2010年6月16日 星期三

近期有關呼吸治療相關之大型學術研討會-2010.6.16

1. 2010年8月29日中國上海市第十人民醫院舉行第四屆兩岸呼吸治療
論壇 (ICRTC)

2. 2010年12月6日至9日美國內華達州Las Vegas 舉行第56屆
美國呼吸照護學會 (AARC) 年會

3. 2010年12月18日台灣高雄長庚醫院舉行第二屆第二次
中華民國呼吸治療師公會全國聯合會 (RTSROC) 年度大會
暨學術研討會

世界各地有關呼吸治療方面最新訊息報導-2010.6.16

ASIA—

http://consumer.healthday.com/Article.asp?AID=639953
H1N1 Flu Acts Much Like Its Seasonal Cousin - Spreads at same rate, shows similar symptoms, study finds

http://www.nytimes.com/2010/06/11/world/asia/11iht-letter.html
China 's Tobacco Industry Wields Huge Power

http://news.asiaone.com/News/Latest%2BNews/Asia/Story/A1Story20100614-221954.html
72 caught for smoking in public places

http://news.oneindia.in/2010/06/14/swine-flu-cases-increase-kerala.html
Swine Flu reports surge in Kerala

NORTH AMERICA—

http://consumer.healthday.com/Article.asp?AID=639992
Is It Safe to Go in the Gulf Coast 's Water? Experts are divided on the health risks posed by the oil and tar balls washing up on beaches

http://www.webmd.com/sleep-disorders/news/20100608/your-jobs-start-time-affects-fatigue-level
Your Job's Start Time Affects Fatigue Level - Study Shows People Who Begin Work Between 8 p.m. and Midnight Have the Most Fatigue

http://www.pittsburghlive.com/x/pittsburghtrib/lifestyles/health/s_685314.html
COPD admissions rise dramatically in Pa.

http://www.cnn.com/2010/HEALTH/06/09/oil.spill.health.impact/
Gulf states tracking oil-related illnesses

http://www.wusa9.com/news/local/story.aspx?storyid=102348&catid=28
Study: Uninterrupted Chest Compressions Key To CPR Reporting

http://consumer.healthday.com/Article.asp?AID=640002
Lack of Insurance Could Raise Inpatient Death Risk - In study, hospitalized uninsured more likely to die from heart attack, pneumonia than insured

http://consumer.healthday.com/Article.asp?AID=639938
Quitting Smoking Before Pregnancy Could Save Babies' Lives - CDC study finds many deaths from prematurity, SIDS could be prevented

http://consumer.healthday.com/Article.asp?AID=639906
Tiniest Babies Don't Hurt Family Health in Long Run - Study finds few differences compared to normal weight peers by young adulthood

http://www.reuters.com/article/idUSTRE6595QS20100610
Sickened September 11 workers get revised settlement

http://consumer.healthday.com/Article.asp?AID=640060
Smoking Linked to Aggressive Colon Polyps: Study

http://www.nationalpost.com/news/Pneumonia+vaccine+ineffective+against+repeat+infections+study/3120287/story.html
Pneumonia vaccine ineffective against repeat infections: study

http://www.medpagetoday.com/MeetingCoverage/APSS/20604
APSS: Strength Training Improves Sleep Apnea

http://consumer.healthday.com/Article.asp?AID=640008
Docs Should Assess Lung Clot Risk Before Ordering Scan - Most who get CT angiography for suspected pulmonary embolism test negative, researchers find

http://consumer.healthday.com/Article.asp?AID=639901
Longer Antiviral Therapy Reduces Lung Transplant Complications - Study finds 12-month course of valganciclover wards off dangerous CMV infections

http://www.physorg.com/news195738970.html
Early stages of age-related macular degeneration associated with smoking, cholesterol levels

http://www.webmd.com/hypertension-high-blood-pressure/news/20100614/blood-pressure-drugs-linked-cancer
Blood Pressure Drugs Linked to Cancer

http://www.nola.com/news/gulf-oil-spill/index.ssf/2010/06/38_more_report_oil_spill_ailme.html
38 more report oil spill ailments; most from chemical exposure

http://consumer.healthday.com/Article.asp?AID=640135
IV Steroids May Be Overkill in COPD Patients - Pills work as well for hospitalized patients and can reduce costs, study finds

http://consumer.healthday.com/Article.asp?AID=640101
Drug-Resistant Staph Threatens Cystic Fibrosis Patients - Risk of death is 1.3 times higher for those with MRSA in respiratory tract, study shows

http://consumer.healthday.com/Article.asp?AID=640008
Docs Should Assess Lung Clot Risk Before Ordering Scan - Most who get CT angiography for suspected pulmonary embolism test negative, researchers find

http://www.reuters.com/article/idUSTRE65E67020100615
J&J recalls Benadryl, Tylenol overlooked in January

http://www.upi.com/Health_News/2010/06/16/Pollution-linked-to-sleep-problems/UPI-53211276666350/
Pollution linked to sleep problems

