New Monograph: Lung Diseases and Cancer – available now!

The latest ERS Monograph on Lung Diseases and Cancer has now been published. This Monograph: explores the common causal pathways of cancer and lung diseases; considers the diseases from an epidemiological, clinical and therapeutic point of view; and discusses the many ways in which they interact to influence patient management. The result is a book that will generate a better understanding of the relationship between lung diseases and cancer, giving rise to a greater awareness of the possible development of lung disease in people with cancer, and of the different types of cancer that are frequently seen in those with lung diseases. Visit books.ersjournals.com to access the book online

ERJ: pick of the week

Read the latest article selected by the ERS publications team: Cardiovascular outcomes in patients with chronic kidney disease and COVID-19: a multi-regional data-linkage study. Read the article in full in the European Respiratory Journal, the most highly regarded peer-reviewed respiratory journal in Europe with an impact factor of 33.795.

Breathe: sleep and sleep disorders

The latest issue of Breathe focuses on sleep and sleep disorders, with reviews looking at what respiratory physicians should know about parasomnias, non-CPAP therapy for obstructive sleep apnoea and the lessons sleep medicine learned from the COVID-19 pandemic. In addition, the issue features a review on the transition from paediatric to adult care in cystic fibrosis and the Landmark papers in respiratory medicine series looks back at the PANTHER-IPF trial. Read the introductory editorial looking at the evolution of sleep medicine in Europe and browse the full table of contents. 

ERR: pick of the week

Read the latest article selected by the ERS publications team: Prevalence, risk factors and treatments for post-COVID-19 breathlessness: a systematic review and meta-analysis. Read the article in full in the European Respiratory Review, the European Respiratory Society's fully open access journal, containing state-of-the-art review articles, editorials and correspondence.

The ERS Monograph podcast: listen to the newest episodes

The ERS Monograph podcast provides a fascinating overview of the latest instalments in our book series. Each episode looks at a different Monograph, with interviews featuring Guest Editors and leaders in the field. On the ERS Respiratory Channel, you'll find podcast episodes on complex breathlessness, sarcoidosis, eosinophilic lung diseases, and much more. Visit the ERS Respiratory Channel to listen to the podcasts and access the Monograph at books.ersjournals.com 

ERR: pick of the week

Read the latest article selected by the ERS publications team: Burden of respiratory syncytial virus infection in older and high-risk adults: a systematic review and meta-analysis of the evidence from developed countries. Read the article in full in the European Respiratory Review, the European Respiratory Society's fully open access journal, containing state-of-the-art review articles, editorials and correspondence.

Breathe: sleep and sleep disorders

The latest issue of Breathe focuses on sleep and sleep disorders, with reviews looking at what respiratory physicians should know about parasomnias, non-CPAP therapy for obstructive sleep apnoea and the lessons sleep medicine learned from the COVID-19 pandemic. In addition, the issue features a review on the transition from paediatric to adult care in cystic fibrosis and the Landmark papers in respiratory medicine series looks back at the PANTHER-IPF trial. Read the introductory editorial looking at the evolution of sleep medicine in Europe and browse the full table of contents. 

The ERS Monograph podcast: listen to the newest episodes

The ERS Monograph podcast provides a fascinating overview of the latest instalments in our book series. Each episode looks at a different Monograph, with interviews featuring Guest Editors and leaders in the field. On the ERS Respiratory Channel, you'll find podcast episodes on complex breathlessness, sarcoidosis, eosinophilic lung diseases, and much more. Visit the ERS Respiratory Channel to listen to the podcasts and access the Monograph at books.ersjournals.com 

ERR: pick of the week

Read the latest article selected by the ERS publications team: Prevalence, risk factors and treatments for post-COVID-19 breathlessness: a systematic review and meta-analysis. Read the article in full in the European Respiratory Review, the European Respiratory Society's fully open access journal, containing state-of-the-art review articles, editorials and correspondence.

World COPD Day

16 November is World COPD Day. To mark the occasion, we have selected a range of articles on pneumonia from ERS publications. 

