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The August 2023 issue of CHEST (Volume 164, Issue 2) includes a wide range of editorials, original research, and reviews focusing on respiratory, pulmonary, and critical care topics. Key editorials discuss the significance of muscle mass analysis in acute diseases, centrilobular emphysema's impact on COPD patients, potential nephrotoxic effects of Vancomycin-Piperacillin-Tazobactam, and strategies to improve ARDS outcomes in Sub-Saharan Africa. The issue also explores whether comorbidities cause idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF) and addresses justice and disparities in IPF treatment among veterans.<br /><br />Original research highlights include studies on the fungal microbiome's role in asthma exacerbations, CT-derived muscle mass predicting COVID-19 mortality, and the relationship between centrilobular emphysema and complications in COPD patients. There is also an assessment of nephrotoxicity related to broad-spectrum antibiotics in critically ill patients.<br /><br />The issue features guidelines on respiratory management for neuromuscular weakness, interpreting pulmonary function tests across races and ethnicities, and managing chronic thromboembolic pulmonary hypertension. In sleep research, associations between sleep apnea and gut microbiota are investigated, alongside the impact of polysomnographic subtypes on cancer development.<br /><br />On the topic of thoracic oncology, studies cover the effectiveness of lung cancer screening in prompting smoking cessation and the procedural risks linked with lung cancer screening. The issue also addresses disparities in anti-fibrotic medication use among veterans with IPF and discusses critical evaluations of extracorporeal membrane oxygenation candidacy.<br /><br />CHEST offers a wide array of content, including article-specific audio discussions, visual abstracts, and supplemental videos, accessible through various online platforms. This issue provides comprehensive insights into respiratory health, potential treatments, and outcomes, emphasizing the importance of innovative research and equitable healthcare practices.

Keywords

respiratory health

pulmonary care

critical care

muscle mass analysis

centrilobular emphysema

nephrotoxic effects

idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis

sleep apnea

lung cancer screening

equitable healthcare