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Plan to ‘Learn by Doing’ at the CHEST Annual Meeting 2018
Dr. David Schulman gives a preview of the CHEST Annual Meeting highlights.
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Global bronchial thermoplasty registry for asthma documents benefits
A global registry showed that an improvement in quality of life 1 year after bronchothermoplasty was accompanied by reductions in exacerbations....
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Guideline offers comprehensive approach for ICU clinicians
The guideline is comprehensive, consisting of both broad and specific descriptions of current ICU practices and associated evidence.
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Sildenafil added to nintedanib offers no benefit in IPF patients
PARIS – A randomized trial found that the addition of sildenafil to nintedanib was not associated with a significant clinical benefit.
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Senators unveil legislation to protect patients against surprise medical bills
“Balance billing is ripe for a federal solution,” Mr. Lucia said. States regulate only some plans, leaving “a vast number of people that aren’t...
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Expert panel updates guidelines on antithrombotic therapy for AF
The new guidelines highlight 60 key recommendations from the 12-person expert panel.
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UN aims to eradicate TB by 2030
A concerted a lethal disease affecting one-...
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Dupilumab efficacy extends to chronic rhinosinusitis/nasal polyposis
PARIS – Post hoc analysis of phase 3 trial data looked at the efficacy dupilumab in preventing asthma exacerbations in patients with chronic...
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Updated IPF guideline refines diagnostic criteria with HRCT
Use of serum biomarkers to distinguish IPF from other lung diseases wasn’t recommended.
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Half as many people are trying heroin, but marijuana use grows
It appears that public health messaging on marijuana has not been as effective as marketing efforts by the burgeoning cannabis industry.
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Azithromycin for COPD exacerbations may reduce treatment failure
PARIS – Started when patients with COPD are hospitalized for an exacerbation, a 90-day course of azithromycin improved multiple outcome measures...
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Sleep Strategies: Value-based sleep: understanding and maximizing value in sleep medicine care
Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is associated with substantial economic costs borne by patients, payers, employers, and society at large. mainbar
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CHEST keynote to bridge the gap between generations
Scott Zimmer began working for a company called BridgeWorks and so began his career as one of three speakers at this firm of “generational junkies...
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Impact factor news for the journal CHEST®
The journal CHEST® was recently awarded a 2-year impact factor of 7.652.
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CHEST NetWorks
Patient-tailored goals-of-care discussions: Is this the new standard?
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CHEST Keynote: Reflections of a Lifetime Practicing Chest Medicine
Dr. Richard Irwin, the Editor in Chief for the journal CHEST, has observed the way patient-focused care has evolved through the years.
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NetWorks Challenge recap
The CHEST Foundation is proud to announce the completion of the 2018 NetWorks Challenge Giving Month! Through your generous contributions, we...
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NAMDRC News
NAMDRC will host its 42nd Annual Educational Conference March 14-16, 2019, in Sonoma, California.
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Disruptive physicians: Is this an HR or MEC issue?
Experts explain when to take disruptive behavior to human resources or the medial executive committee (or both) and the pros and cons of each path...
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FDA attacks antibiotic resistance with new strategy
Four-pronged approach addresses product development, stewardship, surveillance, and science.
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Spurring innovation in digital health
Health care products on ubiquitous devices, like smartwatches, may help users seek treatment earlier and empower them with more information.
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Burnout may jeopardize patient care
Burnout was associated with unprofessionalism and higher rates of patient safety issues.
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Practice Management
- Senators unveil legislation to protect patients against surprise medical bills
- Disruptive physicians: Is this an HR or MEC issue?
- Spurring innovation in digital health
- Burnout may jeopardize patient care
- Penalties not necessary to save money in some Medicare ACOs
- Physician groups call for CMS to drop E/M proposal
- Red flag raised on CMS indication–based formulary design policy
- Medicare donut hole: Fewer enrollees, more spending in 2016
- Tuition-free med school touches off multimillion-dollar debate
- Earnings gap seen among Maryland physicians
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