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  1. 18 ago

    Tirzepatide SURMOUNT-OSA trial and cardiometabolic subanalysis

    April 21, 2026 A Podcast on Tirzepatide SURMOUNT-OSA trial and cardiometabolic subanalysis. A portion of the ATS SRN 360 high impact articles from the past year.• Tirzepatide for the Treatment of Obstructive Sleep Apnea and Obesity – Presented by Richard J Schwab, MD - Perelman School of Medicine, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia; the Division of Sleep and Circadian Disorders• Tirzepatide on obstructive sleep apnea-related cardiometabolic risk: secondary outcomes of the SURMOUNT-OSA randomized trial. Presented by Scott A. Sands, Ph.D - Brigham and Women’s Hospital and Harvard Medical School in Boston, Massachusetts Moderated by Chana Chin, MD from CHOC Children's/Rady's Children's Health and Bradon Nokes, MD from University of California, San Diego 00:00 — Podcast Introduction & Presentation Overview  00:15 — Tirzepatide for Obstructive Sleep Apnea and Obesity  00:47 — SURMOUNT-OSA Trial Design and Patient Population  01:44 — Primary Endpoints and Secondary Outcome Measures  02:53 — Baseline Demographics and Clinical Characteristics  03:52 — Weight Loss Effects and Sleep Apnea Improvement Results  05:52 — Cardiometabolic Outcomes, Blood Pressure, and Safety Findings  08:40 — Clinical Discussion: Prescribing Tirzepatide in OSA Practice  12:03 — Secondary Analysis of Cardiometabolic Risk Mediation  20:08 — Long-Term Use, Mechanisms of Action, and Audience Q&A

  2. 6 may

    Basic Science and Lab Research Sustainability

    March 2, 2026 In this episode, we explore a topic essential to every ATS member and their patients: Basic Science and Lab Research Sustainability. Hosted by Miles D. Hagner, MD, of the ATS Early Career Professionals Working Group (Assembly on Allergy, Immunology, and Inflammation), this discussion brings together experts Dr. Emma Thornell and Emily Colpack to examine how laboratory research can reduce environmental impact without compromising scientific rigor. Emma Thornell, PhD, is a research assistant professor at the University of Iowa, where she studies the intersection of lung disease and environmental exposures. Emily Colpack, MPA, serves as Sustainability Lead and My Green Labs Coordinator at the University of Alabama at Birmingham. Both lead initiatives aimed at improving the sustainability of laboratory research. Topics covered include optimizing ultra‑low temperature freezers and fume hoods, coordinating shared operations such as autoclaves, and appropriate use of biohazardous waste areas. Ultimately, the panel offers several practical strategies, with an emphasis on lab education, for making scientific research more sustainable—without slowing the pace of discovery. 00:00:00 – 00:00:15 Podcast Introduction & Opening Music00:00:15 – 00:00:42 Welcome & Guest Introductions00:00:42 – 00:01:13 Dr. Emma Thornell’s Background & Research00:01:13 – 00:01:58 Emily Colpack’s Role in Sustainability & Green Labs00:01:58 – 00:02:59 What Sustainability Means in Scientific Research00:02:59 – 00:04:15 Environmental Impact of Lab Work (Energy, Water, Emissions)00:04:15 – 00:05:55 How Labs Measure Their Environmental Footprint00:05:55 – 00:07:48 Biggest Energy Drains in the Lab (Freezers, Hoods, Autoclaves)00:07:48 – 00:10:55 Practical Ways to Reduce Lab Energy Use00:10:55 – 00:43:26 Improving Sustainability: Programs, Culture Change & Real-World Impact Host:Miles D. Hagner, MDPulmonary/Critical Care Medicine FacultyUniversity of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics Guests:Emily Colpack, MPAUniversity of Alabama Birmingham Emma Thornell, PhDUniversity of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics

  3. 30 mar

    How to Develop Your ATS Document Proposal

    March 11, 2026How to Develop Your ATS Document Proposal - An introduction to the documents development process Assembly - Clinical Problems Host:Dr. Kerri A. Johannson, MD, MPH, FRCPC, ATSFAssociate ProfessorDepartments of Medicine & Community Health SciencesSnyder Institute for Chronic DiseasesResearch Director, Interstitial Lung Disease ProgramUniversity of Calgary, Calgary AB Canada Guests: Jolene Fisher, MD, MSc, FRCPCRespirology and Interstitial Lung DiseaseClinician Investigator, University Health NetworkAssistant Professor, Department of Medicine, University of TorontoResearch Director, Toronto General Hospital Interstitial Lung Disease Program Kevin Wilson, MDATS Chief of Guidelines and Documents ATS Documents Editor Professor of Medicine, Boston University School of Medicine Notes for the viewer: Here is a link to a video presentation by one of our guests on the steps to applying for an ATS document - https://vimeo.com/1089163046?share=copy [vimeo.com] 00:00:00 – Introduction & podcast overview00:02:02 – What the ATS podcast is about / host intro00:03:06 – Overview of ATS document types00:06:12 – Differences: clinical guidelines vs statements00:09:18 – Examples of documents from the assembly00:12:24 – How to propose a document (first steps)00:15:30 – Building a strong proposal & team structure00:18:36 – Methodology requirements & guideline process00:21:42 – Submission, review, and scoring process00:24:48 – Final decisions, tips, and process updates

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Discussions about pulmonary, critical care, and sleep medicine from our Assemblies & Sections.