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Support for All Communities and a Call for De-escalation of Harm: January 26, 2026
Supporting the Increasing Access to Lung Cancer Screening Act: November 21, 2025
CHEST Joins Medical Organizations in Amicus Brief Supporting AAP Lawsuit to Protect Evidence-Based Vaccine Policy: October 15, 2025; See all >

Neil S. Freedman, MD, FCCP, to Become the 88th President of the American College of Chest Physicians: December 19, 2025
Neil S. Freedman, MD, FCCP, to Become the 88th President of the American College of Chest Physicians: December 19, 2025
World AIDS Day 2025: December 1, 2025; See all >

Selpercatinib improves event-free survival in early-stage RET fusion-positive NSCLC: October 7, 2026 - Alexander E. Drilon, MD, discusses the findings from the first randomized phase 3 trial to evaluate a RET kinase inhibitor as adjuvant therapy in RET fusion-positive lung cancer.
Intensive antiviral chemoprophylaxis in nursing homes reduces hospitalization: October 7, 2026 - “The actionable message is not to aim for 100%; it is to reach the most residents in the first 48 hours,” said Viren Kaul, MD, FCCP.
Remote patient monitoring shows no benefit after serious infections, major trial finds: October 7, 2026 - Researcher Sachin Yende, MD, MS, said the results challenge the assumption that remote monitoring alone improves postdischarge outcomes.; See all >

Phoenix hot spots: What to do, see, and eat during CHEST 2026: October 8, 2026 - While in Phoenix for CHEST 2026, take advantage of the city’s rich art, food, and culture with these restaurant and activity recommendations.
Session to explore unique challenges of PAH in critical care: October 8, 2026 - Though well-studied in general, pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH) presents specific challenges in diagnosis and response in a critical care environment, said Farah Kazzaz, MD.
Experts to review clinical gray zones in TB management: October 8, 2026 - As clinicians increasingly care for patients with complex comorbidities, managing TB has become far more nuanced than simply prescribing a standard treatment regimen, said Sebastian Kurz, MD, PhD, FCCP.; See all >

Translating Algorithms Into Action: Assessing AI Readiness in the Sleep Medicine Community: December 4, 2025
At-Home Pulmonary Rehabilitation Improves Outcomes for Patients Undergoing Lung Transplant: October 29, 2025
Paying It Forward Through Philanthropy: September 30, 2025; See all >

How to Start Your Leadership Journey With CHEST: May 31, 2024
My Path for Board Recertification: June 28, 2023
Slow Is Smooth and Smooth Is Fast: My Journey in Preparing for My Pulmonary Board Certification: June 28, 2023; See all >