Podcasts
Hot Topics in Sustainability
16 episodes
Chiesi believes that true ‘sustainability’ can only be achieved with a broad array of projects that protect both our patients and the planet. As such this defines our actions, and the way that we do business.
This podcast series aims to demystify the various terminology used when discussing carbon neutrality in relation to sustainable respiratory care, and how the healthcare community can be more environmentally focussed without limiting patient choice. This series provides differing perspectives on the role of clinicians and wider NHS organisation, in supporting the NHS to reach their goal of being Net Zero (all scopes) by 2045.1
1. NHS England. Delivering a net zero NHS. https://www.england.nhs.uk/greenernhs/a-net-zero-nhs/
Hot Topics in Asthma
16 episodes
Hot Topics in COPD
18 episodes
Managing COPD is much more than ensuring a patient is prescribed inhalers. It requires a holistic approach to managing the condition, alongside other co- or multimorbidities the patient may have. In this podcast series, Chiesi have brought together the views from a wide range of healthcare professionals (hospital consultants, cardiologist, specialist nurses, psychologist, respiratory epidemiologist) to explore topics that may help to optimise the care provided to COPD patients.
Hot Topics in Cystic Fibrosis
6 episodes
The first CFTR modulator became available on the NHS in December 2016 and was made available for around 5% of pwCF1. In 2022, around 90% of pwCF2 in the UK are suitable for CFTR modulator therapy.
Whilst there is no doubt CFTR modulators have positively and dramatically altered the disease pathway of cystic fibrosis3-5, there remains a level of uncertainty around how to manage the changing clinical picture of cystic fibrosis alongside these transformational medicines. This podcast series is designed to discuss some of the challenges of ‘Life alongside CFTR modulators.’
1. NHS clinical commissioning guidance 2015 Ivacaftor. Accessed at: https://www.england.nhs.uk/commissioning/wp-content/uploads/sites/12/2015/10/a01pc-ivacftr-cystic-fibrosis.pdf
2. Cystic fibrosis trust 2021 registry report. Accessed at: https://www.cysticfibrosis.org.uk/sites/default/files/2022-10/CFT_2021-Annual-Data-Report-WEB.pdf
3. Cuevas-Ocaña S, Laselva O, Avolio J, Nenna R. The era of CFTR modulators: improvements made and remaining challenges. Breathe. 2020 Jun 1;16(2)
4. Middleton PG, Taylor-Cousar JL. Development of elexacaftor–tezacaftor–ivacaftor: Highly effective CFTR modulation for the majority of people with Cystic Fibrosis. Expert Review of Respiratory Medicine. 2021 Jun 3;15(6):723-35
5. Lopes-Pacheco M. CFTR modulators: the changing face of cystic fibrosis in the era of precision medicine. Frontiers in pharmacology. 2020 Feb 21;10:1662.
Hot Topics in Neonatology
18 episodes
The management of neonatal complications are complex and require a holistic approach, particularly for preterm infants who may be more vulnerable. There are many clinical challenges to consider for a neonate and these complications require round-the-clock care from a team of clinical experts in the first 24 hours of life, and considerably even days and weeks post-birth.
Point of care ultrasound (POCUS) and its applications on the neonatal unit is a technology and skill that may enhance diagnostic precision and support decision making in neonatal care.1,2 With growing interest in POCUS and its use on the neonatal unit, Chiesi has brought together a panel of neonatal clinicians to share their expertise and personal reflections in the utilisation of POCUS in clinical practice.
1. Díaz-Gómez JL, Mayo PH, Koenig SJ. Point-of-Care Ultrasonography. Ingelfinger JR, editor. New England Journal of Medicine. 2021 Oct 21;385(17):1593–602.
2. Recker, F.; Kipfmueller, F.; Wittek, A.; Strizek, B.; Winter, L. Applications of Point-of-Care Ultrasound in Neonatology: A Systematic Review of the Literature. Life 2024, 14, 658.
Point of care ultrasound: Perspectives from future neonatology consultants
Release date: April 30, 2025
Hot Topics in Transplantation
5 episodes
This podcast series delves into the complex world of medicines adherence in transplant care, exploring its impact across different patient demographics. Led by our chair Professor Antonia Cronin, experts from diverse fields including transplant clinicians, pharmacists, health psychologists, and specialists in health equity share insights on the social, cultural, and behavioural drivers that influence adherence. Each episode examines the challenges patients face, from the complex nature of medication regimens to the effects of socioeconomic factors, mental health, and ethnic disparities on access to care. Through research findings, real-world examples, and in-depth discussions, this series sheds light on adherence as more than a patient behaviour, but rather a shared responsibility that calls for tailored support, understanding, and innovative interventions.
The psychology of adherence: Motivators and barriers (part 1)
Release date: April 30, 2025
The psychology of adherence: How you and your unit can help (part 2)
Release date: May 21, 2025
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