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The Storytelling Series brings together the best in medical education to share their life experiences and provides a venue for their stories to serve as an inspiration for all others. In this episode, Dr. Kritek talks all about the path she took and what motivates her including how to deal with change. 

This is a panel discussion with experts in sleep, epidemiology, and neurobiology regarding the broad-spanning impact of opioids on sleep and breathing.

A practical case-based approach to the evaluation and management of thrombocytopenia in the ICU  

Tidal Volume is a podcast from ATS Assembly on Pediatrics focusing on core concepts of pediatric pulmonology. The goal is to bring in depth focus on these core concepts for residents, fellows, early career pulmonologists or even senior faculty looking for a refresher.In episode 8, Drs. Kubra Melike Bozkanat and Yadira Rivera-Sanchez from University of Texas Southwestern discuss pathophysiology, diagnosis and treatment of Primary Ciliary Dyskinesia. ReviewersRyan Thomas, MDMichigan State University College of Human MedicineChristina Barreda, MDUniversity of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public HealthReferencesHannah, W., et al. "Frequency of CFTR Mutations in Individuals Evaluated for Primary Ciliary Dyskinesia." B25. CHRONIC SUPPURATIVE LUNG DISEASE IN CHILDREN. American Thoracic Society, 2018. A2843-A2843.Leigh, Margaret W., et al. "Clinical features and associated likelihood of primary ciliary dyskinesia in children and adolescents." Annals of the American Thoracic Society 13.8 (2016): 1305-1313.Shapiro, Adam J., et al. "Diagnosis, monitoring, and treatment of primary ciliary dyskinesia: PCD foundation consensus recommendations based on state of the art review." Pediatric pulmonology 51.2 (2016): 115-132.Shoemark, Amelia, et al. "ERS and ATS diagnostic guidelines for primary ciliary dyskinesia: similarities and differences in approach to diagnosis." European Respiratory Journal 54.3 (2019).Shapiro, Adam J., et al. "The prevalence of clinical features associated with primary ciliary dyskinesia in a heterotaxy population: results of a web-based survey." Cardiology in the Young 25.4 (2015): 752-759.Collins, Samuel A., et al. "Nasal nitric oxide screening for primary ciliary dyskinesia: systematic review and meta-analysis." European Respiratory Journal 44.6 (2014): 1589-1599.Shapiro, Adam J., et al. "Nasal nitric oxide measurement in primary ciliary dyskinesia. A technical paper on standardized testing protocols." Annals of the American Thoracic Society17.2 (2020): e1-e12.Davis, Stephanie D., et al. "Primary ciliary dyskinesia: longitudinal study of lung disease by ultrastructure defect and genotype." American journal of respiratory and critical care medicine 199.2 (2019): 190-198.Horani, Amjad, and Thomas W. Ferkol. "Understanding primary ciliary dyskinesia and other ciliopathies." The Journal of pediatrics 230 (2021): 15-22.Zariwala, Maimoona A., Michael R. Knowles, and Margaret W. Leigh. "Primary ciliary dyskinesia." GeneReviews®[Internet](2019).Contact InformationTidalVolumeATSPeds@gmail.comTwitter@ATSPeds

This podcast features Dr. Todd Miano is a critical care pharmacist and renowned pharmacoepidemiologist who has dedicated his career to improving the safety and effectiveness of acutely ill patients. Dr. Miano has been a pioneer in research involving drug interaction effects and causality. His work has identified both interactions that may have been overhyped and ones that clinicians may not be as familiar with but should be. 

This podcast features Dr. Leslie Hendeles, a pioneer and renowned expert in asthma therapeutics. The episode discusses the evolution of inhaler use, new medications, and emerging therapeutic options. 

Drs. Meghan Cirulis and Khushboo Goel discuss chronic thromboembolic pulmonary hypertension (CTEPH) with international expert, Dr. Kim Kerr. 

A practical case-based approach to the management of atrial fibrillation in the ICU.

Social media is taking on an ever increasing presence in medicine and academics. While it presents opportunities for outreach and networking, it also comes with many inherent challenges. In this podcast, we speak with seasoned ATS members who have successfully navigated social media in their professional spheres. Come join us for this low-key and fun discussion as they share their experiences and their perspectives on how early career professionals can leverage social media to advance their careers.

In this podcast, Astrid Blondeel and Mark Orme discuss the technical aspects of Physical Activity measurement in Pulmonary Rehabilitation. This includes defining physical activity, why measuring this is important and the merits/ pitfalls of subjective and objective measures.