Saturday 30 November 2019

Asthma attacks in pregnancy: health risk for mothers and babies

Women with asthma who suffer severe symptoms while pregnant face higher risks of health problems both for themselves and their babies compared to women with well-controlled asthma, according to research published in the European Respiratory Journal.  The study includes data on >100,000 pregnancies, and shows that women who experienced severe symptoms were more likely to suffer with pregnancy-induced hypertension and pre-eclampsia. Access the study here or visit erj.ersjournals.com to browse the latest issue.

Thursday 28 November 2019

Coming soon: Environmental and Occupational Lung Disease

The European Respiratory Society (ERS) is pleased to confirm a forthcoming ERS Monograph on Environmental and Occupational Lung Disease, Guest Edited by Johanna Feary, Hille Suojalehto and Paul Cullinan. ERS Monograph Chief Editor John R. Hurst was keen to publish a book in this area following high levels of interest in the Monograph reader survey. The Environmental and Occupational Lung Disease Monograph will be published in 2020. Find out more here.

Friday 22 November 2019

Thursday 21 November 2019

World COPD Day: article collection

To mark World COPD Day (20 November 2019), we have selected a range of articles on the theme of COPD from European Respiratory Society publications. Click here to access the article collection.

Wednesday 20 November 2019

World COPD Day special offer

Wednesday 20 November is World COPD Day. To mark the event, ERS is offering a €10 discount on all print copies of the ERS Monographs on Controversies in COPD and COPD and Comorbidity ordered before 14 December. Visit ersbookshop.com to buy your copy.

Tuesday 19 November 2019

European Antibiotic Awareness Day: article collection

To mark European Antibiotic Awareness Day (18 November 2019), we have selected a range of articles on the theme of antibiotics from European Respiratory Society publications. Click here to access the article collection.

Monday 18 November 2019

Pulmonary Manifestations of Systemic Diseases: pre-order your discounted copy

We're extending the discount period for pre-orders of the forthcoming ERS Monograph on Pulmonary Manifestations of Systemic Diseases. Pre-order your print copy before 3 December and you'll receive a €10 discount. Visit ersbookshop.com to pre-order your print copy and find out more about the book.

European Antibiotic Awareness Day special offer

Monday 18 November is European Antibiotic Awareness Day. To mark the event, ERS is offering a €10 discount on all print copies of the ERS Monograph on Anti-infectives and the Lung ordered before 7 December. Visit ersbookshop.com to buy your copy.

Wednesday 13 November 2019

World Pneumonia Day: article collection

To mark World Pneumonia Day (12 November 2019), we have selected a range of articles on the theme of pneumonia from European Respiratory Society publications. Click here to access the article collection.

Tuesday 12 November 2019

World Pneumonia Day special offer

Tuesday 12 November is World Pneumonia Day. To mark the event, ERS is offering a €10 discount on all print copies of the ERS Monograph on Community-Acquired Pneumonia ordered before 30 November. Visit ersbookshop.com to buy your copy.

Monday 4 November 2019

There's an ERS Monograph to suit your needs

Severe Asthma, Thoracic Ultrasound and Tuberculosis are amongst our most popular ERS Monographs. But we have a broad range available, covering topics such as The Lung Microbiome, Alpha-1-Antitrypsin Deficiency and Bronchiectasis. Visit books.ersjournals.com to access the Monograph online or ersbookshop.com to order print copies. And if you can't see a Monograph that suits your needs, email us at monograph@ersnet.org – we're always interested in hearing your ideas.

First evidence that fat accumulates in lungs of overweight

Researchers have shown for the first time that fatty tissue accumulates in the airway walls, particularly in people who are overweight or obese. The new study, published in the European Respiratory Journal (ERJ), suggests that the fatty tissue alters the structure of people's airways and could be one reason behind the increased risk of asthma. Access the article here or visit erj.ersjournals.com to browse the ERJ.

Saturday 2 November 2019

Lung Cancer Awareness Month: article collection

To mark Lung Cancer Awareness Month, we have selected a range of articles on the theme of lung cancer from European Respiratory Society publications. Click here to access the article collection.

Friday 1 November 2019

Lung Cancer Awareness Month special offer

November is Lung Cancer Awareness Month. To mark the event, ERS is offering a €10 discount on all print copies of the ERS Monograph on Lung Cancer ordered before 1 December 2019. Visit ersbookshop.com to buy your copy.