Things Urticaria – Learning about urticaria with Prof. Dr. Torsten ZuberbierEpisode 69 - The burdens of angioedemaProfessor Marcus Maurer is joined by Professor Paula Busse to explore the multifaceted burdens of angioedema for patients and physicians. They discuss issues surrounding timely diagnosis, interpreting ambiguous symptoms, patient concerns about medications, and enhancing quality of life monitoring.
Utilise the following external links to access additional resources relating to the topics discussed in this episode: Assessment of disease activity and quality of life in patients with recurrent bradykinin-mediated versus mast cell-mediated angioedema, The international WAO/EAACI guideline for the management of hereditary angioedema – The 2021 revision and update and the CARE Registry.
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2023-08-2424 minAll Things Urticaria – Learning about urticaria with Prof. Dr. Torsten ZuberbierEpisode 68 - Angioedema and CSUDr Régis de Albuquerque Campos joins Professor Marcus Maurer to discuss the implications of angioedema and its impact on people living with chronic spontaneous urticaria (CSU). Dr Campos highlights diverse aspects of the burden of CSU and the impact misdiagnosis has on quality of life. Professor Maurer provides an overview of the current treatment landscape, differential diagnosis, unmet needs in angioedema clinical trials and the utilisation of omalizumab in managing angioedema associated with CSU.
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2023-08-1123 minAll Things Urticaria – Learning about urticaria with Prof. Dr. Torsten ZuberbierEpisode 67 - Angioedema and artificial intelligenceProfessor Markus Magerl joins Professor Marcus Maurer in this episode to explore the significance of differential diagnosis in the identification of angioedema in chronic spontaneous urticaria (CSU). Professor Magerl takes a deep dive into the prospective use of artificial intelligence (AI) in the analysis of data derived from a questionnaire utilising algorithmic models. Both professors, Maurer and Magerl, discuss the implications AI can have in enhancing the diagnostic accuracy of angioedema.
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2023-07-2721 minAll Things Urticaria – Learning about urticaria with Prof. Dr. Torsten ZuberbierEpisode 66 - Urticaria and the CRUSE appProfessor Marcus Maurer is joined by Dr Aistė Ramanauskaitė to explore the CRUSE app's potential advantages for individuals suffering from chronic spontaneous urticaria. Professor Maurer emphasises the importance and utilisation of the CRUSE app, while Dr. Ramanauskaitė delves into the various benefits and practical applications offered by the app.
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2023-07-1726 min
ASBAITestes de provocação para urticárias crônicas induzidas: a experiência de um centro de referência e excelência em urticária – UCARETestes de provocação para urticárias crônicas induzidas: a experiência de um centro de referência e excelência em urticária – UCARE é o tema deste episódio. O estudo avaliou 114 pessoas sendo que 65 delas deram positivo para dermografismo.
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2023-07-0523 minAll Things Urticaria – Learning about urticaria with Prof. Dr. Torsten ZuberbierEpisode 65 - Audience proposed question: Guidance for potential treatments of CSUProfessor Martin Metz joins Professor Marcus Maurer to answer an audience proposed question focusing on what will guide physicians in the recommendations for individual patients to identify the most beneficial treatment option to treat chronic spontaneous and inducible urticaria. Both experts delve into the current treatment options available, and exciting treatments that are currently in clinical trials.
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2023-07-0325 minAll Things Urticaria – Learning about urticaria with Prof. Dr. Torsten ZuberbierEpisode 64 - Urticaria: A general practitioner’s perspectiveProfessor Marcus Maurer is joined by GP Dr Dermot Ryan to discuss the role of GPs in the diagnosis and management of chronic urticaria. Professor Maurer and Dr Ryan highlight the positive impact that physicians have in limiting patient distress while increasing patient confidence, despite the time-limited interactions. They also explore the impact of mistreatment on a patient’s life.
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2023-06-2328 minAll Things Urticaria – Learning about urticaria with Prof. Dr. Torsten ZuberbierEpisode 63 - Soluble IgE receptor in urticariaProfessor Marcus Maurer asks Dr Sherezade Moñino-Romero about her research into soluble IgE receptor and its potential as a marker of treatment response in chronic urticaria. They also discuss the art of communicating science to the public and why it is so vital to do it effectively.