EUROPE—

http://www.reuters.com/article/idUSTRE6594ZV20100610
Nicotine mouth spray quickly curbs cravings

http://www.ktbs.com/health/23860711/detail.html
App Helps Asthma Patients Manage Illness

http://www.pulsetoday.co.uk/story.asp?sectioncode=35&storycode=4126272&c=2
NICE COPD cutoffs 'misclassify one in four patients'

http://www.walesonline.co.uk/news/health-news/2010/06/14/patients-in-rural-wales-missing-out-on-pulmonary-rehabilitation-scheme-91466-26644000/
Lung patients missing out on rehabilitation

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/health/article-1286458/Films-featuring-smoking-given-18-certificate-bid-stop-children-taking-habit.html
Films featuring smoking could be given 18 certificate in bid to stop children taking up habit

http://www.google.com/hostednews/afp/article/ALeqM5jTmVbi6bXT-ayrA6pekIzTAwLVow
Legionnaires' disease link to lack of windscreen wash

http://www.google.com/hostednews/ap/article/ALeqM5jERuO1LlznD7cczOoGPCSNVSjxMQD9GBKILG0
Woman received lungs of a 30-year smoker

http://www.webmd.com/lung-cancer/news/20100615/vitamin-b6-linked-lower-lung-cancer-risk
Vitamin B6 Linked to Lower Lung Cancer Risk - Study Finds Association in Smokers, Nonsmokers

MIDDLE EAST—

http://www.timeslive.co.za/world/article497954.ece/Egypt-plans-first-smoke-free-city
Egypt plans first smoke-free city

2010年4月22日 星期四

美國呼吸治療師被列為重返職場十大熱門行業

美國呼吸照護學會(AARC)引用美國新聞世界報導的調查,美國呼吸治療師被列為重返職場十大熱門行業,相關報導請點選下列網址:

Respiratory Therapy Makes Top Ten List of Hot Jobs
http://www.aarc.org/headlines/10/04/jobs/

See article in USNews & world report
http://www.usnews.com/money/careers/articles/2010/04/15/10-jobs-with-great-return-on-investment.html

美國呼吸照護學會重要人士參台灣呼吸治療學會年會活動照片

美國呼吸照護學會(AARC)呼吸照護雜誌(Respiratory Care)副主編Rober L. Chatburn於台灣呼吸治療學會學術研討會演講新型呼吸器通氣模式的分類,其在演講後與中國醫藥大學呼吸治療學系師生合照。
左起蔡譯萱(學系副會長,一年級)、張育慈(前,行政組組員,二年級 )、朱家成老師(後)、Rober L. Chatburn、劉金蓉老師及鄭華育(公關部組員,二年級)。




由左至右排列分別為杜美蓮、卲連坤、John D. Hiser、張育慈(前)、朱家成(後)、鄭華育(前)、劉金蓉(後)、Karen J. Stewart及Colleen L. Schabacker。






美國呼吸照護學會(AARC)2005年理事長暨現任國際事務委會主席 John D.Hiser 於台灣呼吸治療學會會員代表大會上致詞,並播放美國呼吸照護學會現任理事長 Timothy R. Myers以影片的祝福及來自Tarrant County College 呼吸治療學系學生的祝賀。






美國呼吸照護學會(AARC)2011至2012年理事長 Karen J. Stewart於台灣呼吸治療學會會員代表大會上致詞。







John D.Hiser 於台灣呼吸治療學會學術研討會上介紹國際呼吸治療專業發展現況,並特別說明美國呼吸照護基金會(ARCF)所舉辦之國際訪問學者申請計畫,歡迎大家踴躍申請。






Karen J. Stewart於台灣呼吸治療學會學術研討會上演講呼吸治療專業面臨經濟困境的管理策略。






世界各地有關呼吸治療相關消息

AFRICA—
http://www.reuters.com/article/idUSTRE63J5L120100420
Volcanic ash delays West African polio vaccination

