Therese Borden is the editor of CHEST Physician. After 20 years of research, writing, and editing in the field of international development and economics, she began working in the field of medical editing and has held a variety of editorial positions with the company. She holds a PhD in International Economics from American University, Washington, and a BA in history from the University of Washington, Seattle.
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Don’t delay palliative care for IPF patients
The sharp decline in quality of life in IPF patients is similar to that seen in lung cancer patients, in contrast to the more gradual trend seen...
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Pregnancy after ventral hernia repair increased the risk for recurrence
There remains a lack on consensus concerning the management of hernia repair in women of childbearing age.
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Clinical trial: Randomized study of lap vs. robotic hernia surgery underway
“Among randomized, controlled trials, none have demonstrated benefit with robotic surgery.”
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Clinical trial: AVATaR studies pulmonary complications following robotic surgery
A study looks at pulmonary complications occurring with mechanical ventilation following robotic surgery.
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Sleep disorders in children with ADHD treated with off-label medications
Medications used to treat ADHD in children can have an impact on sleep.
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Clinical trial: Surgical glue for hernia repair
Surgical glue may have a role in hernia repair.
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Recommended reading: Board picks the ‘best of 2018’
Recommended Reading lists are a tradition for ACS Surgery News.
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Robotic vs. conventional laparoscopic surgery for rectal cancer: No winner yet
This meta-analysis was designed as a follow-up to the ROLARR randomized trial.
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Dogs steal the show at CHEST 2018
SAN ANTONIO – Pets can help patients who live with stressful illnesses.
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On-site coverage of CHEST 2018
The CHEST Physician team will be reporting from the meeting in San Antonio.
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Refill disruptions for inhaled corticosteroids may mean more exacerbations
After the Medicare Part D formulary switch on Jan. 1, 2017, many of these patients experienced disruption of their refills.
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Treatment adherence may trump environmental factors for children with asthma
Improvement independent of the presence of second-hand smoke or pets.
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Adherence to follow-up lung cancer screening not optimal
Patients at high risk for lung cancer are recommended to have an annual low-dose CT scan after a negative baseline scan.
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Hernia registries need uniform data collection
Most hernia registries are industry funded and participation is voluntary.