Research Summaries

Screening
Screening
06/30/2022
In a new study, investigators examined the impact of the expanded lung cancer screening criteria on the mortality rate of high-risk patient populations.
06/30/2022
Lung Cancer Screening
Lung Cancer Screening
07/15/2021
The American College of Chest Physicians has released new guidelines on screening patients for lung cancer after a review of current literature was performed.
07/15/2021
Lung Cancer Screening
Lung Cancer Screening
03/10/2021
The US Preventive Services Task Force has updated its recommendations on who and when to screen for lung cancer.
03/10/2021
FDA
FDA
12/21/2020
This roundup of recent FDA approvals details the authorization of a new COVID-19 vaccine and options for lung and prostate cancer.
12/21/2020
Screening
Screening
10/06/2020
The American Thoracic Society has released a scientific statement addressing disparities in lung cancer screening eligibility and focusing on barriers to screening and strategies to improve screening rates...
10/06/2020
Lung cancer
Lung cancer
10/25/2018
Individuals who use angiotensin converting enzyme inhibitors (ACE
10/25/2018
Lung cancer
Lung cancer
05/01/2018
In a study of nearly 4000 patients undergoing thoracic surgery for lung cancer, researchers evaluated the outcomes associated with a powered endoscopic stapler vs a manual stapler.
05/01/2018
Lung cancer
Lung cancer
02/28/2018
The inaugural State of Lung Cancer Report highlights the state-by-state toll of lung cancer in the United States and advocates action at the state level.
02/28/2018
Lung cancer
Lung cancer
11/03/2017
The American College of Chest Physicians has released draft guidelines on the use of low-dose CT for the screening of patients for lung cancer.
11/03/2017
Lung cancer
Lung cancer
09/18/2017
It is well known that HIV increases the risk for lung cancer, and because more than 40% of the HIV population in the United States are smokers, researchers aimed to better understand the mortality rate...
09/18/2017