Asthma, COPD, health disparities research, and virtual press event: ATS 2023

May 15, 2023– We’re mere days away from the largest gathering of respiratory health professionals! You can still register to cover ATS 2023 in Washington, DC. Before you join us, here are some of the research abstracts that will be presented to this year’s gathering of pulmonary, critical care and sleep medicine health professionals. These abstracts were selected by the International Conference Committee, which reviews all submissions and extracts a small number of especially newsworthy research for press releases.

Please note:  all abstracts are embargoed until the time of presentation at the ATS 2023 International Conference.

• Neighborhood-level Child Opportunity Predicts Exacerbation-prone Status in a Cohort of Urban Children with Asthma
• Risks of Non-Benzodiazepine Receptor Agonists Among Patients with Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
• Addressing Unmet Needs Among Family Members of Critically Ill Patients: The ICUconnect Randomized Clinical Trial
• Race Specific Differences in Oxygen Desaturation Per Measured Decrement in Ventilation in Sleep Apnea
• The Effect of SARS-CoV-2 Variants on Non-Respiratory Features and Mortality Among Vaccinated and Non-fully Vaccinated Patients

Virtual Press Event:    Health Disparities in Pulmonary Medicine

WHEN:                             Monday, May 22, 11:15 a.m. -12:15 p.m.

WHERE:                           https://newswiselive.zoom.us/j/7459578068

Register now to attend the press event.

Joining us in-person? Make time to attend the Opening Ceremony on Saturday, May 20 at 4:30 p.m. in the Walter E. Washington Convention Center, Hall E, Level 2. Health care giant Stephen Klasko, MD, MBA, will deliver the Keynote Address.

For more details about the international conference programming, visit the conference site and plan your itinerary. Follow #ATS2023 on social media and download the conference app to get push notifications.

For industry news updates, view these links to breaking news in device and drug development, as well as contact information for industry-related interviews.

We can’t wait to see you! Once on-site, make your way to the ATS Press Office, room 154 (street level) of the Convention Center.

About the American Thoracic Society

Founded in 1905, the American Thoracic Society is the world’s leading medical society dedicated to accelerating the advancement of global respiratory health through multidisciplinary collaboration, education, and advocacy. Core activities of the Society’s more than 16,000 members are focused on leading scientific discoveries, advancing professional development, impacting global health, and transforming patient care. Key areas of member focus include developing clinical practice guidelines, hosting the annual International Conference, publishing four peer-reviewed journals, advocating for improved respiratory health globally, and developing an array of patient education and career development resources.

Please visit our website to learn more.