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2023-06-1522 minAll Things Urticaria – Learning about urticaria with Prof. Dr. Torsten ZuberbierEpisode 62 - The role of angioedema in the treatment of CSUProfessor Marcus Maurer is accompanied by Professor Marc Riedl to delve into the symptomatology and pathophysiology of angioedema in chronic spontaneous urticaria (CSU). The mechanistic aetiology of angioedema within the context of CSU pathology is also explored. Professor Marc Riedl examines therapeutic treatments for patients concurrently experiencing angioedema in CSU while exploring how the characterisation of autoimmune and auto allergic pathophysiological mechanisms can impact treatment decisions.
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2023-05-3022 minAll Things Urticaria – Learning about urticaria with Prof. Dr. Torsten ZuberbierEpisode 61 - Bruton’s tyrosine kinase inhibitors in the treatment of CSUProfessor Karla Arruda and Professor Marcus Maurer discuss the development and implementation of UCARE in Brazil, and its potential benefits for individuals suffering from chronic spontaneous urticaria (CSU). The conversation extends towards exploring the framework of the Brazilian UCARE centres and projects, and how it can be implemented in other countries. Professor Maurer delves into the clinical efficacy, advantages, and impact on patient quality of life of utilising Bruton’s tyrosine kinase inhibitors for the treatment of CSU, along with further discussion of alternative treatments.
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2023-05-0525 minAll Things Urticaria – Learning about urticaria with Prof. Dr. Torsten ZuberbierEpisode 60 - Updates from AAAAI Conference 2023Professors Marcus Maurer and Luis Felipe Ensina deliberate on the most recent findings that emerged at The American Academy of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology (AAAAI) conference held in San Antonio, Texas. In particular, Professor Maurer discusses poster presentations concerning the efficacious use of omalizumab and dupilumab for the management of urticaria. Professor Ensina expands the discussion by outlining ongoing projects and upcoming projects within UCARE that will be presented at the forthcoming UCARE conference in São Paulo in 2023.
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2023-04-2521 minAll Things Urticaria – Learning about urticaria with Prof. Dr. Torsten ZuberbierEpisode 59 - Biomarkers in Chronic UrticariaDr. Murat Türk has joined Professor Marcus Maurer to discuss biomarkers in chronic spontaneous urticaria (CSU), focusing on immunoglobulin E (IgE) in particular. They emphasise the importance of using IgE testing appropriately in the treatment of CSU; as a prognostic parameter rather than a diagnostic technique. The discussion expands into a comparison between basophil testing and IgE testing and explores the implications of these results for patients with CSU.
2023-04-0624 minAll Things Urticaria – Learning about urticaria with Prof. Dr. Torsten ZuberbierEpisode 58 - Symptomatic dermographism in Chronic UrticariaProfessor Marcus Maurer is joined by Dr Melba Munoz to take a deep dive into symptomatic dermographism. The discussion aims to explain the involvement of mast cells in CSU patients and attempts to answer some ongoing questions to help unravel the pathogenesis of dermographism in chronic urticaria.
2023-03-2027 minAll Things Urticaria – Learning about urticaria with Prof. Dr. Torsten ZuberbierEpisode 57 - The importance of the Chronic Urticaria Registry (CURE)Dr Pavel Kolkhir joins Professor Marcus Maurer to discuss the Chronic Urticaria Registry (CURE). The discussion includes explanations of the aims of CURE in collecting quality, real-life data on chronic urticaria patient characteristics, the course of disease, underlying causes, comorbidities, treatment responses, quality of life impairment and health care costs.
2023-03-0220 minAll Things Urticaria – Learning about urticaria with Prof. Dr. Torsten ZuberbierEpisode 56 - Gut microbiome and CSUProfessor Marcus Maurer is joined by Dr Jie Li to discuss the role the gut microbiome plays in the disease progression of CSU. A particular focus is given to metabolism and homeostasis in patients with CSU, how the gut microbiome can impact CSU presentation, and the impact it can have on the efficacy of treatments such as antihistamines.
2023-02-2327 minAll Things Urticaria – Learning about urticaria with Prof. Dr. Torsten ZuberbierEpisode 55 - Delayed pressure urticaria in the CSU landscapeProfessor Alicja Kasperska-Zajac joins Professor Marcus Maurer to discuss a rare form of chronic inducible urticaria – delayed pressure urticaria. The discussion highlights the difficulties in undertaking differential diagnosis and the main differences when compared to chronic spontaneous urticaria, namely the absence of oedema and wheals.
