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The ARDS, Pneumonia, and Sepsis Consortium: Rationale, Design, and Feasibility of a National Platform for Phenotyping Critical Illness Syndromes Nov 06, 2026

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Wesley H. Self, MD, MPH, and Nuala J. Meyer, MD, join CHEST® Journal Podcast Moderator Matt Siuba, DO, MS, to discuss their research into generating data and biospecimens from a large cohort of adults who are critically ill with ARDS, pneumonia, and sepsis that will facilitate phenotyping of these syndromes.

DOI: 10.1016/j.chest.2026.05.053

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.  

Geography as a Determinant of Donor Access for Lung Transplantation in the United States Nov 04, 2026

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Maryam Valapour, MD, MPP, joins CHEST® Journal Podcast Moderator Gretchen Winter, MD, to discuss her research into the association of listing transplant center location with effective donor availability and the effect of amended Composite Allocation Score policy on candidate prioritization. 

DOI: 10.1016/j.chest.2026.05.019

November 2026 CHEST Journal Editor Highlights Nov 02, 2026

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CHEST November 2026, Volume 170, Issue 5

CHEST® journal's Editor in Chief Peter Mazzone, MD, MPH, FCCP, highlights key research published in the journal CHEST November 2026 issue, including an investigation into cutting waste in bronchoscopy, an examination of the effect of pretreatment with mono or dual pulmonary hypertension-targeted medical therapy on complications and clinical outcomes in patients undergoing balloon pulmonary angioplasty, and more.        

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Peter Mazzone, MD, MPH, FCCP

Impact of Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension Therapies on Gas Exchange in Portopulmonary Hypertension Oct 05, 2026

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Olivier Sitbon, MD, PhD, and Laurent Savale, MD, PhD, join CHEST® Journal Podcast Moderator Matt Siuba, DO, MS, to discuss their research into the effects of pulmonary arterial hypertension-specific therapies on gas exchange and the development of intrapulmonary vascular dilatations in patients with portopulmonary hypertension.

DOI: 10.1016/j.chest.2026.04.027

October 2026 CHEST Journal Editor Highlights Oct 01, 2026

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CHEST October 2026, Volume 170, Issue 4

CHEST® journal's Editor in Chief Peter Mazzone, MD, MPH, FCCP, highlights key research published in the journal CHEST October 2026 issue, including an examination of the associations of mucus plugs with prognosis in COPD, an investigation into the association of in-hospital influenza vaccination with reduced one-year mortality in patients who are critically ill with chronic pulmonary disease, and more.   

Moderator:   
Peter Mazzone, MD, MPH, FCCP

CHEST Critical Care: Family Engagement in the ICU - Not Just Information Sharing and Decision-Making Sep 14, 2026

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Ella N.I. Christoph, MD, joins CHEST® Critical Care Podcast Moderator Dan Fein, MD, to discuss her research into how clinicians and families experience patient and family engagement in the ICU.

This episode is part of a new series exploring articles published in our open access journal CHEST Critical Care.

DOI: 10.1016/j.chstcc.2026.100272

Humanities: Permission to Cry (Episode 6) Sep 03, 2026

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Originally aired: September 3, 2026

Shireen N. Heidari, MD, joins CHEST® Journal Podcast Moderator Abhishek Bhardwaj, MD, to discuss her Exhalations article, “Permission to Cry,” and delve into the process of managing burnout and giving yourself permission to show up as yourself while working in health care.

This episode is part of a new series exploring articles published in the journal's Humanities section.  

Moderator: 
Abhishek Bhardwaj, MD 

Patient Perceptions of Quality of Shared Decision-Making for Lung Cancer Screening in Telehealth vs In-Person Discussions Sep 02, 2026

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Stephanie A. Robinson, PhD, and Renda Soylemez Wiener, MD, MPH, join CHEST® Journal Podcast Moderator Alice Gallo De Moraes, MD, FCCP, to discuss their research into how the method of shared decision-making, in-person or telehealth, affects patients’ perceptions of quality of shared decision-making for lung cancer screening.

DOI: 10.1016/j.chest.2026.03.034

September 2026 CHEST Journal Editor Highlights Sep 01, 2026

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CHEST September 2026, Volume 170, Issue 3

CHEST® journal's Editor in Chief Peter Mazzone, MD, MPH, FCCP, highlights key research published in the journal CHEST September 2026 issue, including an exploration of the association of menopause with lung function in women with and without HIV, a study of the integration of deep learning based on low-dose CT imaging with clinical data for lung cancer risk prediction, and more. 

Moderator:   
Peter Mazzone, MD, MPH, FCCP

Association of Timely Antibiotics and Fluid Resuscitation With Increased Discharge to Home After Sepsis Aug 07, 2026

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Hallie C. Prescott, MD, MSc, joins CHEST® Journal Podcast Moderator Alice Gallo De Moraes, MD, FCCP, to discuss her research into the impact of timely antibiotic delivery and fluid resuscitation on discharge to home after sepsis.

DOI: 10.1016/j.chest.2026.03.002

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