Welcome to The Quick and Easy Health Podcast where I, Quint Smith, talk about health technology, diets and anything I feel will help you become more in control of your health. I give you a quick run down on my thoughts and advice related to what you can do to improve your health without having to pay a bunch of money for expert advice or drown yourself in medical literature. Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/quint-smith/support
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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 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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Professor Jenni Quint and the Data Catalyst
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24:02In this episode of the Respiratory Futures Podcast, we are joined by Professor Jenni Quint to discuss the launch of the new Respiratory Data Science Catalyst. Professor Quint highlights the importance of improving how respiratory health data is collected, linked, and analysed to better understand diseases like asthma, COPD, and ILD. The Catalyst ai…
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Pearlene Antoine-Pitterson on the Multidisciplinary Team
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36:30When a respiratory patient moves from in-patient to home-based care, support is required from the breadth of the multi-disciplinary team to ensure that the transition is smooth and patient focused. Join us as we chat with Pearlene Antoine-Pitterson about the importance of a diverse and co-ordinated care plan, and the challenges faced when weaning p…
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Tuberculosis Insights and Developments with Professor Onn Min Kon
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30:58Recorded in October 2024 In this episode, we speak with Professor Onn Min Kon about the evolving landscape of tuberculosis (TB) in the UK. As an expert in respiratory medicine, he shares insights including the key challenges, recent developments and the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic and social inequalities on TB care. The views expressed by guest…
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Dr Martin Allen and Understanding Coding and Tariffs in Respiratory Care
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29:07In this episode of the Respiratory Futures Podcast, Dr Martin Allen, British Thoracic Society Trustee and national respiratory lead for GIRFT - Getting it Right First Time, joins Professor Robin Condliffe to discuss the importance of coding and tariffs in respiratory care. Dr Allen shares his journey into respiratory medicine, what fuels his passio…
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Dr Laura-Jane Smith on Climate Change and Lung Disease
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37:06In this episode Dr Laura-Jane Smith, BTS Sustainability lead, and Consultant Respiratory Physician at King’s College Hospital discusses the impacts of climate change on respiratory health and what steps respiratory clinicians can take to overcome barriers to sustainability. The views expressed by guests on this podcast are their own, and do not nec…
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Dr Haval Balata on Targeted Lung Health Check Learnings
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34:00Join us for an enlightening conversation with Dr Haval Balata as we explore the goals and workings of the Targeted Lung Health Check pilots. Dr Balata discusses why screening is critical, highlighting its role in prevention over treatment, the barriers to implementation, and the alarming rates of lung cancer in the UK. The views expressed by guests…
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Bonus Episode: Live from the BTS Winter Meeting
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37:55In this Episode, host Dr Charlie Addy speaks to four incredible guests in person at the Winter Meeting. You will hear a summary of the Winter Meeting with outgoing chair Professor James Chalmers and a look to the future with new President Professor Nick Maskell. We also covered the multi-disciplinary team in science and research with Aleksandra Gaw…
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Dr Gareth Walters and Dr Ruth Wiggans on Occupational Lung Health
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37:08In this Episode, host Dr Charlie Addy speaks to Dr Gareth Walters and Dr Ruth Wiggans on occupational lung health, why it is important, what our current healthcare looks like, and the recent developments and research in the field. The views expressed by guests on this podcast are their own, and do not necessarily represent those of their employer o…
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Professor Wei Shen Lim and Dr Kay Roy on Vaccination and Respiratory Illnesses
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29:51In this Episode, host Dr Charlie Addy speaks to Professor Wei Shen Lim and Dr Kay Roy on the important of vaccination against respiratory illnesses. Professor Lim and Dr Roy expand on the recently launched Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) vaccination programme in England, and how we can work towards improving vaccine awareness amongst our hospital…
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In this Episode, host Dr Charlie Addy speaks to Dr Hitasha Rupani about Asthma. Dr Rupani talks about her role working in asthma, some of the challenges currently facing patients with asthma and where she hopes the future of respiratory medicine will head in regards to asthma care, including the use of biologics. The views expressed by guests on th…
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Professor Andy Fisher on Lung Transplantation
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27:13In this Episode, host Professor Robin Condliffe speaks to Professor Andy Fisher about lung transplantation. Lung transplantation is an option for a specific group of patients in the UK for whom other treatments may not be suitable. Learn about what lung transplant procedures involve, the benefits and risk for patients, and recent developments takin…
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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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1:01:17This 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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33:04In 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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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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Curious about who I am? Why DID I start this podcast? Find out in this episode!Want to know more? check out the about me section of my website: http://www.reallifemedicine.com/about-me/--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/quint-smith/support
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