CHEST Physician
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Rethinking tobacco use to include all forms of nicotine delivery
Frank Leone, MD, MS, FCCP, said clinicians must reframe how they think about tobacco product use—and how to treat it.
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New pulse oximeter recommendations make progress toward accuracy across skin tones
Aaron Baugh, MD, discussed how the recent FDA draft guidance on pulse oximeter performance testing should improve accuracy in patients with darker skin tones.
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Expanding treatments for COPD management
Recent FDA approval of dupilumab and ensifentrine marks significant progress in therapies targeting inflammation, lung function, and symptom relief for patients with COPD.
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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.
