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I Love My Librarian Award 2026. Your librarian could win $5,000! URL: ilovelibraries.org/love-my-librarian. Logos for Carnegie Corporation of New York, American Library Association, and the New York Public Library

Have you nominated a librarian for the I Love My Librarian Award? There's only ONE WEEK LEFT!

If your librarian has gone above and beyond, started a new program to fill a gap in the community, or stepped in to save the day, we want to know about it!

Submit your nomination: https://bit.ly/3EMzHao

This #WorldAIDSDay, the ATS and the Forum of International Respiratory Societies partners urge collaboration among governments, health advocates, and non-government organizations to slow the resurgence of infectious diseases, including HIV and TB.

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

Palliative care is more important than ever. For clinicians looking to expand their knowledge on palliative care, the ATS and CAPC have a collaborative learning series of seven modules on ATS Ed+ about treating patients with serious illnesses. Learn more: atsedplus.thoracic.org/capc/palliat...

Today is #WorldAIDSDay

With Lenacapavir or LEN, a new drug WHO recommends to protect people at risk of #HIV, instead of taking daily pills, people can now get injections every 6 months.

At the time where funding for HIV is limited, this new drug could mean fewer new infections & more lives saved.

Cover of the book “Victory Deferred: How AIDS Changed Gay Life in America” by John-Manuel Andriote. The title appears in large white letters over a background featuring a stylized American flag and symbolic imagery. A red AIDS awareness ribbon is shown near the bottom.

This World AIDS Day, we honor the voices and activism that shaped the global fight against HIV/AIDS. "Victory Deferred"—a defining history of the crisis by journalist John-Manuel Andriote—is now an open access edition, free for all to read on the Internet Archive: blog.archive.org/2025/12/01/a...

The ATS has published a new clinical practice guideline on the diagnosis and management of community-acquired pneumonia, which expands upon its 2019 recommendations.

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

Today, on World Pneumonia Day, the Forum of International Respiratory Societies is calling for urgent action to prevent #pneumonia deaths, particularly among children under five and other high-risk populations #childsurvivalaction #worldpneumoniaday 

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

November is National Hospice and Palliative Care Month.
*Familiarize yourself with the latest in Palliative Care
*Download supplemental materials specific to the ATS Community
*Earn CME credits
#PalliativeCare #Pulmonary #CritCare #medsky

Today is #VeteransDay, a day to reflect on important ways a #PalliativeCare team can meet the unique needs of veterans. Read the CAPC blog 'What Palliative Care Teams Need to Know When Caring for a Veteran' by Antonio Graham, MD, to learn more: https://ow.ly/TfA850XfOt7

Hand holding smartphone displaying a calendar with a date circled, accompanied by a reminder about the influenza vaccine from WHO.

Influenza season is kicking off in the Northern Hemisphere!

Your body can take up to two weeks to develop antibodies from the vaccine, so now’s the perfect time to protect yourself.

Get your seasonal influenza (flu) vaccine so your immune system is ready to go!

The VESTIGE trial tested how well dupilumab worked for patients with moderate to severe asthma. But how does this medication work? Payel Gupta, MD, explains on a special collab episode with the ATS Breathe Easy podcast and Allergy & Asthma Network's The Itch podcast.

Watch now: youtu.be/56Q9LQrMLDs

⏰Only a few hours left to submit abstracts and case reports for #ATS2026! ⏰

The ATS is accepting scientific abstracts and case reports on all aspects of respiratory disease, critical care, and sleep medicine for ATS 2026.

Deadline is 5 p.m. ET, Nov. 5, 2025: conference.thoracic.org/program/call...

American Thoracic Society | The ATS Assemblies Teaching Competition The American Thoracic Society is the world's leading medical society dedicated to accelerating the advancement of global respiratory health through…

Teaching Competition Program – applications now open! This multi-Assembly competition allows junior educators to showcase their teaching/presentation skills at the 2026 ATS International Conference.

Awards:
🥇1st Place: $750 & feature article
🥈2nd Place: $250

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 ⏰6th Feb 2026

Do you get enough fruits & veggies?

🍎🥝🥕🍅🥦 Eat at least 400 grams or about 5 portions of vegetables & fruits per day for better health.

Check out the collaborative learning series of seven modules on ATS Ed+ for clinicians treating patients with serious illnesses, made by the ATS and CAPC. Earn CME! #pallipulm @anandiyermd.bsky.social @donsullivan.bsky.social @pallipulm.bsky.social

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

Advertisement for the PLA 2026 Conference in Minneapolis from April 1-3 at the Convention Center. The banner mentions a scholarship covering registration and travel fees with an application deadline of November 6. Background shows a city skyline and green park.

We're offering 150 scholarships for #PLA2026!

Recipients get comp. conference registration, travel stipend & one year of ALA/PLA membership, incl. access to American Libraries & Public Libraries magazines, discounts on webinars + more.

