Pulmonary Fibrosis Foundation Launches Educational Resource for Newly Diagnosed Patients
The online resource aims to offer patients with pulmonary fibrosis and interstitial lung disease guidance and support in the early months after diagnosis.
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Pulmonary Fibrosis Foundation Launches Educational Resource for Newly Diagnosed Patients
The online resource aims to offer patients with pulmonary fibrosis and interstitial lung disease guidance and support in the early months after diagnosis.
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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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CHEST Expands First 5 Minutes Program with Cultural Humility Training
The new e-learning modules aim to help clinicians address implicit bias and strengthen patient-provider relationships.
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Prenatal Smoking May Hinder Children’s Academic Performance
Children exposed to maternal prenatal smoking were 49% more likely to struggle with poor academic achievement.
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Two-thirds of Patients Hospitalized for COPD Misuse Inhalers, Study Finds
Incorrectly using inhalers results in poor drug delivery, prompting researchers to call for enhanced education to ensure effective treatment and improve health outcomes.
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Co-mentors Announced for Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine Fellowship
Mentee applications for the 2025 APCCMPD and CHEST Medical Educator Scholar Diversity Fellowship are now open, offering fellows the chance to receive mentorship and advanced training in respiratory care.
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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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NBRC Invests $4M into Accredited RT Programs
More than 450 CoARC-accredited respiratory care educational programs will each receive $10,000 to use toward scholarships for current and future RTs.
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ECRI Top 10 Patient Safety Concerns of 2024
Transitioning new clinicians from academic training to professional practice tops ECRI’s Top 10 Patient Safety Concerns list for 2024.
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New Network Enhances Care for Bronchiectasis and NTM Lung Disease Patients
The patient care network will facilitate access to specialized care and support for individuals with bronchiectasis and NTM lung disease.
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ECMO Training Courses, Micro-credential Available Online from AACN
Clinicians who care for patients with severe heart and lung failure receiving ECMO now have access to multiple resources from the American Association of Critical-Care Nurses, including specialized training and validation of their ECMO knowledge.
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Hamilton Medical Launches VenTrainer Mobile Simulation App
Hamilton Medical has introduced the VenTrainer app, a free mobile simulation app designed for clinicians working with mechanical ventilators in critical care and emergency medical services.
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11 States With the Highest COPD Rates
Eleven states have the highest COPD rates in the country, according to the American Lung Association’s COPD State Briefs, with one state’s prevalence rate reaching 13.6%.
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Podcast: Virtual Reality in Healthcare
Michael Fratantoro and Brian S. Kaufman, MD discuss the use of virtual reality as a tool in training and education in healthcare.
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On-demand Webinar: Guiding Asthma Care with Spirometry, FeNO, and Oscillometry
Watch RT Magazine’s on-demand webinar on asthma care and learn more about how spirometry, FeNO, and oscillometry are used in diagnosis and disease management.
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Illinois Hospital Opens Simulation Center
Northwestern Medicine’s Lake Forest Hospital recently opened a new 14,000 sq-ft simulation and education center designed for hospital staff, first responders, local colleges and community organizations.
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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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Association of Asthma Educators: Celebrating 25 Years
This month, the Association of Asthma Educators celebrated 25 years as a nationwide nonprofit organization by hosting its annual AAE conference in Big Sky, Montana.
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On-demand Webinar: Bronchiectasis and Airway Clearance
In this on-demand webinar from RT Magazine, a panel of respiratory care experts discussed effective and successful strategies for treating bronchiectasis.
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Wellstar Awards Georgia State University Grant to Grow RT Student Enrollment
Georgia State University will use the grant to hire an additional faculty member to lead a new clinical cohort of respiratory therapist students at Wellstar Kennestone Regional Medical Center.
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Hamilton Medical Launches e-Academy for Product Training
An e-Academy from Hamilton Medical will allow clinicians using its ventilators and devices an opportunity to view learning modules and potentially earn CRCE credits, according to a company news announcement.
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On-demand Webinar: Preventing VAE & Ventilator-Associated Pneumonia
RT Magazine’s webinar on reducing and preventing ventilator-associated events and pneumonia (VAE/VAP) is now available for on-demand viewing.
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Dynarex Accepting Applications for 2023 Scholarship ProgramÂ
Dynarex will award more than $5,000 to assist students pursuing educational opportunities in the medical field and other areas of study.
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Patient & Caregiver Network Offers Aid to COPD, Asthma Patients
The American Lung Association has launched its Patient & Caregiver Network to support over 34 million Americans diagnosed with COPD, asthma, and other lung diseases.
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