CHEST Guidelines-Table-of-Contents

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The document appears to be a detailed table of contents from an issue of a medical journal focused on chest medicine, specifically the October 2016 edition. The journal, likely "CHEST," includes sections on editorial viewpoints, commentary, original research, and special features related to pulmonology, critical care, and respiratory disorders.<br /><br />Key highlights include several editorials on developing clinical guidelines for asthma, lung nodules, and cough treatment. Original research articles cover topics such as the efficacy of the anti-IL-5 medication Reslizumab for severe asthma, the use of procalcitonin as a marker in pneumonia, and pulmonary rehabilitation to reduce COPD hospitalizations. <br /><br />The issue also discusses the significance of health-related quality of life differences among smokers based on ethnicity and the clinical practice guidelines for evaluating pulmonary nodules in Asia. Current topics in practice management, such as ICU-acquired weakness and its rehabilitation, are featured alongside dedicated sections for contemporary reviews in critical care and sleep medicine.<br /><br />Commentaries explore topics like the application of point-of-care ultrasound and workplace impacts on asthma. Special features introduce an algorithmic approach to diagnosing cystic lung diseases and insights into value-based healthcare for COPD management.<br /><br />There are also sections dedicated to correspondence, highlighting clinical discussions and responses on ultrasound training for pulmonologists and the implication of past studies. Errata address corrections from previous publications involving mechanical ventilation and antithrombotic therapy guidelines.<br /><br />Finally, the document references various online-exclusive articles, selected reports, and multimedia content, providing additional resources for professionals in pulmonary, critical care, and sleep medicine. The journal encourages accessing these materials through their website for further learning and engagement.

Keywords

chest medicine

pulmonology

critical care

asthma guidelines

COPD management

Reslizumab

procalcitonin

pulmonary nodules

ICU-acquired weakness

cystic lung diseases