2023-02-0829 minAll Things Urticaria – Learning about urticaria with Prof. Dr. Torsten ZuberbierEpisode 54 - Mast Cell Involvement in Chronic Spontaneous UrticariaProfessor Yoshimichi Okayama joins Professor Marcus Maurer to discuss the role which mast cells play in the disease aetiology of chronic spontaneous urticaria. In particular, the discussion focuses on mast cell receptors and how they can be utilised in the diagnosis of CSU.
2023-01-2418 minAll Things Urticaria – Learning about urticaria with Prof. Dr. Torsten ZuberbierEpisode 53 - Recurrent Angioedema in Chronic Spontaneous UrticariaProfessor Marcus Maurer is joined by Professor Asli Gelincik as they discuss recurrent angioedema in chronic spontaneous urticaria, and treatment options which are currently available to alleviate this pathology. The mechanistic actions of mast cell-mediated angioedema and bradykinin-mediated angioedema are discussed and their implications are analysed.
2023-01-0922 minAll Things Urticaria – Learning about urticaria with Prof. Dr. Torsten ZuberbierEpisode 52 - Drug Survivability of Omalizumab in Chronic UrticariaDr Heike Röckmann, head of the drug survivability of omalizumab in chronic urticaria (DruSO-CU) project joins Professor Marcus Maurer to discuss the global project, the difficulties which were encountered, and how the UCARE network helped overcome these challenges. The focus of this podcast is on the importance of identifying the data in this important project.
2022-12-1221 minAll Things Urticaria – Learning about urticaria with Prof. Dr. Torsten ZuberbierEpisode 51 - Chronic Spontaneous Urticaria: Never Give UpIn this episode, Professor Silvia Ferrucci joins Professor Marcus Maurer in discussing what the phrase ‘Never Give Up’ means to physicians treating urticaria, and for patients embarking on their treatment journey. Areas of special focus are given to guideline treatment algorithms and the implementation of the CRUSE app and Chronic Urticaria Registry (CURE) as tools to shift the balance of treating urticaria.
2022-11-2917 minAll Things Urticaria – Learning about urticaria with Prof. Dr. Torsten ZuberbierEpisode 50 - The development of treating urticaria over the last 2 decadesProfessor Marcus Maurer is joined by Professor Luis Felipe Ensina where they discuss the founding days of urticaria treatment, and how urticaria clinics became available. Professor Maurer and Professor Ensina discussed how the treatment landscape, diagnostic techniques and further developments in the advancement of how clinicians treat patients with urticaria have evolved over the last two decades.
2022-11-1526 minAll Things Urticaria – Learning about urticaria with Prof. Dr. Torsten ZuberbierEpisode 49 - Psycho-neurodermatology in chronic urticaria and mental healthProfessor Anna Zalewska-Janowska joins Professor Maurer to delve into fascinating area of psycho-neurodermatology and how this can impact the lives of individuals with urticaria. Prof. Zalewska-Janowska highlights the importance of how urticaria is linked to neurogenic inflammation in chronic urticaria.
2022-11-0122 minAll Things Urticaria – Learning about urticaria with Prof. Dr. Torsten ZuberbierEpisode 48 - Patient advocacy and seeing through the patient’s eyesIn this episode Professor Marcus Maurer is joined by patient and patient advocate Elaine, who experiences chronic urticaria. She highlights the importance of connecting patients with each other, and discusses the opportunities that arise when patients work together with healthcare professionals.
2022-09-2217 minAll Things Urticaria – Learning about urticaria with Prof. Dr. Torsten ZuberbierEpisode 47 - Chronic Urticaria and Systemic Auto-Inflammatory SyndromesDr Sinisa Savic joins Professor Dr Marcus Maurer in this podcast to discuss chronic urticarias and systemic auto-inflammatory syndromes, delving into differential diagnostic techniques and utilisation of genetics to determine causation of clinical presentations.
2022-09-0720 minAll Things Urticaria – Learning about urticaria with Prof. Dr. Torsten ZuberbierEpisode 46 - Chronic Urticaria: A Chinese PerspectiveDuring this episode, Professor Marcus Mauer is joined by Dr Zuotao Zhao of Beijing Medical University, China, to discuss the growing problem of chronic spontaneous urticaria within the Chinese population and delve into possible causes of such a high incidence.