NORTH AMERICA—
http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424052702303348504575184270345259684.html
Congress Urges Baseball to Ban Smokeless Tobacco
http://www.healthday.com/Article.asp?AID=638020
Depression and Smoking Go Hand in Hand in U.S.
http://www.zwire.com/site/news.cfm?newsid=20422700&BRD=1659&PAG=461&dept_id=8103&rfi=6
Smoking to be banned on U.S. subs
http://www.healthday.com/Article.asp?AID=638214
Kids Could Overdose From Nicotine-Laced 'Candy' - R.J. Reynolds launched product for smokers in smoke-free settings, but doctors have concerns
http://www.healthday.com/Article.asp?AID=638223
Matching Tumor Types to Drugs Boosts Lung Cancer Outcomes
http://www.healthday.com/Article.asp?AID=638084
in 4 Chronically Ill Elderly Lives Alone
http://www.healthday.com/Article.asp?AID=638103
'Off-the-Charts' Pollen Counts Bring Misery to Millions
http://www.upi.com/Health_News/2010/04/19/Low-vitamin-D-found-in-kids-with-asthma/UPI-95531271656543/
Low vitamin D found in kids with asthma
http://www.calgaryherald.com/health/Higher+asthma+rates+linked+fast+food/1223838/story.html
Higher asthma rates linked to fast food
http://www.thestarphoenix.com/health/Nearly+lifetime+smoking+breast+cancer+risk/1984819/story.html
Nearly any lifetime smoking ups breast cancer risk
http://www.healthday.com/Article.asp?AID=638186
Teen Inhalant Use Drops by One-Third in U.S. - But study finds use of propellants, like computer-cleaning sprays, becoming more popular
http://www.webmd.com/smoking-cessation/news/20100419/secondhand-smoke-linked-to-chronic-sinusitis
Secondhand Smoke Linked to Chronic Sinusitis
http://www.reuters.com/article/idUSTRE63J0EG20100420
Changing old habits could save big on drug costs
http://www.reuters.com/article/idUSN1524606120100419
U.S. doctors, minorities still wary of shots: official
http://www.reuters.com/article/idUSTRE63I6JS20100419
Lung cancer screening often yields false positives
http://www.abc4.com/content/news/top%20stories/story/Utah-study-shows-link-between-obesity-and-H1N1/kT3bcelhhUGBuDl0X2df1w.cspx
Utah study shows link between obesity and H1N1 Virus
http://www.businessweek.com/lifestyle/content/healthday/638125.html
Diabetes Drug May Help Prevent Lung Cancer
http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424052748704448304575196502084304686.html
Quick Treatment Saved Pregnant Women, Swine Flu Study Finds
http://www.healthday.com/Article.asp?AID=638279
Weight Gain, Smoking May Make Prostate Cancer Deadlier
http://www.healthday.com/Article.asp?AID=638228
Tailored Therapy May Help More Stop Smoking - People who metabolize nicotine slowly may need to wear nicotine patch longer, researchers say
http://www.winnipegfreepress.com/canada/breakingnews/butting-out-on-the-beaches-vancouver-council-passes-outdoor-smoking-ban-91617699.html
Vancouver fighting smokers on the beaches with new bylaw this fall

EUROPE—
http://www.healthday.com/Article.asp?AID=638003
Job Stress Might Actually Help You Smoke Less - Long hours and strict cigarette policies may explain the connection
http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/uk_news/wales/8620487.stm
Fatherly chats influence smoking, Cardiff study finds
http://online.wsj.com/article/BT-CO-20100415-706430.html?mod=WSJ_World_MIDDLEHeadlinesEurope
Spain Govt Prepares Law To Ban Smoking In Indoor Public Places
http://blogs.wsj.com/health/2010/04/16/who-says-europeans-may-be-at-health-risk-from-volcano/?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+wsj%2Fhealth%2Ffeed+%28WSJ.com%3A+Health+Blog%29&mod=smallbusiness
WHO Says Europeans May Be at Health Risk From Volcano
http://www.reuters.com/article/idUSTRE63F4SM20100416
Smoking in pregnancy may up risk of "cross-eyed" baby
http://www.reuters.com/article/idUSTRE63J1NG20100420
Volcanic ash poses little health threat so far: WHO
http://www.healthday.com/Article.asp?AID=638235
Early Tracheotomy Doesn't Change Outcome for Patients on Ventilators - Doesn't significantly cut risk of associated pneumonia, researchers say

MIDDLE EAST—
http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/middle_east/8634411.stm
Syria smoking ban enters into force

2010年4月5日 星期一

2010 TSRT Annual Congress will be held in April 11 in Taipei

台灣呼吸治療學會(Taiwan Society for Respiratory Therapy, TSRT)將於2010年4月11日(週日)舉辦慶祝20週年年度會員大會暨學術研討會,屆時將邀請到美國呼吸照護學會(AARC) 2005年理事長,現任國際事務委員會主席 John, D. Hiser 及2011-2012年理事長Karen Jayne Stewart和美國呼吸照護雜誌副主編 Robert L. Chatburn蒞臨演講









