Take your career to the next level and apply to join the 2027 class of ATS Fellows! 📝 This designation recognizes ATS members who have made contributions to the fields of pulmonary, critical care, and sleep medicine. Applications close Sept. 15—apply today! site.thoracic.org/membership/a...

⏰There's still time to submit your application for ATS Assembly/Committee new/renewal project! These projects are a core activity of the ATS and provide guidance to the global respiratory community. Submit by 11 p.m. ET on Aug. 5: site.thoracic.org/membership/a...

Last week was full of lies and misinformation. Let’s start this week with data. open.substack.com/pub/insideme...

One graph to shut RFK Jr. up.

The best argument against his nonsense is data. Here it is...

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The August issue of #AJRCCM is now live! Take a look: academic.oup.com/ajrccm/issue... @atscommunity.bsky.social

The August issue of #AJRCMB is now online at: academic.oup.com/ajrcmb/issue... @atscommunity.bsky.social #medsky

Former Pediatrics Assembly Chair @terrilaguna.bsky.social, MD, ATSF, shares how ATS assemblies, sections, and interest groups connect members by specialty and shared interests. Become a member of the ATS or renew your membership today: site.thoracic.org/membership

😷The wildfire smoke won’t quit: Poor air quality to expand across West Wildfires have burned more than 8,000 acres and 600 structures near Spokane, Washington. wapo.st/4wapRY9

The wildfire smoke won’t quit: Poor air quality to expand across West

Smoke from 50 large and uncontained wildfires in the Pacific Northwest, including from what may be Washington’s most destructive fire in state history near Spokane, will fill the skies this week.

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This World Lung Cancer Day, the Forum of International Respiratory Societies (FIRS), of which the ATS is a founding member, is raising awareness of the importance of detecting lung cancer earlier and expanding equitable access to screening. Learn more: site.thoracic.org/press-releas...

The ATS is searching for the next Editor-in-Chief of @atsblueeditor.bsky.social. This prestigious Journal publishes high-quality original research papers, reviews, and clinical trials. Apply by Sept. 1, 2026! Learn more and apply: academic.oup.com/ajrccm/pages...

🎧 Just Released! A New Episode of The Lung Science Podcast 19(S)-Hydroxyeicosatetraenoic Acid Promotes Airway Smooth Muscle Relaxation and Decreases DNA Synthesis Through the Prostacyclin Receptor Listen here: tinyurl.com/27rjp97j @atscommunity.bsky.social

The Lung Science Podcast: An AJRCMB Podcast | 19(S)-Hydroxyeicosatetraenoic Acid Promotes Airway Smooth Muscle Relaxation and Decreases DNA Synthesis Through the Prostacyclin Receptor

Dr. Ajay Nayak interviews Dr. Christopher Pascoe about his article, "19(S)-Hydroxyeicosatetraenoic Acid Promotes Airway Smooth Muscle Relaxation and Decreases DNA Synthesis Through the Prostacyclin...

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BAL-derived extracellular vesicles to test ex vivo for endothelial injury in HIV patients on antiretroviral therapy doi.org/10.1093/ajrc... @atscommunity.bsky.social

Check out the ATS Adult Reading List! 📚 Find clinically relevant articles for adult pulmonary and critical care physicians, including studies that are shaping the current standard of care, influential practice guidelines, and more. Access the reading list today: site.thoracic.org/adult-readin...

The latest science and education from the ATS 2026 International Conference is available anytime on ATS NOW. Explore presentations on lung disease, critical care, sleep medicine, and more through ATS's personalized learning platform. Activate your ATS NOW subscription today: atsnow.thoracic.org

Relative contribution of driving pressure and respiratory rate to mortality in ARDS depends on age As age advances, driving pressure becomes relatively more important than respiratory rate to mortality in ARDS doi.org/10.1093/ajrc... @atscommunity.bsky.social

Don't forget to submit your application for ATS Assembly/Committee new/renewal project! Late submissions will not be accepted. These projects are a core activity of the ATS and provide guidance to the global respiratory community. Submit by 11 p.m. ET on Aug. 5: site.thoracic.org/membership/a...

