This activity will examine the influence of the COVID-19 pandemic on mental health and the opioid epidemic, how these phenomena have affected donor organ supply, and the projected implications for transplantation in the near future.

This activity will provide a review of SLE treatment guidelines, identification of new add-on treatments, and an understanding of how to establish and reach treatment goals can improve outcomes and increase remission rates, as current treatment often involves a trial-and-error approach that can be frustrating for health care providers and patients alike. 

A lack of meaningful representation of certain racial and ethnic minorities persists in many fields of medicine, including that of oncology, despite diversity’s association with (as stated by the Institute of Medicine) “improved access to care for racial and ethnic minority patients, greater patient choice and satisfaction, better patient-provider communication, and better educational experiences for all students while in training.” Explore the multiple initiatives that have been created to remedy inequities that impact health outcomes for minority groups—such as disparities in social determinants of health and access to a high-quality and ethnically diverse oncology workforce.  

Learn about recent advances in the field of immunotherapy, examine the ongoing developments in CAR T-cell therapy, and discuss its safety, advantages, concerns, and clinical trials.