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Mashup Score: 0World's respiratory societies support community action and education for World Lung Cancer Day - American College of Chest Physicians - 3 year(s) ago
In support of World Lung Cancer Day on August 1, the Forum of International Respiratory Societies (FIRS), of which the American College of Chest Physicians® (CHEST) is a founding member, stresses the importance of community action and early screening to prevent and treat lung cancer.
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The COVID-19 pandemic has had a detrimental impact on the already complex care of lung cancer patients. Understand recent research on the diagnosis and containment of patients with suspected lung cancer.
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In this cohort, our findings support expanding eligibility for LDCT lung cancer screening by lowering smoking history from ≥30 to ≥20 pack-years and age from 55 years to 50 years old. Additional studies are needed to determine its generalizability to other occupational/environmental exposed cohorts.
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The cancers that were missed were due to less smoking or quitting longer than guideline/model, supporting expanding LDCT eligibility criteria. https://t.co/hpT1YcSWk9 #journalCHEST @CHESTOncology #CHESTOnc
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Antiplatelet therapy was associated with an increased risk of post-pleural procedure bleeding and serious bleeding. Future guidelines should take into account these results for patient safety.
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Mashup Score: 1Tobacco Treatment Program Models in US Hospitals and Outpatient Centers on Behalf of the SRNT Treatment Network - 3 year(s) ago
Because tobacco use remains one of the leading causes of disease, disability, and mortality, tobacco treatment programs should be integrated into medical systems such as hospitals and outpatient centers. Medical providers have a unique, high-impact opportunity to initiate smoking cessation treatment with patients. However, there are several barriers that may hinder the development and…
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Mashup Score: 1Institutional-Level Differences in Quality and Outcomes of Lung Cancer Resections in the United States - 3 year(s) ago
Targeting six readily identified poor-quality markers narrowed, but did not eliminate, institutional survival disparities. The greatest impact was in community programs. Residual factors driving persistent institution-level long-term NSCLC survival disparities must be characterized to eliminate them.
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Mashup Score: 1Incorporating Baseline Lung Function in Lung Cancer Screening - 3 year(s) ago
Recently published lung cancer screening programs from the United Kingdom have targeted deprived communities and included routine baseline spirometry.1,2 Although not widely recommended,3 advocates for screening spirometry in asymptomatic smokers have described this as a “Lung Health Check,” an opportunity to identify COPD at a presymptomatic stage and basis for maintaining good lung health…
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Mashup Score: 1Incorporating Baseline Lung Function in Lung Cancer Screening - 3 year(s) ago
Recently published lung cancer screening programs from the United Kingdom have targeted deprived communities and included routine baseline spirometry.1,2 Although not widely recommended,3 advocates for screening spirometry in asymptomatic smokers have described this as a “Lung Health Check,” an opportunity to identify COPD at a presymptomatic stage and basis for maintaining good lung health…
Source: CHESTCategories: Latest Headlines, PulmonologyTweet
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Mashup Score: 9
Antiplatelet therapy was associated with an increased risk of post-pleural procedure bleeding and serious bleeding. Future guidelines should take into account these results for patient safety.
Source: CHESTCategories: Latest Headlines, PulmonologyTweet
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Mashup Score: 6
Antiplatelet therapy was associated with an increased risk of post-pleural procedure bleeding and serious bleeding. Future guidelines should take into account these results for patient safety.
Source: CHESTCategories: Latest Headlines, PulmonologyTweet
Early detection is key, as lung cancer is most treatable at the early stages and only 16% of the eligible population will be diagnosed at an early stage. Learn more about #WorldLungCancerDay: https://t.co/ID40AHH41K @FIRS_LungsFirst #CHESTOnc https://t.co/sNqB939Fhp