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Panel reviews pulmonary physiology of high-altitude travel, deep-sea diving
O’Neil Green, MBBS, FCCP, and fellow panelists discussed the clinical considerations of barometric pressure on patients with lung conditions such as asthma or COPD.
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Experts explore subtleties in establishing definitive PAH diagnosis
Read more: Experts explore subtleties in establishing definitive PAH diagnosisParesh C. Giri, MD, FCCP, helped test attendees’ understanding of the diagnostic workup for pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH) and explored common challenges in distinguishing subtypes.
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Specialists discuss optimization of telemedicine for asthma and COPD
Read more: Specialists discuss optimization of telemedicine for asthma and COPDIsaretta L. Riley, MD, MPH, helped explore best telemedicine practices for patients from underserved populations who require asthma and COPD self-management interventions.
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Emerging strategies and technologies aid detection and classification of lung nodules
Presenters, including Susan Garwood, MD, discussed hospital system incidental lung nodule programs and the importance of metadata and stratification strategies.
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Session highlights enduring lung cancer disparities, potential solutions
Ajay Sheshadri, MD, MSCI, and fellow panelists shared a snapshot of lung cancer disparities across various populations and discussed ways to bridge the gaps.
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Experts tackle vaping epidemic among adolescents
Presenters, including Susan Walley, MD, MHCM, NCTTS, analyzed the public health implications of e-cigarette use and vaping, as well as best practices to drive deterrence among young people.
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Panel reviews evolving management of sleep-disordered breathing in children
Presenters, including Refika Ersu, MD, outlined the challenges in diagnosing sleep-disordered breathing in pediatric patients, the growing utilization of novel therapies, and the increasing opportunity to use advanced technologies to optimize treatment.
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ICU physicians discuss challenges of conducting effective bedside rounds
Critical care experts, including Kerry M. Hena, MD, discussed various techniques and tools for conducting rounds and teaching during rounds in the ICU.
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Incoming president advocates for mentorship to help diversify pulmonary and critical care medicine
CHEST President-Elect, John “Jack” D. Buckley, MD, MPH, FCCP, emphasized the importance of mentoring in helping the organization and its clinicians better reflect the diversity of their patients and society.