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SLEEP STRATEGIES: Group 3 pulmonary hypertension linked to sleep-disordered breathing
Pulmonary hypertension (PH) is a progressive disease characterized by an increase in pulmonary arterial pressure and pulmonary vascular resistance...
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Family Fun in Toronto!
While attending CHEST 2017 from October 28 to November 1, your days will be filled with cutting-edge sessions on pulmonary, critical care, and...
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NetWorks: Oxygen therapy, electronic consent, diagnosing ILD
Oxygen therapy in patients with COPD with moderate desaturationTwo landmark trials from the early 1980s demonstrated survival benefit with long-...
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In Memoriam
CHEST has been informed of the following deaths.We extend our sincere condolences.Henry J. Heimlich MD, FCCP (December 2016)Sylvan Lee Weinberg,...
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Expanding Disease Awareness Campaigns
In 2017, we’ve continued to push our disease awareness efforts in lung cancer, sarcoidosis, asthma, and COPD, trading our “awareness months” for...
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This month in CHEST: Editor’s picks
Giants in Chest MedicineKarlman Wasserman, MD, PhD, FCCP. By Dr. T. Kisaka, et al.Original ResearchHydrocortisone, Vitamin C, and Thiamine for the...
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ABIM Internal Medicine Summit
On April 7, four members of CHEST staff and leadership, along with staff and leadership from other medical specialty societies, participated in...
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Learn What’s New at CHEST Annual Meeting 2017
We’ve listened and considered all of your feedback to enhance your experience at CHEST 2017, Oct 28-Nov 1, Toronto, Canada. This year, we have...
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Low payment for pulmonary rehab explained
A new review of 2015 Medicare data clearly points fingers at hospitals for the historically low payment rates for pulmonary rehabilitation.To...
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From the EVP/ CEO
It is an incredible honor to be recently confirmed as the EVP/CEO for the CHEST organization. As a 23-year veteran of CHEST, I have had the...