CHEST Physician
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Putting women’s health front and center in lung cancer screening
CHEST President, John Howington, MD, MBA, FCCP, focuses on women’s health and the need to spread awareness about lung cancer screening among women.
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Breathing room: Making space for palliative care in lung transplant programs
Transplant centers should consider additional research into palliative care integration to ultimately benefit the growing population of lung transplant recipients.
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Becoming a leader as a woman in chest medicine
The Women in Chest Medicine Interest Group spoke with Past President, Doreen Addrizzo-Harris, MD, FCCP, and President-Designate, Lisa K. Moores, MD, FCCP, to learn valuable insights about how to get involved.
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Top reads from the CHEST journal portfolio – March 2025
Read commentary on studies about the effectiveness of guideline-recommended activities for children with asthma, predictors of medical mistrust in the ICU, and developing an algorithm to apply NIV in acute exacerbation of COPD.
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CHEST 2025 is not one to miss
The CHEST 2025 Scientific Program Committee gathered at CHEST Headquarters to solidify the curriculum for the upcoming meeting. With more than 300 sessions planned, there will be something for every clinician.
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Striking the right balance: Optimizing mechanical ventilation settings for diaphragm protection
Personalizing mechanical ventilation using noninvasive techniques, like ventilator graphics to monitor patient respiratory effort, offers a practical and effective strategy to prevent diaphragm dysfunction and optimize patient outcomes.
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Study demonstrates viability of biologics for severe asthma, COPD exacerbations in eosinophilic inflammation
While larger studies are needed, Dharani K. Narendra, MD, FCCP, said the findings from the ABRA trial could be a game changer and reduce the need for glucocorticoids for some patients.
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Growing evidence links perinatal exposures and childhood asthma risk
Research by Christian Rosas-Salazar, MD, MPH, is improving understanding of mechanisms at play from such exposures as antibiotics, RSV, tobacco smoke, and more.
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Athletes require special considerations for everything from respiratory viruses to cardiovascular concerns
Eli Friedman, MD, said that when treating athletes, clinicians must consider their unique needs and how their high activity levels may impact their health care journey.
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Ending Daylight Saving Time
Daylight Saving Time faces opposition due to its impact on sleep, health, and safety. Experts point to sleep-wake cycle disruptions, fatal car accidents, and a higher prevalence of stroke and heart attack as an argument for Permanent Standard Time.