2022-08-2617 minAll Things Urticaria – Learning about urticaria with Prof. Dr. Torsten ZuberbierEpisode 45 - A Turkish PerspectiveProfessor Marcus Mauer is joined by Dr Murat Türk and Dr Ragıp Ertaş of UCARE in Turkey to discuss advancements in the treatments of urticaria, with a special focus on the implementation of artificial intelligence and machine learning.
2022-08-0315 minAll Things Urticaria – Learning about urticaria with Prof. Dr. Torsten ZuberbierEpisode 44 - All Things Urticaria: COVID 19 VaccinationsProf. Emek Kocatürk joins Professor Marcus Mauer in this episode of All Things Urticaria to discuss the effects of the COVID 19 pandemic on CSU patients, and how COVID 19 vaccines impacted the exasperation of chronic spontaneous urticaria as part of the COVAC-CU study.
2022-07-0522 minAll Things Urticaria – Learning about urticaria with Prof. Dr. Torsten ZuberbierEpisode 43 - Chronic Urticaria: A South African PerspectiveHear Associate Professor Jonathan Peter (Division of Allergy and Clinical Immunology, Department of Medicine, University of Cape Town, South Africa; Allergy and Immunology Unit, University of Cape Town Lung Institute, South Africa) explain regional differences in urticaria in South Africa, with a focus on epidemiology, patient beliefs and education, and the CRUSE App.
2022-06-2124 minAll Things Urticaria – Learning about urticaria with Prof. Dr. Torsten ZuberbierEpisode 42 - Chronic Urticaria: A Latin American PerspectiveIn this episode, Dr Maximiliano Gómez shares his tips and tricks for improving the diagnosis and management of chronic urticaria and calls for wider dissemination of good quality information to patients living in Argentina and beyond.
2022-06-0622 minAll Things Urticaria – Learning about urticaria with Prof. Dr. Torsten ZuberbierEpisode 41 - Chronic Urticaria: A Middle Eastern PerspectiveDr Mona Al-Ahmad joins the podcast from the UCARE centre in Kuwait to share her insights into the UCARE network’s Middle Eastern activities. Dr Al-Ahmad also takes time to reflect on what more can be done to improve the lives of people living with chronic urticaria and those caring for them.
2022-05-3121 minAll Things Urticaria – Learning about urticaria with Prof. Dr. Torsten ZuberbierEpisode 40 - Chronic Urticaria: An Indian PerspectiveIn this episode, our host is joined by Professor Kiran Godse who shares his experiences of treating CSU in India. Professor Godse provides unmissable insights into the practicalities of CSU care, including economic considerations, as well as his plans to increase the UCARE network’s presence in India and facilitate wider dissemination of educational resources.
2022-05-1618 minAll Things Urticaria – Learning about urticaria with Prof. Dr. Torsten ZuberbierEpisode 39 - Chronic Urticaria: A North American PerspectiveProfessor Jonathan Bernstein joins the podcast to discuss chronic urticaria (CU) care in the USA. In this episode, Professor Bernstein shines a light on the challenges faced by US-based physicians and highlights the potential benefits of conducting further research into the diverse population living with CU in North America.
2022-04-1917 minAll Things Urticaria – Learning about urticaria with Prof. Dr. Torsten ZuberbierEpisode 38 - UCARE Behind the Scenes Special (Part 2)In part two of this very special episode, Professor Marcus Maurer is joined once again by his colleagues from the UCARE office to discuss the UCARE LevelUp and UCARE 4U programmes, which aim to inform and educate patients and physicians on the management of chronic urticaria.
2022-04-0517 minAll Things Urticaria – Learning about urticaria with Prof. Dr. Torsten ZuberbierEpisode 37 - UCARE Behind the Scenes Special (Part 1)In this very special two-part episode, Professor Marcus Maurer is joined by not one, but four of his UCARE office colleagues to give listeners exclusive insight into the inner workings of the UCARE network, including advice on how to become a UCARE centre and updates on exciting new UCARE initiatives.
2022-03-2920 minAll Things Urticaria – Learning about urticaria with Prof. Dr. Torsten ZuberbierEpisode 36 - Are you CSU aware?In this episode, our host is joined by Dr Christian Vestergaard, who offers expert insight into the results of the AWARE study and highlights the urgent need for wider dissemination of the guidelines for CSU management.
