AI in respiratory failure

On 9 July, ERS will host a webinar on artificial intelligence (AI) in respiratory failure. Chaired by Professor João Carlos Winck and Dr Ana Cysneiros, the webinar will explore the role of AI in respiratory failure, a hot topic which aligns with this year's ERS Congress theme – "Humans and machines: getting the balance right". 

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Breathe: pick of the week

This Breathe review presents the complex interplay of factors influencing exercise limitations and physical inactivity, and how clinicians can address these to improve management of these treatable traits in COPD.

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ERS Congress: early bird discount ends soon

Early bird registration for the ERS Congress 2024 ends on 3 July. Across its 5-day schedule, the ERS Congress presents the very latest in respiratory medicine and science and offers unrivalled opportunities for networking and relationship building. The early bird discount applies to both ERS members and non-members and is available for onsite and online registration.

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ERJ calls for papers on aging 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.

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ERJ pick of the week

Progress made in the field of pleural medicine involves minimally invasive techniques for diagnosing and treating patients, with a focus on patient-centred outcomes 

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Breathe: pick of the week

This Breathe review presents the complex interplay of factors influencing exercise limitations and physical inactivity, and how clinicians can address these to improve management of these treatable traits in COPD.

Read the article | Submit your manuscript to Breathe

ERS Congress: early bird discount ends soon

Early bird registration for the ERS Congress 2024 ends on 3 July. Across its 5-day schedule, the ERS Congress presents the very latest in respiratory medicine and science and offers unrivalled opportunities for networking and relationship building. The early bird discount applies to both ERS members and non-members and is available for onsite and online registration.

Register now and benefit from significant saving on the standard rate

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.

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New ERS Journal Impact Factors released

In the latest update of Clarivate's Journal Citation Reports, the ERS journals have updated Journal Impact Factors. The European Respiratory Journal (ERJ) is ranked fourth in the respiratory system category, with an Impact Factor of 16.6. The Impact Factor of ERJ Open Research is now 4.3, bringing it into the JIF quartile Q1 for the first time. The European Respiratory Review's (ERR's) Impact Factor has seen an increase to 9.0, and Breathe has also experienced an increase to 2.3. ERS is grateful to all authors, reviewers and editors who continue to contribute to the success of the ERS's publishing programme.

Visit the websites of ERJ, ERR, ERJ Open Research and Breathe

ERJ pick of the week

This randomised controlled trial did not demonstrate any clinical benefit of adjuvant prednisone in people with cystic fibrosis not responding to antibiotic treatment for a pulmonary exacerbation. 

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AI for clinical assessment, epidemiological prediction and telemedicine

Artificial intelligence (AI) played, during the COVID-19 pandemic, and continues to play an important role in medical assessment, imaging, epidemic prediction, epidemiology spread, treatment development and telemedicine, particularly in primary care. In this webinar, Dr Silvia Ingala, Dr Om Prakash Kurmi and Dr Isaac Cano present data and discuss their personal experiences with AI and the COVID-19 pandemic, and raise important points for the future.

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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.

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ERS/EACTS/ESTS guidelines on spontaneous pneumonthorax

The joint ERS/EACTS/ESTS clinical practice guidelines on adults with spontaneous pneumonthorax are now available online in the European Respiratory Journal. This update of an ERS task force statement provides a concise, comprehensive updated of the literature base.

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ERS Congress programme available now

The ERS Congress 2024 programme is now ready to view online. This year's schedule includes popular features such as abstract and case-based sessions, skills workshops, postgraduate courses, early career professional sessions and the exciting Wednesday special programme on the event's final day. Please note that at this stage, the programme remains subject to change, but information is available for the majority of sessions.

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ERJ pick of the week

Higher blood eosinophil count is associated with faster decline in forced expiratory volume in 1 second among individuals without lung disease, independent of smoking status, suggesting that blood eosinophil counts contribute to the risk of faster lung function decline. 

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Curbside Consult: CPET in pulmonary disease

The latest episode of Curbside Consult is now available on the ERS Respiratory Channel. In this episode, Professor Sean Gaine and Dr Emer Kelly discuss cardiopulmonary exercise testing (CPET) in pulmonary disease with Professor Pierantonio Laveneziana of Sorbonne University (Paris, France).

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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 original articles on atrophic and non-atrophic COPD and digital technologies in bronchiectasis physiothearpy services, and research letters on the use of the Lung Flute ECO to assist sputum collection in TB and prematurity-associated lung disease. 

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Submit your proposal for an ERS task force

The European Respiratory Society (ERS) is now accepting submissions for ERS task force proposals. The call provides an opportunity for groups of ERS members to receive funding for the development of clinical practice guidelines, statements and technical standards – important documents that contribute to refining medical care and improving patient experience.

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ERJ podcast: spontaneous pneumothorax

In the latest European Respiratory Journal (ERJ) podcast, Chief Editor Professor James Chalmers interviews Dr Steven Walker about the joint ERS/EACTS/ESTS clinical practice guidelines on adults with spontaneous pneumothorax.

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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.

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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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Transition of Respiratory Care – now available

The latest ERS Monograph on "The Transition of Respiratory Care: from Child to Adult" has now been published. Opening with chapters that discuss health inequalities, adolescent psychology and treatment adherence, the book goes on to cover specific respiratory diseases and the requirements of their adolescent subjects. Readers will find this Monograph a useful and interesting insight into adolescent health.

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ERJ pick of the week

Type 2 airway inflammation in COPD is different than that in severe asthma. There are several very promising therapeutic targets in this pathway to improve health outcomes of patients living with COPD. 

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ERJ Editors' choice

The Chief Editors of the European Respiratory Journal (ERJ) have selected their highlights from the May issue. Alongside original articles on the gut–lung axis, gasdermin B, and the association of blood eosinophil counts and FEV1 decline, their selection also includes the joint ERS/EACTS/ESTS clinical practice guidelines on adults with spontaneous pneumothorax.

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Listen to the ERJ Podcast on spontaneous pneumothorax

Challenging cases in ILD

On 2 May, ERS held a webinar on "Challenging cases in interstitial lung disease: solving mysteries". You can watch this fascinating discussion about a real-life case on the ERS Respiratory Channel.

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Childhood respiratory health – a European Parliament debate

Professor Monika Gappa, the President of the European Respiratory Society, recently led a European Parliament debate on childhood respiratory health. Co-hosted by MEP Patrizia Toia and MEP Romana Jerkovi, the event welcomed policymakers, stakeholders in respiratory healthcare and other interested parties to hear about five key areas: the importance of respiratory health in early childhood; the impact of health inequalities on respiratory health; the challenges in availability and accessibility of medicines; the urgent need for collaborative actions; and the role of awareness and research.

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and Respiratory Diseases of the Newborn Infant

AI and digital technology

On 6 May, ERS held a panel discussion on "AI and digital technology: transforming patient/professional relationships for better or worse?" You can watch this highly topical discussion again on the ERS Respiratory Channel.

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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