Karen J. Stewart MSc, RRT, FAARC
演講題目: Cost-Cutting Strategies







John D. Hiser, MEd, RRT, FAARC

演講題目: The current status of respiratory care profession in the international community國際呼吸治療專業發展現況


Robert L. Chatburn, BS, RRT-NPS, FAARC
演講題目: How to rank the relative theoretical benefits of different modes in lieu of clinical evidence that we may never have

2010年2月10日 星期三

世界各地有關呼吸治療相關消息

ASIA—

http://www.healthday.com/Article.asp?AID=635603
Brain Damage Seen in People With Severe Sleep Apnea
http://www.healthday.com/Article.asp?AID=635678
Steroids May Be Overrated in Treatment of COPD - But experts disagree over whether to continue using them or not
http://www.reuters.com/article/idUSTRE61454G20100205
Men who eat soy may have lower lung cancer risk
http://www.chinapost.com.tw/taiwan/national/national-news/2010/02/09/244163/Local-study.htm
Local study proves relation between tobacco, lung cancer

SOUTH AMERICA—

http://news.xinhuanet.com/english2010/health/2010-02/04/c_13163117.htm
5,600 infants with respiratory infections in S Peru

NORTH AMERICA—

http://www.reuters.com/article/idUSTRE6130J420100204
Genes in mother, baby raise risk of preterm birth
http://www.healthday.com/Article.asp?AID=635598
When Counseling Costs, Response Dwindles - Not just patients but doctors, too, lose interest, study finds http://www.webmd.com/asthma/news/20100203/herbal-remedy-users-have-worse-asthma
Herbal Remedy Users Have Worse Asthma - Study Finds Less Inhaler Use in Asthmatics Taking Herbal Remedies
http://www.cnn.com/2010/HEALTH/02/02/smoking.patch.quit/?hpt=Sbin
Wearing patch 6 months may help smokers quit
http://www.reuters.com/article/idUSTRE6133HO20100204
U.S. adults forgo routine immunization: report
http://www.healthday.com/Article.asp?AID=635720
As Swine Flu Fades, Experts Ponder Next Season - Some believe H1N1 will persist for years to come, but in what form remains unclear
http://www.theglobeandmail.com/life/health/hospital-admissions-and-costs-for-lung-disease-rising/article1455930/
Hospital admissions – and costs – for lung disease rising
http://www.reuters.com/article/idUSTRE61753920100208
Even third-hand smoke carries carcinogens: study
http://www.healthcanal.com/child-health/5564.html
Children with Asthma at Higher Risk for Hospitalization on Warm Smoggy Days
http://www.cnn.com/2010/HEALTH/02/08/e.cigarette/
Study: 'Electronic cigarettes' don't deliver
http://www.reuters.com/article/idUSTRE61903W20100210
Researchers find sex-specific lung cancer genes
http://www.businessweek.com/lifestyle/content/healthday/635748.html
Obstructive Sleep Apnea in Kids May Have Genetic Cause - Future treatments might come in the form of a throat spray, researchers say

EUROPE—

http://online.wsj.com/article/BT-CO-20100204-703335.html?mod=WSJ_latestheadlines
Czech Republic May Cancel Some GSK Swine Flu Vaccine Orders
http://www.intelihealth.com/IH/ihtIH/WSIHW000/333/7228/1358364.html
Vegetative Brain Injury Patients Show Signs of Awareness, but Not Those Deprived of Oxygen
http://www.reuters.com/article/idUSTRE6135LK20100204
Swine flu pandemic hit European children: study
http://www.healthday.com/Article.asp?AID=635694
Artificial Pancreas Helps Type 1 Diabetics During Sleep
http://www.reuters.com/article/idUSTRE61701420100208
Study links estrogen hormone therapy to asthma
http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/in_depth/8503444.stm
Greece fails on stamping out smoking
http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/uk_news/wales/8504173.stm
Lung cancer 'increasing' in Wales , latest figures show
http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/uk_news/northern_ireland/8507274.stm
Two-thirds of swine flu vaccines remain unused in NI
http://www.dw-world.de/dw/article/0,,5233661,00.html
Madrid doctors perform groundbreaking lung transplants

AUSTRALIA/OCEANIA—
http://www.dailymail.co.uk/health/article-1249560/Willpower-better-patches-want-quit-smoking.html
Willpower works better than patches if you want to quit smoking

MIDDLE EAST—
http://www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/news/article.cfm?c_id=1&objectid=10624250
Ban smoking from beaches, health officials ask