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Celebration of Pediatrics: November 19, 2018 - Join CHEST, in partnership with the American Academy of Pediatrics, for the Celebration of Pediatric Pulmonology and Sleep conference on February 15-17, 2019 in Orlando!
Journal CHEST® Impact Factor Update: August 02, 2018 - The journal CHEST® has just been awarded a 2-year impact factor of 7.652, the highest in its history which equates to a 24% increase over last year’s score.
FIRS World Lung Cancer Day 2018: August 01, 2018 - Lung cancer continues to be one of the most common cancers worldwide, claiming more lives yearly than breast, colon, and prostate cancers combined. World Lung Cancer Day is a great opportunity for us all to raise awareness about lung cancer, highlighting the key risk factors as well as screening and treatment options.; See all >

Genotypes linked to increased breathing issues following early tobacco exposure: January 04, 2019 - Researchers from the University of Melbourne, Australia, sought to investigate the relationship between a key gene, the glutathione s-transferase (GST) gene family and early life tobacco smoke exposure and their interaction on asthma and lung function in patients between the ages of 12 and 18.
We must do more to prevent and treat pneumonia, says international respiratory group: November 12, 2018 - In support of World Pneumonia Day, Nov. 12, 2018, the Forum of International Respiratory Societies (FIRS) calls for renewed efforts to prevent and treat pneumonia.
American College of Chest Physicians names Robert A. Musacchio as Executive Vice President and CEO: November 12, 2018 - The American College of Chest Physicians® (CHEST) announced today, November 12, that Robert A. Musacchio, PhD, has been appointed as its new Executive Vice President and CEO, effective immediately.; See all >

5 CHEST Blogs You Loved in 2018: January 14, 2019 - Throughout 2018, there were many blogs written on a variety of topics, but a few highly resonated with CHEST readers. See which five blogs in 2018 received the most attention.
Hot in Journal CHEST® January 2019: January 09, 2019 - Each month, we ask our Social Media Co-Editors of CHEST, to weigh in on the hot topics in CHEST. It's January, so let's hear from Dr. Ramachandran as he outlines his highlights.
January #pulmCC Twitter Chat: It’s that time of year: Influenza in the ICU: January 08, 2019 - Join us Wednesday, January 16, 2019 at 7 pm Central/8 pm Eastern as we discuss another hot topic in pulmonary, critical care, and sleep medicine: caring for critically ill patients with influenza.; See all >