Care and transitional recommendations for TEF

On 8 October, the European Respiratory Society (ERS) will hold a webinar on "Care and transitional recommendations for the respiratory complications of esophageal atresia-tracheoesophageal fistula". Tracheoesophageal fistula (TEF) is a rare congenital anomaly with long-term respiratory and gastrointestinal sequelae. The International Esophageal Atresia Association recently published care recommendations on the management of patients with TEF, and consensus guidelines on the transitioning of youth with TEF to medical care. This session will review these recommendations.

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ERJ Open Research: pick of the week

Adherence to therapy is a complex interplay of multiple factors with significant impact on clinical outcomes. This is the first comprehensive review evaluating the evidence and challenges surrounding such adherence interventions in bronchiectasis.

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Abstract and clinical case submission open for Sleep and Breathing 2025

This call for abstracts and clinical cases is an opportunity to present your work at the largest pan-European meeting of its kind, which offers an integrated approach to the investigation and treatment of sleep disorders. The Sleep and Breathing Conference will take place in Antwerp, Belgium, on 10-12 April 2025.

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There's an ERS Monograph to suit your needs

 "COPD in the 21st Century", "Digital Respiratory Healthcare" and "Rare Diseases of the Respiratory System" are amongst our most popular ERS Monographs. But we have a broad range available, covering topics such as "Pulmonary Rehabilitation", "Eosinophilic Lung Diseases" 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 work published in the journal, you'll find original research articles on: the epidemiology of patients with severe asthma in Japan; new models for prediction of postoperative pulmonary complications in lung resection; and telemedical management of symptomatic COVID-19 outpatients. 

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Coming soon in the ERS Monograph book series

Look out for the following titles, coming soon in the ERS Monograph book series: Lung Transplantation, Respiratory Physiology: New Knowledge, Better Diagnosis, Asthma and Pulmonary Hypertension. Visit ersbookshop.com to browse all the titles in the ERS Monograph collection.

ERS Lung Science Conference: registration and abstract submission open

Registration and abstract submission are now open for the ERS Lung Science Conference (LSC) 2025, which will take place in Estoril, Portugal, and online. The 23rd LSC will take place 20-23 March with a theme of "Repairing the lung: from single cells and tissue organisation to regenerative therapy". The event is a showcase for cutting-edge research and its translation into clinical solutions; it is an ideal opportunity for budding researchers looking to boost their career.

Register now | Submit your abstract | Order the ERS Monograph on Lung Stem Cells

ERR pick of the week

There is large heterogeneity in the interpretive strategies to identify limitations to exercise with cardiopulmonary exercise testing (CPET). To provide a framework for objective and consistent CPET interpretation, there is a need for standardisation of CPET interpretation.

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Breathe: pick of the week

This Breathe review article provides an overview of medical pleurodesis techniques, their indications and potential adverse effects. It examines various nonsurgical techniques for managing pleural effusions and pneumothorax.

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The ERS Congress Bookshop is now open

Visit the ERS Congress Bookshop in Hall A of the RX Wien GmbH in Vienna and get your hands on the latest books. You'll find the latest ERS Monographs on "COVID-19: An Update", "The Transition of Respiratory Care: from Child to Adult" and "COPD in the 21st Century". You'll also find popular bestsellers such as the ERS Handbook of Respiratory Medicine, Self-Assessment in Respiratory Medicine and Monographs on "Rare Diseases of the Respiratory System", "Complex Breathlessness" and "Lung Diseases and Cancer". See you there!

ERJ pick of the week

The mortality rate of idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF) is on the rise across Europe. Considerable differences exist among countries. Currently, more than 17,000 deaths from IPF are recorded each year in Europe, with a high probability of underestimation.

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ERJ Editors' choice

The Chief Editors of the European Respiratory Journal (ERJ) have selected their highlights from the August issue. Their selection includes original articles on the titration of anti-IL-5 biologics in severe asthma, and the relation of airway IL-1beta to disease severity and mucociliary function in bronchietasis. They also highlight the European Respiratory Society statement on transition of care in childhood interstitial lung diseases.

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Visit erj.ersjournals.com to browse the the most highly regarded respiratory journal in Europe

ERS Early Career Editorial Team mentoring programme open to applications

The European Respiratory Journal, European Respiratory Review and ERJ Open Research are currently inviting applications for the Early Career Editorial Team mentoring programme. The programme will run for 2 years from November 2024 to the end of October 2026 and aims to provide researchers in the field of respiratory medicine with experience of editorial board work and increase engagement in scientific and medical publishing.

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"COVID-19: An Update" – now available

The latest ERS Monograph on "COVID-19: An update" has now been published. Bringing together a truly international group of experts, this Monograph covers areas such as: long-term sequelae in airway disease, in interstitial lung disease, and in the immunocompromised; therapeutics in the community, in hospital and in the ICU; and the pathophysiology and management of long COVID.

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