Lung Health

In this Q&A, Professors David Price and David Halpin discuss their ATS 2025 abstract on improving COPD outcomes through a digital adherence support package. They explore the MAGNIFY trial's design, including how an EMR-driven algorithm identified high-risk patients and how a pharmacist-led intervention combined with a digital inhaler device significantly reduced treatment failure in a real-world primary care setting.

Physician burnout is at a critical point. In this episode, Nicky speaks with Dr Alfred Atanda about why so many physicians are burning out and what can be done to change the trend. From personal experience to system-wide solutions, Dr Atanda shares valuable insights on improving physician well-being and building a more effective healthcare culture.

What if your medical degree could launch more than a clinical career? In this candid and compelling read, Dr Jon Edelson shares his lessons for early-career clinicians ready to think beyond the bedside and explore the business of medicine.

In this episode, we explore the future of continuing medical education (CME) with the team behind touchIME. Hannah Fisher and Matthew Goodwin share insights into global and US trends, the importance of patient inclusivity and how educational outcomes are evolving to better measure the direct impact of learning on clinical practice and patient care.

In this episode, Professor Irene Higginson, Director of Better Health and Care Futures at King’s College London, discusses the complex challenges of managing breathlessness. She explores non-pharmacological strategies, the value of multidisciplinary care, and how the Breathlessness Support Services at KCL are transforming patient support. Tune in for expert insights and a look at future directions in breathlessness research and care.

We are excited to welcome you to San Francisco for the ATS 2025 International Conference! Leaders, as well as emerging scientists and clinicians, who are at the forefront of medical breakthroughs and clinical innovation in pulmonary, critical care and sleep medicine will gather for networking and inspiring talks.

As 2024 comes to a close and as the new Patient Advisory Board & Advocacy Manager at EUFOREA, I have the privilege to reflect on the achievements and milestones of EUFOREA this year. With my background as a pharmacist and scientific ...

The International Primary Care Respiratory Group (IPCRG), is proud to host the 8th IPCRG Scientific Meeting in Brașov, Romania, on Friday 11 and Saturday 12 April 2025. This event, in partnership with the RespiRO team and the Transilvania University of Brașov promises to bring together researchers, innovators, and industry leaders to advance respiratory care in primary health settings.

COP29, currently underway in Baku, is bringing together global leaders to address the multifaceted issues of climate change, with healthcare firmly on the agenda. In a speech delivered by the WHO Director-General, Dr. Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, he emphasized the critical link between climate change and human health, reinforcing that the climate crisis is, at its core, a health crisis. The escalating climate emergency is no longer a distant threat; it is already affecting human lives, particularly those of vulnerable groups like women and children.