CHEST Physician
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From decline to resurgence: Rise and response to US and global TB burden
TB prevalence has been rising since 2019, driven by reduced precautions and conflicts, though shorter treatments and strategic plans offer hope for elimination.
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Artificial intelligence and its application in interstitial lung disease
AI shows promise in improving ILD diagnosis, prognosis, and treatment decisions by analyzing complex data and patterns, though certain limitations hinder its clinical adoption.
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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.
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Navigating new ACR/CHEST guidelines for screening, monitoring, and treatment of SARD-ILD
Authors Jose R. Castellanos, MD; Anthony J. Esposito, MD; and Caroline Zhao, MD, discuss key strategies, including early screening with pulmonary function tests and high-resolution chest tomography, cautious glucocorticoid use, and personalized steroid-sparing treatment.
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Mitigating risk of asthma emergencies during respiratory season
During flu season, asthma emergencies become a heightened concern, especially among children. Proactive measures including vaccination, updated asthma action plans, and access to quick relief medications are critical.
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RBC transfusion guidelines in critical care: Making the case for a restrictive approach
Author Angel Coz, MD, FCCP, makes the case for a restrictive RBC transfusion approach in critically ill adults based on a new guideline from CHEST.
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Get to know incoming CHEST President, John A. Howington, MD, MBA, FCCP
Dr. Howington aims to continue advancing CHEST’s mission to fight lung disease while also addressing clinician burnout.
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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.
