ERJ Open Research: pick of the week

A proportion of COVID-19 survivors who undergo invasive mechanical ventilation show inspiratory muscle weakness 6 months after discharge from the intensive care unit (ICU). Early screening and rehabilitation may be beneficial for optimal recovery after ICU discharge. Read the full article at openres.ersjournals.com

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 lung diseases and cancer, complex breathlessness, sarcoidosis, and much more. Visit the ERS Respiratory Channel to listen to the podcasts and access the Monograph at books.ersjournals.com 

ERJ: pick of the week

The new 2022 European Society of Cardiology/European Respiratory Society pulmonary hypertension guidelines incorporate changes and adaptations focusing on clinical management. Read them in the current issue of the European Respiratory Journal.

ERS HERMES self-assessment course in paediatric respiratory medicine

 A unique opportunity to test your applied knowledge in paediatric respiratory medicine against 30 high-quality, case-based multiple-choice questions, selected from the question pool of the ERS HERMES European examination in paediatric respiratory medicine. All answers are then explained and discussed with a content expert. The course takes place on 23 February, 15:00–17:00 CET. Register here and access Self-Assessment in Respiratory Medicine and the ERS Handbook of Paediatric Respiratory Medicine online.

New podcast: Lung Diseases and Cancer

"We need to be cognisant of the new, less common risk factors that are associated with various cancers." ERS Monograph early career representative Holly Keir talks to co-Guest Editor Kwun M. Fong about the Monograph on Lung Disease and Cancer. In a aconverstaion covering hte bidirectional relationship between cancer and lung disease, the impact of climate change, cancer's relationship with vaping and the pulmonary effects of new cancer treatments, Kwun explains why this Monograph is relevant to all in respiratory medicine, from bench to bedside. Listen to the podcast via the ERS Respiratory Channel and access the Monograph at books.ersjournals.com

ERR: pick of the week

Read the latest article selected by the ERS publications team: Immune mechanisms in fibrotic pulmonary sarcoidosis. 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.

Access the latest ERJ Open Research articles

The most recent papers published in ERJ Open Research, ERS's fully open access research journal, include original articles on: cough in severe asthma and AI-based software in spirometry quality control. You will also find a review article on the global burden on nontuberculous mycobacteria in the CF population and a research letter on COVID-19 in patients with pulmonary alveolar proteinosis. Visit openres.ersjournals.com to browse all of the latest articles in full.

ERS HERMES self-assessment course in adult respiratory medicine

 A unique opportunity to test your applied knowledge in adult respiratory medicine against 30 high-quality, case-based multiple-choice questions, selected from the question pool of the ERS HERMES European examination in adult respiratory medicine. All answers are then explained and discussed with a content expert. The course takes place on 1 February, 15:00–17:00 CET. Register here and access Self-Assessment in Respiratory Medicine and the ERS Handbook of Respiratory Medicine online.

ERJ – Editors' choice

The Chief Editors of the European Respiratory Journal (ERJ) have selected their article highlights from the December issue. All articles are available online now and topics covered include: personalised therapy in acute lung injury, physical activity in severe asthma, artificial human lungs, circular RNAs and PH, and autoantibodies and asthma severity. Access the Chief Editors' full list or visit erj.ersjournals.com to browse other content in the ERJ, the most highly regarded peer-reviewed respiratory journal in Europe.

A new year message from the ERS President

"The 2020s have been a challenging time, but we have seen some amazing achievements in our field over this period. As we step into 2023, we should all be very proud of those achievements. The European Respiratory Society (ERS) agenda in 2023 is a busy one! As always, ERS commits to supporting the professional respiratory community all stages of their career, ensuring access to continuing education, research opportunities, and a truly global network. We will also continue to advocate for lung health at EU level, and work closely with our colleagues at the European Lung Foundation to ensure patients' voices are heard. I am especially excited to see you all in Milan for the ERS International Congress 2023." – Professor Carlos Robalo Cordeiro, ERS President 2022–2023

ERR: pick of the week

Read the latest article selected by the ERS publications team: Patient-reported outcomes to assess dyspnoea in interstitial lung disease and pulmonary hypertension: a systematic literature review of measurement properties. 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.

Upcoming webinar – Pulmonary hypertension: clinical-radiological-pathological case series

On 16 January, Robin Condliffe and Marion Delcroix will chair a webinar, the fifth in a series on pulmonary hypertension (PH), which will focus on the clinical-radiological-pathological correlation of PH  – chronic thromboembolic pulmonary hypertension (CTEPH). Register now and access the ERS Monograph Pulmonary Hypertension.