7 Recommendations for Cystic Fibrosis Newborn Screening
The CF Foundation’s Newborn Screening Committee developed a consensus guideline with seven recommendations to describe current best practices in newborn screening nationwide.
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7 Recommendations for Cystic Fibrosis Newborn Screening
The CF Foundation’s Newborn Screening Committee developed a consensus guideline with seven recommendations to describe current best practices in newborn screening nationwide.
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CFF Backs Breath Test for P. aeruginosa
Funding from the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation will support development of a breath test to diagnose Pseudomonas aeruginosa infections in CF patients.
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Bronchiectasis and NTM Establishes Care Center Network with 33 Sites
Twenty-seven health centers have been added to the new Bronchiectasis and NTM Care Center Network, along with six clinical associate center sites.
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Film Documenting Leonard Nimoy’s Battle with COPD Gets Second Release
Ten years after Leonard Nimoy’s death from COPD a documentary covering the actor’s struggle with the disease is being re-released via a partnership by The COPD Foundation, The Nimoy Knight Foundation, and Health Point Productions.
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Society for Simulation in Healthcare Names New President
The Society for Simulation in Healthcare has named Jared M. Kutzin, DNP, MS, MPH, RN, as its 20th president.
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Bronchiectasis and NTM 360 Gets a Rebrand
The Bronchiectasis and NTM Association will continued the organization’s growth as a leader in advancing care, research, and awareness of bronchiectasis and NTM lung disease.
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Federal Health Agencies Ordered to Halt Communications
The Trump Administration has ordered federal health agencies — The Food and Drug Administration, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, and the National Institutes of Health — to “pause” all publicly issued external communications until February 1, 2025, according to multiple media outlets.
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CHEST Installs Its 87th President
CHEST also announces a new president-elect and president-designate, with Jack Buckley becoming the immediate past president.
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Health Organizations Urge Annual Flu Vaccination
Experts encourage everyone 6 months and older to get vaccinated to reduce risk of severe illness and hospitalization.
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The 2024 State of Lung Cancer Report Reveals Progress
American Lung Association’s ‘State of Lung Cancer’ report reveals stark differences in survival, screening and treatment across states.
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World COPD Day Highlights Spirometry
On November 20, the healthcare industry recognizes World COPD Day 2024 with an emphasis on importance of measuring lung function, also known as spirometry.
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2025 GOLD Report on COPD
The Global Initiative for Chronic Obstructive Lung Disease (GOLD) has posted a draft of its annual 2025 GOLD Report on COPD diagnosis, management, and prevention.
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COPD Foundation Debunks 7 Common COPD Myths
November is COPD Awareness Month and the COPD Foundation is working to better inform the community about the disease by debunking common myths.
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Lung Health Research Gets $22 Million Boost from American Lung Association
The association has invested $22 million in research over the past year, funding 139 grants aimed at improving lung health and advancing treatments for conditions such as asthma, COPD, lung cancer, and respiratory infections.
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AARC Announces 2024 Zenith Award Winners
The 2024 AARC Zenith Award honors companies nominated by respiratory therapists for their contributions to the respiratory care industry.
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Lung Association Campaign to Boost Biomarker Testing in High-Risk Communities
The BEAT Lung Cancer initiative aims to improve biomarker testing rates and awareness in high-risk communities impacted by lung cancer disparities.
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Children’s Hospital LA Pulmonologist Earns National Education Accolade
A pediatric pulmonologist and sleep medicine specialist at Children’s Hospital Los Angeles was honored with the Excellence in Education Award from the American Academy of Sleep Medicine.
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ACHC Launches New Distinctions for Home Care Services
The Accreditation Commission for Health Care Inc launched two new home healthcare-based specialty credentials that will be awarded to ACHC-accredited organizations that have excelled in providing high-quality, patient-centered care.
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World Bronchiectasis Day Observed July 1st
World Bronchiectasis Day (July 1) was established in 2022 to raise awareness of bronchiectasis and its increased prevalence in many countries.
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New Online Resource Aims to Improve Lives of Lung Disease Patients
The American Lung Association’s new Wellness Hub offers free resources designed to enhance the physical and mental well-being of lung disease patients.
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COPD Foundation Advancing Digital Health Measures in Clinical Research
A new project aimed at increasing the use of digital endpoints in clinical trials is being spearheaded by the COPD Foundation in collaboration with the Digital Medicine Society.
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ATS Announces New Leadership at Annual Conference
The American Thoracic Society announced its new leadership for 2024-2025 during the Plenary Session at the ATS 2024 International Conference.
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ATS Welcomes New President
The American Thoracic Society appointed Irina Petrache, MD, ATSF, as its incoming president today at the ATS 2024 International Conference.
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ATS Kicks Off Annual Conference in San Diego
American Thoracic Society President M. Patricia Rivera, MD, ATSF, opened ATS 2024 in San Diego with a call to shape the future of respiratory health.
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