Posts by: Leonor Mateus Ferreira

Leonor Mateus Ferreira

Leonor Mateus Ferreira is an emerging, young journalist, with a Batchelor's degree in Communication and post-graduate degree in Multiplatform Journalism. She is particularly interested in politics and current affairs, and is currently studying for a masters degree in economics and public policies.

April 7, 2015November 6, 2015

National Institute on Aging Funds Research on Asthma in Elderly

Asthma, News

The National Institute on Aging has awarded a $2.3 million research grant to support a project by investigators at the University of Louisville School of Nursing focused on studying both personal and environmental ... Read more

April 6, 2015April 6, 2015

Terminal Lung Cancer Patient and Actress Valerie Harper to Present Oncology Nursing Awards

Lung Cancer, News

The Oncology Nursing Society will host its 40th Annual Congress award ceremony to distinguish oncology nurses for their work supporting cancer patients. The event will also feature actress Valerie Harper, who will be presenting ... Read more

April 3, 2015November 5, 2015

AbbVie Opens Applications for CF Students Scholarship

Cystic Fibrosis, News

AbbVie has opened applications for its 2015 AbbVie CF Scholarship, a program dedicated to helping students who suffer from cystic fibrosis (CF) continue their education. Now through May 27th, undergraduate and ... Read more

March 31, 2015March 31, 2015

Biodesix’s Lung Cancer Test Shown To Decrease Drug Costs

Lung Cancer, News

A novel lung cancer test called Veristrat developed by Biodesix may help decrease expenses in lung cancer-related treatments in lifetime direct medical cost per patient. The conclusions are from a health-related economic study supported by the ... Read more

March 31, 2015November 5, 2015

Opsumit Granted Marketing Approval in Japan for PAH

News, Pulmonary Hypertension

The Japanese Ministry of Health Labor and Welfare has granted marketing approval for a novel therapy developed by Actelion for pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH). Opsumit (macitentan) was approved based on the latest data ... Read more

March 30, 2015March 30, 2015

Study Highlights That Lung Cancer CT Screening Criteria Penalizes Former Smokers

Lung Cancer, News

There are a large number of former smokers who may be diagnosed with lung cancer only in the late stages of the disease since they do not qualify for early detection lung ... Read more

March 27, 2015November 6, 2015

Physician Advises On Seasonal Allergy for Asthmatics

Asthma, News

The 50 million Americans who suffer from seasonal allergies, a condition that leads itchy eyes, nose and throat, sneezing, stuffy or runny nose, tearing or dark circles under the eyes, is particularly dangerous ... Read more

March 26, 2015November 5, 2015

CFFT Grants $3 Million to Anthera’s CF-Related Pancreatic Insufficiency Treatment

Cystic Fibrosis, News

Cystic Fibrosis Foundation Therapeutics Inc. (CFFT) has awarded biopharmaceutical company Anthera Pharmaceuticals, Inc. a $3 million grant to help accelerate the development and clinical study of the company’s new pancreatic enzyme replacement therapy. The investigative therapeutic option called Sollpura (liprotamase) is ... Read more

March 25, 2015November 6, 2015

FDA Rejects GSK’s Breo Ellipta Asthma Therapy Use in Adolescents; Adult Use Approved

Asthma, News

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) ruled against the use of GlaxoSmithKline‘s new drug combination Breo Ellipta in asthma patients between the ages of 12 and 17. However, the Pulmonary-Allergy Drugs Advisory Committee ... Read more

March 25, 2015March 25, 2015

Specialists Call on UN and WHO to Help End Tobacco Use by 2040

Lung Cancer, News

A group of international specialists in respiratory health are joining efforts to advocate for a phased termination of tobacco selling by 2040, as well as requesting governments to engage in the process by ... Read more