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American Thoracic Society

Founded in 1905 as the American Sanatorium Association to prevent, control and treat tuberculosis; renamed the American Trudeau Society in 1938 and the American Thoracic Society in 1960. Originally the medical section of the American Lung Association, the Society became independently incorporated in 2000. Membership: More than 18,000 physicians, research scientists, nurses and other allied healthcare professionals (25 percent of which reside in countries other than the U.S.).

http://www.thoracic.org/
News articles associated with 'American Thoracic Society' [chronologically, reverse order]

'Microparticles' useful in identifying earliest signs of emphysema

— 12 Mar 2011 14:29 | Health

Monitoring blood for tiny particles released by cells lining the lungs may help clinicians diagnose emphysema in its earliest stages, according to researchers from Weill Cornell Medical…

Researchers link novel biomarkers to asthma and COPD

— 12 Mar 2011 14:26 | Health

Four novel biomarkers have been identified which may aid in the diagnosis and management of asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), according to a study conducted by…

ATS issues report on emerging issues in HIV-associated pulmonary disease

— 4 Mar 2011 15:24 | Health

The American Thoracic Society has released a new report detailing recent global changes in the management of human immunodeficiency virus (HIV)-associated pulmonary disease. The report…

Viral infection not responsible for exacerbation of lung disease in most patients

— 26 Feb 2011 16:15 | Health

Acute viral infection does not appear to be a primary cause of acute exacerbation of idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF), a progressive, deadly disease resulting in thickening and scarring…

Leptin resistance may prevent severe lung disease in patients with diabetes

— 12 Feb 2011 19:40 | Health

Resistance to leptin, a protein that plays a key role in regulating metabolism and appetite, may help prevent the development of acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS) and acute…

Vitamin D deficiency alters lung growth and decreases lung function

— 29 Jan 2011 17:43 | Health

Previously linked to the severity of asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) in humans, vitamin D deficiency has now been shown to alter lung structure and function…

Causes of death shifting in patients diagnosed with COPD

— 21 Jan 2011 19:20 | Health

Patients suffering from chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) who are on long-term oxygen therapy (LTOT) have more to worry about than breathing difficulties. According to a…

More intensive methods needed to identify TB in HIV-prone populations

— 15 Jan 2011 15:12 | Health

Identifying tuberculosis patients in Africa using passive methods is leaving many cases undiagnosed, according to researchers from the Netherlands, Kenya and the United States, who…

ATS issues statement on the treatment of pulmonary fungal infections

— 4 Jan 2011 21:50 | Health

The American Thoracic Society has released a new official clinical policy statement on the treatment of fungal infections in adult pulmonary and critical care patients. The statement…

Novel drug offers hope for early intervention in cystic fibrosis patients

— 18 Dec 2010 13:33 | Health

Cystic fibrosis (CF) patients with normal to mildly impaired lung function may benefit from a new investigational drug designed to help prevent formation of the sticky mucus that is…

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