American Thoracic Society Appoints New President
Michelle Ng Gong succeeds Raed Dweik as president of the American Thoracic Society.
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American Thoracic Society Appoints New President
Michelle Ng Gong succeeds Raed Dweik as president of the American Thoracic Society.
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ATS Now Offers On-demand Video of ATS 2026
“ATS Now is like Netflix for pulmonologists,” the organization says, offering access to conference highlights, webinars, and educational content for pulmonary and critical care professionals.
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ATS Issues 2026 Respiratory Health Awards
The American Thoracic Society (ATS) has named 15 recipients for the 2026 Respiratory Health Awards, honoring significant contributions to the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of lung diseases.
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ATS Reports Urgent Need for Anti-inflammatory Inhaler Access
On World Asthma Day 2026, the American Thoracic Society and the Forum of International Respiratory Societies (FIRS) issued a call to action for universal access to anti-inflammatory inhalers.
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ATS Launches Initiative to Improve Bronchiectasis Diagnosis
An ATS study will analyze electronic health records across seven academic medical systems to identify misdiagnosed bronchiectasis cases.
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Industry Pushes Congress to Pass SOAR Act Before Year’s End
Twenty-seven national healthcare organizations, including the American Lung Association, are pressing Congress to pass the Supplemental Oxygen Access Reform (SOAR) Act before adjourning for the year.
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Appropriate COPD Diagnosis Holds Significant Public Health Impact
There are many factors that can lead to inappropriate or missed COPD diagnosis, including patient-, healthcare system-, and provider-related factors.
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ATS Updates Pneumonia Care Guidelines
The American Thoracic Society has published a new clinical practice guideline (CPG) on pneumonia care, including guidance on lung ultrasound, antibiotics, and corticosteroid use.
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Pneumonia Remains Leading Cause of Child Mortality
On World Pneumonia Day 2025, the Forum of International Respiratory Societies calls for immediate action to prevent childhood pneumonia, which killed an estimated 610,000 children under age 5 in 2023.
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World Lung Day 2025: Healthy Lungs, Healthy Life
The Forum of International Respiratory Societies is marking World Lung Day on September 25th by promoting global lung health.
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Industry Calls on Congress to Support SOAR Act
More than a dozen national organizations are pressing Congress to support the Supplemental Oxygen Access Reform (SOAR) Act, which would ensure Medicare patient access to life-saving oxygen therapy.
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ATS Sounds Alarm Over Clean Air Laws
The American Thoracic Society responds to the EPA’s plan to repeal the Endangerment Finding, a long-standing regulation that protects clean air.
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July 1: World Bronchiectasis Day Aims to Improve Early Detection
July 1, 2025 marks the fourth year of World Bronchiectasis Day, which was established in 2022 to raise awareness of bronchiectasis, a chronic lung disease with increasing prevalence globally.
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Respiratory Organizations Warn Youth on Dangers of Novel Tobacco Products
The Forum of International Respiratory Societies (FIRS) is calling out Big Tobacco for it’s marketing practices aimed to recruit youth to new tobacco products.
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Ciliary Dysfunction Linked to Bronchopulmonary Dysplasia Severity
Infants with more severe bronchopulmonary dysplasia showed signs of ciliary dysfunction that were not present in those with moderate disease.
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Pediatric Asthma Researcher to Receive ATS World Lung Health Award
Refiloe Masekela, MD, PhD, a pediatric asthma specialist based in South Africa, will receive the American Thoracic Society’s 2025 World Lung Health Award.
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New Guidelines Recommend Shorter All-Oral TB Treatment Regimens
The latest clinical practice guidelines advocate for four- and six-month all-oral regimens for eligible children and adults with drug-susceptible or drug-resistant tuberculosis.
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ATS Offers Guidance for Hospitals on IV Fluid Shortages
New guidance provides hospitals with strategies to mitigate the impact of IV fluid shortages caused by recent hurricane-related disruptions in key manufacturing facilities.
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World Oxygen Day Sparks Renewed Calls for Congressional Action on Supplemental Oxygen Access
Healthcare organizations are urging Congress to pass the SOAR Act to ensure Medicare patients have access to the supplemental oxygen they need for improved health and mobility.
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Sleep Apnea Researcher Receives Lifetime Achievement Award
The recipient was lauded as “one of the most productive scholars in the world over the past several decades.”
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ATS Announces New Leadership at Annual Conference
The American Thoracic Society announced its new leadership for 2024-2025 during the Plenary Session at the ATS 2024 International Conference.
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ATS Welcomes New President
The American Thoracic Society appointed Irina Petrache, MD, ATSF, as its incoming president today at the ATS 2024 International Conference.
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Former Smokers Who Vape at Greater Risk of Lung Cancer
Former cigarette smokers who use e-cigarettes or vaping devices may be at higher risk for lung cancer than those who don’t vape, according to research presented at ATS 2024.
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Race-Neutral Spirometry Equations May Boost Black Patient Enrollment in COPD Trials
Eliminating racially adjusted spirometry results could lead to a significant increase in Black patient participation in COPD clinical trials, according to findings presented at ATS 2024.
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