CHEST Guidelines-Table-of-Contents

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The document is the table of contents for a January 2019 issue of the CHEST journal, highlighting various editorial pieces, research articles, and special features in the field of chest medicine. It begins with editorials discussing the spread of information about CHEST's developments, debates the link between reflux disease and idiopathic lung fibrosis, and examines surgical disparities in early-stage lung cancer treatment. <br /><br />Prominent features include a tribute to Emeritus Professor Peter D. Wagner, MD, in the "Giants in Chest Medicine" section and a "Point and Counterpoint" discussion on the relevance of surviving sepsis campaign guidelines with opinions from various experts. <br /><br />Further commentary delves into shared decision-making in lung cancer screening, and practical advice is given on searching for a first job in the medical field. Original research studies cover topics ranging from gastroesophageal reflux disease's link to pulmonary fibrosis, surgical outcomes for lung cancer, and treatment for methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus in pneumonia. <br /><br />Sleep disorder research focuses on sleep patterns in the Hispanic community, while chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) studies explore influenza vaccination's role in patient hospitalization risks and emphysema's progression through imaging. The asthma section investigates secondhand exposure to electronic nicotine delivery systems among youth. <br /><br />The issue includes evidence-based medicine guidelines for diagnosing pertussis-induced cough and managing acute cough from suspected pneumonia or influenza. An in-depth clinical review addresses asthma-COPD overlap therapy, as well as complications faced by lung transplant recipients. <br /><br />Online exclusives and other specialized studies round out the publication, with multimedia components available on the CHEST website. Corrections to previous issues are noted, ensuring the accuracy and reliability of ongoing research.
Keywords
CHEST journal
chest medicine
reflux disease
lung fibrosis
lung cancer
sepsis guidelines
pulmonary fibrosis
COPD
asthma
lung transplant