News Stories
Inner City Violence Contributes to Asthma Problems
A new study links exposure of adults with asthma to violence in their community to an increased risk for an asthma-related hospitalization and emergency room visits.
9/2/2010
HRSA Announces Four Scholarship Opportunities for RTs
The funding opportunities are included on the HRSAs new Web site page for RTs.
9/1/2010
Study Finds Extensive Indirect Tobacco Marketing to Youth on YouTube
Researchers found that the YouTube videos contain tobacco brands that appeal to youth and normalized smoking.
8/31/2010
Blood Profiling Could Identify Patients Who Will Develop Tuberculosis
Researchers have identified specific changes tuberculosis makes to a patients blood.
8/30/2010
Merck Childhood Asthma Network Pledges Continued Support to Post-Katrina Children's Asthma Management Program
Following Katrina, children in New Orleans demonstrated increased sensitivities to environmental asthma triggersputting them at risk for more severe asthma symptoms and attacks.
8/27/2010
Vitamin D May Treat and Prevent Mold Allergy in Cystic Fibrosis and Asthma Sufferers
Aspergillus fumigatus is one of the most common airborne molds, and while it does not cause illness in the vast majority of those who inhale it, it can cause life threatening allergic symptoms in cystic fibrosis patients.
8/26/2010
AMGA Invites Applicants for COPD Learning Collaborative
Of the 15 groups invited to participate, five groups will receive $10,000 in education support, while the other 10 groups will receive travel stipends to attend collaborative meetings.
8/25/2010
Spanish Study Shows Long-Term Respiratory Effects for Oil Spill Cleanup Workers
The researchers found that local fisherman who took part in the 2002 cleanup of the Prestige oil spill showed increased prevalence of respiratory symptoms and evidence of persistent airway injury.
8/24/2010
Finland Implements Europe's Toughest Tobacco Control Law
The country's move to ban tobacco displays in storefront windows aims to protect young people from tobacco marketing.
8/23/2010
Study Finds an Anti-Inflammatory Drug Effective Against Pneumocystis
The lungs of Pneumocystis sufferers become a battlefield when attacked by the fungus Pneumocystis jirovecii, which is especially deadly for patients with weakened immune systems.
8/20/2010
Once-Daily Budesonide/Formoterol pMDI More Effective in Pediatric Asthma Patients
A study finds once-daily budesonide/formoterol achieves better maintenance of pulmonary function compared to once-daily pMDI budesonide in 6- to 15- year-old patients with stable asthma.
8/19/2010
Study Says Pharmaceutical Industry Producing "Lemons" and Possible Serious Harm
Industry incentives and protections encourage development of many drugs which lack any new benefits over existing drugs, but pose potential harm to users.
8/18/2010
Study Advises Clinicians to be Cautious of Ventilator-Induced Respiratory Muscle Weakness in Patients
Despite limited understanding of the condition, the study advises clinicians to select ventilator settings that avoid both excessive patient effort and excessive respiratory muscle rest.
8/17/2010
Researchers Find Potential New Treatment for Pulmonary Hypertension
Unlike current pulmonary hypertension therapies that only dilate constricted blood vessels, the new treatment could regress the disease.
8/16/2010
BRPT Launches Redesigned Web Site
The new site features resources for candidates preparing to sit for the RPSGT and CPSGT exams as well as those already holding a credential.
8/13/2010
Study Finds Bone Marrow Stem Cells Hold Promise for Treating Acute Lung Injury
The study comes as investigations into the potential of using bone marrow stem cells to treat damaged tissues have intensified.
8/12/2010
Study Finds Emergency Department Visits Increased in Recent Years
The researchers found that total annual visits to U.S. emergency departments between 1997 and 2007 increased 23%, almost double what would be expected from population growth during this period.
8/11/2010
Latino Children With Asthma Less Accurate in Determining Lung Function
Compared to non-Latino white children with asthma, Latino children tended to think they were experiencing asthma symptoms when tests actually revealed normal lung function.
8/10/2010
Allergy Shots Helpful for Some Asthmatic Patients
A review of studies has found that allergy shots can reduce symptoms of asthma, use of inhaled medications, and allergy-related asthma attacks.
8/9/2010
Senate Passes Legislation Improving Patient Access to Clinical Trials
The legislation enables patients with rare diseases to participate in clinical trials without losing eligibility for public health care benefits.
8/6/2010
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