Pulmonary Rehabilitation Effective for Both Obese and Slim COPD patients
Obese patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) stand to gain as much from pulmonary rehabilitation as their slimmer counterparts, even though as a group they have a lower exercise capacity, according to new research from the University Hospitals of Leicester in the UK. (Embargoed until 16-May-2010, 09:15 ET)
ATS International Conference 2010, May 14-19
—American Thoracic Society (ATS) Gene Therapy May Be Effective in Treating PAH
Gene therapy has been shown to have positive effects in rat models of pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH), according to researchers at the University of Adelaide in Australia. (Embargoed until 19-May-2010, 09:15 ET)
ATS International Conference 2010, May 14-19
—American Thoracic Society (ATS) High-Fat Meals a No-No For Asthma Patients
People with asthma may be well-advised to avoid heavy, high-fat meals, according to new research. Individuals with asthma who consumed a high-fat meal showed increased airway inflammation just hours after the binge, according to Australian researchers who conducted the study. The high fat meal also appeared to inhibit the response to the asthma reliever medication Ventolin (albuterol). (Embargoed until 16-May-2010, 17:30 ET)
ATS International Conference 2010, May 14-19
—American Thoracic Society (ATS) ICU Infection Rates Not a Good Measure of Mortality Risk
ICU-acquired infection rates are not an indication of patients’ mortality risk, according to researchers the University of Pennsylvania, undermining a central tenet of many pay-for-performance initiatives. (Embargoed until 17-May-2010, 17:25 ET)
ATS International Conference 2010, May 14-19
—American Thoracic Society (ATS) Stem Cells Restore Tissue Affected By ALI
Human stem cells administered intravenously can restore alveolar epithelial tissue to a normal function in a novel ex vivo perfused human lung after E. coli endotoxin-induced acute lung injury (ALI), according to research from the University of California San Francisco. (Embargoed until 17-May-2010, 17:30 ET)
ATS International Conference 2010, May 14-19
—American Thoracic Society (ATS) Lung Disease May Be Genetic, Despite Lack of Family History
Patients who encounter serious lung diseases in middle age, despite an absence of family history or other predisposing factors, may still have their genes to blame, according to a new study conducted by researchers at the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, part of the National Institutes of Health. (Embargoed until 17-May-2010, 09:15 ET)
ATS International Conference 2010, May 14-19
—American Thoracic Society (ATS) False Positives in TB Diagnosis Lead to Real Negatives for HIV Patients
HIV-infected patients who are falsely diagnosed as having tuberculosis (TB) have higher rates of mortality than those who are correctly diagnosed with the disease, according to a study conducted by researchers at University of California-San Francisco and Makerere University-Kampala. (Embargoed until 16-May-2010, 14:30 ET)
ATS International Conference 2010, May 14-19
—American Thoracic Society (ATS) Internet Monitoring Strategy for Severe Asthma Patients Shown to be Effective
Patients with severe asthma who use an internet-supported strategy and daily monitoring of exhaled nitric oxide (FENO) were able to control their asthma with lower overall dosing of oral corticosteroids (OCS) than patients who underwent usual care, according to research from the Netherlands. (Embargoed until 16-May-2010, 17:30 ET)
ATS International Conference 2010, May 14-19
—American Thoracic Society (ATS) EMS Can Prevent Limb and Respiratory Muscle Weakness in ICU Patients
Electrical muscle stimulation (EMS) can prevent critical illness polyneuromyopathy (CIPNM), according to Greek researchers. CIPNM is an acquired limb and respiratory muscle weakness that is a common and serious problem among intensive care unit patients, and can result in prolonged ICU and hospital stay. EMS can also shorten the duration of weaning from mechanical ventilation and the length of ICU stay. (Embargoed until 17-May-2010, 17:30 ET)
ATS International Conference 2010, May 14-19
—American Thoracic Society (ATS) High School Student Presents Research Challenging the Use of Routine Repeated Chest X-Rays in Certain Patients
High school student will present findings on the use of repeated xrays among children on home mechanical ventilation. (Embargoed until 17-May-2010, 09:15 ET)
ATS International Conference 2010, May 14-19
—American Thoracic Society (ATS) Statins Decrease Risk of Clot-Related Diseases
