Latest news from American Thoracic Society (ATS) on Newswise en-us Copyright 2024 Newswise 115 31 / /images/newswise-logo-rss.gif /articles/asthma-peak-week-is-coming-are-the-kids-ready/?sc=rsin /articles/asthma-peak-week-is-coming-are-the-kids-ready/?sc=rsin Mon, 26 Aug 2024 12:05:43 EST American Thoracic Society (ATS) /articles/return-to-school-means-preparing-for-increased-asthma-symptoms/?sc=rsin /articles/return-to-school-means-preparing-for-increased-asthma-symptoms/?sc=rsin Tue, 20 Aug 2024 09:05:45 EST Asthma medications and treatment challenges have been top of mind more so than usual - think supply chain issues, medication discontinuations as well as insurance concerns. American Thoracic Society (ATS) /articles/wildfires-in-the-u-s-and-canada-remind-us-that-health-impacts-defy-borders/?sc=rsin /articles/wildfires-in-the-u-s-and-canada-remind-us-that-health-impacts-defy-borders/?sc=rsin Wed, 14 Aug 2024 11:05:52 EST Wildfire season is upon us and again communities in some parts of the U.S. and Canada are battling devastating fires that threaten the health of everyone, especially individuals with lung disease. According to the National Interagency fire Center, as of this morning, 75 large wildfires are being managed nationwide. American Thoracic Society (ATS) /articles/respiratory-health-associations-encourage-early-screening-awareness-and-access-for-world-lung-cancer-day/?sc=rsin /articles/respiratory-health-associations-encourage-early-screening-awareness-and-access-for-world-lung-cancer-day/?sc=rsin Thu, 01 Aug 2024 10:05:50 EST According to the World Health Organization, lung cancer kills more people yearly than breast, colon, and prostate cancers combined, and there are 2.1 million lung cancer cases worldwide. The risk of death can be drastically reduced through early detection of cancer and appropriate treatment. American Thoracic Society (ATS) /articles/ats-urges-do-over-on-house-of-representatives-fy25-interior-environment-appropriations-bill/?sc=rsin /articles/ats-urges-do-over-on-house-of-representatives-fy25-interior-environment-appropriations-bill/?sc=rsin Wed, 24 Jul 2024 15:05:21 EST American Thoracic Society Environmental Health Policy Committee Chair Alison Lee, MD, strongly opposes proposed FY25 cuts that would jeopardize the health of all Americans: "Clean air, clean water and a healthy environment are essential to the health of all Americans. That is why I am calling on Congress to scrap the current FY25 Interior and Environment Appropriations bill and start over. American Thoracic Society (ATS) /articles/respiratory-societies-help-bring-the-world-together-for-bronchiectasis/?sc=rsin /articles/respiratory-societies-help-bring-the-world-together-for-bronchiectasis/?sc=rsin Mon, 01 Jul 2024 09:05:11 EST In support of the third annual World Bronchiectasis Day, July 1, the Forum of International Respiratory Societies (FIRS), of which the American Thoracic Society is a founding member, is joining the COPD Foundation and several global organizations to raise awareness, share knowledge, and discuss ways to reduce the burden of bronchiectasis for patients and their families worldwide. American Thoracic Society (ATS) /articles/exposure-to-air-pollution-during-childhood-associated-with-adult-bronchitis/?sc=rsin /articles/exposure-to-air-pollution-during-childhood-associated-with-adult-bronchitis/?sc=rsin Fri, 28 Jun 2024 00:15:00 EST Exposure to nitrogen oxide and particulate matter air pollution in children from birth to 17 years was associated with bronchitic symptoms (i.e., bronchitis, chronic cough, or phlegm) in adulthood, according to new research published early online in the American Journal of Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine. American Thoracic Society (ATS) /articles/world-no-tobacco-day-novel-tobacco-products-pose-a-danger-to-young-people/?sc=rsin /articles/world-no-tobacco-day-novel-tobacco-products-pose-a-danger-to-young-people/?sc=rsin Fri, 31 May 2024 11:05:26 EST Despite initiatives around the world to reduce the use of tobacco products amongst young people, smoking is still prevalent in those aged 18 and under. On World No Tobacco Day May 31, the Forum of International Respiratory Societies (FIRS), is encouraging policy makers to take steps to prevent young people from taking up smoking. American Thoracic Society (ATS) /articles/irina-petrache-md-atsf-commences-term-as-president-of-the-american-thoracic-society/?sc=rsin /articles/irina-petrache-md-atsf-commences-term-as-president-of-the-american-thoracic-society/?sc=rsin Wed, 22 May 2024 11:05:24 EST Irina Petrache, MD, ATSF, today added president of the American Thoracic Society to her list of accomplishments. The announcement came on the heels of the Plenary Session at the ATS 2024 International Conference. American Thoracic Society (ATS) /articles/few-moderate-or-severe-asthma-patients-prescribed-recommended-inhaler-regimen/?sc=rsin /articles/few-moderate-or-severe-asthma-patients-prescribed-recommended-inhaler-regimen/?sc=rsin Tue, 21 May 2024 14:15:00 EST Only 14.5 percent of adult patients with moderate or severe asthma are prescribed the recommended SMART combination inhaler regimen and over 40 percent of academic