CHEST Physician
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CHEST grant recipient reflects on completed project in streamlining ILD diagnoses
With her project complete, Kavitha Selvan, MD, shares how the quality improvement grant from CHEST through the Bridging Specialties®: Timely Diagnosis for ILD program has impacted patient care, affected providers, and supported her growth as a clinician.
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CHEST reinforces science-based medicine as a guiding principle
CHEST has added “Science-Based” as a sixth organizational value, reaffirming a commitment to evidence-based medicine and research.
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Top reads from the CHEST journal portfolio – October 2025
Editorial Board members share their insights on invasive mechanical ventilation after cardiac arrest, delays in referral for Black patients with sarcoidosis, and the use case for treating sepsis with high-dose intravenous vitamin C.
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Asthma self-management app beats usual care for asthma control
Researcher Jordan Silberman, MD, PhD, said the findings—which varied by race—underscore the need for culturally adaptive strategies to ensure equitable engagement across all populations.
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Study identifies key environmental exposures associated with risk of interstitial lung disease
Bradford C. Bemiss, MD, MSc, said the findings underscore the importance of asking patients about potential workplace inhalation exposures.
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Study shows nurse-led family support reduces adverse outcomes, improves ICU satisfaction
Timothy Kinsey, DMSc, PA-C, FCCP, said recent findings offer a strategy for mitigating long-term harm for families of patients who are critically ill.
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Unmasking asthma disparities: The path to equitable care
Disparities in asthma care are not solely biologic but also embedded deep in the roots of our political, social, and health care systems. Clinicians have an opportunity to translate knowledge into action.
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Using consumer sleep trackers in clinical practice
Consumer sleep technologies are offering new ways to monitor sleep. Clinicians need to be prepared to discuss this data, clarify limitations, and interpret findings with patients.
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Is there a ‘best’ vasopressor and inotrope combination for shock with RV failure?
Review unique pathophysiologic challenges of RV failure in shock and comparative data on vasopressors and inotropes.
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The respiratory toll of traffic pollution in obstructive lung disease and ILD
Traffic-related air pollution reduces lung function and worsens cases of COPD and ILD. Pulmonologists should assess patient exposure and advise on mitigation strategies.
