Chest Journal Podcasts

CHEST August 2024, Volume 166, Issue 2 CHEST® journal's Editor in Chief, Peter Mazzone, MD, MPH, FCCP, highlights key research published in the journal CHEST August 2024 issue, including a study into the incidence of nontuberculous mycobacterial diseases among adults in Denmark, research into barriers and facilitators for surrogates providing consent for critically ill patients, and a compendium of CHEST organization guidelines on antithrombotic therapy for VTE.

Sarah K. Andersen, MD, joins CHEST Journal Podcast Moderator Gretchen Winter, MD, to discuss how intensivists from various health systems facilitate decision-making for goals of care for patients with chronic critical illness.

Anna K. Barker, MD, PhD, joins CHEST Journal Podcast Moderator Gretchen Winter, MD, to discuss a study exploring early deep sedation practices for patients on mechanical ventilation during the COVID-19 pandemic.

CHEST July 2024, Volume 166, Issue 1 CHEST journal's Editor in Chief, Peter Mazzone, MD, MPH, FCCP, highlights key research published in the journal CHEST July 2024 issue, including studies into international variations in rates of exacerbations among people with severe asthma, trends in early deep sedation practices during the COVID-19 pandemic, and more. 

Rémi Coudroy, PhD, joins journal CHEST Podcast Moderator Alice Gallo De Moraes, MD, to discuss the results of a study into the physiologic effects of reconnection to the ventilator for 1 hour following a successful spontaneous breathing trial.

Kaele M. Leonard, MD, and Robert J. Lentz, MD, join CHEST Podcast Moderator Dominique Pepper, MD, to discuss whether a conservative diagnostic yield definition may represent a useful outcome for future studies of diagnostic utility.

CHEST June 2024, Volume 165, Issue 6 CHEST® journal's Editor in Chief, Peter Mazzone, MD, MPH, FCCP, highlights key research published in the journal CHEST June 2024 issue, including studies into diagnostic yield vs diagnostic accuracy for peripheral lung biopsy evaluation; the impact of the SARS-CoV-2 vaccine rollout on Hispanic patients; and the role of left ventricular dysfunction in systemic sclerosis-related pulmonary hypertension.

Domenico Luca Grieco, MD, and Valentina Giammatteo, MD, join CHEST® Journal Podcast Moderator, Alice Gallo De Moraes, MD, to discuss the results of a study exploring the effect of high vs low positive end-expiratory pressure on inspiratory effort in patients with ARDS.

Julien Cobert, MD, joins CHEST®Journal Podcast Moderator. Gretchen Winter, MD, to discuss the results of a study into implicit bias in ICU notes using word-embedding neural network models.

CHEST May 2024, Volume 165, Issue 5 CHEST® journal's Editor in Chief, Peter Mazzone, MD, MPH, FCCP, highlights key research published in the journal CHEST May 2024 issue, including studies into the costs associated with COPD, now and in the future; the impact of postinterview communication practices on fellowship applicants and program directors; and the epidemiology of intensive care patients classified as a third sex in Australia and New Zealand.

Mira M. John, MD, and Başak Çoruh, MD, join CHEST Podcast Moderator Gretchen Winter, MD, to discuss postinterview communication practices among fellowship applicants and program directors.

Janani S. Reisenauer, MD; Patrick W. Eiken, MD; and Dawn Owen, MD PhD, join journal CHEST Podcast Moderator Dominique Pepper, MD, to discuss new research comparing outcomes for metastasis-directed therapies including sublobar resection, stereotactic body radiation therapy, and percutaneous ablation.

