Posts by: Isaura Santos

Isaura Santos

Isaura Santos graduated with a BS in Cell and Molecular Biology from Universidade Nova de Lisboa and a MA in Communication, Culture and Information Technologies from University Institute of Lisbon (ISCTE-IUL). Her professional interests include science communication, public awareness of science and communication of science through entertainment.

September 8, 2015September 8, 2015

Smart Oxygen Solutions’ Supplemental Oxygen Delivery Device Supasses FDA Regulatory Pathway Milestone

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ieCrowd™ recently announced the achievement of a crucial milestone in the commercial advancement of Smart Oxygen, the firm’s supplemental oxygen delivery device. The Smart Oxygen device is being advanced by ieCrowd’s subsidiary Smart Oxygen Solutions and has the ... Read more

August 13, 2015August 13, 2015

Entra Health Launches The Entra360 Platform

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Entra Health has recently announced the launch of Entra360, a novel solution for easily and effectively implementing wireless biometric data. Entra360 is a particularly innovative solution for both the payer or provider, as well ... Read more

August 11, 2015August 11, 2015

Aquinox Pharmaceuticals Updates FLAGSHIP COPD Trial Status

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The ACI Association recently compiled a report on Aquinox Pharmaceuticals Inc. based on the company’s internal reports to make them available to the general public. Aquinox is currently developing AQX-1125, an investigational therapy for ... Read more

July 31, 2015August 3, 2015

Quintiles To Host 2015 SMi Conference on Improving COPD Clinical Trials

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After several successful events covering respiratory disease research and drug development, SMi’s conference on COPD will be held again this year in Central London. Now in its seventh consecutive year, SMi’s COPD conference is scheduled ... Read more

July 28, 2015

Traditional Chinese Exercises Might Assist COPD Patients

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COPD is a major global public heath issue. According to a study in the Lancet, 329 million people have COPD worldwide, which accounts for nearly 5% of the world’s population. In ... Read more

July 22, 2015July 22, 2015

New Study Confirms Half of COPD Patients’ Disease Develops Slowly

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Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is one of the most frequent causes of death worldwide and active smoking is responsible for almost 85 percent of all cases. However, recent research from the University of Copenhagen shows that ... Read more

July 14, 2015July 15, 2015

First COPD Biomarker Approved By FDA

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The COPD Foundation has announced that plasma fibrinogen, a new clinical biomarker, was approved to be used in interventional clinical trials for those suffering with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), the number 3 ... Read more

July 9, 2015July 9, 2015

COPD Guidelines Over-Diagnose Older Men, Under-Diagnose Younger Women

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According to a recent study published in The BMJ, new guidelines to diagnose chronic lung disease (chronic obstructive pulmonary disease or COPD) should be modified since they under-diagnose COPD in young women and ... Read more

July 9, 2015July 9, 2015

Imaging Might Improve Treatment Of COPD Patients

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Computed tomography (CT) and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) provide relevant information about the symptoms and exercise capabilities of those suffering with mild-to-moderate chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), a finding that was recently published in the ... Read more