RT: For Decision Makers in Respiratory Care: All News Storieshttp://www.rtmagazine.com/news/en-usFri, 12 Mar 2010 00:00 ESTFri, 12 Mar 2010 00:00 ESTMarch 14-20 is National Pulmonary Rehabilitation Weekhttp://www.rtmagazine.com/news/2008-03-14_01.aspThe American Association of Cardiovascular and Pulmonary Rehabilitation celebrates the work of pulmonary rehabilitation specialists next week.Fri, 12 Mar 2010 00:00 ESThttp://www.rtmagazine.com/news/2008-03-14_01.aspInterMune's IPF Drug Closer to FDA Approvalhttp://www.rtmagazine.com/news/2010-03-12_01.aspThe FDA advisory committee recommends the approval of Esbriet for IPF.Fri, 12 Mar 2010 00:00 ESThttp://www.rtmagazine.com/news/2010-03-12_01.aspStudy Finds Molecular Basis for Pseudomonas Aeruginosa Persistent Infections in CF Patientshttp://www.rtmagazine.com/news/2010-03-12_02.aspThe results suggest SCV-mediated persistence a possible target for antimicrobial chemotherapy. Fri, 12 Mar 2010 00:00 ESThttp://www.rtmagazine.com/news/2010-03-12_02.aspAmerican Lung Association Provides Support to Bipartisan Clean Air Billhttp://www.rtmagazine.com/news/2010-03-11_01.aspThe legislation would reduce sulfur dioxide, nitrogen dioxide, and mercury emissions over the next decade. Thu, 11 Mar 2010 00:00 ESThttp://www.rtmagazine.com/news/2010-03-11_01.aspLight Smokers with Genetic Variant Face Increased Lung Cancer Riskhttp://www.rtmagazine.com/news/2010-03-10_01.aspEven non-smokers exposed to second-hand smoke and with a family history of the disease should be monitored for early detection. Wed, 10 Mar 2010 00:00 ESThttp://www.rtmagazine.com/news/2010-03-10_01.aspResearchers Hope Web-Based Asthma Management Program Helps Rural Teenshttp://www.rtmagazine.com/news/2010-03-09_01.aspTeens suffering from asthma and living in rural Georgia counties will take part in an asthma management program designed to help them better control their disease.Tue, 9 Mar 2010 00:00 ESThttp://www.rtmagazine.com/news/2010-03-09_01.aspStudy Finds Lack of Asthma Controller Medications Contributed to Out-of-Hospital Deathshttp://www.rtmagazine.com/news/2010-03-08_01.aspA review of medical records from 22 out-of-hospital asthma deaths in Milwaukee found that the majority of the patients had been using single-agent corticosteroid inhalers. Mon, 8 Mar 2010 00:00 ESThttp://www.rtmagazine.com/news/2010-03-08_01.aspCDC Study Shows Increased Prevalence of Psychological Disorders in Asthma Sufferershttp://www.rtmagazine.com/news/2010-03-05_01.aspSerious psychological disorders, including anxiety and depression, are twice as common in adults with asthma than in the general population.Fri, 5 Mar 2010 00:00 ESThttp://www.rtmagazine.com/news/2010-03-05_01.aspStudy Finds CT Scan Cost-Effective for Screening Women for LAMhttp://www.rtmagazine.com/news/2010-03-04_01.aspWomen presenting with a spontaneous collapsed lung would benefit from screening for LAM. Thu, 4 Mar 2010 00:00 ESThttp://www.rtmagazine.com/news/2010-03-04_01.aspLong-Acting Beta-Agonists Most Effective Step-Up Therapy for Children with Asthmahttp://www.rtmagazine.com/news/2010-03-03_01.aspStudy finds a LABA step-up treatment may be the most effective for children whose asthma is not well controlled. Wed, 3 Mar 2010 00:00 ESThttp://www.rtmagazine.com/news/2010-03-03_01.aspSurvey Finds Exercise-Induced Bronchospasm Common in Asthma Patientshttp://www.rtmagazine.com/news/2010-03-02_01.aspThe findings suggest patients are unaware of the condition and possible preventative treatment options that can improve their level of activity.Tue, 2 Mar 2010 00:00 ESThttp://www.rtmagazine.com/news/2010-03-02_01.aspAnalysis Shows SYMBICORT Aids in Airflow Obstruction Reversibility in COPD Patientshttp://www.rtmagazine.com/news/2010-03-01_01.aspThe additional post-hoc analysis of data shows that SYMBICORT helps patients with the most severe COPD breathe better. Mon, 1 Mar 2010 00:00 ESThttp://www.rtmagazine.com/news/2010-03-01_01.aspResMed Introduces S9 Series Flow Generatorshttp://www.rtmagazine.com/news/2010-02-26_01.aspThe new series combines a new design and improved technologies for CPAP patients and clinicians. Fri, 26 Feb 2010 00:00 ESThttp://www.rtmagazine.com/news/2010-02-26_01.aspPhilips Respironics Launches Webinar Series for Home Respiratory and Sleep Therapy Professionalshttp://www.rtmagazine.com/news/2010-02-25_01.aspThe free online learning series covers the latest clinical findings, as well as product and program reviews and business tips.Thu, 25 Feb 2010 00:00 ESThttp://www.rtmagazine.com/news/2010-02-25_01.aspCincinnati Researchers Awarded Grant to Study Interstitial Lung Diseasehttp://www.rtmagazine.com/news/2010-02-24_01.aspThe grant will be used to help physicians more efficiently diagnose and treat ILD patients with autoimmune diseases. Wed, 24 Feb 2010 00:00 ESThttp://www.rtmagazine.com/news/2010-02-24_01.aspFDA Calls for New Warnings on Long-Acting Beta Agonists in Treating Asthmahttp://www.rtmagazine.com/news/2010-02-23_01.aspThe new requirements say LABAs should not be used alone for the treatment of asthma in children or adults. Tue, 23 Feb 2010 00:00 ESThttp://www.rtmagazine.com/news/2010-02-23_01.aspAfrican Americans' Attitudes About Lung Cancer Interfere With Prevention and Treatmenthttp://www.rtmagazine.com/news/2010-02-22_01.aspA new survey may help explain racial disparities in lung cancer treatment outcomes.Mon, 22 Feb 2010 00:00 ESThttp://www.rtmagazine.com/news/2010-02-22_01.aspMayo Clinic Performs Its First Donation After Cardiac Death Lung Transplantationhttp://www.rtmagazine.com/news/2010-02-19_01.aspMayos first lung transplant from DCD organ procurement expands the number of potential organs available to patients with end-stage lung disease. Fri, 19 Feb 2010 00:00 ESThttp://www.rtmagazine.com/news/2010-02-19_01.aspLatino Parents of Asthmatic Children May Need Different Approach to Quit Smokinghttp://www.rtmagazine.com/news/2010-02-18_01.aspA new study finds Latino parents of asthmatic children are more likely to quit smoking with a culturally-tailored intervention program. Thu, 18 Feb 2010 00:00 ESThttp://www.rtmagazine.com/news/2010-02-18_01.aspResearch Shows Excellent Survival Rate for Stage-I SCLC Lobectomy Patientshttp://www.rtmagazine.com/news/2010-02-17_01.aspStudy finds patients with stage-I small cell lung cancer who undergo a lobectomy have an excellent survival rate without additional treatment.Wed, 17 Feb 2010 00:00 ESThttp://www.rtmagazine.com/news/2010-02-17_01.asp