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Ep. 225 Sinusitis and Cognitive Impairment: Exploring the Inflammatory Pathway with Dr. Aria Jafari

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Chronic sinusitis might be doing more than just clogging your nose–it could be clouding your brain. In this episode of Backtable ENT, Dr. Aria Jafari, an assistant professor at the University of Washington and co-director of the Neuroendocrinology Advanced Sinus and Skull-base Surgery Fellowship, discusses the connection between sinusitis and cognitive dysfunction with hosts Dr. Gopi Shah and Dr. Ashley Agan.

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SYNPOSIS

Dr. Jafari shares how his interest in this field developed and details his research on the relationship between chronic rhinosinusitis (CRS) and brain function. The conversation highlights the comprehensive impact of sinus inflammation on overall health, emphasizing the importance of viewing CRS as a whole-body condition. They also discuss patient experiences, the methodologies used to assess cognitive dysfunction, potential treatments, and what’s next in the research frontier.
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TIMESTAMPS
00:00 - Introduction
06:18 - The Impact of CRS on Quality of Life
14:02 - Understanding Brain Fog and Cognitive Dysfunction
24:29 - Pathophysiology and Theories of Cognitive Dysfunction
27:44 - Chronic Inflammation and Cognitive Effects
28:59 - Impact of Biologics on Cognitive Function
31:28 - Risk Factors for Cognitive Dysfunction
35:02 - Olfactory Symptoms
37:13 - Future Research and Treatment Approaches
45:31 - Conclusion and Final Thoughts

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RESOURCES

Dr. Aria Jafari
https://www.uwmedicine.org/bios/aria-jafari

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Chronic sinusitis might be doing more than just clogging your nose–it could be clouding your brain. In this episode of Backtable ENT, Dr. Aria Jafari, an assistant professor at the University of Washington and co-director of the Neuroendocrinology Advanced Sinus and Skull-base Surgery Fellowship, discusses the connection between sinusitis and cognitive dysfunction with hosts Dr. Gopi Shah and Dr. Ashley Agan.

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SYNPOSIS

Dr. Jafari shares how his interest in this field developed and details his research on the relationship between chronic rhinosinusitis (CRS) and brain function. The conversation highlights the comprehensive impact of sinus inflammation on overall health, emphasizing the importance of viewing CRS as a whole-body condition. They also discuss patient experiences, the methodologies used to assess cognitive dysfunction, potential treatments, and what’s next in the research frontier.
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TIMESTAMPS
00:00 - Introduction
06:18 - The Impact of CRS on Quality of Life
14:02 - Understanding Brain Fog and Cognitive Dysfunction
24:29 - Pathophysiology and Theories of Cognitive Dysfunction
27:44 - Chronic Inflammation and Cognitive Effects
28:59 - Impact of Biologics on Cognitive Function
31:28 - Risk Factors for Cognitive Dysfunction
35:02 - Olfactory Symptoms
37:13 - Future Research and Treatment Approaches
45:31 - Conclusion and Final Thoughts

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RESOURCES

Dr. Aria Jafari
https://www.uwmedicine.org/bios/aria-jafari

  continue reading

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