Dr. Shanda Blackmon, Director of the Baylor College of Medicine Lung Institute, interviews Dr. Farrah Kheradmand and Stephen Bujarski about lung cancer screening. Exploring the more than four thousand patients who have already been screened at the Michael E. DeBakey VA, they discuss what has worked, why patients need to be screened and challenges from both the patient and provider perspective.

They discuss screening criteria:

-people older than 50 years old

-people who have smoked more than 20 years

-smokers who quit within the last 15 years

...and then they explore the elimination of the recent smoking criteria, broadening the criteria and enhancing access to more patients who might have other risk factors who are currently excluded from screening.

This episode offers valuable expertise for clinicians and patients interested in improving lung health.

Baylor College of Medicine Lung Institute (713)798-LUNG

Baylor College of Medicine Lung Institute (713)798-LUNG

Dr. Shanda Blackmon, Executive Director of the Baylor College of Medicine Lung Institute, interviews Dr. Ramiro Fernandez about the critical link between reflux and lung transplant outcomes.

They discuss Dr. Fernandez’s approach to managing reflux in post-operative lung transplant patients, how reflux can increase the risk of graft failure, and strategies for prevention and treatment, including anti-reflux surgery and screening protocols. Dr. Fernandez also shares insights on his ongoing research into the impact of reflux treatment on transplant success, as well as his broader interests in primary graft dysfunction (PGD) and ex vivo lung perfusion.

This episode offers valuable expertise for clinicians and patients interested in improving lung transplant care.

Baylor College of Medicine Lung Institute (713)798-LUNG

Dr. Shanda Blackmon, Executive Director of the Baylor College of Medicine Lung Institute, and Dr. David B. Corry explore the complexities of immunology, allergy, and rheumatology with a focus on airway mycosis. Drawing on Dr. Corry’s pulmonary critical care expertise, they discuss fungal sinusitis, diagnostic techniques, and the future of allergic airway disease care.

This episode offers a deep dive into managing fungal infections in the airway and the future of care in this field.

Baylor College of Medicine Lung Institute (713)798-LUNG