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American Thoracic Society (ATS) @atscommunity.bsky.social · 12h

#ICYMI Have an exceptional colleague who deserves to be recognized for their contributions to the fields of pulmonology, critical care, or sleep health? Nominate them for a 2026 ATS Respiratory Health Award! #ATS2026

Nominations close Oct. 17, 2025: site.thoracic.org/membership/a...

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American Thoracic Society (ATS) @atscommunity.bsky.social · 17h

Nominations are open for the Elizabeth A. Rich, MD, Award! This award recognizes an outstanding woman who has made contributions in pulmonary, critical care, & sleep medicine, and will be presented at the #ATS2026 Women’s Forum.

Nominations close Nov. 24: site.thoracic.org/membership/a...

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American Thoracic Society (ATS) @atscommunity.bsky.social · 19h

"We are compelled to speak with one voice to say that the actions of Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. are endangering the health of the nation." - Six former U.S. surgeon generals speak out in a new @washingtonpost.com op-ed.

Read more: wapo.st/3VTALll

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American Thoracic Society (ATS) @atscommunity.bsky.social · 1d

Check out some of these great shots from this year's #ERSCongress! The ATS had a booth, and our Executive Committee met with a number of colleagues from our international peer societies.

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ATS Blue Journal @atsblueeditor.bsky.social · 1d

Who Will Evolve from Interstitial Lung Abnormalities to Interstitial Lung Disease? Early Radio-Proteomic Warning Signals in the Lung
@atscommunity.bsky.social #medsky

🔓 Open Access

🔗 tinyurl.com/fx4aj5br

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Annals of the ATS @annalsats.bsky.social · 1d

Effective Enforcement of Laws Prohibiting Underage Tobacco Product Sale Is Needed
@atscommunity.bsky.social #medsky

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🔗 tinyurl.com/2t2xbsct

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American Thoracic Society (ATS) @atscommunity.bsky.social · 1d

How can asthma experts best inform their colleagues of the uses of anti-inflammatory therapies? Njira Lugogo, MD, of University of Michigan Health, explains all of the tools she implements on this latest episode of the ATS Breathe Easy podcast.

Watch the episode now: www.youtube.com/watch?v=dXiP...

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Dr. Vin Gupta @vinguptamd.bsky.social · 1d

Do we need to split the MMR vaccine into 3 shots?

No.

-No medical reason. Current vax has no safety issues and works very well
-Kids don’t like needles. Why give them 3x the shots?
-Peds office already have limited bandwidth. Who staffs 3x the visits?

Another nonsensical, unserious “policy”

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American Thoracic Society (ATS) @atscommunity.bsky.social · 1d

The CDCreported 1,544 measles cases as of Sept. 24, the highest number of annual cases since the US declared measles eliminated in 2000. #medsky #vaccines
www.nytimes.com/interactive/...

Tracking U.S. Measles Outbreaks (Gift Article)

As new cases are reported, our maps show the spread of the virus.

www.nytimes.com

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American Thoracic Society (ATS) @atscommunity.bsky.social · 2d

Join the ATS International Health Committee at 9 a.m. ET on Oct. 8, 2025, for an engaging webinar exploring the vital role of nurse scientists in advancing care for patients with COPD, ILD, and other serious respiratory illnesses.

Register today: thoracic.zoom.us/webinar/regi...

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Annals of the ATS @annalsats.bsky.social · 2d

More Than a Code: Getting the Epidemiology of Fibrotic Interstitial Lung Disease Right
@atscommunity.bsky.social #medsky

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🔗 tinyurl.com/m3kauzmb

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American Thoracic Society (ATS) @atscommunity.bsky.social · 2d

Happy Latinx and Hispanic Heritage Month! The ATS is highlighting some of its Latinx and Hispanic members to spotlight their stories & successes. Alejandro Diaz, MD, MPH, of Harvard Medical School, discusses how his background guides his research and how he trains the next generation of doctors.

