Lungcast

Episode Highlights 0:15 Introducing Sue Padernacht, EDd, PCC 1:16 The definition of burnout 3:53 The history of burnout 7:45 Differences between stress and burnout 14:34 Physical and behavioral signs of burnout 20:55 Steps the health care industry can take against burnout We are beginning 2024 with a matter that extends beyond the confines of pulmonary medicine and really has become something of a...

Episode Highlights 0:16 Intro 1:44 How to approach stage IV lung cancer, with Dr. David Tom Cooke 4:13 The ALA Lung Health Cohort Research Study, with Dr. Ravi Kalhan 8:42 What is the atopic march, with Dr. Payel Gupta 10:53 Weight loss for asthma care, with Dr. Anne Dixon 15:11 Air Quality Index 101, with Dr. Al Rizzo 18:47 Lung Cancer Age Equity, with Dr. Carolyn Presley 21:45 The emerging treat...

For this episode fully focused on indoor air pollution, we are joined by Professor Mark Hernandez who serves as director of the Aerobiology and Disinfection Lab at the University of Colorado. Listen in to learn about the harmful impact of pollutants such as mold, toxic chemicals and asbestos on respiratory health, particularly in a school setting. Equally important, what can be done to help allevi...

Christy Fischer, a miraculous 17-year stage IV lung cancer survivor, connects with us to discuss stress, stigma and significant changes in the treatment landscape. Hear how Christy transformed a daunting diagnosis into hope for others. This educational and inspirational episode touches upon the raw emotions of what it is like to live (and thrive!) with advanced cancer. Episode Highlights 0:17 Intr...

With cases of Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) on the rise this fall, Dr. Barbara Taylor, professor of infectious diseases at UT Health San Antonio, joins us for this timely episode all about RSV. Importantly, she covers the unprecedented events of the 2022-2023 season that was marred by a ‘tripledemic’ of respiratory diseases.  How do the lessons learned change the preventive approach to better...

Pulmonary vascular disease expert Dr. Parth Rali at Temple Lung Center helps break down what is known about massive and submassive pulmonary emboli (PE), namely blood clots. This episode provides a comprehensive overview of PE, from the complications of diagnosis to the evolution of therapeutic modalities. Episode highlights 0:16 Intro 2:34 Defining pulmonary embolism classifications 8:18 The Pulm...

In this must-listen episode, Dr. Julia Moore Vogel at Scripps Research takes center stage to confer the still-emerging and always-evolving space of long COVID. As patient numbers continue to rise at an alarming rate, she makes a strong case about the critical need to better define the disease, mitigate its impact and, ultimately, break the taboo. Episode highlights 0:15 Introduction 1:27 Moore Vog...

For this episode focusing on the role of medical oncology, we are joined by Dr. Carolyn Presley, thoracic oncologist and associate professor with tenure at Ohio State University. As a geriatric expert, she provides a poignant point-of-view on the need for a multidisciplinary approach to patient care, as well as advances in treatment that include targeted therapies.

Amid mass poor air quality exposure due to ongoing Canadian wildfires, Lungcast host and ALA Chief Medical Officer Albert Rizzo, MD, explains air quality index (AQI), signs and symptoms of acute and long-term poor air exposure, high-risk patient populations, and the concerning future of particle pollution exposure. Want more Lungcast? Visit us at HCPLive.com or Lung.org. Episode Highlights 0:15 In...

Anne Dixon, MD, Director of Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine at University of Vermont Medical Center and the first repeat guest in the history of Lungcast, rejoins American Lung Association Chief Medical Officer Albert Rizzo, MD, on the floor at the American Thoracic Society (ATS) 2023 International Conference in Washington, DC, to discuss headline news from the annual meeting and her ongoing...

Just in time for May’s Asthma and Allergy Awareness Month, allergist and immunologist Dr. Payel Gupta of LifeMD.com headlines a conversation about the clinical presentation of asthma and its role in the atopic march. She also details various phenotypes, endotypes and other molecular mechanisms of asthma that can be applied to help guide disease management and treatment decisions. Episode highlight...

For our 30th episode of Lungcast™, pulmonologist Dr. Ravi Kalhan of Northwestern Medicine joins for a core-level discussion on the modeling of respiratory health and pulmonary mechanisms.  In addition to sharing how a novel machine learning method may one day soon predict lung disease susceptibility, Dr. Kalhan describes the science behind the American Lung Association Lung Health Cohort Research...

