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Thorax Podcast
The Thorax podcast offers the latest insights in respiratory medicine. Each episode features in-depth interviews with renowned authors and leading experts in the field, delving into the latest respiratory research and treatments.
Thorax, an esteemed international journal from the BMJ Group and the British Thoracic Society (BTS), is dedicated to publishing research and reviews in respiratory medicine to improve clinical practice. Stay ahead in your field by tuning into our expert discussions and…
Episodes
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Ten priorities for lung volume reduction surgery
Lung volume reduction (LVR) procedures, surgery or endobronchial valve placement, reduce hyperinflation in people with severe COPD and emphysema. By targeting…
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Interstitial lung disease: a global review series
Interstitial lung disease (ILD) can be considered an umbrella term for a large number of conditions involving inflammation and scarring in the lungs. It can…
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The risks of inhaled corticosteroid withdrawal in COPD treatment
Previous trials on triple therapy inhaler use (ETHOS and IMPACT) were understood to show a reduction in mortality in COPD patients. However, a reanalysis…
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A real-life study of blood eosinophils and exhaled nitric oxide
In this episode, Thorax social media editor Dr. Kate Diomede speaks to Dr. Susan Muiser¹, author of a research paper based on the NOVELTY study that included…
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Unpacking the BTS Trainee Survey 2024
Last year the British Thoracic Society published the results of their 2024 survey of trainees. Since then, a number of commentary pieces have been published in…
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Bronchiectasis, with the PulmPEEPs
This journal club episode is guest-hosted by Dr. David Furfaro and Dr. Kristina Montemayor of the PulmPEEPs, in conversation with Thorax education editor Dr…
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Smarter prescription of azithromycin using machine learning, with Prof. Wim Janssens
Prophylactic use of azithromycin is common in the management of COPD patients with frequent acute exacerbations. But its application is conservative due to…
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Sleep and ventilation, with the PulmPEEPs
Another journal club episode featuring guest-host Dr. Kristina Montemayor of the PulmPEEPs, in conversation with Thorax education editor Dr. Christopher…
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Understanding the causes of asthma medication non-adherence in the USA
There are many factors which might contribute to asthma patients not adhering to their medication, such as access to services, or convenience of use. One…
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Pulmonary sarcoidosis, with Dr. Michelle Sharp
With no identified cause or cure, sarcoidosis is a challenging disease that has a heterogeneous presentation and an unpredictable clinical course. A recent…
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COPD, with the PulmPEEPs
The PulmPEEPs are back with another journal club episode. Dr. Kristina Montemayor and Dr. David Furfaro are joined by Thorax education editor Dr. Christopher…
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Fixing lung health, with Dr. Samantha Walker
Lung conditions remain one of the biggest causes of death and cost the economy billions annually. Despite this they receive only 2.5% of total public research…
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The troubling rise of artificial stone silicosis, with Dr. Johanna Feary
The growing use of artificial stone has seen the emergence of an aggressive, progressive respiratory disease, which is causing silicosis in young people. Dr…
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Airway disease, with the PulmPEEPs
A special journal club episode featuring guest-hosts Dr. Kristina Montemayor and Dr. David Furfaro of the PulmPEEPs. They're joined in conversation with Thorax…
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BTS Clinical Statement: Management of inpatient tobacco dependency, with Prof. Sanjay Agrawal and Dr. Matthew Evison
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…
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Social media’s influence on smoking and vaping, with Prof. Nick Hopkinson
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…
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Allergic asthma immunotherapy, with Dr. Klaus Bønnelykke
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…
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Invitation strategies in lung cancer screening, with Dr. Patrick Goodley
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…
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Female reproductive history and COPD risk, with Prof. Gita Mishra
What impact do reproductive events, like menarche, miscarriage or menopause have on female lung health? Prof. Gita Mishra (1) joins Thorax host Dr. Kate…
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Immediate smoking cessation support during lung cancer screening, with Parris Williams
Lung cancer screening in the UK has only been introduced in recent years, and its processes around smoking cessation guidance may have opportunities for…
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Comparing COVID detection rates for oral and nasal swabs, with Dr. Tobias Todsen
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…
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Linking obesity and asthma, with Dr. Hayley Scott
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…
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Community-acquired pneumonia readmissions, with Dr. Wei Shen Lim
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…
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Preterm birth and bronchopulmonary dysplasia, with Dr. Elizabeth Smith
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…
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New BTS pleural disease guideline, with Prof. Najib Rahman and Prof. Nick Maskell
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…
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Lung cancer screening with Dr. Sam Janes
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…
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Not all vaping is the same: CBD vs nicotine
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…
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Smoking and vaping: policy and challenges with Nick Hopkinson
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…
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Recent developments in paediatric therapy with Prof. Andrew Bush
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…
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MUC5B, telomere length and longitudinal quantitative interstitial lung changes: the MESA Lung Study
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…
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Live from the British Thoracic Society (BTS) Winter Meeting 2022
Thorax social media editor, Dr. Puja Mehta, caught up with several Respiratory consultants from across the UK at the British Thoracic Society (BTS) Winter…
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Respiratory research in the UK: investing for the next 10 years
In this episode, Thorax social media editor Dr. Puja Mehta speaks with Professor Ian Hall, Director of the Nottingham Biomedical Research Centre and the…
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The Thorax Podcast is back! Meet the new Editors
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…
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Better asthma control, half of the carbon footprint with climate-friendly inhalers
In this podcast, Rachael Moses, Multimedia Editor of Thorax BMJ, is joined by Professor Ashley Woodcock, Manchester Academic Health Sciences Centre, The…
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What are the risks from ’aerosol-generating procedures’ in the treatment of patients with COVID-19?