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Annals of the ATS @annalsats.bsky.social · 5d

Does Every Person with Asthma Need an Inhaled Corticosteroid?
@atscommunity.bsky.social #medsky

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🔗 tinyurl.com/yzszbb36

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American Thoracic Society (ATS) @atscommunity.bsky.social · 5d

Be sure to check out Jennifer Taylor-Cousar, MD, MSCS, ATSF, on the Pediacast podcast, explaining why health equity matters for families and the barriers that impact health outcomes.

Listen now: www.pediacast.org/why-health-e...

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American Thoracic Society (ATS) @atscommunity.bsky.social · 5d

In 2026, Oxford University Press, in partnership with the ATS, will handle the production and dissemination of all four of the ATS peer-reviewed journals. This collaboration will enhance the visibility, reach and impact of the ATS publications.

Learn more: site.thoracic.org/press-releas...

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American Thoracic Society (ATS) @atscommunity.bsky.social · 6d

Meet Momen Wahidi, MD, MBA, professor of medicine at Northwestern University, medical director of the Canning Thoracic Institute, and co-director of the Lung Cancer Screening Program.

Learn more about Dr. Wahidi: site.thoracic.org/about-us/new...

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ATS Red Journal @ajrcmb.bsky.social · 6d

🎙️ Just published a new episode of The Lung Science Podcast: An AJRCMB Podcast: Interviews with Authors Selected for the Outstanding Abstract Presentation Award
@atscommunity.bsky.social #medsky

thelungsciencepodcast.transistor.fm/episodes/int...

The Lung Science Podcast: An AJRCMB Podcast | Interviews with Authors Selected for the Outstanding Abstract Presentation Award

Dr. Jazmin Calyeca chats with authors selected for the outstanding abstract presentation award

thelungsciencepodcast.transistor.fm

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ATSScholar @atsscholar.bsky.social · 7d

ATS Scholar is accepting applications for our Editorial Fellowship program

Learn more here: www.atsjournals.org/announcement...?

📅 Deadline: October 31, 2025
@atscommunity.bsky.social #medsky

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American Thoracic Society (ATS) @atscommunity.bsky.social · 7d

Happy Latinx and Hispanic Heritage Month! The ATS is highlighting some of its Latinx and Hispanic members to spotlight their stories & successes. Yadira Rivera-Sanchez, MD, of UT Southwestern Medical Center, talks about how sharing culture and language with her patients helps build lasting bonds.

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ATS Blue Journal @atsblueeditor.bsky.social · 8d

The latest issue of the #AJRCCM is now live at atsjournals.org/toc/ajrccm/c...

@atscommunity.bsky.social #medsky

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ATSScholar @atsscholar.bsky.social · 8d

The latest issue of #ATSScholar is now live!
@atscommunity.bsky.social #medsky

Take a look:
🔗 tinyurl.com/56n3rs3p

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American Thoracic Society (ATS) @atscommunity.bsky.social · 8d

- Clinician to Clinician (@annalsats.bsky.social): cliniciantoclinician.transistor.fm
- Scholarly (@atsscholar.bsky.social): scholarly.transistor.fm (2/2)

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American Thoracic Society (ATS) @atscommunity.bsky.social · 8d

Check out the ATS journals podcasts!
- Out of the Blue (@atsblueeditor.bsky.social): outoftheblue.transistor.fm
- The Lung Science Podcast (@ajrcmb.bsky.social): thelungsciencepodcast.transistor.fm
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American Thoracic Society (ATS) @atscommunity.bsky.social · 8d

Why are the cuts to the NIH budget so devastating? Mary Rice, MD, MPH, of the Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health, explains to host Erika Moseson, MD, MA, the NIH funds a lot of important scientific and medical ventures and trainings.

Watch now: youtu.be/49g5RBSqMkE

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American Thoracic Society (ATS) @atscommunity.bsky.social · 8d

The ATS and CAPC are proud to introduce a new collaborative series of seven modules on ATS Ed+ for clinicians treating patients with serious illnesses. Earn CME! #pallipulm @anandiyermd.bsky.social @donsullivan.bsky.social @pallipulm.bsky.social

Learn more: atsedplus.thoracic.org/capc/palliat...

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