Each month, CHEST hosts a discussion with the author of one or more articles from the current issue, adding context and commentary on the most relevant topics facing those in the fields of pulmonary, critical care, and sleep medicine.
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September 3, 2026Episode 53943 min
Humanities: Permission to Cry (Episode 6)
Originally aired: September 3, 2026 Shireen N. Heidari, MD, joins CHEST® Journal Podcast Moderator Abhishek Bhardwaj, MD, to discuss her Exhalations article, “Permission to Cry,” and delve into the process of managing burnout and giving yourself permission to show up as yourself while working in health care. This episode is part of a new series exploring articles published in the journal's Humanities section. Moderator: Abhishek Bhardwaj, MD
September 2, 2026Episode 53733 min
Patient Perceptions of Quality of Shared Decision-Making for Lung Cancer Screening in Telehealth vs In-Person Discussions
Stephanie A. Robinson, PhD, and Renda Soylemez Wiener, MD, MPH, join CHEST® Journal Podcast Moderator Alice Gallo De Moraes, MD, FCCP, to discuss their research into how the method of shared decision-making, in-person or telehealth, affects patients’ perceptions of quality of shared decision-making for lung cancer screening. DOI: 10.1016/j.chest.2026.03.034 Disclaimer: The purpose of this activity is to expand the reach of CHEST content through awareness, critique, and discussion. All articles have undergone peer review for methodologic rigor and audience relevance. Any views asserted are those of the speakers and are not endorsed by CHEST. Listeners should be aware that speakers’ opinions may vary and are advised to read the full corresponding journal article(s) for complete context. This content should not be used as a basis for medical advice or treatment, nor should it substitute the judgment used by clinicians in the practice of evidence-based medicine.
September 1, 2026Episode 53621 min
September 2026 CHEST Journal Editor Highlights
CHEST September 2026, Volume 170, Issue 3 CHEST® journal's Editor in Chief Peter Mazzone, MD, MPH, FCCP, highlights key research published in the journal CHEST September 2026 issue, including an exploration of the association of menopause with lung function in women with and without HIV, a study of the integration of deep learning based on low-dose CT imaging with clinical data for lung cancer risk prediction, and more. Moderator: Peter Mazzone, MD, MPH, FCCP
August 7, 2026Episode 53129 min
Association of Timely Antibiotics and Fluid Resuscitation With Increased Discharge to Home After Sepsis
Hallie C. Prescott, MD, MSc, joins CHEST® Journal Podcast Moderator Alice Gallo De Moraes, MD, FCCP, to discuss her research into the impact of timely antibiotic delivery and fluid resuscitation on discharge to home after sepsis. DOI: 10.1016/j.chest.2026.03.002 Disclaimer: The purpose of this activity is to expand the reach of CHEST content through awareness, critique, and discussion. All articles have undergone peer review for methodologic rigor and audience relevance. Any views asserted are those of the speakers and are not endorsed by CHEST. Listeners should be aware that speakers’ opinions may vary and are advised to read the full corresponding journal article(s) for complete context. This content should not be used as a basis for medical advice or treatment, nor should it substitute the judgment used by clinicians in the practice of evidence-based medicine.
August 5, 2026Episode 53220 min
Association Between Admission Eosinophil Count and Hospital Resource Use in Community-Acquired Pneumonia: A Prospective Multicenter Study
Barbara Christine Weckler, MD, joins CHEST® Journal Podcast Moderator Alice Gallo De Moraes, MD, FCCP, to discuss her research into the association between admission blood eosinophil counts and hospital resource utilization among adults with community-acquired pneumonia. DOI: 10.1016/j.chest.2026.03.018 Disclaimer: The purpose of this activity is to expand the reach of CHEST content through awareness, critique, and discussion. All articles have undergone peer review for methodologic rigor and audience relevance. Any views asserted are those of the speakers and are not endorsed by CHEST. Listeners should be aware that speakers’ opinions may vary and are advised to read the full corresponding journal article(s) for complete context. This content should not be used as a basis for medical advice or treatment, nor should it substitute the judgment used by clinicians in the practice of evidence-based medicine.
