Listen to our latest podcast on rare lung diseases, recapping an insightful symposium from the European Respiratory Society (ERS) International Congress 2023. We are joined by the following renowned experts:
Marlies Wijsenbeek, Erasmus Medical Centre, Rotterdam, the Netherlands
Gerry McElvaney, Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland (RCSI) University of Medicine and Health Sciences, Dublin, Ireland
Luca Richeldi, Agostino Gemelli Hospital and Catholic University of the Sacred Heart, Rome, Italy
In a roundtable discussion, expert guests will be delivering the medical recommendations on the unmet needs in the field, as discussed at congress. Topics covered will offer insights into idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis, alpha-1 antitrypsin deficiency, and diagnostic delay associated with idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis.
Predicting the disease course and prognosis in IPF
The EMJ Podcast | Bonus Episode
In this section, the panel considers the expert insights of Prof. Wijsenbeek, concerning the challenges of predicting the disease course and prognosis of patients with idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF). The conversation reflects on current knowledge, real-world practices, treatment options, and tools available to healthcare professionals.
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Diagnostic reach for AATD
The EMJ Podcast | Bonus Episode
In this section, which is directed towards the expertise of Prof. McElvaney, the discussion focuses specifically on the relevance of detecting and diagnosing Alpha 1 Antitrypsin Deficiency (AATD) for lung diseases, as well as consideration of other diagnostic techniques and standards of care options for patients with AATD.
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Diagnostic delay in IPF
The EMJ Podcast | Bonus Episode
In this section, the panel considers the diagnostic tools and approaches available for healthcare professionals to use for suspected idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF). The discussion is directed towards the expertise of Prof. Luca Richeldi, who emphasises the importance of knowledge, education, and medical examination approaches for addressing the unmet medical needs associated with the awareness of, and diagnostic delays of IPF.
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For further insights, read our article ‘Shaping the Future in Rare Lung Diseases: From Imaging to Patient Management – European Medical Journal (emjreviews.com)‘ now!
The publication of this podcast was funded by CSL Behring. The views and opinions expressed are exclusively those of the speakers.
