CHEST Physician
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A sticky road: Mucus pathology in COPD
Targeting mucus pathology could fulfill an unmet therapeutic need in managing patients with COPD and provide a novel approach to addressing the underlying mechanisms contributing to airway obstruction.
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The impact of short telomere syndrome on lung transplantation
Short telomere syndrome can increase post-lung transplant complications, necessitating tailored pretransplant and posttransplant assessments and multidisciplinary care.
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POCUS for temporary intracorporeal and extracorporeal mechanical circulatory support
POCUS use refines diagnostic accuracy, enhances procedural safety, and optimizes outcomes for patients requiring advanced circulatory support.
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Top reads from the CHEST journal portfolio – April 2025
Read these journal commentaries to explore studies on thrombus histopathology following PEA, endothelial biomarkers in pediatric sepsis to predict ARDS, and the role of high BMI in AATD-COPD.
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Older patients have improved five-year survival for bilateral vs single lung transplant
Investigator, Haytham Elgharably, MD, discusses the practical implications of his recent research on bilateral lung transplant.
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GLP-1 receptor agonists for managing OSA: Practical insights from an endocrinologist-sleep specialist
Brian Wojeck, MD, MPH, outlines the clinical considerations sleep medicine specialists will increasingly need to know to treat patients with obesity-related sleep apnea.
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RSV vaccination boosts antibody titers in individuals with compromised immune systems
Rachana Krishna, MBBS, MSCR, said that while a recent study may not provide the ideal efficacy outcome data, the results are still helpful in counseling this patient population.
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Sepsis order sets good for patients, hospital bottom lines
Automating the mundane components of care delivery allows clinicians to focus more on the nuances of individualized evaluation and personalized care.
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Home high-flow nasal cannula therapy
Home high-flow nasal cannula therapy is a promising alternative form of respiratory support to NIV and CPAP. The treatment has been associated with a reduced number of acute exacerbations.
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Strengthening more than just airways
Emerging research reveals that nutrition and exercise are two powerful yet underutilized tools in managing bronchiectasis.
