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JOURNAL CHEST

A Nasal Swab Classifier to Evaluate the Probability of Lung Cancer in Patients With Pulmonary Nodules

Long-Term Survival of American Joint Committee on Cancer 8th Edition Staging Descriptors for Clinical M1a Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer

Disease Burden and Prediction Analysis of Tracheal, Bronchus, and Lung Cancer Attributable to Residential Radon, Solid Fuels, and Particulate Matter Pollution Under Different Sociodemographic Transitions From 1990 to 2030

Impact of Diabetes Mellitus on Lung Cancer Screening Efficacy in the National Lung Screening Trial

CHEST^® PULMONARY

The Lung Cancer Prediction Model “Stress Test”

Changes in National Prescribing Trends of Pharmacotherapy to Treat Tobacco and Nicotine Dependence in Relationship to the COVID-19 Pandemic

Maximizing Lung Cancer Screening Uptake

Veteran and Lung Cancer Screening Coordinator Perspectives on Improving Adherence to Lung Cancer Screening

Experiences With Tobacco Dependence Treatment Training Among Respiratory Care Clinicians

CHEST JOURNAL PODCAST

Access to Lung Cancer Screening Among American Indian and Alaska Native Adults
Allison C. Welch, MPH; Jed A. Gorden, MD; and Alice Gallo De Moraes, MD, FCCP (moderator)

GRAPHICAL ABSTRACT

What is the sensitivity and specificity of PD-L1 testing in cytologic vs paired histologic specimens in NSCLC?

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Thoracic oncology resources to enhance patient care

Clinician education and in-person training

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ONLINE COURSE

Thoracic Radiology: Imaging for Clinicians

This course covers topics such as imaging of diffuse lung diseases, evaluation of pleural and mediastinal abnormalities seen on radiographic imaging, and more.

PLAYER HUB

Game of Nodules

Test your knowledge by facing multiple levels of challenging clinical questions about treating patients with lung nodules.

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ONLINE COURSE

Lung Cancer Screening and Treatment of Early Stage

This course addresses current guidelines and best practices for lung cancer screening and tobacco treatment.

SIMULATION

Advanced Critical Care Echocardiography Image Acquisition and Interpretation

Learn how to perform and interpret a full ACCE transthoracic echocardiography (TTE) examination, June 6-7.

SIMULATION

Critical Care Transesophageal Echocardiography

Refine your skills in critical care transesophageal echocardiography (TEE) including image aquisition, June 8.

CHEST Curriculum Pathways for Lung Cancer

E-LEARNING

CHEST Curriculum Pathway for Lung Cancer

Improve your expertise in lung cancer diagnosis and management, and claim up to 33.5 hours of credit.

Downloadable educational assets

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Biomarker testing for advanced lung cancer

Watch videos on biomarker testing and its illustrated improved outcomes; best practices for balancing diagnosis, staging, and tissue for testing; metrics of success/best practices and collaborations for biomarker testing programs; a new clinician checklist designed to enhance biomarker testing for patients with non-small cell lung cancer; 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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PULMONOLOGY DATA TRENDS 2023

Lung Cancer Screening: A Need for Adjunctive Testing
Explore infographics on low-dose computed tomography vs standard chest radiograph scanning, a review of lung cancer biomarkers, and the potential benefits of using biomarkers for detecting lung cancer.

LUNG CANCER SECTION

Nurturing health equity in smoking cessation care
Cultural intricacies play a pivotal role in shaping racial and ethnic disparities in smoking cessation.

INTERVENTIONAL PROCEDURES SECTION

Examining the past and looking toward the future: The need for quality data in interventional pulmonology
Encouraging and participating in high-quality interventional procedures research should remain a top priority for those practicing in the field.

PLEURAL DISEASE SECTION

Updated pleural disease guidelines from the British Thoracic Society
The guidelines focus on spontaneous pneumothorax, undiagnosed unilateral pleural effusion, pleural infections, and malignant pleural effusion.

ULTRASOUND AND CHEST IMAGING SECTION

Thoracic ultrasound advancements for the assessment and management of pleural disorders
Recent advancements have further expanded the utility of thoracic ultrasound.

CHEST ADVOCATES

Serving and Smoking: A conversation on tobacco use in the military
Read insights from Anne Melzer, MD, MS, whose research is focused primarily on promoting smoking cessation for patients with chronic lung diseases and who are at high risk of lung cancer.

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