2022-03-1015 minAll Things Urticaria – Learning about urticaria with Prof. Dr. Torsten ZuberbierEpisode 35 - CRUSE CONTROL: A Chronic Urticaria Self-Evaluation AppIn this episode, Dr Sophia Neisinger joins the podcast to introduce the CRUSE CONTROL app, which has been developed to help support chronic spontaneous urticaria self-evaluation and aims to improve patient quality of life.
2022-02-2215 minAll Things Urticaria – Learning about urticaria with Prof. Dr. Torsten ZuberbierEpisode 34 - Improving urticaria education: an international perspectiveIn this episode, Dr Désirée Larenas-Linnemann joins our host to discuss the importance of providing better education on urticaria for patients and physicians around the world. Dr Larenas-Linnemann also highlights international differences in educational needs and the role of UCARE programmes in addressing these.
2022-02-0116 minAll Things Urticaria – Learning about urticaria with Prof. Dr. Torsten ZuberbierEpisode 33 - Paediatric Urticaria: Current Practice and Future ProspectsDr Vicky Xepapadaki joins the podcast to share her knowledge of paediatric urticaria, including current treatment strategies and unmet needs.
2022-01-1822 minAll Things Urticaria – Learning about urticaria with Prof. Dr. Torsten ZuberbierEpisode 32 - UCARE LevelUpIn this episode, Dr Iman Nasr discusses UCARE LevelUp, an educational program devised by the UCARE network to allow healthcare professionals to learn, network and share best clinical practices in chronic urticaria. Dr Nasr also touches on UCARE 4U, the UCARE patient information and education platform and programme.
2022-01-0518 minAll Things Urticaria – Learning about urticaria with Prof. Dr. Torsten ZuberbierEpisode 31 - The Role of PAF and Urticaria in AdultsIn this episode, Dr Ana Gimenez discusses new insights into the pathology of chronic urticaria and how these insights can help guide treatment decisions. Dr Gimenez discusses the inflammatory mediators relevant in chronic urticaria, with a particular focus on platelet-activating factor (PAF). She describes the role of PAF, its contribution to the development of signs and symptoms of chronic urticaria, and why she considers PAF an important consideration in chronic spontaneous urticaria.
2021-12-2121 minAll Things Urticaria – Learning about urticaria with Prof. Dr. Torsten ZuberbierEpisode 30 - Shining a Light on Solar UrticariaIn this episode, photodermatology expert, Professor Lesley Rhodes, sheds light on one of the rarer forms of chronic inducible urticaria: solar urticaria. This includes a practical guide to diagnosis and referral, as well as a summary of the unmet needs that remain in the management of this understudied condition.
2021-12-0730 minAll Things Urticaria – Learning about urticaria with Prof. Dr. Torsten ZuberbierEpisode 29 - Paediatric Urticaria: Challenges and SolutionsIn this episode, paediatric urticaria expert and UCARE driving force, Professor Petra Staubach-Renz reflects on her experience of treating children with chronic urticaria and calls for more research into this important yet understudied group of patients.
2021-11-2318 minAll Things Urticaria – Learning about urticaria with Prof. Dr. Torsten ZuberbierEpisode 28 - The pathogenesis of CSU: when will we have a cure?Does our current understanding of the pathogenesis of CSU provide hope of a cure for this challenging disease? Find out what Dr Riccardo Asero has to say as he joins our host to discuss some of the most fundamental questions in the field of urticariology.
2021-11-0919 minAll Things Urticaria – Learning about urticaria with Prof. Dr. Torsten ZuberbierEpisode 27 - Gender differences in chronic urticariaIt is well known that chronic urticaria is more common in women than men, but why is this the case? In this episode, our expert guest, Professor Laurence Bouillet, explores gender-based differences in this disease.
2021-10-2616 minAll Things Urticaria – Learning about urticaria with Prof. Dr. Torsten ZuberbierEpisode 26 - All Things ACAREAre you familiar with Angioedema Centers of Reference and Excellence (ACARE)? In this episode, our host is joined by Dr Anete Grumach, to celebrate the recent successes of the ACARE network and discuss the future of this exciting initiative.
2021-10-1218 min
Beyond the SkylineInterview: Joy Marsh, associate vice president of equity and inclusion, UCareUCare recently announced that Joy Marsh would serve as its first associate vice president of equity and inclusion.
