Loyal to its tagline, “We help the world breath,” the ATS has been working to build research capacity in low- and middle-income countries through its Methods in Epidemiologic, Clinical, and Operations Research (MECOR) program for 25 years.
May 21, 2018
Explore the Clinical Trial Awareness Area
The Clinical Trials Awareness area is your on-site resource for finding a clinical connection. If you are looking for opportunities to be an investigator for clinical trials or ongoing trials for your patients, visit with these companies, located in Lobby E outside the Exhibit Hall.
Should There Be a Global Approach to Sleep Medicine?
Although the global burden of sleep disorders remains unknown, it is estimated that obstructive sleep apnea affects nearly 1 billion people worldwide—and that’s a conservative number, according to Atul Malhotra, MD, of the University of California at San Diego.
Recognition Award Winners to Present Research
Four outstanding scientists have been selected to receive the Recognition Award for Scientific Accomplishments. The awards recognize scientific contributions in basic or clinical research that enhance the understanding, prevention, and treatment of respiratory disease or critical illness. Awardees will each make a 25-minute presentation on their research.
Fluid Administration in Sepsis
Administration of intravenous fluid is one of the key therapies in the ICU for treating one of our most common and lethal diseases—sepsis. There’s been a large reduction in sepsis mortality, which is partially attributable to early and aggressive fluid administration. However, several recent investigations have raised questions about the appropriateness of current fluid practice.
ATS Foundation Recognizes 2017 Donors
The ATS Foundation is pleased to recognize our generous donors who made gifts between
Jan. 1, 2017, and Dec. 31, 2017.
Buist to Share Life Lessons During Women’s Forum
What I do today is very important because I am exchanging a day of my life for it.” This motto is one that A. Sonia Buist, MD, repeats daily. She is this year’s featured speaker at the ATS Women’s Forum, an annual event that recognizes the achievements and supports the advancement of women in pulmonary, critical care, and sleep medicine and research.
Bloggers Bring More Session Coverage to ATS
Fear of missing out (FOMO) can be a real thing at ATS 2018, where you can choose from 500 educational sessions. To minimize that FOMO, you can follow the blogs of four physicians who will bring you daily recaps of the sessions they are attending as they share their experiences online. Look for their blogs on the ATS Facebook page. Here is a quick look at the doctors who’ll be making sure you don’t miss a thing.