There have been drastic changes made in the regulation of opioids for medical treatment in the past few decades. However, with advent of fentanyl and carfentanil addiction, overdose-related death continues to increase. In this episode, our guests discuss continued regulation of opioids, use of naloxone and when it may not counteract an overdose, the case for ... Show More
Jul 14
Recognizing and Managing Telomere Biology Disorders
Telomere biology disorders are increasingly recognized as drivers of pulmonary fibrosis, bone marrow failure, liver disease, and other age-related conditions. In this episode of Respiratory Exchange, Dr. Daniel Culver is joined by Dr. Brian Southern and Dr. Hetty Carraway to expl ... Show More
35m 27s
May 29
Highlights from the 2026 ATS Conference
Host Daniel Culver, DO, is joined by Cleveland Clinic pulmonologists Rachel Scheraga, MD, and Vickram Tejwani, MD, for a recap of the 2026 American Thoracic Society Conference (ATS). They discuss key scientific and clinical highlights, including support for early-career investiga ... Show More
26m 49s
May 14
Hypercapnic Respiratory Failure from the Hospitalist Perspective: Recognition, Risk, and Perioperative Insights
In this episode of Respiratory Exchange, Dr. Dan Culver speaks with hospitalist and anesthesia outcomes researcher Dr. Roop Kaw about the practical recognition and management of hypercapnic respiratory failure across the inpatient setting. The discussion explores how hospitalists ... Show More
31m 32s
Jul 2021
What causes opioid addiction, and why is it so tough to combat? | Mike Davis
In the 1980s and 90s, pharmaceutical companies began to market opioid painkillers aggressively, while actively downplaying their addictive potential. The number of prescriptions skyrocketed, and so did cases of addiction, beginning a crisis that continues today. What makes opioid ... Show More
8m 41s
Jun 2022
What we need to understand about opioids | Body Stuff
When we are in pain, we often turn to over-the-counter medications like acetaminophen. Sometimes, however, we’re prescribed opioid painkillers, and there’s a perception that this will be a more effective treatment, because opiods are the “strongest” treatment. But a lot of what w ... Show More
30m 58s
Sep 2023
Addicted to Fentanyl at 16
CW: This episode contains descriptions of addiction and SA.
Fentanyl, an incredibly potent synthetic opioid, presents an alarming and ever-growing threat to today's youth. Its prevalence and allure have ignited a public health emergency. Adolescents and young adults, in their qu ... Show More
1h 55m
Apr 2019
Opioids and Cancer Pain: Patients' Needs and Access Challenges
Dr. Pennell talks with Dr. Ray Page about efforts to address the opioid crisis impact onthe care of patients, and what role oncologists can play on this issue. Hello, and welcome to the ASCO Journal of Oncology Practice podcast. This is Dr. Nate Pennell, medical oncologist at the ... Show More
14m 5s
<p dir="ltr"><strong>Contributor: Taylor Lynch, MD</strong></p> <p dir="ltr"><strong>Educational Pearls:</strong></p> <p dir="ltr">Opioid Epidemic- quick facts</p> <ul> <li dir="ltr" aria-level="1"> <p dir="ltr" role="presentation">Drug overdoses, primarily driven by opioids, hav ... Show More
