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More research and resources needed to care for patients with post-ICU syndrome
During a session on Tuesday, a panel of intensivists discussed the debilitating sequelae of post-intensive care syndrome and the need for increased long-term recovery care and support for ICU survivors.
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CHEST Foundation celebrates 25 years of giving
At CHEST 2021, the Foundation is looking back and telling the story of the trailblazers of the past with hopes to inspire the leaders of the future.
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e-Posters showcase top-tier science exploring close to every aspect of chest medicine
Many of the nearly 2,000 posters will include audio or video of the presenters walking you through these important studies.
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Don’t forget to claim your credit
The process to evaluate the meeting and claim CME/CE credit or request a Certificate of Attendance (COA) is now open. And, while the live sessions have ended, all registered attendees […]
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Experts review recent literature in diagnostic and therapeutic bronchoscopy
Advances in bronchoscopy have resulted in an array of new diagnostic and theraputic modalities. On Tuesday, a panel of experts reviewed some of the most notable recent research findings.
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Variables beyond gender differences contribute to ‘invisible epidemic’ of lung cancer in women
While smoking prevalence is declining among both men and women, lung cancer mortality among women is up. A panel on Tuesday explored contributing factors.
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Panel to explore latest strategies for COPD assessment, diagnosis, and treatment
A plenary session today chaired by Nicola A. Hanania, MD, MS, FCCP, features presentations by experts who will review current evidence for the assessment, diagnosis, and treatment of patients with COPD.
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Case-based session will examine expanding options for CTEPH management
Treatment options for the management of chronic thromboembolic pulmonary hypertension (CTEPH) have expanded over the last decade, according to Jean M. Elwing, MD, FCCP.
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Undiagnosed sleep-related breathing disorders can lead to worse postoperative outcomes
Christine H. Won, MD, MSc, and Kara L. Dupuy-McCauley, MD, lead a panel discussion this afternoon looking at the risks of sleep-related breathing disorders in the perioperative setting.
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CHEST-led expert panel submits home NIV report to Medicare on need for NCD updates
“The current NCDs for NIV patients with thoracic restrictive disorders, COPD, and hypoventilation syndromes conflict with new literature and don’t reflect the rapidly evolving technology in the field,” said Peter C. Gay, MD, MS, FCCP.
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Panel aims to help overcome gender disparities in pulmonary and critical care medicine
A session Wednesday morning including Margaret Pisani, MD, MPH, FCCP, and Andrea Braun, MD, FCCP, will explore the reasons for gender disparities, strategies to eliminate them, and ways to fight overt discrimination, unconscious bias, and imposter syndrome.
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Plenary session to address top questions about NHLBI 2020 Focused Updates in Asthma Management
Shahid I. Sheikh, MD, FCCP, will chair a plenary session on Wednesday morning that is designed to help participants understand the rationale behind a few of the updates.