Advocacy
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Advocating for change based on pulse oximetry research
Thomas Valley, MD, MS, shares how he advocates for systemwide change based on his research in pulse oximeter inaccuracies due to skin tone and encourages other clinicians to ask important questions that will improve patient care.
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Local and state options for clean air and climate advocacy
Health care professionals can help drive practical, equitable clean air solutions that protect patients by leveraging their expertise in the clinic, community, and policy arena.
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Black lung disease mortality on the rise, recent analysis shows
CDC experts David N. Weissman, MD, FCCP, and Jacek Mazurek, MD, PhD, said that identifying dust exposure is key to improving outcomes for patients with coal workers’ pneumoconiosis.
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SOAR Act in limbo while legislators ride out government shutdown
CHEST Past President John E. Studdard, MD, Master FCCP, said the biggest impact of Medicare competitive bidding has been reduced reimbursement, which has slowed innovation in oxygen delivery.
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Study explores geographic disparities in tobacco dependence treatment among veterans with COPD
Study author Arianne K. Baldomero, MD, said that reducing geographic barriers will require multidisciplinary approaches and innovative, equitable health care solutions.
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Panelists address local approaches for clean air and climate action
Stephanie Lovinsky-Desir, MD, MS, presented on the health effects and mitigation of pollutant exposures at or near schools.
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Clinicians share advice for working with vulnerable patient populations
Laura J. Spece, MD, MSc, spoke about specific respiratory health concerns for US military veterans during a session that also focused on optimizing care for patients who are transgender, patients shifting from pediatric to adult care, and patients with limited language proficiency.
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Discussion spotlights recent federal policy impacts on public health
Adan (Adam) Mora Jr, MD, FCCP, said a full response to federal changes will require cultivation of public trust that acknowledges both scientific values and longstanding systemic deficiencies.
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Session to review latest science, recommendations for vaccines against respiratory infections
Charles Dela Cruz, MD, PhD, will chair a Sunday afternoon session on current practice recommendations for COVID-19, influenza, RSV, and pneumococcal vaccines.
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CHEST at 90: A legacy of learning, leadership, and lung health
Since 1935, through changes and challenges, CHEST has been defined by its focus on education and clinical care—beginning with founder Murray Kornfeld, continuing under leaders like CHEST Past President Deborah Shure, MD, Master FCCP, and into the present day.
