The latest issue of Breathe focuses on diagnosing and managing pleural disease, with review articles looking at diagnosis and management of malignant pleural effusions in resource-constrained settings and the tuberculous pleural effusion. The journal club focuses on trials investigating antimicrobial strategies and the use of oral corticosteroids in pleural infection.
On 6 Feburary 2024, the European Respiratory Society (ERS) will hold a case-based webinar on challenging central sleep apnoea cases. This webinar will give attendees the opportunity to study real-life clinical cases that have different levels of difficulty and often require differential diagnosis. The perfect learning opportunity for pulmonologists, clinicians and trainees, this webinar is an ideal platform to exchange ideas with a panel of experts, including Dr Elisa Perger, Professor Winfried Randerath, Dr Sébastien Baillieul and Professor Maria R. Bonsignore.
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Don't miss out on the ERS Bookshop January sale. Order now and save €10 on print copies of selected ERS Monographs, including Supporting Tobacco Cessation, Acute Exacerbations of Pulmonary Diseases, Cystic Fibrosis, and much more. Visit ersbookshop.com to browse the sale. Sale ends 31 January.
Pleural fluid analysis is the gold standard for pleural infection diagnosis. Current management is by antibiotic therapy, therapeutic pleural aspirations, chest drains, intrapleural fibrinolytic therapy and surgery; the future includes targeted treatment by RAPID risk categorisation.
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In response to the continued challenge posed by chronic cough, ERJ Open Research is calling for new submissions relating to this field, particularly those addressing novel mechanisms and treatments of chronic refractory cough. Preference will be given to papers that are clinical trials, provide mechanistic insights or offer new knowledge on management, with fast-track peer review and publication for suitable papers. The deadline for submission is 31 March 2024
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In the latest episode of Coffee Talk on the ERS Respiratory Channel, Dr Marc Miravitlles – Chair of ERS Clinical Research Collaboration EARCO – chats to Professor Robert A. Stockley, of University Hospital Birmingham, UK. The pair discuss alpha-1 antitrypsin deficiency, its role in respiratory disease and its relationship with bronchiectasis.
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There is less than 1 month to go until the Respiratory Failure and Mechanical Ventilation (RFMV) Conference 2024, which will be held on 15–17 February in Berlin, Germany, and online. Ahead of this year's conference, organising committee member and ERS early career member, Dr Lieuwe Bos, highlights what he is looking forward to about the event.
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On 25 January 2024, the European Respiratory Society (ERS) will hold a panel discussion on pleural malignancies, chaired by Professor Najib M. Rahman and Dr Avinash Aujayeb. Topics covered will include: the case for early biopsy and avoiding initial cytology; the biology and growth potential of pleural fluid; and the optimal use of indwelling pleural catheters.
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The ERS Bookshop January sale is now on. Save €10 on print copies of selected ERS Monographs, including Controversies in COPD, The Lung Microbiome, Community-Acquired Pneumonia, and much more. Visit ersbookshop.com to browse the sale.
The forthcoming ERS Monograph on COPD in the 21st Century is now available to pre-order. This Monograph will provide an up-to-date overview of what is happening in this exciting field, both at a basic and a clinical level.
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Increased expression of CXCL6 in secretory cells drives fibroblast collagen synthesis and is associated with increased mortality in idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis.
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The ERS Monograph is voluntarily peer reviewed. We are most grateful for the hard work and dedication of all those who reviewed manuscripts for our publications in 2023.
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On 25 January 2024, the European Respiratory Society (ERS) will hold a panel discussion on pleural malignancies, chaired by Professor Najib M. Rahman and Dr Avinash Aujayeb. Topics covered will include: the case for early biopsy and avoiding initial cytology; the biology and growth potential of pleural fluid; and the optimal use of indwelling pleural catheters.
Register now | Order a print copy of the Monograph on Pleural Disease and receive a €10 discount
The ERS Bookshop January sale is now on. Save €10 on print copies of selected ERS Monographs, including Cardiovascular Complications of Respiratory Disorders, Lung Cancer, The Nose and Sinuses in Respiratory Disorders, and much more. Visit ersbookshop.com to browse the sale.
On 15 January, the European Respiratory Society (ERS) will hold a webinar that considers health disparities in paediatric sleep disordered breathing. Chaired by Dr Jessica Taytard and Professor Stijn Verhulst, with Dr Susan Redline as speaker, the webinar will review the evidence of ethnic, racial and socioeconomic disparities in paediatric sleep disordered breathing, helping attendees to understand, identify and, where possible, prevent such disparities.
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A domiciliary spirometry programme can capture new obstructed lung function and favourably alter the management of individuals with treatment-refractory asthma. Further work is needed to address patient-centric issues that lead to poor uptake and adherence.
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Rare Diseases of the Respiratory System, Digital Respiratory Healthcare and The Challenge of Tuberculosis in the 21st Century are amongst our most popular ERS Monographs. But we have a broad range available, covering topics such as Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis, Severe Asthma and Interventional Pulmonology. 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 Open Research is ERS's fully open access research journal. Amongst the latest articles in the journal, you'll find original research on: the UK Biobank; the safety, feasibility and effectiveness of PHAHB; and mechanically assisted cough strategies. The issue also includes a study protocol on the rationale and design of the PREDICT study.
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Look out for the following titles, coming soon in the ERS Monograph book series: COPD in the 21st Century, Transition of Care in Respiratory Medicine and COVID-19: An Update. Visit ersbookshop.com to browse all the titles in the ERS Monograph collection.
The ERS Bookshop January sale is now on. Save €10 on print copies of selected ERS Monographs, including Severe Asthma, Palliative Care in Respiratory Disease, Obstructive Sleep Apnoea, and much more. Visit ersbookshop.com to browse the sale.
Controversies about augmentation therapy in α1-antitrypsin deficiency (AATD) still exist. Owing to the low prevalence of AATD and variability in its natural history, augmentation must be personalised in reference centres after careful consideration of pros and cons with the patient.
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On 25 January 2024, the European Respiratory Society (ERS) will hold a panel discussion on pleural malignancies, chaired by Professor Najib M. Rahman and Dr Avinash Aujayeb. Topics covered will include: the case for early biopsy and avoiding initial cytology; the biology and growth potential of pleural fluid; and the optimal use of indwelling pleural catheters.
Register now | Order a print copy of the Monograph on Pleural Disease and receive a €10 discount
The ERS Bookshop January sale is now on. Save €10 on print copies of selected ERS Monographs, including Pleural Disease, Occupational and Environmental Lung Disease, Pulmonary Emergencies, and much more. Visit ersbookshop.com to browse the sale.
Rare Diseases of the Respiratory System, Digital Respiratory Healthcare and The Challenge of Tuberculosis in the 21st Century are amongst our most popular ERS Monographs. But we have a broad range available, covering topics such as Pulmonary Rehabilitation, Severe Asthma and Interventional Pulmonology. 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.