Individuals at risk for clot-related diseases may benefit from taking common cholesterol-lowering drugs known as statins, according to a study conducted by researchers at the University of Connecticut. (Embargoed until 16-May-2010, 09:15 ET)
ATS International Conference 2010, May 14-19
—American Thoracic Society (ATS) At-Home Sleep Testing Equal to Overnight in a Sleep Lab in Treatment Results
Patients with suspected obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) may no longer have to spend an expensive and uncomfortable night at a sleep center to monitor their sleep-disordered breathing. According to new research, those who performed sleep testing in their home with portable monitors showed similar improvements after three months of treatment with continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) in daytime function as compared to patients who underwent overnight testing in a sleep center. (Embargoed until 19-May-2010, 09:15 ET)
ATS International Conference 2010, May 14-19
—American Thoracic Society (ATS) Hope for Patients with Mild Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis
A new therapy shows promise for patients with mild idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis. According to researchers in Japan, inhaled N-acetylcysteine (NAC) monotherapy preserves more lung function in some idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF) patients than no therapy. (Embargoed until 18-May-2010, 09:15 ET)
ATS International Conference 2010, May 14-19
—American Thoracic Society (ATS) Health Insurance Status Linked to Mortality Risk in PA ICUs
Adult patients without health insurance admitted to intensive care units (ICUs) in Pennsylvania hospitals are at a 21 percent increased risk of death compared to similar patients with private insurance, according to researchers from the University of Pennsylvania. The difference in mortality risk was not explained by patient characteristics or differences in care at the hospital level, suggesting that uninsured patients might receive poorer quality care. (Embargoed until 17-May-2010, 17:30 ET)
ATS International Conference 2010, May 14-19
—American Thoracic Society (ATS) Google Flu Trends Estimates Off
Google Flu Trends is not as accurate at estimating rates of laboratory-confirmed influenza as CDC national surveillance programs, according to a new study from the University of Washington. (Embargoed until 17-May-2010, 09:15 ET)
ATS International Conference 2010, May 14-19
—American Thoracic Society (ATS) New Technique May Quickly Distinguish between Active and Latent TB
An emerging technique designed to quickly distinguish between people with active and dormant tuberculosis may help health professionals diagnose the disease sooner, thereby potentially limiting early exposure to the disease, according to a study conducted by researchers at Duke University Medical Center. (Embargoed until 16-May-2010, 02:30 ET)
ATS International Conference 2010, May 14-19
—American Thoracic Society (ATS) Formation of Plexiform Lesions in Experimental Severe Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension
A new preclinical model of pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH) may lead to improved research and ultimately better therapies for this life-threatening problem, according to its developers, researchers at the University of South Alabama. (Embargoed until 19-May-2010, 09:15 ET)
ATS International Conference 2010, May 14-19
—American Thoracic Society (ATS) Higher Blood Pressure Found in People Living in Urban Areas
People who live in urban areas where particulate air pollution is high tend to have higher blood pressure than those who live in less polluted areas, according to researchers from the University of Dusiburg-Essen in Germany. (Embargoed until 16-May-2010, 09:15 ET)
ATS International Conference 2010, May 14-19
—American Thoracic Society (ATS) Children with Severe Asthma at Increased Risk of Developing COPD
Children with severe asthma have more than 30 times the risk of developing adult chronic obstructive lung disease (COPD) as adults compared to children without asthma, according to a prospective longitudinal cohort study from the Royal Children’s Hospital in Melbourne. (Embargoed until 16-May-2010, 14:30 ET)
ATS International Conference 2010, May 14-19
—American Thoracic Society (ATS) Heavy Exercise May Produce Asthma-Like Symptoms Even in Healthy Children
Children who undergo brief periods of intense exercise may exhibit lung dysfunction or other symptoms similar to those experienced by asthma patients, even when no history of asthma exists, according to a study conducted by researchers at the University of California’s Irvine and Miller Children’s Hospital. (Embargoed until 18-May-2010, 14:25 ET)
ATS International Conference 2010, May 14-19
