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Cathy Gao-Howard MD MS

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Pulm Crit at NU via IM at Yale | 🐱 | 😷 | data science and machine learning in the ICU | πŸ£πŸ‘©β€πŸΌπŸ‘¨β€πŸ‘©β€πŸ‘§ | http://bit.ly/nupccm

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Join the ATS at the Stand Up for Science rally on tomorrow, Saturday, March 7! We will be standing for science-based policy, biomedical research funding, vaccines, clean air protections, & public health.

Find your local Stand Up for Science march and join us: www.standupforscience.net/march7#map

06.03.2026 22:15 πŸ‘ 5 πŸ” 3 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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🩸 Transfusions in the ICU - balancing benefits & harms is hard βš–οΈ

Guidelines were recently released in @journal_CHEST:

journal.chestnet.org/article/S001...

πŸ“° Out today, Soghier et al offer practical recs on using this guidance in a #journal_CHESTCritCare HIDI:

www.chestcc.org/article/S294...

27.02.2026 01:04 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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🀨 Still wondering what to make of Helmet-CPAP? ⛑️

GC Gomes & colleagues consider its effectiveness for COVID ARF in a resource limited setting:

www.chestcc.org/article/S294...

Read all about it in #journal_CHESTCritCare; all #OpenAccess all the time!

@accpchest.bsky.social

27.02.2026 12:31 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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πŸš€ Excited to host a Fireside Chat with Dr. Michael Howell,
@newsfromgoogle.bsky.social
Chief Health Officer!

​We’re diving deep into:

πŸ’‘ AI & Tech in Medicine

πŸ₯ Transforming Healthcare

πŸš€ Innovations in Critical Care

β€‹πŸ“… Tuesday, Feb 24 | 1 PM EST

πŸ”— Register: bit.ly/ats_howell_e...

17.02.2026 23:15 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Thank you CLIF team!! Despite my immense excitement and high expectations.... Everything was still exceeded!! Thank you @wfparker.bsky.social @catgaohow.bsky.social and CLIF family!

13.02.2026 03:19 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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So great to see @nick-ingraham.bsky.social at UC Grand Rounds followed by a CLIF-a-thon! Go team!! Thanks @wfparker.bsky.social for hosting! 🐢❀️

12.02.2026 16:23 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 1
great graphic highlighting decentralized data flows

great graphic highlighting decentralized data flows

Federation is the most interesting thing in clinical observational studies that I've seen in the last few years

It is a fundamentally different way of working together. Great explainer in @annalsats.bsky.social academic.oup.com/annalsats/ad... by brilliant young team

02.02.2026 18:16 πŸ‘ 4 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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The Application Portal is open for the ATS 2026 BEAR Cage Competition!

The ATS Drug Device Discovery and Development (DDDD) Committee invites you to apply to the 12th Annual BEAR Cage (Building Education to Advance Research) competition by Feb. 9, 2026.

Apply now at: https://ow.ly/n5QN50XWP4a

29.01.2026 16:00 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Questions about navigating your first physician contract? Join Michael Johnson JD and the ECPWG to get your questions answered on 2/3/26 from 1-2p EST. Register here: site.thoracic.org/events/navig...

28.01.2026 18:43 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 2 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Amazing things happen when 3️⃣2️⃣ ICU frailty experts get together!

βœ”οΈ out the new ✳️Special Feature✳️ in #journal_CHESTCritCare outlining their consensus on research priorities for the field:

www.chestcc.org/article/S294...

#OpenAccess

@accpchest.bsky.social

29.01.2026 00:16 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
LitBits: The 65 Trial
LitBits: The 65 Trial YouTube video by American Thoracic Society

How low can you go? The 65 Trial compares a Mean Arterial Pressure (MAP) target of 60-65 to usual care in adults 65 years or older as Aryan Shiari, MD, explains in this edition of #CriticalCareLitBits

youtube.com/shorts/8usyn...

29.01.2026 15:00 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 2 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Today, join expert Ashley Losier, MD, for an interactive talk, "Ask the Expert: Practical Approaches to #Bronchiectasis Recognition and Care" at 1 p.m. ET on Jan. 28 πŸ—“οΈThis program was produced in collaboration with Insmed Incorporated.

Register now: atsedplus.thoracic.org/content/ask-...

28.01.2026 13:00 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 2 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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🎯 The precise relationship between ARF, delirium, & long term morbidity has been confusing… πŸ˜΅β€πŸ’«

Just out in #journal_CHESTCritCare, H Ferguson, A Sanjuan, et al help us better understand it πŸ‘:

www.chestcc.org/article/S294...

#OpenAccess as always.

@accpchest.bsky.social

28.01.2026 14:08 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Only 6%? Lower than expected, I think people are still hesitant to disclose and be judged for using LLMs to help write

28.01.2026 18:36 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
Welcome! You are invited to join a meeting: Science Communication in an Era of Skepticism. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email about joining the meeting. This cross-assembly webinar brings together three experts to discuss practical strategies for communicating science in today's challenging landscape. Mary Rice, MD, MPH, Pulmonologist and Director of ...

Science communication in an era of skepticism β€” practical strategies from experts in public health, policy & #SciComm research.
Featuring Jonathan Samet, Mary Rice & Santiago Gisler.
πŸ“… Feb 26 | 1:30pm ET πŸ”— thoracic.zoom.us/meeting/regi... @ats-assemblies.bsky.social @atsearlycareer.bsky.social

28.01.2026 18:12 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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American Thoracic Society on Instagram: "How do you preoxygenate patients before intubation? As PJ Tiberio, MD, PhD, explains, the PREOXI trial evaluates this essential question and compares noninvasi... 184 likes, 0 comments - atscommunity on January 16, 2026: "How do you preoxygenate patients before intubation? As PJ Tiberio, MD, PhD, explains, the PREOXI trial evaluates this essential question and ...

