AARC's International Respiratory Congress Kicks Off This Weekend
The American Association for Respiratory Care's (AARC) 54th International Respiratory Congress will take place Saturday, Dec. 13-Monday, Dec. 15 in Anaheim, Calif.
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Study: Long-Term Antibiotics Reduce COPD Exacerbations
According to the results from a London-based study, long-term use of a macrolide antibiotic may reduce the frequency of exacerbations in patients with moderate to severe COPD by as much as 35 percent. The results were published in the first issue for December of the American Journal of Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine.
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Study Shows CPAP Improves Cognition in Alzheimer's Patients
CPAP treatment seems to improve cognitive functioning in patients with Alzheimer's disease who also suffer from obstructive sleep apnea, according to the results of a randomized clinical trial conducted at the University of California, San Diego. The study, led by Sonia Ancoli-Israel, Ph.D., professor of psychiatry at the University of California School of Medicine, was published in the November issue of the Journal of the American Geriatrics Society.
Events Calendar
December 13-16, 2008
American Association for Respiratory Care's (AARC) 54th International Respiratory Congress, Anaheim, Calif.
This year's conference — designed for respiratory therapists, managers, educators, physicians and clinicians of all types — will highlight the latest in respiratory care. The show includes multiple educational conferences and more than 150,000 square feet of exhibit space for respiratory products and services.
January 9-11, 2009
Respiratory Care Society of Washington 19th Annual Chest Conference/Winter Lung Day, Leavenworth, Wash.
The 2009 WTS Chest Conference/Winter Lung Day and Annual Meeting will be held at the Enzian Inn, a Bavarian-style hotel.
January 14, 2009
Zero Tolerance for Fraud Teleconference
Jeanie Lane, reimbursement and compliance consultant for The MED Group, will discuss what actions are being flagged for audits, provide real examples of audits, and give instructions on how to make your company safe and ready from 2 to 3:30 p.m. ET. Registration is $129 member/$189 non-members per phone line and must be completed before Jan. 12. Contact Kim Kianka at kimk@aahomecare.org.
January 22, 2009
VGM Sales Training University, Elyria, Ohio
New Product Gallery
Futuremed
- Futuremed offers an innovative line of spirometers featuring easy-to-use software, real-time flow/volume and time/volume graphs, and colorful reports.
- Features include "Bubbles" pediatric incentive and a choice of disposable mouthpieces.
- Options include Discovery-2, a stand-alone spirometer with internal printing, and SpiroVision-3+, which converts a standard computer into a powerful spirometer.
To learn about promotional spirometer and bacterial filter packages, visit Futuremed at AARC Booth #870 or online at www.futuremedamerica.com.