—American Thoracic Society (ATS) Long-Term Use of Vitamin E May Decrease COPD Risk
Long-term, regular use of vitamin E in women 45 years of age and older may help decrease the risk of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) by about 10 percent in both smokers and non-smokers, according to a study conducted by researchers at Cornell University and Brigham and Women’s Hospital. (Embargoed until 16-May-2010, 12:15 ET)
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—American Thoracic Society (ATS) CPAP Use Reduces Incidence of Cardiovascular Events and Hypertension in OSA Patients
In non-sleepy patients with obstructive sleep apnea (OSA), treatment with continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) can reduce the incidence of cardiovascular events and hypertension, according to researchers from Spain. (Embargoed until 19-May-2010, 09:15 ET)
ATS International Conference 2010, May 14-19
—American Thoracic Society (ATS) A More Active Lifestyle Crucial for Day-to-Day Function in COPD Patients
There is no magic bullet to help patients with COPD improve their ability to function in daily life. In fact, the best advice they might get is “do by doing,” according to research to be presented at the ATS conference in New Orleans. (Embargoed until 16-May-2010, 12:15 ET)
ATS International Conference 2010, May 14-19
—American Thoracic Society (ATS) MP-376 Safe and Effective for Treatment of P. aeruginosa in CF Patients
A new possible treatment to treat P. aeruginosa in cystic fibrosis (CF) patients appears to be promising, according to research to be presented at the ATS 2010 International Conference in New Orleans. (Embargoed until 16-May-2010, 14:30 ET)
ATS International Conference 2010, May 14-19
—American Thoracic Society (ATS) Neuromuscular Electrical Stimulation Reduces Muscle Atrophy in COPD
Neuromuscular electrical stimulation (NMES) may reduce muscle atrophy in patients with severe chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), according to Canadian researchers. (Embargoed until 17-May-2010, 14:30 ET)
ATS International Conference 2010, May 14-19
—American Thoracic Society (ATS) DFA Unreliable in H1N1 Testing in Critically Ill Patients
Direct Immunofluorescence Assay (DFA) testing for H1N1 influenza (“swine flu”) is unreliable in ICU patients, according to a new study from Stanford University. Multiple methods exist for diagnosing influenza, but data on the utility and accuracy of these tests for H1N1 are still emerging, given the relatively recent onset of the epidemic. (Embargoed until 17-May-2010, 09:15 ET)
ATS International Conference 2010, May 14-19
—American Thoracic Society (ATS) Early vs. Late Tracheotomy Does Not Reduce Mortality in ICU Patients
Early tracheotomy in ICU patients on mechanical ventilation (MV) did not reduce mortality when compared to later tracheotomy in a study of cardiac surgery patients requiring prolonged ventilation in a Paris study. (Embargoed until 18-May-2010, 14:30 ET)
ATS International Conference 2010, May 14-19
—American Thoracic Society (ATS) Sleep Apnea May Increase Insulin Resistance
Sleep apnea may cause metabolic changes that increase insulin resistance, according to researchers from the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center. The intermittent hypoxia associated with sleep apnea causes a distinct drop in insulin sensitivity in mice, even though chronic hypoxia, such as that associated with high altitude, did not. (Embargoed until 17-May-2010, 09:15 ET)
ATS International Conference 2010, May 14-19
—American Thoracic Society (ATS) CER, Patient Quality and Safety the Focus of Two President’s Events
The ATS 2010 International Conference will feature two President's events with a focus on comparative effectiveness research adn patient quality.
ATS International Conference 2010, May 14-19
—American Thoracic Society (ATS) American Thoracic Society Holds Third Patient Event During International Meeting
The American Thoracic Society (ATS) will hold its fourth annual patient-focused forum “Breathing Better with the ATS,” at the ATS International Conference in New Orleans this coming May. This event is free and open to the public. It organized and hosted by the ATS Public Advisory Roundtable (ATS PAR) and will be held on Saturday, May 15th from 1:00 to 4:00 p.m. at the Hilton Riverside Hotel in New Orleans, LA.
ATS International Conference 2010, May 14-19
—American Thoracic Society (ATS) Estrogen May Reduce Airway Constriction in Women Patients with Asthma
Female sex hormones may work with beta-agonists in reducing airway constriction, according to new bench research from the Mayo Clinic. (Embargoed until 16-May-2010, 17:30 ET)
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