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

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/...

Today is #WorldSightDay Cataract is one of the leading causes of vision impairment and blindness, affecting 94 million people worldwide. Don’t take your eyes for granted. Regular eye exams and timely treatment can prevent vision loss. Learn more 👉 bit.ly/3IUPrO7#WorldSightDay

It's #WorldSightDay Prolonged screen or reading times can lead to eye strain, dry eyes, and headaches. DO take breaks! Use the 20-20-20 rule to help your eyes: 🖥️ After using a screen for 20 minutes 📏 Look at an object 20 feet away 🕓 For 20 seconds

A simple pair of glasses transformed Nguyen’s life; sharpening her vision, boosting her confidence, and bringing joy to everyday moments. On #WorldSightDay, her story is a reminder that basic eye care isn’t a luxury, it is a fundamental right 👉 bit.ly/4odWmRP

Mark your calendars! Our theme for #MaternalHealthAwarenessDay 2026 is Holding Ground on Maternal Health. Join the ACOG community and our partners on January 23 as we reaffirm our commitment to preventing maternal deaths and advancing respectful, evidence-based care: https://bit.ly/3HqKTf9

Today is the first ever National Lung Transplant Awareness Day. These are life-saving procedures and yet people do not always have enough information around them. Learn more at : lungtransplantawarenessday.org

Nominate your exceptional RCMB colleagues for ATS awards by December 31st! Find more info and submit your nominations here: site.thoracic.org/membership/a...

Video: a Japanese scientist was attacked by flies while giving the acceptance speech for his Ig Nobel Prize-winning research paper that proved painting Zebra-like stripes on cows led to a decrease in biting fly attacks.

Tobacco industry is targeting teens and 40 million+ are getting hooked. Our youth deserve better. Read the report: http://bit.ly/46BQOui #NoTobacco

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 (1/2)

Beloved librarian @mychal3ts.bsky.social will take the helm as host of the reboot of 'Reading Rainbow' when it returns this Saturday, October 4! 🤩🌈 Read more: https://bit.ly/3WelbAT

We are thrilled to announce that our NEW Large Language Model will be released on 11.18.25.

The 2026 ATS New Faculty Boot Camp will have tailored sessions for the Basic (PhD) Scientist track. For the first time, non-US/Canadian residents can apply for admittance to the 2026 Basic (PhD) Scientist track! Registration details coming soon for 2026! #ATS_PhD Stay tuned: tinyurl.com/4cuv6u67

Did you know that since 1999 an independent group of global experts called the Strategic Advisory Group of Experts on Immunization (SAGE) has been providing WHO evidence-based recommendations on #vaccines?

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

With 1 in 6 cancer deaths in women worldwide, breast cancer is also the leading cause of cancer deaths among women globally. Breast cancer is highly curable if detected in its early stages and adequate treatment is provided bit.ly/4o0GzFS

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month #BreastCancer is the most common cancer among women globally and represents approximately a quarter of all cancers that occur in women every year.

In a double-blind, randomized, placebo-controlled trial conducted in Uganda, the use of permethrin-treated baby wraps significantly reduced the incidence of clinical malaria among young children. Full trial results: nej.md/4msFwwX #MedSky #IDSky #PedSky

Know a colleague who deserves to be recognized for their contributions to the fields of pulmonary disease, critical care, or sleep health? Nominate them for a 2026 ATS Respiratory Health Award! #ATS2026 Nominations close Oct. 17—submit today! site.thoracic.org/membership/a...

⚠️ WEDNESDAY ⚠️ Dr. Dave Chokshi—former NYC Health Commissioner and practicing physician—will explore how federal health policy decisions ripple out to state and local systems, ultimately shaping what clinicians can offer at the bedside. us02web.zoom.us/webi...

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The Board of Directors has signed this joint statement by the Infectious Diseases Society of America, joining more than 20 national medical and health organizations.

Two children died of whooping cough in Louisiana Sen. Bill Cassidy, sharing concerns over the historic outbreak, in a statement he says in part, "No child in Louisiana should die from a vaccine-preventable disease. Please protect your children with a vaccine." www.wdsu.com/article/whoo...

The 2026 ATS New Faculty Boot Camp will have tailored sessions for the Basic (PhD) Scientist track. Also, for the first time, non-U.S./Canadian residents can apply for admittance to the 2026 Basic (PhD) Scientist track! Registration details coming soon for 2026!

Next week, be sure to join us for a special free #WorldLungDay event in NYC! The ATS is partnering with the La Central YMCA to raise awareness and provide community resources around asthma and lung health. ⏰ 2 p.m. to 6 p.m. ET on Sept. 25, 2025 🗺️ La Central YMCA, 434 Westchester Ave, Bronx, NY

Noncommunicable diseases (NCDs) such as heart disease, cancer, chronic respiratory diseases and diabetes are one of the greatest health and development challenges of this century 👉 bit.ly/UNGAHLM4 #BeatNCDs #UNGA

Pregnancy and postpartum can be a vulnerable time where individuals may experience depression, anxiety, or scary thoughts. These conditions are common, treatable, and you don’t have to face them alone. Read an expert’s view on recognizing symptoms and finding support: https://bit.ly/3Kx2Ubm

🎧 New Breathe Easy episode available now

Don't forget to register for the ATS Section on Terrorism and Inhalation Disasters's webinar, "Reflections on 9/11: Comparison with Military Burn Pits, California Wildfires, and the East Palestine, Ohio Train Derailment", 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. on Sept. 11, 2025. 🔗: thoracic.zoom.us/meeting/regi...