Do hospitalised COVID-19 patients receiving treatment with CPAP and HFNOT present a significant added risk of viral contamination to the surrounding…
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Cigarettes and COVID-19: clearing the smoke
In this podcast, Rachael Moses, Multimedia Editor of Thorax BMJ, talks to Dr Ash Clift Nuffield Department of Primary Care Health Sciences, University of…
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Do financial incentives improve key COPD outcomes?
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…
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The BCG Vaccine Programme: Are we getting it right?
In this podcast, Rachael Moses, Multimedia Editor of Thorax BMJ, talks to Professor James Trauer, Epidemiological Modelling Unit, School of Public Health and…
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Sleep Vibrations: Can a positional therapy device improve outcomes in obstructive sleep apnoea?
In this podcast Rachael Moses, MultiMedia Editor Thorax BMJ talks to Ms Laura Hidalgo Armas, OSI Araba Hospital University, Vitoria, Spain. They discuss the…
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Smoking cessation at work: Do heated tobacco products work?
In this podcast, Rachael Moses, Multimedia Editor of Thorax, is joined by Dr Makiko Kanai, National Hospital Organisation Kyoto Medical Center, Japan, to…
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The SUR-VAPES Study
In this podcast, Rachael Moses, Multimedia Editor of Thorax BMJ, talks to Professor Lorenzo Loffredo, Sapienza University of Rome, Italy. They discuss the…
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Ivacaftor: Long term adherence and outcomes
The recent development of triple CFTR modulation means that up to 90% of people with CF will be eligible for ‘highly effective’ CFTR modulator therapy. In this…
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Meat Consumption and Childhood Wheeze: The implications of Western Diet
Multimedia Editor of Thorax, Rachael Moses, interviews Dr Sonali Bose, Faculty in the Division of Pulmonary, Critical Care Medicine and Sleep Medicine, New…
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Hormonal Contraception and severe asthma exacerbation: Is there a link?
In this podcast, the effect of hormonal contraception on the impact of severe asthma exacerbation in women of reproductive age is discussed. Multimedia Editor…
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No Symptoms? Why wearing a mask still matters
We discuss the viral load of asymptomatic and mildly symptomatic patients with SARS-CoV-2 infection and the potential protracted course of COVID-19 infection…
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Behind the mask: COVID-19 exposure and viral carriage in healthcare workers
This podcast discusses the exposure and potential viral carriage of healthcare workers in a large UK Hospital. It also discusses the impact of exposure, the…
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COVID-19: In the footsteps of Ernest Shackleton
An expedition ship departed on an Antarctic cruise mid-March 2020 with no known COVID passengers or crew members. However after 8 days the first passenger…
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Childhood obstructive sleep apnoea: it’s more than a snore
Childhood obstructive sleep apnoea (OSA) is an independent determinant of blood pressure in adulthood – a longitudinal follow-up study’ with host Rachael Moses…
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Smoking in cars: how the recent ban is affecting young people in England and Scotland
Smoking with children in a car has been illegal since 2015 in England and 2016 in Scotland. This podcast explores the importance and impact of this ban on…
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Overweight and out of breath: cause and effect?
In this podcast, Multimedia Editor of Thorax Rachael Moses, discusses with Dr Magnus Ekstrom, Lund University, Sweden, the key findings of a population-based…
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The role of sex hormones on the development of asthma
The study discussed in this podcast introduces evidence that supports a biological explanation behind the observed asthma discordance between males and…
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Assisted reproductive technologies and asthma risk in children
Assisted reproduction techniques might increase asthma risk in children conceived this way, a study published by Thorax concludes. Maria Magnus, Centre for…
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How toxic is your vape?
The study discussed in this podcast cautions against the widely held opinion that e-cigarettes are safe. Listen to the conversation between the Multimedia…
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Growing up on a farm as related to adult lung function and allergic phenotypes
In this podcast Jennifer Quint talks to Shyamali Dharmage and Brittany Campbell about their recent press released paper "Growing up on a farm as related to…
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Air Pollution affects Lung Cancer Survival
Patients exposed to air pollution after diagnosis of lung cancer have shorter survival, in particular those patients with early-stage non-small cell cancers…
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Air pollution and the London low emission zone
In this podcast Dr Ian Mudway talks to Dr Elizabeth Batalla-Duran about his recent paper in Plos-One entitled "Effects of air pollution and introduction of the…
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E-cigarette use and smoking in early adolescence
In this podcast Dr Elizabeth Batalla-Duran talks to Dr Adam Leventhal from the University Southern California about his paper "Association of Electronic…
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Long-term experience with rituximab in anti-synthetase syndrome-related interstitial lung disease
In this podcast Dr Janice Higginson talks to Dr Helena Anderson from Oslo University Hospital about her recent paper published in Rheumatology. The paper is a…
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Pneumococcal vaccination for welders
Thorax deputy editor Paul Cullinan talks to David Coggon, MRC Lifecourse Epidemiology Unit, University of Southampton, about pneumococcal vaccination for…
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The genomic origins of asthma
Ian Pavord talks to Scott Weiss, Channing Division of Network Medicine, Brigham and Women's Hospital, Boston, about his review on the genomic origins of…