OSA and dentofacial orthopaedics

On 11 June 2024, Professor Karen Spruyt and Professor Stijn Verhulst will chair an ERS webinar entitled "At the crossroads of obstructive sleep apnoea and dentofacial orthopaedics: exploring research avenues and clinical interventions in childhood." The webinar will delve into the intricate relationship between orthodontic interventions and respiratory functions, which are intricately linked with facial development in childhood. It will discuss the efficacy of orthodontic treatment, will consider morbidity associated with obstructive sleep apnoea and will highlight future clinical and research priorities. 

Register for the webinar | Order your copy of the ERS Handbook of Respiratory Sleep Medicine

ERS Congress 2024: early bird discount

Early bird discounted fees are currently available for the ERS Congress, which is being held 7–11 September in Vienna, Austria, and online. By attending the Congress, you will enjoy 5 days of the very latest updates in respiratory medicine and science, as well as an unrivalled opportunity to network and build relationship. The early bird discount ends on 3 July 2024. Early registration is advised – onsite space may sell out.

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ERJ calls for papers on ageing and lung health

By 2030 it is estimated that 1.4 billion people will be over the age of 65. With chronic lung diseases (e.g. COPD, ILD, asthma, lung cancer, bronchiectasis) over-represented in older persons, this represents a challenge for the respiratory community and population as a whole. In response to this challenge, the European Respiratory Journal (ERJ) is calling for new submissions on ageing and lung health, offering fast-track peer review and publication for suitable papers. The deadline to submit is 30 June.

Find out more | Submit your research paper

ERR pick of the week

This scoping review highlights the need for standardised definitions of subclinical tuberculosis. Variability in definitions affects prevalence estimates. Subclinical tuberculosis was more common in high-burden areas, in community settings and among immunocompetent individuals.

Read the pick of the week | Submit your manuscript to the European Respiratory Review 

Breathe pick of the week

 

Imaging plays a central role in diagnosing and managing fibrosing lung diseases. A methodical evaluation of high-resolution computed tomography is critical for identifying various lung fibroses:

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Curbside Consult: idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis

In the latest episode of Curbside Consult, Professor Sean Gaine and Dr Emer Kelly speak to Dr Marlies Wijsenbeek, of Erasmus MC (Rotterdam, the Netherlands). Dr Wijsenbeek gives her expert opinion on interstitial lung disease, including the case of an 82-year-old nonsmoking female patient with interstitial changes on her chest X-ray and mild restriction in her spirometry.

Watch the episode | Order your print copy of Pulmonary Manifestations of Systemic Diseases

Coming soon in the ERS Monograph book series

Look out for the following titles, coming soon in the ERS Monograph book series: Transition of Care in Respiratory Medicine, COVID-19: An Update, Lung Transplantation and Respiratory Physiology: New Knowledge, Better Diagnosis. Visit ersbookshop.com to browse all the titles in the ERS Monograph collection.

There's an ERS Monograph to suit your needs

Rare Diseases of the Respiratory System, Digital Respiratory Healthcare and COPD in the 21st Century are amongst our most popular ERS Monographs. But we have a broad range available, covering topics such as Clinical Exercise Testing, Interventional Pulmonology and Bronchiectasis. 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.

Access the latest articles in ERJ Open Research

ERJ Open Research is ERS's fully open access research journal. Amongst the latest articles in the journal, you'll find: Congress highlights from the Respiratory Intensive Care and Basic and Translational Science Assemblies; original articles on COPD and sleep apnoea, severe asthma care trajectories, and air pollution; and a research letter on pneumothorax as a complication of dry needling technique. 

Browse the issue in full | Submit to ERJ Open Research

Submit a late-breaking abstract for the ERS Congress 2024

Late-breaking abstract submissions are now open for the ERS Congress 2024, which will take place from 7–11 September in Vienna, Austria. The deadline for submissions is 31 May 2024.

Submit your work | Find out more about the Congress

ERJ calls for papers on ageing and lung health

By 2030 it is estimated that 1.4 billion people will be over the age of 65. With chronic lung diseases (e.g. COPD, ILD, asthma, lung cancer, bronchiectasis) over-represented in older persons, this represents a challenge for the respiratory community and population as a whole. In response to this challenge, the European Respiratory Journal (ERJ) is calling for new submissions on ageing and lung health, offering fast-track peer review and publication for suitable papers. The deadline to submit is 30 June.

Find out more | Submit your research paper

ERJ pick of the week

Novel structural and functional radiological markers derived from computed tomography and magnetic resonance imaging in patients with COPD are useful in disease phenotyping and therapeutic decisions. These parameters are linked with common physiological tests and important clinical outcomes. 

Read the article | Submit to the European Respiratory Journal

Symptom management of adults with serious respiratory illnesses

The ERS Clinical Practice Guideline on symptom management for adults with serious respiratory illness has now been published in the European Respiratory Journal. To accompany the guidelines, a new episode of Guidelines in Focus, in which clinical and patient experts discuss the content of the new guidelines, is now available on the ERS Respiratory Channel.

Access the Guidelines | Watch Guidelines in Focus

Submit a late-breaking abstract for the ERS Congress 2024

Late-breaking abstract submissions are now open for the ERS Congress 2024, which will take place from 7–11 September in Vienna, Austria. The deadline for submissions is 31 May 2024.

