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View, Share ACCP's Lung Cancer Guidelines Infographic: May 22, 2013 - Share ACCP's new infographic about the new guidelines and lung cancer.
Register Early for ACCP Board Review Courses and Save: May 22, 2013 - Designed as the best preparation for board examinations, our comprehensive, exam-focused courses cover the relevant content you should know. Whether you need to certify, recertify, or simply review, the ACCP board review courses offer a thorough review you can put to the test with confidence.
Last Chance to Register for Advanced Critical Care Echocardiography: May 22, 2013 - Led by a preeminent North American and European faculty, Advanced Critical Care Echocardiography focuses on practical elements that have specific utility for the management of cardiopulmonary failure.; See all >

What Role Do Physicians Play in Addressing Climate Change?: May 15, 2013 - Scientists have confirmed that over the last half century the earth's climate has warmed, putting respiratory health at risk. Aaron S. Bernstein, MD, and Mary B. Rice, MD, discuss what role physicians can play in addressing climate change in regards to their patients' health.
CHEST Podcasts: Commentary on FDA-Mandated Trials of LABA Safety in Asthma: May 08, 2013 - In response to increased asthma death risks with long-acting beta-agonists (LABA) in a number of randomized trials, the FDA recently mandated manufacturers to conduct five large noninferiority randomized trials of LABA plus inhaled corticosteroids. Author Samy Suissa, PhD, shares his thoughts on the challenges of evaluating data from these upcoming studies.
New Report Suggests Progress in Prevention of COPD: May 01, 2013 - An updated report from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention published online ahead of print in CHEST shows a decrease in deaths among male patients who have COPD and a decrease in hospitalizations for patients with COPD.; See all >

New Inhaler Drug Approved by FDA for Chronic COPD: May 22, 2013 - The US Food and Drug Administration has just announced the approval of a form of new long-term treatment for patients suffering from COPD.
ACCP and Simbionix Collaborate to Promote Clinician Education and Patient Safety: May 22, 2013 - Simbionix, a world leader in medical simulation, and the ACCP, the leader in advanced simulation education, will collaborate to promote bronchoscopy education.
Obamacare: 3 Years In, It Faces Steep Challenges: May 22, 2013 - The Affordable Care Act is sure to survive the latest vote by the House of Representatives to repeal it—since the Senate doesn't plan to take it up and President Obama would veto a repeal bill if it somehow reached his desk.; See all >

New Lung Cancer Guidelines Recommends Offering Screening To High-Risk Individuals: May 07, 2013 - The American College of Chest Physicians (ACCP) third edition of evidence-based lung cancer guidelines, Diagnosis and Management of Lung Cancer, 3rd ed: American College of Chest Physicians Evidence-Based Clinical Practice Guidelines, recommends offering low-dose computed tomography (LDCT) scanning for lung cancer screening to people with a significant risk of lung cancer due to age and smoking history.
New Report Suggests Progress in the Prevention of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease: April 25, 2013 - An updated analysis from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reports a decrease in deaths among male patients who have chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and a decline in hospitalizations for patients with COPD.
More Than 100,000 Americans Die Annually as a Result of Deep Vein Thrombosis and Pulmonary Embolism: March 13, 2013 - More than 900,000 Americans each year have a deep vein thrombosis or pulmonary embolism episode which can result in damage to their lungs or other organs and can be fatal.; See all >

Hot Topics in CHEST: May 2013: May 14, 2013 - Surveys have consistently shown that around 40% to 50% of cancer patients are interested in unconventional therapies, ranging from those shown to be safe and beneficial in clinical trials and can be used in cancer supportive care (complementary therapies) to those that are bogus or harmful (alternative therapies).
Complementary and Alternative Medicine: May 07, 2013 - Surveys have consistently shown that around 40% to 50% of cancer patients are interested in unconventional therapies, ranging from those shown to be safe and beneficial in clinical trials and can be used in cancer supportive care (complementary therapies) to those that are bogus or harmful (alternative therapies).
Hot Topics in CHEST: April 2013: April 05, 2013 - It’s April, and Dr. Ramachandran is geeking out about the mash-up of patient data on cystic fibrosis exacerbations and satellite images showing exposure to air pollutants. It’s a great example of how data can be really helpful and can be instrumental in improving patient care.; See all >