The World Health Organization has set a goal of ending the AIDS epidemic by 2030. To achieve that goal, the Forum of International Respiratory Societies (FIRS), of which the American Thoracic Society is a founding member, is calling on governments, health advocates and non-government organizations on World AIDS Day to strengthen their response to […]
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Nearly 1 Billion People Worldwide Have Sleep Apnea
Researchers analyzed prevalence studies from 16 countries, together with data from the World Health Organization and United Nations World Population Prospects A new data analysis presented by ResMed this week at the ATS 2018 International Conference indicates that the prevalence of sleep apnea impacts more than 936 million people worldwide […]
Study Suggests Smokers Needing Stem Cell Therapy Would Do Better with Donated Cells
Smoking dramatically decreases the regenerative ability of stem cells, according to a study recently published in the journal STEM CELLS. These findings suggest that a smoker in need of stem cell therapy might fare better if the cells he receives are donated by a nonsmoker — counter to the alternative […]






