Expert interview: Biomarkers in TB clinical trials

On 8 June, the European Respiratory Society (ERS) will host a webinar on biomarkers in TB clinical trials, chaired by Professor Christoph Lange and Professor Raquel Duarte. The aim is to enhance participants' knowledge of biomarkers, surrogate markers and treatment monitoring tools for tuberculosis clinical trials, with a view to improving diagnosis and treatment outcomes. Webinar registration is free for ERS members.

Register for the webinar | Become an ERS member | Look out for the Monograph on The Challenge of Tuberculosis in the 21st Century

Breathe: respiratory failure

The latest issue of Breathe focuses on respiratory failure, with articles looking at respiratory complications of obesity, approaches to increase NIV effectiveness in bulbar amyotrophic lateral sclerosis patients and the use of oxygen therapy in interstitial lung diseases. The journal club looks at the impact of triple therapy on mortality in COPD. The issue also features a review of management of difficult-to-treat asthma in adolescents and young adults. Browse the full contents at breathe.ersjournals.com

DRAGON conference: lessons learnt from COVID-19

As the culminating event of the 3-year EU-funded DRAGON project focusing on SARS-CoV-2 and COVID-19, the conference will bring together experts to discuss clinical networks, the implementation of diagnosis/prediction models – including artificial intelligence – in acute and long COVID, as well as pandemic preparedness.

Register now | Find out more about the DRAGON project | Order your print copy of the COVID-19 Monograph

ERJ: pick of the week

In the first randomised study to compare lung volume reduction surgery and endobronchial valve placement in people who are suitable for both treatments, surgery did not produce substantially superior outcomes 1 year after the procedure. Read the article in full at erj.ersjournals.com 

Bronchiectasis in Europe

In the latest episode of Coffee Talk on the ERS Respiratory Channel, Professor Stuart Elborn interviews Professor Stefano Aliberti and Professor Eva Polverino about the largest ever prospective study of adults with bronchiectasis from 28 countries – the EMBARC study.

Watch the episode | Order your print copy of the ERS Monograph on Bronchiectasis

The current situation and therapeutic perspectives in cystic fibrosis

Join the next ERS Vision Live panel discussion on 1 June 2023, which will focus on the current situation and therapeutic perspectives in cystic fibrosis. The discussion will be chaired by Dr Eva Polverino, Head of the Research Unit in Respiratory Infections at Hospital Vall d'Hebron (Barcelona, Spain), and Mr Dimitris Kontopidis, cystic fibrosis patient and advocate, and Vice President of Cystic Fibrosis Europe.

Register now | Order your print copy of the ERS Monograph on Cystic Fibrosis

Rare Diseases – pre-order now to receive your discount

There's still time to pre-order your print copy of the forthcoming ERS Monograph on Rare Diseases and benefit from a €10 discount. Edited by leaders in the field, this Monograph will cover disease identification, differential diagnosis, diseases of the lung interstitium, airways and alveoli, pulmonary vascular diseases, and rare lung diseases in systemic inflammatory disorders, as well as many other rare conditions. Pre-order your print copy at ersbookshop.com before 28 May and receive a €10 discount. 

ERS/ISEE/HEI Clean Air in Europe for All conference

On 24 May, the European Respiratory Society (ERS), the International Society for Environmental Epidemiology (ISEE) and the Health Effects Institute (HEI) will hose a crucial one-day conference in Brussls to discuss Clean Air in Europe for All with policy makers, international experts and scientists. The even will analyse proposed revisions to the EU Ambient Air Quality Directive (AAQD), identify remaining challenges and explore additional policy options.

Access the live stream | Apply for in-person attendance | Order your print copy of the ERS Monograph on Inequalities in Respiratory Health

ERR: pick of the week

Home ventilation can improve clinical outcomes for patients with COPD, obesity-related respiratory failure and neuromuscular disease. A range of modifiable and nonmodifiable factors influence its impact upon patients' health-related quality of life. Read the article in full at err.ersjournals.com

Bronchiectasis in Europe

In the latest episode of Coffee Talk on the ERS Respiratory Channel, Professor Stuart Elborn interviews Professor Stefano Aliberti and Professor Eva Polverino about the largest ever prospective study of adults with bronchiectasis from 28 countries – the EMBARC study.

Watch the episode | Order your print copy of the ERS Monograph on Bronchiectasis

DRAGON conference: lessons learnt from COVID-19

As the culminating event of the 3-year EU-funded DRAGON project focusing on SARS-CoV-2 and COVID-19, the conference will bring together experts to discuss clinical networks, the implementation of diagnosis/prediction models – including artificial intelligence – in acute and long COVID, as well as pandemic preparedness.

Register now | Find out more about the DRAGON project | Order your print copy of the COVID-19 Monograph

ERS Handbook of Respiratory Sleep Medicine – order your copy

Broad in scope but easy to digest, the completely new, second edition of the ERS Handbook of Respiratory Sleep Medicine is broken down into 17 sections, including diagnosis and management, neuromuscular disorders, hypoventilation syndromes, nonrespiratory sleep disorders, and paediatrics. The Editors have brought together expert authors to create a book that focuses on practical aspects, with tips and advice based on clinical practice and the latest guidelines. This book will be invaluable to experienced sleep specialists, trainees and nurses alike. Order your print copy

Access the latest ERJ Open Research articles

The most recent papers published in ERJ Open Research – ERS's fully open access research journal – include: a Review on pleural effusion due to nonmalignant gastrointestinal disease; an original article on sonographic follow-up of diaphragm function in COVID-19; and a research letter on cognitive function and inhaler technique following recovery from COPD exacerbations. Visit openres.ersjournals.com to browse all of the latest articles in full.