David Tom Cooke, MD, Founding Chief of the Division of General Thoracic Surgery at UC Davis, joins the first episode of 2023 to discuss his colleague’s specific role in lung cancer screening and intervention, advances to minimally invasive, robotic and bronchoscopic techniques, and evolving strategies in individualized patient care. Episode Highlights 0:14 Intro 1:52 Introducing David T. Cooke, MD...

Will your New Year’s resolution kick off the journey to quit smoking? In our final Lungcast™ interview of 2022, Bob Levey, former Washington Post columnist and founder of the Super Stoppers Club, and the Lung Association’s national senior director of tobacco programs, Jennifer Folkenroth, come together to review the intricacies of smoking cessation. The lively and informative discussion outlines t...

Among many unintended and unexpected effects of sheltering in place during the COVID-19 pandemic is the substantial increase in exposures to indoor allergens and pollutants. Here, Dr. Edward Brooks at University of Texas at San Antonio and Dr. Charlene McEvoy at University of Minnesota bring a shared expertise on air quality health and research to discuss the resulting health ramifications. It is...

Episode highlights 0:16 Alan Turing and the advent of artificial intelligence 2:19 Challenges and needs in IPF 3:13 Introducing Simon Walsh, MD, and Elizabeth Estes 3:58 Evolving IPF diagnostics 7:31 Multidisciplinary teams and centers for IPF 9:52 OSIC’s use of AI and deep learning in IPF 12:36 The inception of OSIC 17:09 Pursuing AI opportunities in pulmonology 21:03 Applying data to clinical re...

Modern obstructive sleep apnea presents an under met challenge in pulmonary health. This episode, featuring Dr. Reena Mehra at Cleveland Clinic, delves into the ins and outs of this surprisingly common disease that is practically defined by its hefty symptom burden. Listen in to learn more about sleep apnea’s improved diagnostics and advancing therapies, as well as the role of comorbid conditions....

Dr. Carla Lamb at Beth Israel Lahey Health joins us to discuss her role in developing early interventional pulmonary training and recommendations, the utility of key diagnostic tools in the subspecialty, evolving roles for lung cancer treatments including bronchial stents, modernized COPD intervention and research, and the future of interventional pulmonary medicine. It is an information-packed in...

In recognition of May’s Asthma Awareness Month, this episode highlights our conversation with Dr. Juan Carlos Cardet at University of South Florida and Dr. Elliot Israel at Brigham and Women’s Hospital about the most common respiratory disease in the U.S. It provides a deep dive into the guideline-supported SMART strategy, role of COVID-19 in current asthma risks, and research into the medical and...

The Director of the ILD and Sarcoidosis Program at the Jacksonville College of Medicine joins Dr. Al Rizzo during Sarcoidosis Awareness Month to review the challenges and research surrounding the rare inflammatory disease. Episode highlights 0:16 The history of sarcoidosis 1:54 Introducing Mehdi Mirsaeidi, MD, MPH 2:54 Understanding inflammatory process in sarcoidosis 5:01 How advanced sarcoidosis...

For decades, scientists have hypothesized about a future when diseases could be treated with gene editing techniques. The reality is getting closer to fruition! In this fascinating episode, Drs. Eric Kmiec and Natalia Rivera-Torres at ChristianaCare’s Gene Editing Institute share the latest developments in DNA alteration and explain why CRISPR gene editing continues to offer the most promise.  The...

Continuing Black History Month, esteemed pediatric pulmonologist Dr. LeRoy Graham of Bridge Atlanta Medical Center drops by to discuss the disparities that continue to exist in childhood asthma. With a 40-plus history helping underserved communities, this easy-to-digest episode hits many high points about improving access to asthma care. Learn more about lung cancer screening at HCPLive.com and Lu...

In recognition of Black History Month, we are joined byinternationally acclaimed sickle cell disease expert Dr. Ify Osunkwo at Atrium Health to address stigma, mistrust and disparities. Born in Nigeria, she shares her unique perspectives on the genesis of this genetic disorder and its inequitable public health impacts. Check out the episode for an interesting overview of a storied disease. Learn m...

For the first episode of 2022, we welcome Dr. Gerald Criner at Temple University to summarize key highlights of recent clinical trials and research studies in the COPD field. Additionally, he outlines his work on the development of non-surgical techniques for patients who have advanced COPD. What have been the greatest impacts? Hurdles? Listen and learn. Learn more about lung cancer screening at H...

Join Dr. Al Rizzo for an end-of-year recap of the best highlights from Lungcast this year, featuring perspectives on COVID-19, asthma, lung cancer, tuberculosis, flu, and more.