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CHEST

<ѻý class="page-description">Annual International Scientific Assembly of the American College of Chest Physicians
CHEST Roundup: Diabetes in RA Patients Ups Risk of Interstitial Lung Disease

Plus: nalbuphine for IPF cough and AI for reducing lung allograft discards

CHEST over a photo of Boston Convention and Exhibition Center, Boston, MA.
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ACS Guidelines Expand Lung Cancer Screening Eligibility -- Is That a Good Thing?

Debate highlights pros and cons of the new recommendation

October 11, 2024
Tezepelumab for Severe Asthma Improves the Odds of a Good Night's Sleep

However, analysis did not control for treatments of comorbid sleep disorders, expert points out

October 11, 2024
Dupilumab Improves Quality of Life for COPD Patients

There remains an unmet need for effective COPD therapies, expert says

October 10, 2024
Checkpoint Inhibitors for Lung Cancer Linked to Pulmonary Embolism

Study raises questions about how to assess patient risk, experts say

October 8, 2024
SGLT2 Inhibitors Tied to Better Outcomes in Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension

Retrospective study suggests lower mortality risk, but mechanisms are unclear

October 7, 2024
Kids' Use of Cannabis and Tobacco Rose From 2021 to 2022

CDC survey data revealed increases in use of cannabis, tobacco, and both together

October 13, 2023
Cold Temps Tied to More COPD Hospitalizations in Older Adults

Temperatures below 65°F, and particularly those under 20°F, increased risk

October 13, 2023
ECMO Has Become a Harder Sell in Severe COVID-19

Studies show decreased use, cast doubt on clinical benefit

October 13, 2023
'Surprising' Contribution of Pulmonary Hypertension to ARDS Outcomes

Coexisting conditions spell markedly poor clinical course

October 12, 2023
Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension: Which Guidelines to Choose?

Experts debate how useful European guidelines may be for U.S. patients

October 12, 2023
Likelihood of NTM Lung Disease Cure Linked to Microflora Diversity

Sputum samples may help identify patients responding to antibiotics

October 12, 2023
Opportunistic Infections Put a Damper on Belatacept After Lung Transplant

Center had to refine its use of the kidney-friendlier immunosuppression regimen

October 11, 2023
Oral Appliances for Sleep Apnea a Promising Alternative to CPAP in Seniors

Patients with both mild-to-moderate and severe OSA saw benefits with oral appliance therapy

October 11, 2023
Rare Lung Bleeds Cluster in DOAC Users, Implications Unclear

Pattern found in diffuse alveolar hemorrhage reports in FAERS

October 11, 2023