pulmonary and allergy clinicians have not adopted this optimal therapy, according to research published at the ATS 2024 International Conference. American Thoracic Society (ATS) /articles/new-tool-may-help-prioritize-high-risk-infants-for-rsv-immunization/?sc=rsin /articles/new-tool-may-help-prioritize-high-risk-infants-for-rsv-immunization/?sc=rsin Tue, 21 May 2024 12:40:00 EST Pediatric Impact of COVID-19 and Other Respiratory Infections Clinical Prediction Tool for Prioritizing Respiratory Syncytial Virus Prevention Products for High-Risk Infants During Current Limited Availability of Nirsevimab in the United States American Thoracic Society (ATS) /articles/results-from-late-breaking-clinical-trials-on-copd-and-mycobacterium-avium-complex-lung-disease-announced-at-ats-2024/?sc=rsin /articles/results-from-late-breaking-clinical-trials-on-copd-and-mycobacterium-avium-complex-lung-disease-announced-at-ats-2024/?sc=rsin Tue, 21 May 2024 10:05:02 EST This week at the ATS 2024 International Conference, researchers announced results from three clinical trials - the ARISE Study on amikacin liposome inhalation suspension in adults with mycobacterium avium complex disease, Tezepelumab for moderate to very severe COPD (Phase 2A COURSE study), and dupilumab in patients with moderate to severe COPD (Phase 3 NOTUS trial). American Thoracic Society (ATS) /articles/parc-model-of-care-associated-with-fewer-deaths-among-veterans-post-icu/?sc=rsin /articles/parc-model-of-care-associated-with-fewer-deaths-among-veterans-post-icu/?sc=rsin Mon, 20 May 2024 13:15:00 EST Research presented at the ATS 2024 International Conference demonstrates that veterans who received care via the Post-acute Recovery Center (PARC) model after a serious illness experienced fewer deaths and more days outside of the hospital compared to those not enrolled in PARC. American Thoracic Society (ATS) /articles/ex-cigarette-smokers-who-vape-may-be-at-higher-risk-for-lung-cancer/?sc=rsin /articles/ex-cigarette-smokers-who-vape-may-be-at-higher-risk-for-lung-cancer/?sc=rsin Mon, 20 May 2024 12:15:00 EST Former cigarette smokers who use e-cigarettes or vaping devices may be at higher risk for lung cancer than those who don't vape, according to research published at the ATS 2024 International Conference. American Thoracic Society (ATS) /articles/hospitals-caring-for-diverse-patient-populations-have-higher-mechanical-ventilation-mortality/?sc=rsin /articles/hospitals-caring-for-diverse-patient-populations-have-higher-mechanical-ventilation-mortality/?sc=rsin Sun, 19 May 2024 17:40:00 EST The odds of death for patients receiving mechanical ventilation for pneumonia or sepsis increase along with the diversity of hospitals' patient populations, suggesting more systemic factors such as lack of resources and income levels may be to blame, according to research published at the ATS 2024 International Conference. American Thoracic Society (ATS) /articles/hormone-replacement-therapy-hrt-may-improve-pulmonary-hypertension-and-right-ventricular-function/?sc=rsin /articles/hormone-replacement-therapy-hrt-may-improve-pulmonary-hypertension-and-right-ventricular-function/?sc=rsin Sun, 19 May 2024 17:15:00 EST The use of hormone replacement therapy (HRT) may be associated with improved pulmonary hypertension in women, according to research presented at the ATS 2024 International Conference. Pulmonary hypertension (PH) is a type of pulmonary vascular disease--disease that affects blood vessels along the route between the heart and lungs. American Thoracic Society (ATS) /articles/extreme-heat-associated-with-children-s-asthma-hospital-visits/?sc=rsin /articles/extreme-heat-associated-with-children-s-asthma-hospital-visits/?sc=rsin Sun, 19 May 2024 17:15:00 EST For children seeking care at a California urban pediatric health center, extreme heat events were associated with increased asthma hospital visits, according to research published at the ATS 2024 International Conference. American Thoracic Society (ATS) /articles/poor-access-to-in-home-nursing-for-medically-complex-children-quantified/?sc=rsin /articles/poor-access-to-in-home-nursing-for-medically-complex-children-quantified/?sc=rsin Sun, 19 May 2024 17:15:00 EST For American families with medically-complex children, access to home health nursing is often inadequate and the families face major financial burdens, according to research published at the ATS 2024 International Conference. American Thoracic Society (ATS) /articles/spirometry-clinical-trial-eligibility-may-differ-with-race-neutral-equations/?sc=rsin /articles/spirometry-clinical-trial-eligibility-may-differ-with-race-neutral-equations/?sc=rsin Sun, 19 May 2024 12:15:00 EST Equations that don't use racially and ethnically adjusted spirometry results to help determine eligibility for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) clinical trials may lead to higher percentages of Black patients enrolled, according to research published at the ATS 2024 International Conference. American Thoracic Society (ATS) /articles/ats-meeting-wire-sent2/?sc=rsin /articles/ats-meeting-wire-sent2/?sc=rsin Wed, 15 May 2024 09:05:33 EST ATS meeting wire sent American Thoracic Society (ATS)