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JOURNAL CHEST^®

The Influence of Heart Failure and Ventilatory Support Mode on Hospital Morbidity and Mortality in Patients With or at Risk of Obesity Hypoventilation Syndrome

Relationship Between Framingham 10-Year Cardiovascular Disease Risk Score and Pulse Wave Amplitude Drop Characteristics in a Sleep Clinic Cohort

Acetazolamide Plus Atomoxetine for Obesity Hypoventilation Syndrome Treatment

Effect of Novel Hypoglossal Stimulation on Airflow and Airway Collapsibility in OSA

CHEST^® PULMONARY

Incidence, Characteristics, and Management Pathways of Obstructive Sleep Apnea in England

EARN CME CREDIT

Clinical Impact of Tirzepatide on Patients With OSA and Obesity

GRAPHICAL ABSTRACT

Is There an Association Between Exertional Dyspnea and OSA?

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CHEST JOURNAL PODCAST

Gender Differences in Outcomes of Ambulatory and Hospitalized Patients With Obesity Hypoventilation Syndrome
Nathan C. Nowalk, MD; Babak Mokhlesi, MD, FCCP; Alice Gallo De Moraes, MD, FCCP (moderator)

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Sleep medicine resources to enhance patient care

INFOGRAPHIC

Updated Guidelines for Treatment Initiation of Restless Legs Syndrome

Review an infographic outlining major changes in the standard treatment of restless legs syndrome in adults.

Headshots Ashesha Mechineni, MD, and Anita Rajagopal, MD, FCCP

BLOG

Translating Algorithms Into Action

Learn about AI readiness in sleep medicine—from medical literacy to clinical perceptions and system capacity—and how AI is reshaping the future of sleep care.

WEBINAR

Central Sleep Apnea Pathophysiology and Treatment

Dr. Kara L. Dupuy-McCauley highlights the group of disorders that make up central sleep apnea.

Clinician studying with SEEK on a laptop, tablet, and phone

CASE-BASED LEARNING

Study Smarter With SEEK^®

Use this trusted educational resource to expand your clinical knowledge or study for exams while earning CME/MOC credit.

VIDEO LIBRARY

CHEST MedCast

With more than 800 videos and podcasts covering key clinical aspects of chest medicine, you'll be able to stream all the top-tier education you want—anywhere, anytime.

ON DEMAND

Sleep Board Review On Demand

Prepare for your board exam or Longitudinal Knowledge Assessment with recorded sessions from the 2025 course.

Headshots of Joshua Landvatter, PhD; Kelly G. Baron, PhD, MPH, DBSM

SLEEP STRATEGIES

Using Consumer Sleep Trackers in Clinical Practice

Clinicians need to be prepared to discuss this data, clarify limitations, and interpret findings with patients.

FIRST 5 MINUTES^®

Strategies for Building Patient Trust

Build a connection with your patients in the first 5 minutes of your interactions to help improve their long-term health outcomes.

CHEST ADVOCATES

Waking Up to the Quiet Injustice of Underinsurance

Sleep specialist Safia S. Khan, MD, calls for change to the system that treats sleep care as a luxury.

Join the Sleep Medicine Network

CHEST Networks are specialty-focused communities that provide forums for leadership, education, and advocacy. The Sleep Medicine Network promotes sleep medicine as a specialty, provides educational and research opportunities, and raises awareness of issues pertinent to the practice of sleep medicine, specifically within home-based mechanical ventilation, neuromuscular disease, nonrespiratory sleep, and respiratory-related sleep disorders.

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Sleep medicine news and notes

RESPIRATORY-RELATED SLEEP DISORDERS SECTION

Waking Up to Simulation in Sleep Medicine
Simulation-based mastery learning is expanding into sleep medicine training with innovative courses and workshops geared toward honing clinical skills in a controlled environment.

HOME-BASED MECHANICAL VENTILATION AND NEUROMUSCULAR SECTION

Interfaces for Long-Term Noninvasive PAP in Children
The success of noninvasive PAP depends on a well-fitting interface, such as a nasal mask. Complication management requires careful fitting and monitoring to improve tolerance and reduce adverse effects.

NONRESPIRATORY SLEEP SECTION

Light Therapy to Improve Sleep in Older Patients With Dementia
A comprehensive approach combining light therapy with daytime physical activity and sleep-wake scheduling has significant benefits for patients with dementia.

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CHEST SEEK^® Education

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