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.

February 26, 2016May 13, 2016

Dry Powder Inhalers for Several Pulmonary Diseases Being Developed by Assistant College Professor

Bronchiolitis, News

An assistant professor at the University Of Arizona College Of Pharmacy is developing advanced dry powder inhalers for the prevention and treatment of pulmonary disorders. Her aim is to design ... Read more

February 23, 2016May 13, 2016

Capsugel and Pulmatrix Partnering to Develop Inhaled Therapeutics for Range of Lung Diseases

COPD, Cystic Fibrosis, Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis, News

Capsugel and Pulmatrix, Inc., entered a partnership to advance the development and manufacture of inhaled therapeutics to treat serious pulmonary diseases, based on Pulmatrix’s iSPERSE technology. “This collaboration provides us with ... Read more

February 22, 2016May 13, 2016

IPF Therapy Capable of Halting Fibrosis Is Goal of Newly Launched Company, Pliant Therapeutics

Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis, News

Third Rock Ventures, LLC, announced the launch of a new biotechnology company, Pliant Therapeutics, Inc., with $45 million in Series A financing. Pliant plans to develop drugs for the treatment of fibrotic ... Read more

February 17, 2016May 13, 2016

Asthma Associated with Pregnancy Difficulties and Lower Birth Rates, According to Study

Asthma, News

Recent research based on clinical observations linked asthma in women with prolonged efforts to become pregnant and a decreased birth rate. Published in the European Respiratory Journal and titled “Fertility outcomes in asthma: ... Read more

February 16, 2016February 18, 2016

New Referrals for PH Patients in UK Increases by 21 Percent in Five Years

News, Pulmonary Hypertension

According to a national audit in the United Kingdom published by the Health and Social Care Information Centre (HSCIC), the number of new referrals for pulmonary hypertension (PH) patients increased ... Read more

February 15, 2016May 13, 2016

Air Pollution Can Lead to Life-Threatening Lung Disease 30 Years Later, Study Finds

Chronic Bronchitis, Emphysema, News, Pneumonia

Exposure to air pollution more than 30 years ago can impact an individual’s current risk of dying of respiratory disease, according to a report from the MRC-PHE Center for Environment and Health, Imperial College ... Read more

February 12, 2016February 18, 2016

Pulmonary Hypertension Program at Orlando Health Heart Institute Receives National Accreditation

News, Pulmonary Hypertension

The Pulmonary Hypertension Association (PHA)’s Accreditation Program for Pulmonary Hypertension Care Centers (PHCC) recently recognized the Orlando Health Heart Institute’s Pulmonary Hypertension Program as one of PHA’s Comprehensive Care Centers. ... Read more

February 11, 2016February 11, 2016

UNICEF Targets Pediatric Pneumonia, Cause of 490,000 Deaths in Africa in 2015

News, Pneumonia

UNICEF and its worldwide partners have launched a campaign to urge African leaders to increase funding for pneumonia interventions, and to make the policy changes needed to improve disease treatment at ... Read more

February 9, 2016May 13, 2016

PHA Asks People to Support 80-Year-Old ‘Pacing Parson’ as He Walks to Fight Pulmonary Hypertension

News, Pulmonary Hypertension

Former U.S. Marine and “Pacing Parson” Don Stevenson is fighting pulmonary hypertension (PH) with awareness and fundraising as he completes a 1,000 mile walk, but he needs support from the public ... Read more

February 5, 2016May 13, 2016

New Inhaled Asthma Treatment, SPIRIVA RESPIMAT, Now Available in U.S.

Asthma, COPD, News

Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals recently announced that SPIRIVA RESPIMAT, a new inhaled medicine for maintenance treatment of asthma, is now available by prescription in U.S. pharmacies for adults and adolescents. The U.S. Food ... Read more