On this episode Dr. Shanda Blackmon, Executive Director of the Baylor College of Medicine Lung Institute, interviews Dr. Babith Mankidy that specializes on Interventional Pulmonology.

Explore the cutting edge of interventional pulmonology with Dr. Babith Mankidy. This discussion delves into advanced airway disease management, lung transplant care, and innovative treatments for lung cancer. Learn about novel procedures and technologies shaping the future of respiratory medicine.

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Dr. Shanda Blackmon, Executive Director of the Baylor College of Medicine Lung Institute, interviews Emanuel N. Husu, M.D. that specializes on Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation to discuss "Advance Pain Management Strategies".

This professional discussion delves into advanced pain management strategies, particularly for chest wall and post-thoracotomy pain. Experts liken pain assessment to detective work, emphasizing a nuanced approach beyond medication. The conversation highlights innovative techniques like ultrasound-guided nerve blocks, cryoanalgesia, and peripheral nerve stimulation, aiming to reduce opioid reliance and improve patient outcomes.

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In this inspiring episode of the Baylor College of Medicine Lung Institute On Air Podcast, Dr. Seagraves sits down with Francisco Avila and Amber Harris, a remarkable married couple whose lives have been shaped by chronic lung disease and the gift of organ transplantation. Francisco, a cystic fibrosis patient and multiple transplant recipient, and Amber, who underwent a lung transplant for Alpha-1 antitrypsin deficiency and primary ciliary dyskinesia (PCD), share their extraordinary journey from meeting online during the COVID-19 pandemic to supporting one another through life-saving transplant procedures at Baylor St. Luke’s. Together, they discuss resilience, faith, caregiving, the power of hope, and their mission to encourage others facing transplantation through advocacy, peer support, and an upcoming book. Their story is a powerful testament to perseverance, love, and the life-changing impact of organ donation.

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