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Hereditary breast cancers are caused by germline mutations, which are genetic mutations inherited at conception and so called because they originate in germ cells, those that develop into reproductive cells and become eggs in female individuals and sperm in male individuals.

One of the first sessions to kick off CHEST 2024 in Boston looked at the future of physician compensation, which highlighted the consolidation of physician practices, unionization, the role of coding and fee-for-service payment, and the impacts of facility reimbursement, inflation, and market conditions.

Although air pollution is linked to increased exacerbations in patients with idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF), its role in disease progression remains uncertain, with evidence suggesting that both genetic susceptibility and environmental factors contribute to IPF development.

In this interview, Juan Carlos Martinez, MD, explains that while patients recognize the severity of lung cancer, there is a lack of knowledge about lung cancer screening methods, likely due to barriers such as language, education, and health care access.

Caroline Quill, MD, of the University of Rochester Medical Center, highlighted the potential of artificial intelligence (AI) and digital technologies to enhance treatment for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) at the CHEST 2024 annual meeting in Boston, Massachusetts.

Researchers identify certain predictive factors that impact the prognosis of patients with myasthenia gravis and COVID-19 infection.

Thoracoscopic thymectomy yielded quicker recovery time in myasthenia gravis (MG) while reducing disease severity, the need for treatment, and complications.

The Center on Health Equity & Access is dedicated to reducing health care disparities by exploring innovative solutions, policies, and research that advance health equity for diverse populations.

Previous research has linked hidradenitis suppurativa to infertility, but concrete data are lacking on causality of the chronic inflammatory skin condition in this setting.

Insulin resistance plays a role in many diseases. The new research provides insights into why insulin resistance appears to be associated with neurodegenerative disorders.

In recent years, it’s been estimated that 10% to 28% of patients with myeloid disorders develop adult onset inflammatory and autoimmune disorders (IADs), complicating treatment.

A new study highlights risk factors for hospitalization and severe illness among adults with respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) receiving care through the emergency department.

These 28-week data on twice-daily ESK-001 highlight the drug’s safety and efficacy among patients with psoriasis.

Higher pre- and postdiagnosis Alternate Mediterranean Diet (AMED) scores are associated with improved overall survival in patients with ovarian cancer.

Increased time spent on discussing testing for colorectal cancer (CRC) was associated with patient satisfaction in older adults.

Initial evidence suggests alternative approaches such as exercise, dietary modification, and psychosocial therapies may enhance traditional management of pulmonary hypertension.

The extent to which certified community behavioral health clinic expansion reaches different parts of the country remained unclear until this study, which measured the proportion of US counties and populations within the service areas.

Most patients diagnosed with chronic-phase chronic myeloid leukemia (CP-CML) who achieved a deep molecular response on tyrosine kinase inhibitor (TKI) therapy were able to avoid relapse despite discontinuing therapy.

The approval came days before the FDA’s expected deadline and makes this the only PD-1 inhibitor approved for resectable non–small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) in the neoadjuvant and adjuvant settings.

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The start of AIDS Awareness Month puts a spotlight on how treatment for HIV and AIDS has progressed over the past 40 years.

Hemolysis, elevated liver enzymes, low platelet (HELLP) syndrome, and severe preeclampsia significantly elevate cardiovascular risk during delivery, study finds.

Surbhi Sidana, MD, MBBS, shares how the addition of an anti-CD38 antibody to the VRd regimen significantly improves progression-free survival for patients with transplant-ineligible multiple myeloma.

B-cell activating factor receptor chimeric antigen receptor (CAR) T-cell therapy caused cytotoxic effects on all chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL) cell lines.

Researchers investigate the expression of PARP1 in leukemias with BCR::ABL1 p190+ translocation, finding differential expression in ALL, AML, and CML but no significant correlation with clinical parameters.

This interview accompanies the final podcast in our National Recovery Month series with Lyndra Bills, MD, senior medical director, and Shari Hutchison, MS, director of program evaluation and outcomes, both with Community Care Behavioral Health Organization, part of the UPMC Insurance Services Division.

Inpatient hospital care was primarily controlled by 1 or 2 health systems in nearly half of the metropolitan areas in the US in 2022.

A retrospective analysis on newborn screening for spinal muscular atrophy (SMA) provides further evidence for the benefits of early identification and treatment of the disease.

The CHEST Annual Meeting 2024 will take place in Boston, Massachusetts, from October 6 to 9, where experts will discuss current practice challenges and future developments.

Parth Rali, MD, Temple University Hospital, is looking forward to approaching pulmonary vascular diseases as a spectrum, especially when assessing pulmonary embolism and pulmonary hypertension, at CHEST 2024.