Breathe Easy

Mar 25 2025 439 ep. 28 mins 1.8k
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Conversations in Pulmonary, Critical Care and Sleep Medicine by the American Thoracic Society

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ATS Breathe Easy - The Time for Race-Neutral Testing is Now!

Mar 25 2025 27 mins  
Nirav Bhakta, MD, was the lead author of the ATS Workshop Report on Race-Neutral Testing. He joins Meredith McCormack, MD, MHS, on the latest Breathe Easy podcast to discuss the origin of race-based algorithms and advice on implementing race-neutral testing in your pulmonary function lab. Amy Attaway, MD, Cleveland Clinic, hosts. ATS statement on race and ethnicity in pulmonary fun

ATS Breathe Easy - TB Anywhere is TB Everywhere

Mar 18 2025 29 mins  
Internationally-recognized tuberculosis expert Philip Hopewell, MD, reflects on the impact of funding cuts on TB research and infections both in the U.S. and abroad. Eddie Qian, MD, hosts. Dr. Qian is also co-host of the ICU Ed and Todd-cast podcast.06:47 Why Kansas?09:13 How does TB infection rates compare to HIV globally?14:48 What are new guidelines for TB treatment?Resources:Up

ATS Breathe Easy – One Size Does Not Fit All: Increasing Vaccine Access in Adults

Mar 11 2025 16 mins  
This episode dives into lessons learned from the ATS Vaccine Initiative with Robert Stansbury, MD, ATSF, the West Virginia University Medicine vaccine project lead. Dr. Stansbury talks about vaccine uptake in the rural population as compared to urban areas. Joining him is Dona Upson, MD, of the University of New Mexico, and a member of the ATS Vaccine Initiative Advisory Council. D

ATS Breathe Easy - The Latest: Collaborating with Public Health Officials During Outbreaks

Mar 04 2025 14 mins  
M. Patricia Rivera, MD, ATSF, immediate past-president of the American Thoracic Society and lung cancer expert, offers up a compelling argument for trusting science. As we're buffeted by government actions and disease outbreaks, it is critical that clinicians and public health officials work together to minimize the impact. Patti Tripathi hosts.06:46 What is immune amnesia and how

ATS Breathe Easy Podcast – Vaccine Hesitancy and the Fear of a Measles Outbreak

Feb 24 2025 13 mins  
In this episode of ATS Breathe Easy, host Patti Tripathi welcomes two leading experts to discuss the critical role of vaccines in protecting children and high-risk populations. Paul Offit, MD, renowned scientist and vaccine advocate, and Tina Hartert, MD, MPH, professor of medicine and director of the Center for Asthma Research, provide an in-depth look at vaccine policies, hesitan

ATS Breathe Easy - AI's Impact on Pulmonary Research and Beyond

Feb 18 2025 31 mins  
ATS Scholar editor Nitin Seam, MD, ATSF - clinical professor of Medicine at George Washington University and the Uniformed Services University - shares some takeaways from his editorial on the ATS journals' position on the evolving role of artificial intelligence on scientific research and review. Eddie Qian, MD, of Vanderbilt University Medical Center, hosts.06:35 - What are the m

ATS Breathe Easy - Biologics: A Breakthrough Treatment for Asthma

Feb 11 2025 29 mins  
Amy Attaway, MD, hosts the latest ATS Breathe Easy episode with former ATS President Monica Kraft, MD, and Asthma and Allergy Network's Chief Research Officer, De De Gardner, DrPH, discuss the benefits and challenges of biologics for asthma. What factors guide selection of a specific biologic for asthma? When should a patient transition from one biologic to another? 08:15 What does

Introducing Teresa Barnes, Pulmonary Fibrosis Warrior

Feb 04 2025 17 mins  
Self-described pulmonary fibrosis warrior and former journalist, Teresa Barnes, joins host and former CNN news anchor Patti Tripathi for the premiere episode of ATS Breathe Easy, the Latest. Ms. Barnes is chief executive of Pulmonary Fibrosis Warriors and former chair of the ATS Public Advisory Roundtable. PAR is comprised of 12-15 executives of respiratory-related patient interest

Building a Mobile Lung Cancer Screening CT Unit: A Targeted Approach to Improving Lung Cancer Screening Uptake Through Community Outreach and Partnerships

Jul 23 2024 34 mins  
Resources provided by podcast participants:National Lung Cancer Round Table-https://nlcrt.org/Lung Plan- https://nlcrt.org/lungplan-overview/Standing Facility Lung Program-https://cancer.wvumedicine.org/about-us/programs/lung-cancer-screening-programMobile Lung Program- https://cancer.wvumedicine.org/about-us/programs/mobile-cancer-screening-program/lucasLiving Beyond Cancer Podcas

Navigating Smoking Cessation. Strategies, A Blueprint for Impactful Conversations and Lasting Change

Jul 16 2024 43 mins  
Lung cancer care begins with prevention. This podcast aims to provide expert insights and practical advice on quitting smoking. We explore the opt-out approach, an effective strategy for initiating conversations about quitting smoking, and provide a comprehensive overview of pharmacotherapy options available to support the patients through their smoking cessation journey. Tune in a