Posts by: Anna Tan, RN

Anna Tan, RN

Anna is responsible for the scripting and production of video news content. Her skills as a registered nurse as well as a proven video content creator on YouTube and other social media platforms allow her to create video news reports that are engaging and easy to understand for patients.

October 15, 2014November 11, 2015

Immune System Boosting Drug Against Lung Infections Shows Promise

COPD, News

The lungs are one of the most susceptible channels through which a person can acquire and transmit disease-causing microorganisms. While the lungs are normally equipped with their own innate defense ... Read more

October 14, 2014November 11, 2015

Wearable Monitoring Device for COPD Previewed at Dreamforce Conference 2014

COPD, News

A new innovation in medical device technology for those with COPD may be able to give their physicians real-time health information to help improve treatment and monitoring — particularly in ... Read more

October 9, 2014November 11, 2015

First COPD Patient Tolerates Targeted Lung Denervation Treatment

COPD, News

Specialized medical device company Holaira, Inc. has just announced the start of treatment administration in the AIRFLOW-1 clinical trial for patients living with moderate to severe chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) ... Read more

October 6, 2014November 11, 2015

CFHI to Fund Teams Across Canada to Improve COPD Care with New Practices

COPD, News

The rise of COPD-related diagnoses in North America continues to be an issue, as the disease contributes to high medical costs and a significant loss in productivity. In an effort ... Read more

October 3, 2014November 11, 2015

Pulmonica Harmonica Helps Patients Manage Asthma, COPD According To Experts

Asthma, COPD, News

Asthma can be a debilitating chronic condition. For some, it is relatively easy to keep attacks at bay, but many suffer from daily asthma flare ups that can greatly reduce ... Read more

September 30, 2014November 5, 2015

Cystic Fibrosis Patients Benefit From Saline Therapy Naturally Through Surfing

Cystic Fibrosis, News

Cystic fibrosis (CF) is a hereditary, chronic disorder of the mucous and sweat glands, causing an uncontrollable production and buildup of thick mucus that can serve as a medium for ... Read more

September 29, 2014November 11, 2015

New Survey to Assess Occupational Asthma Risk Among Nurses

Asthma, COPD, News

Nationwide prevalence of asthma, the most common form of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), is increasing. It is estimated that nearly 25 million Americans suffer from this incurable, debilitating condition, ... Read more

September 24, 2014September 25, 2014

Coal Miner’s Black Lung Disease is on the Rise Again, CDC Study Shows

News

It was back in the 1970s when a serious respiratory condition known as coal workers’ pneumoconiosis (CWP) or simply, “black lung” still had an alarming prevalence rate among miners. When ... Read more

September 24, 2014November 6, 2015

Pseudomonas Leads to Bronchiectasis By Distracting Antibodies

Bronchiectasis, News

One of the obstacles that pharmaceutical companies and researchers face in the development of new therapeutics is bacterial mutation. Some medications take, on average, a decade of testing and rigorous ... Read more

September 22, 2014November 6, 2015

Prenatal Phthalate Exposure May Cause Childhood Asthma

Asthma, News

Asthma, the most common type of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), is estimated to affect over 25 million Americans, with a fifth of that number being patients under 18 years ... Read more