September 25, 2008

JAMA Article Stirs Controversy
News reports about a JAMA article and the safety of tiotropium bromide are raising many questions. AARC provides links to information so that you can keep informed on the issue. The bottom line: Make sure patients consult their physicians if they have concerns about safety.

Allergy & Asthma Health Publishes New Issue
The latest edition of the AARC’s online consumer magazine, Allergy & Asthma Health, is available now, and we’d like to encourage you to take at look at the content and then recommend this great publication to your asthma patients and their families. It’s the perfect way for them to learn more about this chronic condition from the lung health experts—your fellow RTs.

Meet Our 2009 Candidates for Officer and Director Positions
Have you “met” the 2009 AARC candidates for office yet? If not, click on the link to read up on who’s running and what they envision for the profession. Online voting begins soon—October 14!

Good Press: AARC Members in the News
Read about an RT who went from Episcopal priest back to RT, a young therapist who is running for school board, an educator who’s published a new study, and more in our latest edition.

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