Chest Procedures
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Definitions matter: How should we define diagnostic yield in bronchoscopy?
A recent consensus statement from CHEST and the American Thoracic Society proposes a strict diagnostic yield definition, reiterating the need for close follow-up in patients with nonspecific benign findings.
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AI-enabled approaches poised to transform diagnosis, management of lung diseases
Experts explore how AI-based tools can be used to bridge diagnostic challenges and address unmet needs in chronic respiratory disease care.
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Establishing an outpatient pleural disease clinic
A thoracentesis clinic that offers direct, same-day outpatient care for pleural effusions enables nurse practitioners to perform both diagnostic and therapeutic procedures, speed up treatment, and quickly relieve patient symptoms.
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AI tools like Sybil poised to improve lung cancer screening, risk prediction
The Sybil model has shown promising results in predicting lung cancer risk in diverse populations from a single CT scan, which could address gaps and disparities in current screening guidelines.
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AI applications in pulmonary medicine: From training clinicians to transforming diagnostics and treatment
AI applications in health care are multiplying, and AI-focused research is gaining traction across specialties, including pulmonary, critical care, and sleep medicine.
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Imaging panel discusses pace, direction of practical AI applications
Amit Gupta, MD, MRMD, CIIP, spoke about the growing application of AI imagery in early-stage lung cancer detection.
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Case discussions to address complexities of mediastinal lymphadenopathy diagnosis
Sebastian Kurz, MD, PhD, FCCP, will chair a Wednesday afternoon panel session that will guide attendees through imaging findings, differential diagnoses, and clinical decision-making in mediastinal lymphadenopathy.
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Panel to review multidisciplinary management of massive hemoptysis
Irene Riestra Guiance, MD, will chair a Tuesday afternoon session on the basics of hemoptysis, bronchoscopic management, surgical intervention, and other current evidence-based approaches.
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Radiologists, pulmonologists to discuss identification of interstitial lung abnormalities
Joe Mammarappallil, MD, PhD, will chair a Monday afternoon session on the recognition and risk stratification of ILAs, including how to differentiate imaging red herrings from findings that point toward progressive fibrosis.
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Discussion to examine sublobar resection for early-stage lung cancer
Muhammad S. Ali, MD, MS, FCCP, will chair a Monday afternoon panel session on strategies for early-stage lung cancer in the age of sublobar resection.
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Revolutionizing respiratory care: Bedside ultrasound for diaphragm assessment
Diaphragm ultrasound is a safe, noninvasive tool that evaluates respiratory muscle function, aiding in diagnosis, weaning from ventilation, and management of lung disease.
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Experts to explore imaging modalities for the often-overlooked right heart
Navitha Ramesh, MD, MBBS, FCCP, will chair a session on available imaging techniques and considerations for evaluating the complex structure and function of the right ventricle.
