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Superiority of Lateral Decubitus Strategy in Preventing Atelectasis From Obscuring Targets During Robotic Bronchoscopy

The Impact of Dual Cannabis and Tobacco Smoking in Young Patients With Lung Cancer

A National Evaluation of Intercostal Chest Drain Removal Strategies

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Recurrent Malignant Pleural Effusion Management: Evaluating Quality Gaps, Outcomes, Costs, and Adherence to Guideline-Consistent Care

Shared Decision-Making for Lung Cancer Screening: A Systematic Review

Ability of Rapid On-Site Cytologic Evaluation to Guide Lymph Node Sampling Reliably During Bronchoscopy for Granulomatous Disease

GUIDELINES AND CONSENSUS STATEMENTS

Critical Gaps in the Scientific Basis for Electronic Cigarette Regulation: An American College of Chest Physicians Research Statement

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The Impact of Clinically Significant Pleural Effusion on Survival of US Veterans With Cancer, Congestive Heart Failure, and Pneumonia

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Use of and Outcomes Related to Intrapleural Enzyme Therapy for Complicated Parapneumonic Effusion and Empyema in an Integrated Health System
Eduardo Solbes, MD; and Matt Siuba, DO, MS (moderator)

GRAPHICAL ABSTRACT

Partial Registration vs Full Registration for Robotic-Assisted Bronchoscopy: Is Less More?

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Thoracic oncology resources to enhance patient care

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A Review of Seminal NSCLC Studies From This Year

In this webinar, experts delve into the practice-changing studies reported on at 2025 national and international cancer meetings.

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Management of Patients With Early-Stage NSCLC

Examine the literature on primary treatment of patients with stage I and II NSCLC and review 17 evidence-based recommendations.

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2025 Consensus Statement on Cardiac Ultrasound in the ICU

Hear about updates in bedside cardiac ultrasound from the 2025 Cardiac Ultrasound in Cardiovascular Emergency and Critical Care consensus statement.

CHEST Curriculum Pathways for Lung Cancer

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CHEST Curriculum Pathway for Lung Cancer

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APP INTERSECTION

Establishing an Outpatient Pleural Disease Clinic

An outpatient thoracentesis clinic enabled nurse practitioners to perform diagnostic and therapeutic procedures, speed up treatment, and relieve patient symptoms.

LUNG CANCER GAME

LungPath: Put Your Knowledge to the Test

An outpatient thoracentesis clinic enabled NPs to perform diagnostic and therapeutic procedures and relieve patient symptoms sooner.

GUIDELINE

EBUS Transbronchial Needle Samples

Review nine evidence-based recommendations to identify best practices for the collection, processing, and handling of EBUS-TBNA specimens.

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Tobacco Dependence Treatment Toolkit

Explore strategies for treating tobacco dependence, tools for assessing tobacco addiction, case studies, and more.

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Join the Thoracic Oncology and Chest Procedures Network

CHEST Networks are specialty-focused communities that provide forums for leadership, education, and advocacy. The Thoracic Oncology and Chest Procedures Network advances the concept of multidisciplinary care and clinical practice for the patient and provider in the areas of interventional procedures, lung cancer, pleural disease, and ultrasound/chest imaging.

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Thoracic oncology news and notes

PLEURAL DISEASE SECTION

Rapid Pleurodesis for MPE Offers Faster Freedom From IPCs
Rapid pleurodesis combines prompt symptom control with the potential for pleural symphysis in a shorter time frame, allowing for potential lifestyle benefits while minimizing the risk of IPC-related complications.

LUNG CANCER SECTION

Lung Cancer Survivorship: Life Beyond Diagnosis, Treatment, and Rechecks
It is no longer enough to “survive” lung cancer; our responsibility as pulmonologists is to help survivors persevere beyond it.

ULTRASOUND AND CHEST IMAGING SECTION

Revolutionizing Respiratory Care: Bedside Ultrasound for Diaphragm Assessment
Diaphragm ultrasound is a safe, noninvasive tool that evaluates respiratory muscle function, aiding in diagnosis, weaning from ventilation, and management of lung disease.

INTERVENTIONAL PROCEDURES SECTION

Definitions Matter: How Should We Define Diagnostic Yield in Bronchoscopy?
A recent consensus statement proposes a strict diagnostic yield definition, reiterating the need for close follow-up in patients with nonspecific benign findings.

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