Submit your work | Find out more about the Congress

Curbside Consult: idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis

In the latest episode of Curbside Consult, Professor Sean Gaine and Dr Emer Kelly speak to Dr Marlies Wijsenbeek, of Erasmus MC (Rotterdam, the Netherlands). Dr Wijsenbeek gives her expert opinion on interstitial lung disease, including the case of an 82-year-old nonsmoking female patient with interstitial changes on her chest X-ray and mild restriction in her spirometry.

Watch the episode | Order your print copy of Pulmonary Manifestations of Systemic Diseases

The Transition of Respiratory Care - pre-order your copy

The forthcoming ERS Monograph on "The Transition of Respiratory Care: from Child to Adult" is now available to pre-order. Covering areas such as health inequalities, obesity, psychology and treatment adherence, this Monograph will provide a comprehensive overview of the difficulties of and areas to consider in the transition of respiratory care. 

Pre-order your print copy before 17 May and receive a €10 discount 

ERJ podcast: allergic bronchopulmonary aspergillosis

In the April edition of the ERJ Podcast, Chief Editor James Chalmers interviews Ritesh Agarwal (Dept of Pulmonary Medicine, Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education and Research, Chandigarh, India) about the revised International Society for Human and Animal Mycology ABPA working group clinical practice guidelines for diagnosing, classifying and treating allergic bronchopulmonary aspergillosis/mycoses.

Listen to the episode | Access the ERJ

ERJ calls for papers on ageing and lung health

By 2030 it is estimated that 1.4 billion people will be over the age of 65. With chronic lung diseases (e.g. COPD, ILD, asthma, lung cancer, bronchiectasis) over-represented in older persons, this represents a challenge for the respiratory community and population as a whole. In response to this challenge, the European Respiratory Journal (ERJ) is calling for new submissions on ageing and lung health, offering fast-track peer review and publication for suitable papers. The deadline to submit is 30 June.

Find out more | Submit your research paper

ERR pick of the week

This comprehensive meta-analysis demonstrated that licensed asthma biologics reduce exacerbations and hospitalisations, improve lung function, asthma control and quality of life, and limit the use of systemic corticosteroids, with a favourable safety profile. These effects are more prominent in patients with evidence of type 2 inflammation.

Read the pick of the week | Submit your manuscript to the European Respiratory Review 

Coming soon in the ERS Monograph book series

Look out for the following titles, coming soon in the ERS Monograph book series: Transition of Care in Respiratory Medicine (pre-order before 17 May and save €10), COVID-19: An Update, Lung Transplantation and Respiratory Physiology: New Knowledge, Better Diagnosis. Visit ersbookshop.com to browse all the titles in the ERS Monograph collection.

ERJ Editors' choice

The Chief Editors of the European Respiratory Journal (ERJ) have selected their highlights from the April issue. Alongside original articles on pulmonary function, interstitial lung diseases and smoking cessation, their selection also includes the ISHAM-ABPA working group clinical practice guidelines for diagnosing, classifying and treating allergic bronchopulmonary aspergillosis/mycoses.

Access the Chief Editors' full list 
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List to the ERJ Podcast on allergic bronchopulmonary aspergillosis

There's an ERS Monograph to suit your needs

Rare Diseases of the Respiratory System, Digital Respiratory Healthcare and COPD in the 21st Century are amongst our most popular ERS Monographs. But we have a broad range available, covering topics such as Pulmonary Rehabilitation, Interventional Pulmonology and Severe Asthma. 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 calls for papers on ageing and lung health

By 2030 it is estimated that 1.4 billion people will be over the age of 65. With chronic lung diseases (e.g. COPD, ILD, asthma, lung cancer, bronchiectasis) over-represented in older persons, this represents a challenge for the respiratory community and population as a whole. In response to this challenge, the European Respiratory Journal (ERJ) is calling for new submissions on ageing and lung health, offering fast-track peer review and publication for suitable papers. The deadline to submit is 30 June.

Find out more | Submit your research paper

ERR pick of the week

Bronchiectasis diagnosis is expert based. Clear definitions, standardisation of lung volume and computed tomography protocols, and reference values are needed to allow automated image analysis for its diagnosis and to be used for clinical management and clinical studies.

Read the pick of the week | Submit your manuscript to the European Respiratory Review

ERJ Podcast: Allergic bronchopulmonary aspergillosis

In the April edition of the ERJ Podcast, Chief Editor James Chalmers interviews Ritesh Agarwal (Dept of Pulmonary Medicine, Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education and Research, Chandigarh, India) about the revised International Society for Human and Animal Mycology ABPA working group clinical practice guidelines for diagnosing, classifying and treating allergic bronchopulmonary aspergillosis/mycoses.

Listen to the episode | Access the ERJ

Breathe: Lung imaging

The latest issue of Breathe focuses on imaging, with review articles looking at imaging of pleural disease, imaging of acute and chronic pulmonary thromboembolic disease, imaging in pulmonary infections of immunocompetent adult patients and new developments in the imaging of lung cancer. The landmark papers in respiratory medicine article focuses on the role of the PIOPED II study in establishing CTPA as the gold standard for pulmonary embolism diagnosis. 

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