December 29th 2023
Our top coverage from the CHEST Annual Meeting 2023 explored various topics, including strategies to prevent air pollutant exposure and keys to achieving equity in lung cancer screenings.
Perspectives on Emerging Data for the Use of Immunotherapy in the Treatment of Early-Stage Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer
1.5 Credits / Oncology, Pulmonology/Respiratory
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Evolving Treatment Strategies in the Management of Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension: Key Insights for the Pharmacist, featuring a Patient Perspective
1.5 Credits / Pulmonology/Respiratory
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Advances in EGFR Exon 20 Insertion-Positive Non–Small Cell Lung Cancer: A Focus on Specialty Pharmacy Interventions
1.5 Credits / Oncology, Pulmonology/Respiratory
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Advances and Best Practices for Managed Care Pharmacists and the Treatment of Patients with Alpha-1 Antitrypsin Deficiency
1.0 Credit / Pulmonology/Respiratory
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Dr Anne Reihman: Latest Respiratory Research Lacks a Definition for “Adequate Response” in Biologics
December 8th 2020Updated guidelines help to address which patients are most appropriate for biologic therapy, noted Anne Reihman, MD, University of Colorado, Division of Pulmonary Sciences and Critical Care Medicine.
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COVID-19 and Health Disparities: Preexisting Factors Impact Exposure, Recovery
December 7th 2020With leading health experts warning of a grim few months ahead as the pandemic continues to rage, and as a vaccine launch grows more imminent, this 3-part series explores the impact of existing health disparities on COVID-19 and some potential solutions.
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Dr Dan Ouellette: The New ERS/ATS Guidelines Provide Information on Biologic Agents
November 29th 2020Updating guidelines requires having sufficient information on the elements that are your focus, noted Dan Ouellette, MD, MS, FCCP, senior staff physician and director of the Respiratory Ward at Henry Ford Hospital.
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Why Even the Threat of a Twindemic Isn’t Swaying the Most Vulnerable: Black Women
November 24th 2020The fall season was accompanied by an urgent warning from the CDC of an impending “twindemic” of coronavirus disease 2019 and influenza. Despite the warnings, Black women are not lining up for vaccinations.
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Dr Megan Althoff: Updated GINA Guidelines Include Reliever Treatment With an Inhaled Corticosteroid
November 23rd 2020The 2019/2020 GINA guidelines recommend formoterol to produce better long-term outcomes in patients, noted Megan Althoff, MD, PhD, second-year fellow, University of Colorado, Division of Pulmonary Sciences and Critical Care Medicine.
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Dr Anthony Loschner Expounds on the Benefits of AI in Pulmonary Medicine
November 17th 2020Artificial intelligence (AI) frees up time for clinicians, noted Anthony L. Loschner, MD, assistant professor and associate program director, Critical Care Fellowship Program, Virginia Tech Carilion School of Medicine.
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Contributor: Made in NC—Reimagining the PPE Supply Chain and Saving Each Other Just in Time
November 5th 2020In 2020, there is no item more precious than the N95 respirator mask—a symbol of scarcity due to the systematic failures of coordination, preparation, and policy solutions to respond to the coronavirus disease 2019 pandemic.
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Study on Flu Vaccination Rates Suggests COVID-19 Immunity May Be Difficult to Achieve
November 5th 2020An analysis of state vaccination rates from the previous flu season suggest that certain communities may face significant challenges in achieving coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) immunity.
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Dr Maura Abbott: Talk to Your Patients About Their Vaccine Fears
October 30th 2020Spend time with your patients, discussing both the risks and benefits of a potential coronavirus disease 2019 vaccine, emphasized Maura Abbott, PhD, AOCNP, CPNP, RN, assistant professor of nursing at the Columbia University School of Nursing.
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How Have Colleges, Universities Addressed the COVID-19 Pandemic?
September 30th 2020There were a myriad of factors considered when deciding how to reopen higher education institutions amid the COVID-19 pandemic, particularly in prioritizing the safety of students, faculty, and community members, as well as the quality of education delivered.
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