New podcast: Complex Breathlessness

 "This condition is really overlooked. The point of the Monograph is that it should, hopefully, raise awareness." In the latest instalment of the ERS Monograph podcast series, Editorial Board member Holly Keir talks to James H. Hull, one of the Guest Editors of the Monograph on Complex Breathlessness. In a conversation that focuses on the need for robust investigation when faced with unexplained breathlessness, James and Holly discuss: the use of physiological tests and CPET for assessment; postural tachycardia syndrome and autonomic dysfunction; the importance of developing breathlessness clinics in the future; and therapy-based treatments. Listen to the podcast via the ERS Respiratory Channel and access the Monograph at books.ersjournals.com

World Pneumonia Day

12 November is World Pneumonia Day. To mark the occasion, we have selected a range of articles on pneumonia from ERS publications. 

ERJ: pick of the week

Read the latest article selected by the ERS publications team: Drug-induced interstitial lung disease. Read the article in full in the European Respiratory Journal, the most highly regarded peer-reviewed respiratory journal in Europe with an impact factor of 33.795.

Access the latest ERS Open Research papers

The most recent papers published in ERJ Open Research, ERS's fully open access research journal, include original articles on: heterogeneity in the use of biologics for severe asthma, the relevance of comorbidities on initial combination therapy in PAH, the impact of neighbourhood disadvantage on pulmonary function in sarcoidosis patients and telemedicine home CPAP titration and follow-up in COVID-19. Visit openres.ersjournals.com to browse the latest articles in full.

Sleep and Breathing 2023: registration now open

Registration for next year's Sleep and Breathing conference is now open. Taking place in Prague, Czech Republic, from 20 to 22 April, this event is the largest pan-European meeting of its kind, offering an integrated approach to the investigation and treatment of sleep disorders. Register for Sleep and Breathing 2023 or submit an abstract

ERJ: latest complete issue

The latest complete issue of the European Respiratory Journal is available online. In the issue, you will find original research articles on cancer risk in severe alpha-1-antitrypsin deficiency, lung function from school age to adulthood in primary ciliary dyskinesia, and the association of child maltreatment, anxiety and depression with asthma in adults. The issue also features an ERJ Methods article on determining and reporting minimal important change for patient-reported outcome instruments. Visit erj.ersjournals.com to find out more and to browse the issue in full.

Lung Sicence Conference – abstract submission extended

The abstract submission deadline for the European Respiratory Society Lung Science Conference 2023 has been extended to 11 November. Take this opportunity to be part of an exciting event that is at the forefront of basic and translational respiratory science. The conference will be held onsite in Estoril, Portugal, from 9 to 12 March. The theme will be: "Post-viral lung diseases – from basic immunology to clinical phenotypes and therapy". Submit your abstract

ERJ: pick of the week

Read the latest article selected by the ERS publications team: Pirfenidone exacerbates Th2-driven vasculopathy in a moues model of systemic sclerosis-associated interstitial lung disease. Read the article in full in the European Respiratory Journal, the most highly regarded peer-reviewed respiratory journal in Europe with an impact factor of 33.795.

COVID-19: state of the art

On 10 November, the European Respiratory Society will hold a full-day online event, covering the latest advances, data and best practices in SARS-CoV-2 and COVID-19. Chaired by Professor Christopher Brightling and Professor Eva Polverino, the programme will consist of live presentations that discuss epidemiology, pathophysiology and management, both in adults and children. Registration is free and grants access to the full live programme as well as to all recorded materials. Find out more and register

There's an ERS Monograph to suit your needs

Complex Breathlessness, Sarcoidosis and Eosinophilic Lung Diseases are amongst our most popular ERS Monographs. But we have a broad range available, covering topics such as Pleural Disease, Pulmonary Manifestations of Systemic Diseases and Alpha-1 Antitrypsin Deficiency. Visit books.ersjournals.com for online access (members of the European Respiratory Society have free access to the Monograph). Can't see a Monograph that suits your needs? Email us – we're always interested in hearing your ideas.