ERR: pick of the week

Asthma and COPD are complex inflammatory diseases of the airways. Targeted treatments have drastically improved severe asthma outcomes but in COPD, no targeted treatments have, at present, demonstrated great improvement. Read the article in full at err.ersjournals.com

Tobacco 21

The European Respiratory Society (ERS) Tobacco Control Committee has published a statement which highlights the "endgame" policy, Tobacco 21. The statement, published in the European Respiratory Journal, details the potential benefits of implementing a Tobacco 21 policy across Europe, which would raise the tobacco age-of-sale to 21 years.

Read the statement | Order your print copy of the ERS Monograph on Supporting Tobacco Cessation

Sleep and Breathing sees record attendance in 2023

The European Respiratory Society (ERS) was delighted to collaborate with the European Sleep Research Society (ESRS) to welcome a record attendance of more than 1000 delegates to the seventh Sleep and Breathing Conference, which took place in Prague, Czech Republic and online from 20–22 April. This year's Conference – the first of its kind to take a hybrid format – offered more than 45 sessions, including symposia, discussion, debate and poster displays.

Order your print copy of the ERS Handbook of Respiratory Sleep Medicine

There's an ERS Monograph to suit your needs

Thoracic Ultrasound, Eosinophilic Lung Diseases and Sarcoidosis are amongst our most popular ERS Monographs. But we have a broad range available, covering topics such as Palliative Care in Respiratory Disease, Lung Diseases and Cancer, and The Lung Microbiome. Visit books.ersjournals.com for online access, or order print copies from ersbookshop.com. Can't see a Monograph that suits your needs? Email us – we're always interested in hearing your ideas.

ERJ Editors' choice

The Chief Editors of the European Respiratory Journal (ERJ) have selected their article highlights from the April issue. Topics covered include: lung volume reduction surgery versus endobronchial valves, long COVID, and obstructive sleep apnoea and cognitive decline in the elderly. The issue also includes the ERS/ESICM/ESCMID/ALAT guidelines for the management of severe community-acquired pneumonia. Access the Chief Editors' full list or visit erj.ersjournals.com to browse the ERJ, the most highly regarded peer-reviewed respiratory journal in Europe.

Coming soon from the ERS Monograph

Look out for the following titles, coming soon in the ERS Monograph book series: Rare Diseases of the Respiratory System (pre-order your print copy before 28 May and receive a €10 discount), The Challenge of Tuberculosis in the 21st Century, Digital Respiratory Healthcare and COPD in the 21st Century. Visit ersbookshop.com to browse all the titles in the ERS Monograph collection.

ERS International Congress – submit your Late-Breaking Abstract

The European Respiratory Society (ERS) is now accepting Late-Breaking Abstract submissions for the ERS International Congress 2023. To be considered, Late-Breaking Abstracts must: contain novel data, which only became available after the standard submission deadline in February; have a major impact on clinical practice or scientific reasoning. Learn more and submit by 31 May

ERJ Open Research: pick of the week

Transbronchial mediastinal cryobiopsy is a minimally invasive, rapid and safe technique that can be performed in a bronchoscopy suite under moderate sedation. It has a higher diagnostic yield than transbronchial needle aspiration. Read the full article at openres.ersjournals.com

Breathe: respiratory failure

The latest issue of Breathe focuses on respiratory failure, with articles looking at respiratory complications of obesity, approaches to increase NIV effectiveness in bulbar amyotrophic lateral sclerosis patients and the use of oxygen therapy in interstitial lung diseases. The journal club looks at the impact of triple therapy on mortality in COPD. The issue also features a review of management of difficult-to-treat asthma in adolescents and young adults. Browse the full contents at breathe.ersjournals.com

Asbestos: how to overcome its on-going threat and clinical burden

Take part in the Respiratory Channel webinar on asbestos, which will be held on 9 May 2023. By attending this webinar, you will gain a comprehensive overview of the occupational and environmental exposition of asbestos, the pathogenesis leading to asbestos-related disease and their evidence-based management, as well as structured approaches to prevention and early detection.

Register now | Order your print copy of the ERS Monograph on Occupational and Environmental Lung Disease

World Asthma Day – special offer

Tuesday 2 May is World Asthma Day. To mark the event, ERS is offering a €10 discount on all print copies of the ERS Monograph on Severe Asthma ordered before 13 May. Visit ersbookshop.com to buy your copy and browse our other books. 

Virtual school on how scientific journals work

On 4 May 2023, the Respiratory Channel will be run a course about scientific journals and how they work. Course attendees will learn the basis of the peer-review process in a specialised respiratory journal, specifically, how manuscript submissions are processed, assessed, and eventually accepted.

Register now | Browse our journals: European Respiratory Journal, European Respiratory Review, ERJ Open Research and Breathe