American Thoracic Society Appoints New President
Michelle Ng Gong succeeds Raed Dweik as president of the American Thoracic Society.
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American Thoracic Society Appoints New President
Michelle Ng Gong succeeds Raed Dweik as president of the American Thoracic Society.
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First AHA/ACC Guidelines for Managing Pulmonary Embolism
The American Heart Association and American College of Cardiology issued their first joint clinical practice recommendations for acute pulmonary embolism.
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17% of Patients Perceived as Difficult by Physicians
Physicians perceive one-in-six patient visits in non-psychiatric clinics as “difficult,” and these encounters are more likely to involve patients with mental health disorders or chronic pain.
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CHEST Developing Certification for Pulmonary Advanced Practice Providers
The American College of Chest Physicians is exploring development of a certification program for advanced practice providers (APPs) in pulmonary medicine.
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Vanderbilt Medical Center Opens Pulmonary Stepdown Unit
The first floor of Vanderbilt University Medical Center’s pulmonary stepdown unit features 30 private, inpatient rooms for adult patients with complex pulmonary issues requiring hospitalization.
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Pulmonary Artery Denervation Had Clinical Benefits in Pulmonary Hypertension
Pulmonary artery denervation (PADN) could reduce mean right atrial pressure, mean pulmonary artery pressure, and pulmonary vascular resistance in pulmonary hypertension patients.
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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.
Read MoreSurvey Looks at Pulmonologist Preferences of Small-volume Nebs for COPD
The ATS and Sunovion released results of a survey of pulmonologists on their knowledge, attitudes, and practices related to COPD management and the use of hand-held small volume nebulizers.
Read MoreNew Medications In The Pulmonary Arsenal
Several new pharmaceuticals are being developed for the treatment of COPD and asthma. Respiratory therapists need to be aware of these drugs to continue offering the best patient care.
Read MorePulmonary Drug Delivery: An Update for the Respiratory Care Practitioner
Pulmonary drug delivery will continue to evolve, and respiratory care practitioners are on the forefront to assist and potentially administer future pharmacotherapeutic agents.
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What Makes a Successful Pulmonologist?
Jason B. Karp, MD, named one of New York magazine’s 2006 “Best Doctors in New York,” offers his insights on what makes a successful pulmonologist.
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Respiratory Therapy Salary Survey 2006
RT’s 2006 Respiratory Therapy Salary Survey finds salaries increasing for respiratory care practitioners but still lagging behind other allied health professions.
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Respiratory Therapy Salary Survey 2005
An aging workforce and higher compensation are but two of the significant changes noted over the past year, according to RT’s 2005 Respiratory Therapy Salary Survey.
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Respiratory Therapy Salary Survey 2004
Sluggish compensations and shifting demographics are among findings in RT’s 2004 Respiratory Therapy Salary Survey.
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Respiratory Therapy Salary Survey 2003
Respiratory therapists share compensatory and work environment information reflecting today’s tight respiratory market in this inaugural RT magazine survey.
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