According to Johns Hopkins University’s U.S. measles tracker, the number of measles cases in the U.S. reached 2,295. This surpasses last year’s 2,289 cases, and is the highest annual count since measles was eliminated in the United States in 2000. Learn more via The Washington Post: wapo.st/44JarPs

Join us on Aug. 18, 2026 for "Cystic Fibrosis Care in Low & Middle-Income Countries: A Global Perspective," a webinar exploring the state of global cystic fibrosis care, focusing on the challenges surrounding access to essential medications. Register today: thoracic.zoom.us/webinar/regi...

🎧 Just Released! A New Episode of The Lung Science Podcast Protocadherin-1 Deficiency Increases Baseline and Allergen-Induced Airway Hyperresponsiveness in Mice Listen here: tinyurl.com/2r4kj3mm @atscommunity.bsky.social

The Lung Science Podcast: An AJRCMB Podcast | Protocadherin-1 Deficiency Increases Baseline and Allergen-Induced Airway Hyperresponsiveness in Mice

Dr. Nilesh Ambhore interviews Dr. Gerard H. Koppelman about his article, "Protocadherin-1 Deficiency Increases Baseline and Allergen-Induced Airway Hyperresponsiveness in Mice."

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Happy Disability Pride Month from the ATS! We will be highlighting voices of patients and advocates for whom access to clean air and oxygen is an accessibility issue, as well as key resources for those in the disability community.

Looking to get the best of #ATS2026 while enjoying some summer sun? ☀️🕶️ ATS NOW lets you access tailored education—anytime, anywhere. Interstitial lung disease, airway disease, critical care, and more video content from ATS 2026 is now available. Sign up for ATS NOW: atsnow.thoracic.org

A statistical model for lung function trajectory and mortality in patients with fibrotic interstitial lung disease doi.org/10.1093/ajrc... @atscommunity.bsky.social

Meet Guido Marchi, MD, a pulmonologist at Pisa University Hospital and a member of the ATS Task Force on Artificial Intelligence. Learn more about Dr. Marchi's research, how he contributed to the first ATS AI Lab, and more: site.thoracic.org/about-us/new...

The ATS is excited to announce the Take It All In: Pediatric Pulmonary Board Review Program, an online program designed for pediatric pulmonary fellows and practicing physicians prepping for the November ABP initial certification exam and MOCA-PEDS: atsedplus.thoracic.org/content/pass...

Check out the ATS Wildfire Disaster Guide to help protect your lungs during wildfire season. Access the guide: site.thoracic.org/advocacy-pat...

Wildfire Smoke Pushes Air Quality to Dangerous Levels for Millions. Dense smoke from Canadian wildfires is choking a vast stretch of the Northeast and Upper Midwest. Officials encouraged residents, including in New York, to stay indoors. #medsky t.co/wdR0sHpxss

Jennifer L. Taylor, MD, MSCS, ATSF, blended narrative, research and professional insight during the Diversity Forum to highlight the challenges faced by minoritized groups in health care and the importance of a sustained commitment to equity. Read more: www.atsconferencenews.org/diversity-fo...

🎧Just released! A new episode of The Lung Science Podcast Pirfenidone and its Derivative: Novel Bronchodilators and Leukocyte Airway Inflammation Inhibitors tinyurl.com/2n3cck4b @atscommunity.bsky.social

The Lung Science Podcast: An AJRCMB Podcast | Pirfenidone and its Derivative: Novel Bronchodilators and Leukocyte Airway Inflammation Inhibitors

Dr. Niyati A. Borkar speaks with Dr. Yaping Tu and Dr. Thomas B. Casale about their article, "Pirfenidone and its Derivative: Novel Bronchodilators and Leukocyte Airway Inflammation Inhibitors."

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The ATS is seeking innovative ideas for the ATS Networking Super Center Learning Studio at the ATS 2027 International Conference in New Orleans! Submit your input by Sept. 23 for a networking event, interactive workshop, presentation, or small-group discussion: site.thoracic.org/conference/p...

Whole blood transcriptomics reveals sepsis mortality-associated changes in neutrophil degranulation doi.org/10.1093/ajrc... @atscommunity.bsky.social

What do ATS #Sleep researchers and clinicians think? Read the details first. www.nytimes.com/2026/07/14/u...

House Votes for Permanent Daylight Saving Time (Gift Article)

House Republicans and Democrats united in favor of a bill to eliminate semiannual clock-changing, but it faces an uncertain fate in the Senate.

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