Bronchiectasis, with the PulmPEEPs

About this episode

The episode discusses recent advancements and challenges in the treatment of bronchiectasis with expert guests.

This journal club episode is guest-hosted by Dr. David Furfaro and Dr. Kristina Montemayor of the PulmPEEPs, in conversation with Thorax education editor Dr. Christopher Turnbull, and Dr. George Doumat, author of a recent journal club article focussing on the theme of bronchiectasis. These papers highlight the exciting progress that is being seen in the treatment of this condition, and the challenges that remain ahead. Links: Journal club Phase 3 Trial of the DPP-1 Inhibitor Brensocatib in Bronchiectasis Cathepsin C (dipeptidyl peptidase 1) inhibition in adults with bronchiectasis: AIRLEAF, a phase II randomised, double-blind, placebo-controlled, dose-finding study Five-Year Outcomes among U.S. Bronchiectasis and NTM Research Registry Patients Anxiety, depression, physical disease parameters and health-related quality of life in the BronchUK national bronchiectasis cohort For more from the PulmPEEPs, visit their podcast's website. You can find them Twitter (@PulmPEEPs) and Instagram (pulmpeeps), and hear past episodes on Apple Podcasts and Spotify. To submit a journal club article of your own, you can contact Chris directly - christopher.turnbull@ouh.nhs.uk Please engage in the…

People in this episode

Host: Dr. Christopher Turnbull

Guests: Dr. David Furfaro, Dr. Kristina Montemayor, Dr. George Doumat

Topics covered

• bronchiectasis
• journal club
• medical research
• treatment advancements
• healthcare challenges

Keywords

• bronchiectasis
• DPP-1 Inhibitor
• Brensocatib
• health-related quality of life
• journal club

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: PulmPEEPs, Thorax, BMJ Group

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