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 accessing cutting-edge content. Elevate your understanding of respiratory medicine with Thorax - thorax.bmj.com - and its podcast. * The purpose of this podcast is to educate...
Latest episodes
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30 min
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 come from a range of ca…
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23 min
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 published in Thorax shows…
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19 min
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 over 12,000 patients g…
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32 min
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 Thorax, and two auth…
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37 min
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. Christopher Turnbull,…
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19 min
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 concerns around adverse…
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44 min
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 Turnbull, and Dr. Natalie M…
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20 min
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 well-known and important b…
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29 min
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 paper in Thorax examined…
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46 min
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 Turnbull, and journal…
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22 min
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 investment in the UK.…
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21 min
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. Johanna Feary¹ ² joins…
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43 min
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 education editor Dr.…
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26 min
BTS Clinical Statement: Management of inpatient tobacco dependency, with Prof. Sanjay Agrawal and Dr. Matthew…
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 dependen…
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17 min
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 marketing on online pl…
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21 min
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 dust mite (HDM) allerge…
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22 min
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 that the right invitat…
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24 min
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 Diomede to discuss this que…
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24 min
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 improvement. Visiting the s…
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35 min
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 is the recent paper,…