How do you preoxygenate patients before intubation? As PJ Tiberio, MD, PhD, explains, the PREOXI trial evaluates this question and compares noninvasive positive pressure ventilation and high-flow nasal cannula. #CriticalCareLitBits www.instagram.com/reels/DTlVdx...

21.01.2026 02:38 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 2 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Congratulations to Dr. Kathryn Connell from the University of Pennsylvania on being selected as the ATS CC Assembly's Early Career Highlight for January 2026! See the link below to learn more about her work on nurse continuity and mortality in the ICU: craftprd1.blob.core.windows.net/documents/me...

12.01.2026 19:33 πŸ‘ 3 πŸ” 2 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

If you missed it, check out the recording here! youtu.be/hW9lx9AJxBk

14.01.2026 20:29 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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American Thoracic Society | ATS Mentoring Program The American Thoracic Society is the world's leading medical society dedicated to accelerating the advancement of global respiratory health through…

ATS Assembly Mentoring Programs are open for mentors and mentees. Early to mid-career professionals are paired with senior members for personalized mentoring, in person or virtual. Meet at ATS 2026 in Orlando. Learn more and sign up: site.thoracic.org/membership/a... @atsearlycareer.bsky.social

14.01.2026 20:31 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 2 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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🚨 Registration has been extended until January 12, 2026! 🚨

Apply now for ATS 2026 Early Career Programs:

Fellows Track Symposium
Resident Boot Camp
New Faculty Boot Camp

https://ow.ly/RJrQ50XmIKT

#ATS2026 #EarlyCareer #MedicalEducation

09.01.2026 18:01 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 2 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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American Thoracic Society | CCA Early Career Professionals Virtual… The American Thoracic Society is the world's leading medical society dedicated to accelerating the advancement of global respiratory health through…

Why does ICU big data sometimes fail at the bedside?
Join the ATS CCA Early Career Professionals Winter 2026 Virtual Grand Rounds on Jan 13 (2–3pm ET) for talks on ICU data, from bedside documentation to big data. @khills-dunlap.bsky.social @chadhoc.bsky.social site.thoracic.org/events/cca-e...

09.01.2026 18:33 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 1
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More isn't always better: Shiv Patel, MD from the Critical Care Assembly discusses the BALANCE trial comparing 7 versus 14 days of antibiotics for bacteremia #CriticalCareLitBits

23.12.2025 22:41 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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American Thoracic Society | CCA Early Career Professionals Virtual… The American Thoracic Society is the world's leading medical society dedicated to accelerating the advancement of global respiratory health through…

Join the ATS Critical Care Assembly Early Career Professionals Winter 2026 Virtual Grand Rounds on Jan 13, 2026, 2–3pm ET for a discussion on how ICU data are created, interpreted, and used in clinical care!
Register site.thoracic.org/events/cca-e.... @atsearlycareer.bsky.social

09.01.2026 19:42 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 2 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 1

Each is about 30 hours! I listen at 1.5x when riding the bus and walking to work, it adds up quickly!

27.12.2025 15:54 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Continuing Kindle daily reading
Some highlights
Listening to Wheel of Time, already onto book 4, epic
Hemlock and Silver; never miss a T. Kingfisher, mix of scary yet cozy magic and brave ordinary people
Between Two Fires interesting
Katabasis journey to the land of the dead magic academia

26.12.2025 16:44 πŸ‘ 3 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
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🚨 Registration is OPEN! 🚨

Apply now for ATS 2026 Early Career Programs:

Student Scholars Program
Fellows Track Symposium
Resident Boot Camp
New Faculty Boot Camp

Spots fill fast! Apply by Jan 5, 2026

https://ow.ly/RJrQ50XmIKT

#ATS2026 #EarlyCareer #MedicalEducation

23.12.2025 14:01 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Please register for out first fireside chat of the year, "From ICU to Impact: Dr. Wes Ely on Crafting Productive, Resilient Research Team" on Monday, January 12 from 12p-1p EST. site.thoracic.org/events/from-...

15.12.2025 16:51 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 2 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Introducing our new video series ATS Critical Care "Lit Bits" -- where we break down the literature, bit by bit.

Sepsis treatment starts with a critical choice: fluids or pressors. Shiv Patel, MD, from the Critical Care Assembly discusses this choice in the CLOVERS trial

12.12.2025 21:01 πŸ‘ 4 πŸ” 2 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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β˜ƒοΈ Enjoy your end-of-year holidays with a gift 🎁 from #journal_CHESTCritCare… our December issue!

www.chestcc.org/current

⭐️ 24 research papers
⭐️ 4 editorials
⭐️ 2 correspondence letters

Thanks to our readers, authors, editorial team, & staff, for a great 2️⃣0️⃣2️⃣5️⃣!

@accpchest.bsky.social

12.12.2025 14:28 πŸ‘ 7 πŸ” 3 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
JAMA Research Summary: Effect of Automated Closed-Loop Ventilation vs Protocolized Conventional Ventilation on Ventilator-Free Days in Critically Ill Adults. Closed-loop ventilation: 16.7 days. Conventional ventilation: 16.3 days.

JAMA Research Summary: Effect of Automated Closed-Loop Ventilation vs Protocolized Conventional Ventilation on Ventilator-Free Days in Critically Ill Adults. Closed-loop ventilation: 16.7 days. Conventional ventilation: 16.3 days.

Research Summary: Early use of automated closed-loop ventilation did not increase ventilator-free days at day 28 compared with protocolized conventional ventilation. #CCRdownunder ja.ma/48AgJCj

09.12.2025 05:15 πŸ‘ 6 πŸ” 4 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0