Join us at The Respiratory Futures Podcast, a platform of the British Thoracic Society, as we talk with colleagues from across the respiratory workforce to share their stories and experiences of working in respiratory healthcare. Whether you're a healthcare professional or simply passionate about staying informed about lung health, subscribe now for the latest developments and insights into the respiratory care community. The views expressed by guests on this podcast are their own, and do no ...
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Thorax, the official journal of the British Thoracic Society, publishes influential clinical and experimental research in respiratory medicine, paediatrics, immunology, pharmacology, pathology, and surgery. The focus is on work that advances scientific understanding and impacts clinical practice. http://thorax.bmj.com/
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In this Episode, host Professor Robin Condliffe speaks to Ravijyot Saggu about respiratory pharmacy. Respiratory pharmacists play a vital role in the respiratory Multi-disciplinary Team, but what does a day in the life of a respiratory pharmacist look like? What skills do respiratory pharmacists need, and what is their role in addressing issues suc…
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Bonus Episode: Live from the BTS Summer Meeting
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This episode goes behind the scenes at the June 2024 BTS Summer Meeting. Hear from a range of guests on a variety of topics including: Alison Armstrong on the Summer Meeting Maria Parsonage on respiratory nursing Dr Nazia Chaudhuri on interstitial lung disease Dr Jo Feary on occupational lung disease Lizzie Grillo on respiratory physiotherapy Dr St…
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Rachael Moses on Leadership in Respiratory
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In this Episode, host Dr Charlie Addy speaks to Rachael Moses on the importance of good leadership, what good leadership looks like, and how to grow leadership within the community of respiratory professionals. The views expressed by guests on this podcast are their own, and do not necessarily represent those of their employer or of Respiratory Fut…
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BTS Clinical Statement: Management of inpatient tobacco dependency, with Prof. Sanjay Agrawal and Dr. Matthew Evison
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A new clinical statement from the British Thoracic Society was recently published in Thorax. It describes a building-block approach for how to manage patients with tobacco dependency in a hospital setting. Thorax podcast host Dr. Kate Diomede speaks with two of the authors, Prof. Sanjay Agrawal (1) and Dr. Matthew Evison (2). Read the statement: Me…
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Join us at The Respiratory Futures Podcast, a platform of the British Thoracic Society, as we talk with colleagues from across the respiratory workforce to share their stories and experiences of working to improve lung health. Whether you're a healthcare professional or simply passionate about staying informed about respiratory medicine and care, s…
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Social media's influence on smoking and vaping, with Prof. Nick Hopkinson
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What are the effects of high levels of social media consumption amongst young people? New research published in Thorax quantifies the impact that exposure to marketing on online platforms is having, showing a greater likelihood of smoking or vaping with greater time spent on these platforms. Thorax associate editor Prof. Nick Hopkinson (1) joins Dr…
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Allergic asthma immunotherapy, with Dr. Klaus Bønnelykke
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Asthma prevalence is increasing around the world, and is theorised to be due to a number of environmental factors. One such factor is a sensitivity to house dust mite (HDM) allergens, which is common in asthma patients. Dr. Klaus Bønnelykke (1) joins the podcast to speak with Dr. Kate Diomede about this topic, following the publication of the paper…
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Invitation strategies in lung cancer screening, with Dr. Patrick Goodley
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Socioeconomic deprivation is a driving factor in lung cancer rates. With the roll out of a national lung cancer screening programme in the UK, it's important that the right invitation strategies are used for reaching community members who may be at risk. This episode, Dr. Patrick Goodley (@patrick_goodley) joins host Dr. Kate Diomede to discuss the…
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Female reproductive history and COPD risk, with Prof. Gita Mishra
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What impact do reproductive events, like menarche, miscarriage or menopause have on female lung health? Prof. Gita Mishra (1) joins Thorax host Dr. Kate Diomede to discuss this question. They consider how recurrent fertility issues can point to an increased risk of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease later in life, and how variance in oestrogen l…
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Immediate smoking cessation support during lung cancer screening, with Parris Williams
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Lung cancer screening in the UK has only been introduced in recent years, and its processes around smoking cessation guidance may have opportunities for improvement. Visiting the studio today is PhD student Parris Williams (1), to discuss the newly published Thorax research paper, "Immediate smoking cessation support during lung cancer screening: l…
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Comparing COVID detection rates for oral and nasal swabs, with Dr. Tobias Todsen
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Head and neck consultant Dr. Tobias Todsen (1) joins the podcast from Copenhagen to speak with social media editor Dr. Kate Diomede. The topic of conversation is the recent paper, "Higher SARS-CoV-2 detection of oropharyngeal compared with nasopharyngeal or saliva specimen for molecular testing: a multicentre randomised comparative accuracy study" …
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Linking obesity and asthma, with Dr. Hayley Scott
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In a conversation touching on diet, fat distribution, and inflammatory pathways, Dr. Hayley Scott (1) speaks with host Dr. Kate Diomede about the recent paper, “Effect of obesity on airway and systemic inflammation in adults with asthma: a systematic review and meta-analysis". Read the article here: https://thorax.bmj.com/content/78/10/957 (1) Scho…
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Community-acquired pneumonia readmissions, with Dr. Wei Shen Lim
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Dr. Wei Shen Lim (1) joins Thorax's podcast host and social media editor Dr. Kate Diomede to talk over the recent research paper, “Readmission following hospital admission for community-acquired pneumonia in England”. Read the article here: https://thorax.bmj.com/content/early/2023/07/28/thorax-2022-219925 (1) Department of Respiratory Medicine, No…
