CHEST 2007 Press Releases and News Briefs
CHEST 2007 Press Releases
CHEST 2007 is the annual international scientific assembly of the American College of Chest Physicians (ACCP), held October 20-25, in Chicago, IL.
The following CHEST 2007 E-Press Kit includes a selection of noteworthy abstracts that will be presented for the first time at CHEST 2007. The press kit includes featured press releases, news briefs, press conference schedule, press room guidelines, and registration information.
To view official CHEST 2007 press releases, news briefs, and other press information, please select from the links below. For more information about press activities at CHEST 2007, please contact the ACCP Public Relations Department at 847-498-8387 or email dbusche@chestnet.org.
{All abstracts are embargoed until the day and time listed in the press release or news brief.}
SPORTS MEDICINE PROGRAMS BENEFIT FROM PULMONOLOGIST ON STAFF
New Study Examines Asthma Protocol in NCAA Sports Med Programs
(Embargo: 11:30 AM Eastern, October 22, 2007) |
AGE AFFECTS MOTIVATION FOR QUITTING SMOKING
Younger Smokers Worry about Smoking Cost; Older Smokers Worry about Health Effects
(Embargo: 12:00 PM Eastern, October 22, 2007) |
HYPNOSIS FOR SMOKING CESSATION SEES STRONG RESULTS
Cardiac Patients More Motivated to Quit Smoking than Patients with Respiratory Disease
(Embargo: 12:00 PM Eastern, October 22, 2007) |
CARBON MONOXIDE TEST HELPS DOCTORS DETERMINE PATIENTS’ SMOKING STATUS
Science Project Turned Medical Study Reveals New Use for Pulse Cooxitmetry
(Embargo: 12:00 PM Eastern, October 22, 2007) |
SIX SIGMA DECREASES MORTALITY IN HOSPITALIZED PATIENTS
Performance Improvement Initiative Decreases Hospital Stay and Costs
(Embargo: 3:30 PM Eastern, October 22, 2007) |
1 IN 3 PATIENTS WITH ASTHMA OR COPD MISUSE INHALERS
Seniors Have Most Problems with Inhalers
(Embargo: 1:30 PM EASTERN, OCTOBER 23, 2007) |
INFRARED CAMERA FOR SLEEP APNEA DIAGNOSIS SHOWS PROMISE
Remote Heat Imaging Identifies Sleep Disorder Without Disturbing Patients
(Embargo: 1:30 PM Eastern, October 23, 2007) |
PROCEDURE HELPS TO ELIMINATE SLEEP APNEA
Oral Surgery Can Reduce CPAP Needs In Patients With Sleep Apnea
(Embargo: 11:30 AM Eastern, October 24, 2007) |
INHALED STERIODS USED AS PREVENTIVE TREATMENT POST 9/11
Popular Asthma Medication Linked to Respiratory Improvement in NYC Firefighters
(Embargo: 1:30 PM Eastern, October 24, 2007) |
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CHEST 2007 News Briefs
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