Numerous studies have described the difficulties patients experience in using metered dose inhalers (MDIs), including a recent article in the Journal of General Internal Medicine (JGIM) that found 86% of hospitalized patients enrolled in a study unable to properly complete at least 75% of the steps necessary for effective use of an MDI. As with many such … [Read more...] about Can patients learn to use MDIs?
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Young OINDP researchers on the job hunt
On the second day of the Drug Delivery to the Lungs meeting in December 2010 (DDL 21), Xiang Kou, a grad student from the National University of Singapore who had been spending time as a visiting scholar at Purdue University, was approaching the end of his presentation on “Direct observation of particle dispersion mechanisms in DPI using particle image … [Read more...] about Young OINDP researchers on the job hunt
An update on EPAG activities related to the Abbreviated Impactor Method (AIM)
The Impactor Sub-Team of the European Pharmaceutical Aerosol Group (EPAG), a consortium of pharmaceutical companies that develop pulmonary and intranasal drugs, has focused its attention on the potential benefits of the abbreviated impactor method (AIM), a fast screening technique to provide a good estimate of the potentially respirable and non-respirable … [Read more...] about An update on EPAG activities related to the Abbreviated Impactor Method (AIM)
The upcoming IPAC-RS conference features updates from FDA representatives
At the next IPAC-RS conference, March 29-31 in Rockville, MD, sponsored by the International Pharmaceutical Aerosol Consortium on Regulation & Science (IPAC-RS), OINDP specialists will have uncommon opportunities to interact with regulators, representatives of patient organizations, and clinicians. The meeting, titled “Bringing Value to the Patient in a … [Read more...] about The upcoming IPAC-RS conference features updates from FDA representatives
DDL 21 — Day 3
On Friday, December 10, just as the snow was beginning to melt in Edinburgh, DDL 21 concluded with one last podium session. Delegates also had a chance to spend some additional time at the exhibition. The day began with a talk by Karen Pickering, MBE, a 4-time Olympic swimmer, winner of 4 Commonwealth Games gold medals, and an ambassador for Asthma UK. Pickering … [Read more...] about DDL 21 — Day 3
DDL 21 — Day 2
The second day of DDL 21 offered a wide variety of presentations, a focus on young investigators and the presentation of several awards, in addition to a continuation of the exhibition. By Day 2, most of the vendors exhbiting had received their displays after experiencing delayed deliveries due to snow, but several had to continue to set up at bare tables. Paper … [Read more...] about DDL 21 — Day 2
DDL 21 — Day 1
DDL 21 kicked off on Wednesday, December 8 with an EPAG workshop on the abbreviated impactor measurement (AIM) technique attended by 85 inhalation scientists who elected to attend the workshop in addition to the main DDL meeting. After an introduction by committee chair Steve Nichols, Jolyon Mitchell introduced the concept of AIM, which is a fast screening … [Read more...] about DDL 21 — Day 1
OINDP specialists increasingly turning to social media
Over the past few years, it has become increasingly difficult to ignore the rising cultural influence of social media. One of this year’s top movies documents the founding of Facebook; even major news outlets report on recent tweets from Lady Gaga or Justin Bieber; and it’s no longer shocking to catch one of your colleagues posting photos of a recent vacation on … [Read more...] about OINDP specialists increasingly turning to social media
A new book can help OINDP developers understand pulmonary diseases and identify unmet treatment needs
David Cipolla, Aradigm A number of outstanding books have been written for medical practitioners who treat lung disease, including Murray and Nadel's Textbook of Respiratory Medicine and Farzan’s Concise Handbook of Respiratory Diseases. These books are directed to students entering the field or those already practicing in the field of respiratory care, … [Read more...] about A new book can help OINDP developers understand pulmonary diseases and identify unmet treatment needs
This year’s DDL conference offers new opportunities
According to the organizers of the Drug Delivery to the Lungs meeting, DDL 21 will include several new features designed to provide additional opportunities for networking and for the exchange of information. The meeting, which typically draws approximately 400 attendees, will take place December 8-10 at the Edinburgh International Conference Centre. DDL … [Read more...] about This year’s DDL conference offers new opportunities