August 3, 2026Episode 53419 min
August 2026 CHEST Journal Editor Highlights
CHEST August 2026, Volume 170, Issue 2 CHEST® journal's Editor in Chief Peter Mazzone, MD, MPH, FCCP, highlights key research published in the journal CHEST August 2026 issue, including an investigation into the risk of burnout among multidisciplinary cystic fibrosis care teams, an examination of the impact of OSA and coronary collateral development on acute coronary syndrome severity, and more. Moderator: Peter Mazzone, MD, MPH, FCCP
July 3, 2026Episode 53027 min
Diagnostic Yield of CT Imaging and Point-of-Care Ultrasound After In-Hospital Cardiac Arrest
Luke Andrea, MD, and Patrick J. Coppler, PA-C, join CHEST® Journal Podcast Moderator Matt Siuba, DO, MS, to discuss their research into the use of CT and point-of-care ultrasound imaging to identify acute pathologic features that change postarrest management after in-hospital cardiac arrest. DOI: 10.1016/j.chest.2026.02.023 Disclaimer: The purpose of this activity is to expand the reach of CHEST content through awareness, critique, and discussion. All articles have undergone peer review for methodologic rigor and audience relevance. Any views asserted are those of the speakers and are not endorsed by CHEST. Listeners should be aware that speakers’ opinions may vary and are advised to read the full corresponding journal article(s) for complete context. This content should not be used as a basis for medical advice or treatment, nor should it substitute the judgment used by clinicians in the practice of evidence-based medicine.
July 1, 2026Episode 53318 min
July 2026 CHEST Journal Editor Highlights
CHEST July 2026, Volume 170, Issue 1 CHEST® journal's Editor in Chief Peter Mazzone, MD, MPH, FCCP, highlights key research published in the journal CHEST July 2026 issue, including an analysis of the association between inhaling marijuana and asthma attacks, an exploration of the efficacy and safety of ensifentrine in Chinese patients with COPD, and more. Moderator: Peter Mazzone, MD, MPH, FCCP
July 1, 2026Episode 51838 min
The Effects of Targeted Mild Hypercapnia on Right Ventricular Function After Out-of-Hospital Cardiac Arrest
Mathias Baumann Melberg, MD, and Eirik Qvigstad, MD, PhD, join CHEST® Journal Podcast Moderator Matt Siuba, DO, MS, to discuss their research into the effect of targeting mild hypercapnia after out-of-hospital cardiac arrest on right ventricular function. DOI: 10.1016/j.chest.2025.11.017 Disclaimer: The purpose of this activity is to expand the reach of CHEST content through awareness, critique, and discussion. All articles have undergone peer review for methodologic rigor and audience relevance. Any views asserted are those of the speakers and are not endorsed by CHEST. Listeners should be aware that speakers’ opinions may vary and are advised to read the full corresponding journal article(s) for complete context. This content should not be used as a basis for medical advice or treatment, nor should it substitute the judgment used by clinicians in the practice of evidence-based medicine.
June 12, 2026Episode 52727 min
CHEST Critical Care: Bridge the Gap: Effect of a Clinical Support Tool on Inadequate Sedation After Procedural Paralysis
Stephanie Lee, PharmD, and Isabel A. Mangaoang, PharmD, join CHEST® Critical Care Podcast Moderator Gretchen Sacha, PharmD, BCCCP, FCCM, to discuss their research into the sedation gap that can occur in patients who are critically ill and undergoing bedside procedural paralysis. This episode is part of a new series exploring articles published in our open access journal CHEST Critical Care. BRIDGE THE GAP DOI: 10.1016/j.chstcc.2026.100237 MIND THE GAP DOI: 10.1016/j.chstcc.2024.100089 Disclaimer: The purpose of this activity is to expand the reach of CHEST content through awareness, critique, and discussion. All articles have undergone peer review for methodologic rigor and audience relevance. Any views asserted are those of the speakers and are not endorsed by CHEST. Listeners should be aware that speakers’ opinions may vary and are advised to read the full corresponding journal article(s) for complete context. This content should not be used as a basis for medical advice or treatment, nor should it substitute the judgment used by clinicians in the practice of evidence-based medicine.
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