Clinpath Pathology
Clinpath Pathology
S1E11: Ep 11 Episode 11.9 [][] 9.11 edosipE
S1E11: Ep 11 Episode 11.9 [][] 9.11 edosipE
S1E11: Ep 11 Episode 11.9 [][] 9.11 edosipE
Friday 11th September 2020
Discover how 9/11 continues to affect first responders' health and the critical role of pathologists in this 'This Pathological Life' episode.
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Get the buttons here!9/11's Lingering Shadows: Health Impacts and the Role of Pathologists
It's something that we'll never forget. Can you, just from your perspective, are there things you've noted that have been evolutionary steps that we've taken as far as the management of either the work we're doing as pathologists or the work in the hospital medical system?
What happens when the dust settles after a tragedy like 9/11? In this episode of 'This Pathological Life', host Steve Davis and Dr. Travis Brown take a deep dive into the long-term health effects faced by first responders and those present at Ground Zero. On September 11, 2001, 19 terrorists hijacked four planes, crashing two into the Twin Towers. The collapse of these iconic buildings released a massive toxic dust cloud over lower Manhattan.
While the heroism of first responders is well-documented, their subsequent health struggles are less known. Dr. Travis Brown, a General Pathologist with expertise in Biochemistry, Microbiology, Anatomical Pathology, and Haematology, sheds light on the chronic conditions that arose from exposure to the World Trade Center dust. One notable condition is chronic rhinosinusitis, which involves persistent inflammation of the sinuses and nasal airways due to inhaling coarse dust particles.
The episode explores how the dust damaged the cilia in the respiratory system, leading to long-term health issues. The conversation also touches on the similarities between the health impacts of 9/11 and the COVID-19 pandemic. Both events have forced medical professionals to rethink emergency response strategies and highlighted the essential role of pathologists in understanding long-term health consequences. Dr.
Brown emphasizes that the work of pathologists is vital in both diagnosing these conditions and developing better emergency management systems for the future. This episode offers a heartfelt tribute to the bravery of first responders while providing a comprehensive look at the hidden health tolls they continue to endure. If you're curious about how major events shape medical practices and affect long-term health, this episode is a must-listen.