Pulmonary Disease in the News
Pulmonary Disease in the News is a page for summaries and references to news articles and stories. For now, you will find links to interesting articles that you can read yourself. In the future, this page will also include links to full summaries and other writings. (updated: 6-18-2011)
Research
In this section, you will find articles relating to pulmonary disease research. Of course, the nature of research is often complicated and controversial. These articles are simply to help you keep up on current events.
The FDA has approved the first dosage of pancrelipase (Creon) that is specific to infants. This drug is used to treat exocrine pancreatic insufficiency (EPI), which is common in people with cystic fibrosis. Click here to read about the clinical trials that lead to this decision.
The title of this article is Pharmaxis Announces Positive Combined Phase 3 Cystic Fibrosis Trial Results. It discusses the results of trials Bronchitol, a drug used to improve lung function.
Researchers claim that animal-human lung transplants may be a possibility by 2015. Read about how scientists are making it possible for humans to accept animal organs here. If you want further details, a more comprehensive article is available here.
Can broccoli and cauliflower help reduce lung damage? Researchers at Pennsylvania School of Medicine in Philadelphia say they might. Read the full article!
Fundraisers
People all over the country are finding ways to raise money for research, treatment and support. In this section, you will read about what some people are doing to raise money and awareness.
Read here about a Canadian man who is currently (as of June 18) biking across nine mountain ranges in nine days to raise money for cystic fibrosis research. Participants in this tour must rase at least $5,000 apiece; so far this year, they have collected about $100,000 for the group GearUp4CF.
Read here to learn how you can help to earn money for cystic fibrosis research while eating pasta at the same time. (Detroit area, October 26 and 27)
It’s no surprise that tough economic times have made fundraising more difficult. Read here to learn how some organizations have risen to the challenge.
Many people have walked or run for a cause, but this young Ohio woman is attempting to earn a Guinness world record by running 11 marathons in 11 days. She hopes this will help raise awareness of cystic fibrosis while raising $10,000. Read her story here.
People
This section is dedicated to news stories about individuals with pulmonary diseases.
Click here to view a video about a Dublin woman who survived a complex double lung transplant.
Read here to learn how these creative college students used purple spandex to raise awareness (and money) for cystic fibrosis.
One effect of modern medical advances is that more and more children born with chronic illnesses are attending college. Read this article to learn about how two girls with chronic illnesses- one with cystic fibrosis, the other with a congenital brain defect- are helping each other face the challenges of college life.
Read about Tanya Hostetler, a 31-year-old woman in her second month of recovery from a double lung transplant. She discusses her earlier struggles and current, improved condition in this article.
General Health
Go here to read news articles and summaries about general health issues.
This article discusses research that indicates that abnormalities found in the right side of the heart can point to lung conditions like COPD, pulmonary hypertension, and others. Read more to learn about the possible implications of this research.
Got an autumn cold? Read here to see how gargling salt water may help you to relieve symptoms and avoid an upper respiratory tract infection.
As school sessions are winding down for the summer, read here about the White House's initiative to keep kids healthy and learning over the summer break.
Unfortunately, some individuals are using public concerns over H1N1 to try to spread computer viruses or take your money. Read these articles to stay informed! Read an article about a computer virus here, or read about money scams here.
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