Posts by: Carolina Henriques

Carolina Henriques

Carolina holds a BSc in Anthropology and a MSc in Urban Studies., and brings her interdisciplinary skills to her writing on a range of different topics in science, research and advocacy news.

May 16, 2016May 16, 2016

ATS 2016: Bayer Presents Data on Adempas for Pulmonary Hypertension

News, Pulmonary Hypertension

Bayer is presenting six abstracts at the American Thoracic Society (ATS) 2016 International Conference through May 18 in San Francisco, Calif. The presentations highlight the use of Adempas (riociguat) for pulmonary ... Read more

May 16, 2016May 16, 2016

Aradigm’s Candidates for NCFBE Featured at ATS 2016

Bronchiectasis, Cystic Fibrosis, News

The American Thoracic Society (ATS) is hosting the ATS 2016 International Conference through May 18 in San Francisco, Calif. Aradigm, an emerging pharmaceutical focused on drugs for the prevention and ... Read more

May 13, 2016May 13, 2016

ATS 2016 International Conference Features Keynote Series

COPD, Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis, News, Pulmonary Hypertension

The American Thoracic Society (ATS) is hosting the ATS 2016 International Conference through May 18 in San Franscico, Calif. This year’s conference will feature the ATS Keynote Series with eight ... Read more

May 12, 2016May 12, 2016

CF Foundation Exhibit at Rockerfeller Center shows Challenges, Progress in CF Fight

Cystic Fibrosis, News

The Cystic Fibrosis Foundation is featuring through May, at Rockefeller Center in New York, an impressive window display to raise awareness about cystic fibrosis (CF) – thanks to the space ... Read more

May 11, 2016May 11, 2016

Sunovion to Present New Data on Brovana Inhalation Solution for COPD

Chronic Bronchitis, COPD, Emphysema, News

Sunovion Pharmaceuticals, Inc. will present new data analyses regarding its Brovana® (arformoterol tartrate) Inhalation Solution, from clinical and health outcomes in chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) patients, at the 2016 American ... Read more

May 9, 2016May 9, 2016

May is US Asthma Awareness Month

Asthma, News

Asthma patients know that springtime brings additional challenges and symptoms. Establishing May as the U.S. Asthma Awareness Month is an initiative to raise awareness of symptom triggers and health risk factors ... Read more

May 6, 2016May 6, 2016

CF Foundation Appoints Marc Ginsky as Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer

Cystic Fibrosis, News

The Cystic Fibrosis Foundation (CFF), a leading supporter of research into new treatments for cystic fibrosis (CF), recently announced the appointment of Marc Ginsky as its executive vice president and chief ... Read more

May 5, 2016May 13, 2016

Cempra Asks FDA to Approve Antibiotic to Treat Community-Acquired Bacterial Pneumonia

News, Pneumonia

Cempra, Inc., announced that it has completed its rolling submission of a New Drug Application for solithromycin, a potential treatment for community-acquired bacterial pneumonia (CABP), to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. The ... Read more

May 4, 2016May 4, 2016

Galapagos, AbbVie Expand Collaboration on Cystic Fibrosis Treatments

Cystic Fibrosis, News

Galapagos NV and AbbVie are expanding their collaboration to continue their successful portfolio growth in cystic fibrosis (CF). The two companies are committed to increasing the potential milestones to Galapagos for Phase ... Read more

May 3, 2016May 4, 2016

FDA Approves COPD Treatment Bevespi Aerosphere, a Long-acting Dual Bronchodilator

Chronic Bronchitis, COPD, Emphysema, News

The U.S. FDA has approval AstraZeneca’s Bevespi Aerosphere (glycopyrrolate and formoterol fumarate) for long-term maintenance treatment of airflow obstruction in patients suffering from chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), including emphysema and/or chronic bronchitis. ... Read more