CHEST Guidelines-Table-of-Contents

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The document is the table of contents for a medical journal issue, specifically focusing on respiratory diseases, pulmonary conditions, and related medical topics. <br /><br />The editorial section highlights various topics, including the role of the CHEST Editorial Team and discussions on conditions like pulmonary hypertension in COPD and the effects of prostaglandin therapy. The journal also addresses lung transplantation priorities with a piece on the Lung Allocation Score.<br /><br />The "Point and Counterpoint" segment features a debate on shared decision-making in lung cancer screening, presenting opposing viewpoints from Renda Soylemez Wiener and Christopher G. Slatore.<br /><br />Among the original research articles, topics include histologic lesions in COPD with severe pulmonary hypertension, pulmonary edema associated with prostacyclin therapy, and the impact of environmental factors like PM2.5 and ozone on ARDS risk.<br /><br />Several systematic reviews and meta-analyses are featured, such as the use of balloon atrial septostomy in pulmonary arterial hypertension, and the role of blood eosinophil counts as biomarkers in acute COPD exacerbations. Another study examines the prognostic value of sarcopenia in lung cancer.<br /><br />The journal also includes sections on teaching, career development, and specific medical reviews, addressing issues like impostor syndrome, antibiotic stewardship in ICUs, and the relationship between epilepsy and sleep disturbances.<br /><br />Additional sections cover recent advances in chest medicine, guidelines on chronic cough in children, and the natural history of obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) from childhood to young adulthood.<br /><br />The correspondence section allows experts to discuss and critique recent research, while a retraction notice updates positions on previously published work.<br /><br />Overall, the journal provides a comprehensive overview of current research, clinical practices, and expert discussions concerning thoracic medicine and surgery.

Keywords

respiratory diseases

pulmonary conditions

COPD

pulmonary hypertension

lung transplantation

lung cancer screening

ARDS

sarcopenia

chronic cough

obstructive sleep apnea