News Stories
Young Cancer Survivors at Increased Risk for Poor Lung Health
The findings are expected to help physicians identify childhood leukemia survivors at increased risk of lung problems following a bone marrow transplant.
4/15/2010
AACR Releases New Policy Statement on Tobacco and Cancer
The statement comes as the AACR submits testimony to a congressional panel on smokeless tobacco.
4/14/2010
Researchers Find Clinical Trial Drug Exacerbates Tuberculosis in Mice
The data suggests that Poly-ICLC be used with caution in individuals with dormant Mycobacterium tuberculosis.
4/13/2010
Canada Sees Fewer Hospital Admissions; Antismoking Laws Credited
Tough antismoking legislation in Canada results in significant drop in hospital admissions for cardiovascular and respiratory disease.
4/12/2010
Researchers Begin Phase II Patient Trial of Interferon Beta for Asthma Treatment
The study will examine the effectiveness of the drug as a treatment for patients with virus-triggered asthma symptoms.
4/9/2010
9/11 Rescue Workers Show Lasting Lung Damage from World Trade Center Dust
A 7-year follow-up study finds that a significant proportion of FDNY rescue workers have not recovered normal lung function since the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks.
4/8/2010
Peer Review Again Finds Possibility of Increased Risk of Pandemic H1N1 from Seasonal Flu Vaccination
The scientific peer review focused on four Canadian studies conducted in the wake of a school outbreak of pH1N1 in spring 2009.
4/7/2010
Contour Products Introduces a New CPAP Pillow
The pillow minimizes mask pressure, facial pressure, and leaks, while improving body and airway alignment.
4/7/2010
Ciradiance Expands its Management Team
Bruce Benner joins the company as vice president of sales, and Greg Ulery as financial controller.
4/6/2010
RPSGT and CPSGT Exams Moving to On-Demand Testing
Beginning April 16, candidates can register for the on-demand format, which will allow candidates to choose their test dates and receive results immediately.
4/5/2010
Partial Lung Removal Favorable Alternative to Full Lung Removal in Lung Cancer Patients
A study finds a sleeve lobectomy may offer superior survival rates and better postoperative pulmonary function compared with a pneumonectomy.
4/2/2010
No Decline in Patient Safety Incidents at US Hospitals
Study finds one in 10 patients died as a result of patient safety incidents, accounting for $8.9 billion in costs.
4/1/2010
Philips Respironics Plant One of Top Ten in the Nation
The Murrysville, Pa, plant manufactures six of Philips Respironics respiratory and sleep product lines.
3/31/2010
Two Studies Reveal Clues to TB Drug Resistance
The studies challenge current thinking about how the TB bacterium works in the body as well as how best to kill it.
3/30/2010
Research Finds Fat May Be Clue to TB Awakening
The TB-causing bacteria hijack fat metabolism in the host and persist, without symptoms, for years during a latent period.
3/29/2010
Instrumentation Laboratory to Host Webinar
Learn the essential components for successful implementation and management of POC total bilirubin testing.
3/29/2010
A Compound Found in Blackcurrants May Help Asthma
New Zealand researchers found that the compound reduced lung inflammation in laboratory experiments.
3/26/2010
Synthetic Peptide May Reduce Fluid Accumulation After Lung Transplantation
Researchers found that the TIP peptide improved lung function after transplants in rat studies.
3/25/2010
ATS Calls on the Federal Government to Fully Fund TB Initiatives
To mark World TB Day, ATS asks Congress and the administration to fund laws aimed at combating TB globally and domestically.
3/24/2010
Study Links Gene to Lung Cancer Development in Never Smokers
The GPC5 gene is the first gene found that is specifically associated with lung cancer in patients who never smoked.
3/23/2010
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