📆 Save the date! Join FIRS for a special #WorldLungDay webinar at 8 a.m. ET on Thursday, Sept. 25, and featuring the new FIRS Lung Health Taskforce discussing tools to improve how lung conditions are diagnosed and managed. Register for the webinar: www.workcast.com/register?cpa...

🔖 ACC/AHA/Multisociety PAD Guideline The guideline highlights the importance of PAD as a public health issue that is often overlooked & underserved in many communities. Read the full guideline in #JACC ➡️ https://bit.ly/46mU901 #PADAwareness #CardioSky #MedSky @jaccjournals.bsky.social

Mental health gets just 2% of health budgets—unchanged since 2017. 💸 Spending: >$50 in rich nations, <$1 in poorer ones. 👥 Only 13 mental health workers per 100K people globally. This is a global equity crisis. Let's invest in #MentalHealth! 👉 bit.ly/3Vr2mtR

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 Nov. 5, 2025. Learn more and submit today: conference.thoracic.org/program/call...

The AMA strongly opposes Florida’s plan to end all vaccine mandates, and urges Florida to reconsider. This unprecedented rollback would undermine decades of public health progress and place children and communities at increased risk. spr.ly/63328ABvBq

Join us for a special free #WorldLungDay event in NYC! The ATS is partnering with the La Central YMCA to raise awareness and provide resources around asthma and lung health. 2 p.m. to 6 p.m. ET on Sept. 25, 2025 at the La Central YMCA in the Bronx.

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: atsedplus.thoracic.org/content/ats-...

At the International AIDS Society meeting this year, a young woman from South Africa spoke. She is the first Black woman from Africa to be potentially cured of HIV.

AAP’s latest immunization schedule is rooted in pediatric science and clinical care, and includes recommendations that will help children build the strongest immune defense against respiratory illnesses, like the flu, COVID-19 and RSV. Learn more by visiting our website. www.aap.org

KFF: As Measles Exploded, Officials in Texas Looked to CDC Scientists. Under Trump, No One Answered. kffhealthnews.org/news/article...

Infants under six months old have the highest rates of #COVID19-related hospitalization save for adults 75 years and older. COVID-19 vaccination during pregnancy reduces the risk of severe illness and death. Encourage your patients to protect themselves and their newborns. Learn more: bit.ly/3RWsM3z

Notebooks ✅ Pens and pencils ✅ Backpack ✅ The ATS's Back to School Lung Health Resources✅ From immunizations to asthma, to the dangers of vaping, complete your #backtoschool prep by catching up with the latest pediatric lung health news: site.thoracic.org/advocacy-pat...

New Episode! Talking about SCAMS and what cognitive biases lead us to fall for them! With a wild story from @arghavansallesmd.medsky.social With scambros @50pagemcgee.bsky.social and Wei Liu. Spotify: tinyurl.com/cnhwyep6 iTunes: tinyurl.com/3myna93v

🆕 ACC Concise Clinical Guidance Consolidates Recommendations on Immunization as Part of CV Care Primary vaccine takeaways include: ✅ Influenza ✅ Pneumococcal ✅ #COVID19 ✅ RSV ✅ Shingles 📖 Read the journal scan for more: https://bit.ly/41nCanx #cvPrev #CardioSky #MedSky

🚨 New 2025 ATS guidelines on community-acquired pneumonia! Key points: For stable adults with outpatient CAP, <5 days of antibiotics are recommended (minimum duration: 3 days). Systemic corticosteroids for adults hospitalized with severe CAP. doi.org/10.1164/rccm...

ACOG released updated guidance recommending maternal vaccination for COVID-19, influenza, and RSV and laying out all current scientific evidence underscoring the safety and benefits of vaccination against these respiratory conditions during pregnancy. Read our full statement: https://bit.ly/45w9LOD

ATS members make a difference! In 1981, former ATS president Homer Boushey, MD, and other ATS members went before the Senate to advocate for the re-authorization of the Clean Air Act. This #MembershipMonday, join the ATS as we work to help the world breathe better: www.thoracic.org/membership

Pediatricians and parents should be prepared for a possible new wave of pertussis (or whooping cough) this fall. The infection is highly contagious and can be dangerous for infants, making it hard for them to breathe. Learn more in a new piece by AAP News: publications.aap.org/aapnews/news...

Amidst all the daily bad news, here is some good news to lift up your week! Botswana eliminates paediatric HIV www.nature.com/articles/d44...

Best Practices for a Competency-based Curriculum in Critical Care Ultrasonography for Fellows @atscommunity.bsky.social #medsky 🔗 tinyurl.com/nhhhrjm6