Learn more: https://www.placonference.org/scholarships

No Copay Physical Therapy Program Associated with Lower Downstream Imaging, Injection, and Surgery for Musculoskeletal Conditions, According to a New Joint Study from ATI Physical Therapy and Duke Cli... A program that removes copays for physical therapy is associated with lower rates of costly health care services like imaging, injection, and surgery, according to findings from a new study from ATI P...

A new joint study from ATI Physical and the DCRI found that a no copay physical therapy led to lower rates of costly health care services for those with musculoskeletal conditions. Read more: dcri.org/news/no-copa...

#clinicalresearch #MedSky

Infographic titled “Climate inaction is impacting human health.” It shows four key impacts, each in its own box: Rising heat-related deaths: “Heat-related deaths have risen by 23% since the 1990s.” Drought & heatwaves: “In 2023, 124 million more people faced moderate or severe food insecurity.” Economic strain: “In 2024, extreme heat caused workers to lose 640 billion hours of work.” Overreliance on fossil fuels: “15 countries spent more on fossil fuel subsidies than on their entire health budgets.” At the bottom, bold white text reads “Demand climate action now”. The background shows a person walking across cracked, dry ground in orange and grey tones.

#ClimateAction is the biggest health opportunity of our time.

Cities, communities and the health sector are leading the way.

The energy transition is delivering:
✅ cleaner air
✅ healthier jobs
✅ measurable economic growth
and more.

Read more in the Lancet Countdown report 🔗 bit.ly/4oCJbKc #COP30

Taking the American Board of Internal Medicine's Critical Care Board Review exam? Check out the ATS Review for the Critical Care Boards, 2nd Edition 📖

Get your copy today: atsedplus.thoracic.org/content/ats-...

Shingles, or herpes zoster, is a viral infection that causes a painful rash.
It is caused by the same virus that causes chickenpox.

After a person recovers from chickenpox, the virus remains inactive in the body.
#Shingles occurs when the virus reactivates later in life http://bit.ly/3W9QexQ

If you're at #CHEST2025, don't forget to come check out the ATS booth in the exhibit hall before it closes! We are at booth 1947—stop by, say hi, and learn more about our programs and initiatives.

The pacing of childhood vaccines is based on the times when vaccines will work best with a child’s immune system.

To learn more about receiving multiple vaccines in one doctor’s visit, visit our website or have a conversation with your pediatrician.
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It's Infection Prevention Week! Today, we're highlighting COVID-19, a respiratory infection caused by the SARS-CoV-2 virus. Learn more about the newest variants of this viral infection, the importance of vaccination, and new surges of this disease happening now: www.atsjournals.org/doi/abs/10.1...

Young Women Who Never Smoked Are Getting Lung Cancer—Here’s Why Thoracic surgeon Jonathan Villena explains why early screening for lung cancer is critical—even for those without symptoms.

Thoracic surgeon Jonathan Villena explains why early screening for lung cancer is critical—even for those without symptoms.

Chemists in the Kitchen | Carrot Soup What makes carrot soup so creamy, sweet, and comforting? It’s not just the recipe — it’s the chemistry!

Chemists in the Kitchen is a YouTube series from LabX that features real chemists explaining the science behind cooking, from the chemistry of coffee to how to make a Vienna latte.

Watch their most recent episode on carrot soup: https://ow.ly/yU2M50Xbp2M

Text reads “Antibiotic resistance is rising,” with an upward arrow and a “40%” warning icon. Below, a text box says: “Between 2018 and 2023, resistance increased in over 40% of the monitored pathogen–antibiotic combinations, with an annual rise of 5–15%.”

Between 2018–2023, antibiotic resistance increased in over 40% of the pathogen–antibiotic combinations monitored, with an average annual rise of 5–15%.

Resistance is highest in the WHO South-East Asian & Eastern Mediterranean Regions, where 1 in 3 reported infections were resistant 👉 bit.ly/438Ta1u

📣 Nominations close soon!📣

There are only 2 days left to nominate colleagues for a 2026 ATS Respiratory Health Award! We're looking for candidates who contribute to the fields of pulmonology, critical care, or sleep health.

Nominations close Oct. 17, submit today! site.thoracic.org/membership/a...

Text on a blue background stating antibiotic resistance is highest where health systems are weakest, with the WHO logo in the corner.

Antibiotic resistance is more common and worsening in places where health systems are fragile or have limited capacity to diagnose or treat bacterial infections.

Investing in diagnostics and equitable access to quality antibiotics is essential. Learn more 👉 bit.ly/438Ta1u

Join your friends, colleagues and the ID community at #IDWeek2025 for Culture Club: A Celebration of Diversity on Tues. Oct. 21, from 7:30 to 11pm ET, hosted by the IDSA Foundation!

🎫 Claim your tickets now before they sell out: https://bit.ly/4nwZPdC

Tracking U.S. Measles Outbreaks (Gift Article) As new cases are reported, our maps show the spread of the virus.

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/...