CHEST Guidelines-Table-of-Contents

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The November 2020 issue of the CHEST journal, Volume 158, covers a wide array of updates in pulmonary healthcare and research, including both original studies and expert commentary. Editorials in this edition discuss various topics such as the epigenetic effects of DNA methylation on gene expression in atopic asthma, management strategies for community-acquired pneumonia in immunocompromised adults, and diagnostic implications of SARS-CoV-2 detection from respiratory specimens.<br /><br />Original research articles further explore these areas, examining expression quantitative trait methylation in asthma and the impact of antiviral therapy on patients with Herpes Simplex Virus Type 1 undergoing mechanical ventilation. Other studies delve into respiratory mechanics for immunocompromised patients with ARDS, as well as identifying risk factors for post-extubation dysphagia among ICU survivors.<br /><br />In critical care, special features include the development of a decision tree algorithm for swallowing evaluations in acute respiratory failure survivors and meta-analyses on the effectiveness of high-flow nasal cannula in postoperative periods. The issue also provides insight into the utilization of lung cancer screening, emphasizing standardized reporting and management of suspicious findings on chest CT imaging.<br /><br />Educational articles highlight patient smoking cessation techniques, with a study on variation in cessation rates among healthcare providers. Furthermore, commentary calls for enhanced mental health care during and after ICU stays and addresses issues surrounding antibiotic stewardship in COVID-19 sepsis cases.<br /><br />Readers can expect to find a host of practical approaches and critical reviews designed to enhance patient outcomes in pulmonary and critical care as well as controlling and preventing respiratory infections. As always, CHEST offers multimedia resources such as audio discussions, visual abstracts, and journal club webinars to complement its diverse array of scientific articles.

Keywords

pulmonary healthcare

DNA methylation

atopic asthma

community-acquired pneumonia

SARS-CoV-2 detection

mechanical ventilation

ARDS

lung cancer screening

smoking cessation

antibiotic stewardship