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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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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Wildfires Impact Health Across Every US Region
ATS's Health of the Air report provides local and national estimates of the health impacts of outdoor air pollution and, for the first time, estimates of the health impacts specifically attributable to air pollution from wildfires.
Texas Biomed Revieves $500K to Speed Universal Flu Shot Development
The American Lung Association Research Institute announced a three-year, $500,000 grant to Texas Biomedical Research Institute to help accelerate its efforts to develop a universal flu vaccine.
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2023 Nobel Prize in Medicine Awarded to Trailblazers of mRNA Research
The discoveries by the two Nobel Laureates were critical for developing effective mRNA vaccines against COVID-19 during the pandemic that began in early 2020.
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ATS Broadens Vaccine Push with Partnership from Five More Health Systems
The health systems will prioritize improving vaccine rates among high-risk adults with lung disease across different populations.
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Lung Association: Flu Shot ‘Especially Important’ for High-Risk Americans
The American Lung Association has partnered with Sanofi to educate Americans about the flu and steps they can take to protect themselves from severe flu illness, with the goal of increasing vaccination rates.
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Cleveland Clinic Pulmonologist Takes Helm at Pulmonary Fibrosis Foundation
The Pulmonary Fibrosis Foundation announced Franck Rahaghi, MD, MHS, FCCP, as its incoming president, CEO, and chief medical officer, effective Sept 15.
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CHEST, APCCMPD Call for Applications for 2024 Diversity Fellowship Mentor Position
The American College of Chest Physicians and the Association of Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine Program Directors launched the 2024 Medical Educator Scholar Diversity Fellowship and are accepting applications for the mentor position.
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ATS and Lung Association ‘Disappointed’ by EPA’s Ozone Review Decision
The American Lung Association says EPA’s decision means the public will now have to “wait years” for a stronger national limit on ozone.
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COVID-19 ‘Significantly’ Associated with Hypertension Onset
A new study finds SARS-CoV-2 infection is significantly associated with the development of high blood pressure in adults with preexisting heart conditions or those who were older, Black, or male.
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New Initiative to Combat Indoor Air Pollution
The American Lung Association’s new Healthy and Efficient Homes campaign aims to promote short- and long-term solutions to improve indoor air quality.
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Lung Care Provider Guide Available to Enhance Quality of Life for Lung Disease Patients
The new guide can assist providers in learning and practicing skills to prevent or manage respiratory symptoms in patients with chronic lung disease.
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NIH Recognizes World Asthma Day 2023
Today, the National Institutes of Health recognizes World Asthma Day and the innovative research that is helping to shed light on the disease, pave the way for effective treatments, and improve the lives of people who have asthma.
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ATS: Race, Ethnicity Should Not Be Factors in Spirometry Interpretation
The ATS says race and ethnicity should no longer be considered in spirometry interpretation, citing scientific evidence that shows superiority of a race-neutral approach to PFT interpretation.
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