News

Talecris gets FDA "orphan drug" designation for inhaled treatment for Alpha-1

Posted: Monday February 8, 2010 under News Press Releases

The Medical News
Talecris Biotherapeutics has been granted orphan drug designation by the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for the development of an aerosol formulation of Alpha1-Proteinase Inhibitor to treat congenital alpha1-antitrypsin (AAT) deficiency.

"Hugs for Holly" campaign uses Twitter, Super Bowl to help raise funds to pay for lung transplant

Posted: Thursday February 4, 2010 under News Announcements

A unique fundraising campaign will use the social media site Twitter and the Super Bowl this Sunday to help raise funds for Holly Julian, who has a COPD and is facing a double-lung transplant at University Transplant Center in San Antonio, TX.

COPD Foundation, NASCAR, healthcare organizations and celebrities join campaign for early detection of COPD

Posted: Wednesday February 3, 2010 under News Press Releases

PR Newswire
Ridgefield, CT — Entertainment, sports and healthcare organizations and celebrities have joined forces to screen millions of people who may be at risk for Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), the nation’s fourth leading cause of death.

COPD causes more hospitalizations in Canada than heart attacks, says Canadian Thoracic Society

Posted: Tuesday February 2, 2010 under News Press Releases

OTTAWA – A review of Canadian data by the nation’s leading lung specialists has provided the factual evidence to support what respirologists across the country have been suspecting for some time.

Get health information on your cell phone

Posted: Tuesday February 2, 2010 under News Press Releases

National Institutes of Health
Wondering what the side effects are for your new prescription? You can use an internet-ready cell phone to check with Mobile MedlinePlus while you’re waiting for the pharmacist to fill your order.

Talecris, other pharmaceutical firms donate to Haiti relief

Posted: Monday February 1, 2010 under News Press Releases

PR Newswire
WASHINGTON — US pharmaceutical research and biotechnology companies have provided more than $25 million in medicines, medical supplies and cash to relief efforts in Haiti since the recent catastrophic earthquake.

UK Alpha fights for free oxygen when flying

Posted: Thursday January 28, 2010 under News Announcements

MK News
EMERSON VALLEY, UK—A man who suffers from lung disease is campaigning to stop airlines charging passengers who need to use oxygen when travelling.

Alpha-1 Foundation joins global Year of the Lung campaign

Posted: Tuesday January 26, 2010 under News Press Releases

MIAMI – The Alpha-1 Foundation is a partner in The Year of the Lung, a global campaign in 2010, to raise awareness about lung health in communities worldwide.

Foundation scientific director to speak about Alpha-1 and COPD at Florida "Pulmonary WinterCourse"

Posted: Tuesday January 26, 2010 under News Announcements

Alpha-1 Foundation Scientific Director Adam Wanner will be a featured speaker at the Florida Pulmonary WinterCourse Feb. 12-14.

Foundation offers training on fundraising in March; key part of Building Friends for a Cure program

Posted: Thursday January 21, 2010 under News Announcements

Alphas and their families sometimes think they would like to raise funds to help with research for a cure – but aren’t sure how to go about it.