Editor's Pick - November 2009

"This Month in CHEST: Editor's Picks" presents a few CHEST journal selections specially chosen for each issue by our Editor in Chief, Richard S. Irwin, MD, Master FCCP. The manuscripts are typically those that have an accompanying editorial in the corresponding CHEST issue and reflect coverage of a topic thought to be of significant interest to readers. Additional papers from other CHEST sections, such as Special Features and Commentaries, are often included.

By Dr. Richard S. Irwin, Master FCCP,
Editor in Chief, CHEST

Prospective Evaluation of Right Ventricular Function and Functional Status 6 Months after Acute Submassive Pulmonary Embolism: Frequency of Persistent or Subsequent Elevation in Estimated Pulmonary Artery Pressure.
By Dr. J. A. Kline, et al.

18FDG- PET/CT Imaging of Lungs in Patients With Cystic Fibrosis.
By Dr. M. Klein, et al.

"Real-World" Effectiveness of Reactive Telephone Counseling for Smoking Cessation: A Randomized Controlled Trial.
By Dr. A. Sood, et al.

TRANSPARENCY IN HEALTHCARE

Sleep Deprivation, Physician Performance, and Patient Safety.
By Dr. E. J. Olson, et al.

SPECIAL FEATURE

Does Statin Use Improve Pneumonia Outcomes?
By Dr. V. Chopra; and Dr. S. A. Flanders.

TRANSLATING BASIC RESEARCH INTO CLINICAL PRACTICE

New Mechanisms of Pulmonary Fibrosis.
By Dr. R. M. Strieter; and Dr. B. Mehrad.