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Preterm birth and bronchopulmonary dysplasia, with Dr. Elizabeth Smith
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Dr. Kate Diomede, podcast host and Thorax social media editor, is joined by Dr. Elizabeth Smith (1) to discuss a study on the longterm respiratory outcomes for survivors of very preterm birth, titled "Risk factors for poorer respiratory outcomes in adolescents and young adults born preterm." Read the article here: https://thorax.bmj.com/content/ear…
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New BTS pleural disease guideline, with Prof. Najib Rahman and Prof. Nick Maskell
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Dr. Kate Diomede, podcast host and Thorax social media editor, is joined by Prof. Najib Rahman (1) and Prof. Nick Maskell (2) to discuss the July 2023 update of the British Thoracic Society's guideline for treatment of pleural disease. This document was last updated in 2010, and now accounts for the high quality data provided by more recent trials,…
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Dr. Kate Diomede, social media editor at Thorax, is joined by Dr. Sam Janes (1) to discuss the history of lung cancer screening, and its use in early detection. They also examine the process and results of his recent paper, "Growing small solid nodules in lung cancer screening: safety and efficacy of a 200 mm3 minimum size threshold for multidiscip…
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Not all vaping is the same: CBD vs nicotine
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Dr. Kate Diomede, social media editor at Thorax, is joined by Dr. Yasmin Thanavala (1) to discuss her group's recent research paper, "Not all vaping is the same: differential pulmonary effects of vaping cannabidiol versus nicotine". Their study used a using a mouse model of vaping and in vitro experiments with human cells. The paper is available on…
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Smoking and vaping: policy and challenges with Nick Hopkinson
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Dr. Kate Diomede, social media editor at Thorax, is joined by Prof. Nick Hopkinson(1) to delve into the history of smoking policy in the UK, as well as detailing the lay of the land in current smoking-cessation practices, especially pertaining to vaping. Hear the previous discussion with Prof. Andrew Bush on recent developments in paediatric therap…
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Recent developments in paediatric therapy with Prof. Andrew Bush
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In this episode Dr. Kate Diomede, social media editor at Thorax, speaks with Prof. Andrew Bush(1) about the state of paediatric treatment for thoracic issues, including discussion of cystic fibrosis and asthma.Hear the previous discussion with Prof. Ian Hall on the future of respiratory medicine: https://on.soundcloud.com/yb7pJ(1) Consultant paedia…
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MUC5B, telomere length and longitudinal quantitative interstitial lung changes: the MESA Lung Study
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Dr. Kate Diomede, social media editor at Thorax, speaks with Dr. Anna Podolanczuk(1) and Dr. John Kim(2) about their article, "MUC5B, telomere length and longitudinal quantitative interstitial lung changes: the MESA Lung Study", published in Thorax:https://thorax.bmj.com/content/early/2022/08/04/thorax-2021-218139Please engage in the conversation t…
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Live from the British Thoracic Society (BTS) Winter Meeting 2022
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Thorax social media editor, Dr. Puja Mehta, caught up with several Respiratory consultants from across the UK at the British Thoracic Society (BTS) Winter Meeting 2022, and asked them the question, 'What makes the Winter BTS meeting special?'Please engage in the conversation through the social media channels (Twitter - @ThoraxBMJ; Facebook - @Thora…
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Respiratory research in the UK: investing for the next 10 years
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In this episode, Thorax social media editor Dr. Puja Mehta speaks with Professor Ian Hall, Director of the Nottingham Biomedical Research Centre and the University of Nottingham about his paper "Respiratory Research in the UK: investing for the next 10 years". They discuss some of the biggest challenges facing respiratory research in the UK, and wh…
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The Thorax Podcast is back! Meet the new Editors
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Welcome back to the Thorax Podcast, home to the discussion of new research and hot topics in respiratory research and clinical practice. In this first episode, we introduce you to the three new Editors of the Thorax journal: Dr. Mark Griffiths and Dr. Jennifer Quint, both from Imperial College London, and Dr. Cecilia O'Kane, from Queen's University…
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Better asthma control, half of the carbon footprint with climate-friendly inhalers
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In this podcast, Rachael Moses, Multimedia Editor of Thorax BMJ, is joined by Professor Ashley Woodcock, Manchester Academic Health Sciences Centre, The University of Manchester, UK, to discuss the paper "Effects of switching from a metered dose inhaler to a dry powder inhaler on climate emissions and asthma control: post-hoc analysis." This paper …
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What are the risks from ’aerosol-generating procedures’ in the treatment of patients with COVID-19?
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Do hospitalised COVID-19 patients receiving treatment with CPAP and HFNOT present a significant added risk of viral contamination to the surrounding environment used by healthcare workers?And is there enough evidence to suggest or recommend levels of PPE that should be used for healthcare workers caring for patients on CPAP or HFNOT?Two of the main…
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In this podcast, Rachael Moses, Multimedia Editor of Thorax BMJ, talks to Dr Ash Clift Nuffield Department of Primary Care Health Sciences, University of Oxford.The evidence surrounding COVID-19 has been conflicting and inconsistent. This podcast discusses the findings of this observational and Mendelian randomisation study using the UK Biobank coh…
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Do financial incentives improve key COPD outcomes?
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In this podcast, we discuss the impact of Best Practice Tariffs (BPT) in improving outcomes for people with COPD admitted to hospital following an acute exacerbation. The key question was to understand if the combination of specialist review within 24 hours and a discharge care bundle incentivised by the English COPD BPT scheme was associated with …
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