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Supporting vaccinations in the name of public health
CHEST supports the fundamental responsibility of a public health system to seek out and apply evidence-based medicine in the development of sound policies essential to preventing illness.
Recent News
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A visible impact
With the year drawing to a close, it’s the perfect time to look back on the accomplishments of 2024 and discuss what we hope to see in the coming year. Bob Musacchio, PhD, CEO of CHEST, and Bob De Marco, MD, FCCP, Chair of the CHEST Board of Advisors, reflect on CHEST philanthropy.
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Council of Networks: Reflecting on the success of 2024
Former Council of Networks Chair, Margaret Pisani, MD, MPH, FCCP, provides a short recap of what the Networks accomplished last year.
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White ribbons around CHEST HQ raise awareness for lung cancer screening and early detection
During the month of November, CHEST displayed white ribbons around its headquarters in Glenview, Illinois, to raise awareness for lung cancer screening and early detection.
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Top reads from the CHEST journal portfolio – December 2024
Read about nocturnal cardiac arrhythmias, spontaneous breathing trial protocols, and indeterminate lung nodules diagnosis.
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Biomarker use in ARDS resulting from COVID-19 infection
There is renewed interest in the use of immunomodulatory therapies in patients with acute hypoxemic respiratory failure. Multiple investigations during the course of the pandemic demonstrated that dexamethasone administration improved mortality in patients with severe COVID-19.
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Should napping be recommended as a health behavior?
The quest for an effective, inexpensive, and manageable intervention for sleep loss often leads to the question: What about naps? Author Sara C. Mednick, PhD, lists the pros and cons.