Marsh is filling a new role at UCare, one that meets employee feedback regarding increasing accountability and leadership in the health plan company’s diversity, equity and inclusion work. Her responsibilities and goals reflect this, including those to advance health and racial equity among the nonprofit’s members and the community it serves.
Marsh said she will also lead the nonprofit’s new Equity and Inclusion Department. Her work with internal and external stakeholders will be data-driven and focused on reducing disparities in how...
2021-10-0820 minAll Things Urticaria – Learning about urticaria with Prof. Dr. Torsten ZuberbierEpisode 15 - All Things UCAREFor those just starting out on their UCARE journey, the extensive list of criteria can seem daunting. In this episode, our host is joined by Professor Kanokvalai Kulthanan, who offers her advice on tackling the application process.
2021-05-1215 minAll Things Urticaria – Learning about urticaria with Prof. Dr. Torsten ZuberbierEpisode 14 - COLD-CE: Insights from a UCARE ProjectSince its inception in 2018, COLD-CE has collected data on hundreds of patients with cold urticaria from around the world. In this episode, Dr Mojca Bizjak reflects on her experience of running a UCARE project, offering insight and advice for those hoping to do so in the future.
2021-03-1619 minAll Things Urticaria – Learning about urticaria with Prof. Dr. Torsten ZuberbierEpisode 12 - Mastocytosis, MCAS and Beyond the Skin in CSUDr Frank Siebenhaar brings us up to date on the differences between mastocytosis, urticaria and mast cell activation syndrome (MCAS). He also introduces CSUplus, an ongoing UCARE project that aims to shed light on the extracutaneous symptoms of chronic spontaneous urticaria.
2021-02-1621 minAll Things Urticaria – Learning about urticaria with Prof. Dr. Torsten ZuberbierEpisode 9 - Chronic Urticaria in Pregnancy and COVID-CUProfessor Marcus Maurer is joined by Dr Emek Kocatürk Göncü who addresses concerns regarding the impact of COVID-19 infection in patients with chronic urticaria and summarises the results of the recent UCARE project, PREG-CU.
2021-01-0520 minAll Things Urticaria – Learning about urticaria with Prof. Dr. Torsten ZuberbierEpisode 7 - Beating the Burden of Chronic UrticariaProfessor Marcus Maurer is joined by “UCARE father”, Dr Luis Felipe Ensina, to discuss the frequently underestimated burden of urticaria, which Dr Ensina explains is not limited to the patients themselves, but may indirectly impact numerous friends and family members as well.
2020-12-0823 minAll Things Urticaria – Learning about urticaria with Prof. Dr. Torsten ZuberbierEpisode 1: Who cares? UCAREProfessor Marcus Maurer is joined by UCARE cofounder, Professor Ana Giménez-Arnau, to discuss the history of the UCARE network and offer practical advice to those seeking to become a member.Do you have suggestions for future episodes? Please provide feedback and offer your suggestions for future topics and expert selection here.Feedback form:ATU: https://forms.office.com/e/m6a2uEdsUH
2020-10-0115 minNebraska Virtual Summer Research Symposium 2020UCARE Summer Symposium PresentationVideo presentation of UCARE research on a study of energy consumed during milling of interlayer-peened additively manufactured 316 stainless steel.
2020-08-0500 min
#tjgong Entrepreneur Series#4 David Reidy - Founder of uCareGot the opportunity to talk to David Reidy, who is the founder of uCare. David is an experienced project lead developer and is skilled in mobile development, software development, Swift, Kotlin, PHP and SQL. David has more than 29 years of teaching experience. David is currently focused on developing uCare, a platform that aims to improve communication between care providers and families of residents/clients. uCare wants families to have the peace of mind of knowing that their loved one’s are being well looked after. uCare is nearing completion and is ready for final testing bef...
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Women Who DareInterview: Nancy Feldman, retired CEO of UCareNancy Feldman led UCare, a health plan covering low income and senior persons, for 20 years. During her tenure, UCare grew from a small demonstration project to a plan covering more than 400,000 individuals. Kerry found Nancy in Minneapolis, MN, and they talked leadership, learning how to do big jobs, and the value of humor. For more about this interview, head to http://kerrygross.com/interview-nancy-feldman/
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