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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 >

The American College of Chest Physicians updates guidelines on PAH: February 08, 2019 - The American College of Chest Physicians® (CHEST) announced the publication of updates to the evidence-based guidelines on therapy for pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH).
American College of Chest Physicians® and Springer Healthcare announce strategic partnership: January 23, 2019 - American College of Chest Physicians (CHEST), a leading provider in innovative chest medicine education, clinical research and team-based care, and Springer Healthcare, a leading global provider of medical communications, pharma sales training programs, and medical education, have partnered to expand the reach of CHEST’s state-of-the-art education and content to healthcare professionals (HCPs) worldwide.
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.; See all >

World TB Day 2019: It’s Time!: March 24, 2019 - March 24 is World TB Day, observed on the anniversary of Robert Koch’s original report of his discovery of the Mycobacterium tuberculosis bacillus. Dr. Luke Davis gives his insights on ending this public health crisis.
Sleep: It Does a Body Good: March 22, 2019 - Dr. Nancy Stewart contributes to Sleep Awareness Month by sharing some tips and tricks on how to best improve our sleep and sleep practices.
Aspirin Use and Respiratory Morbidity in COPD Q&A With Ashraf Fawzy, MD, MPH: March 19, 2019 - We followed up with Ashraf Fawzy, MD, MPH, co-author of the article "Aspirin Use and Respiratory Morbidity in COPD" featured in the March 2019 issue of the journal CHEST®️.; See all >