CHEST® journal's Editor in Chief, Peter Mazzone, MD, MPH, FCCP, highlights key research published in the April 2024 issue, including studies into predictors of treatment response to bronchial thermoplasty, individual risk factors that may influence the effect of acute outdoor air pollution on outcomes in individuals with COPD, and urban-rural differences in mortality rates for individuals with idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis. https://journal.chestnet.org/issue/S0012-3692(23)X0006-3

CHEST April 2024, Volume 165, Issue 4 Elizabeth S. Munroe, MD, joins CHEST Podcast Moderator Dominique Pepper, MD, to discuss the use of vasopressors in routine practice and potential associations between vasopressor initiation route and in-hospital mortality. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.chest.2023.10.027   Disclaimer: The purpose of this activity is to expand the reach of CHEST content through awareness, critique, and discussion. All articles have undergone peer review for methodologic rigor and audience relevance. Any views asserted are those of the speakers and are not endorsed by CHEST. Listeners should be aware that speakers’ opinions may vary and are advised to read the full corresponding journal article(s) for complete context. This content should not be used as a basis for medical advice or treatment, nor should it substitute the judgment used by clinicians in the practice of evidence-based medicine.

CHEST April 2024, Volume 165, Issue 4 Sonia Graziano, PsyD, joins CHEST Podcast Moderator Gretchen Winter, MD, to discuss how elexacaftor/tezacaftor/ivacaftor affects mental health, cognitive processing, neuropsychological side effects, GI symptoms, and health-related quality of life in people with cystic fibrosis. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.chest.2023.10.043   Disclaimer: The purpose of this activity is to expand the reach of CHEST content through awareness, critique, and discussion. All articles have undergone peer review for methodologic rigor and audience relevance. Any views asserted are those of the speakers and are not endorsed by CHEST. Listeners should be aware that speakers’ opinions may vary and are advised to read the full corresponding journal article(s) for complete context. This content should not be used as a basis for medical advice or treatment, nor should it substitute the judgment used by clinicians in the practice of evidence-based medicine.

CHEST journal's Editor in Chief, Peter Mazzone, MD, MPH, FCCP, highlights key articles published in the CHEST March 2024 issue.

Melissa L. New, MD, joins CHEST Podcast Moderator Dominique Pepper, MD, to discuss whether the simulation for hemoptysis management improves competence. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.chest.2023.10.013   Disclaimer: The purpose of this activity is to expand the reach of CHEST content through awareness, critique, and discussion. All articles have undergone peer review for methodologic rigor and audience relevance. Any views asserted are those of the speakers and are not endorsed by CHEST. Listeners should be aware that speakers’ opinions may vary and are advised to read the full corresponding journal article(s) for complete context. This content should not be used as a basis for medical advice or treatment, nor should it substitute the judgment used by clinicians in the practice of evidence-based medicine.  

CHEST In this episode, Podcast Moderator, Gretchen Winter, MD, discusses strategic planning for the chest clinician with Dr. Stoller in part six of the six-part podcast series. Article Collection: https://journal.chestnet.org/leadership   Disclaimer: The purpose of this activity is to expand the reach of CHEST content through awareness, critique, and discussion. All articles have undergone peer review for methodologic rigor and audience relevance. Any views asserted are those of the speakers and are not endorsed by CHEST. Listeners should be aware that speakers’ opinions may vary and are advised to read the full corresponding journal article(s) for complete context. This content should not be used as a basis for medical advice or treatment, nor should it substitute the judgment used by clinicians in the practice of evidence-based medicine.

CHEST March  2023, Volume 165, Issue 3 Allison C. Welch, MPH, and Jed A. Gorden, MD join CHEST Podcast Moderator, Alice Gallo de Moraes, MD, FCCP, to discuss how American Indian and Alaska Native adults perceive and use lung cancer screening.   DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.chest.2023.10.025   Disclaimer: The purpose of this activity is to expand the reach of CHEST content through awareness, critique, and discussion. All articles have undergone peer review for methodologic rigor and audience relevance. Any views asserted are those of the speakers and are not endorsed by CHEST. Listeners should be aware that speakers’ opinions may vary and are advised to read the full corresponding journal article(s) for complete context. This content should not be used as a basis for medical advice or treatment, nor should it substitute the judgment used by clinicians in the practice of evidence-based medicine.

CHEST February 2024, Volume 165, Issue 2 CHEST journal's Editor in Chief, Peter Mazzone, MD, MPH, FCCP, highlights key articles published in the CHEST February 2024 issue. https://journal.chestnet.org/issue/S0012-3692(23)X0004-X