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February 3, 2017

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Improved Treatment for COPD Coming, Says Harvard Scientist Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) takes an enormous toll in human suffering and medical costs. More than 30 million Americans struggle from frequent coughing, increased breathlessness, wheezing, and the other symptoms of the progressive lung disease. Most COPD patients must take medications every day. As a result, inhaled drugs for COPD, such as Spiriva, have become blockbusters, bringing in billions of dollars a year in revenue. These drugs work by opening up airways in the lungs to make breathing easier. Unfortunately, the so-called bronchodilator drugs currently on the market have limitations, says Dr. David A. Edwards, Professor of the Practice of Idea Translation at Harvard University. “The main problem is that they are not very efficient at delivering drugs to the lungs,” he explains. Much of the drug sticks in the mouth or throat rather than getting to the lungs where it is needed. In addition, says Dr. Edwards, “the fact that the drugs remain in the mouth and throat can lead to serious side effects.” That’s why a number of companies have been working on innovative new approaches to increase the efficiency of drug delivery. “One particularly promising idea, being developed by Pulmatrix, Inc. [NASDAQ: PULM], is to attach drugs to small particles that can ‘fly’ far more easily into the lungs,” says

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Dr. Edwards. Such advanced “dry powder” technology can deliver three to 50 times more drug to the lungs compared to current inhalers, while dramatically reducing the amount stuck in the mouth or throat. “It’s like a pill for the lungs,” he says. Pulmatrix is now developing an inhaled bronchodilator product for COPD that combines the active ingredient found in Spiriva with its proprietary dry particles. Clinical trials show that the product is five times more efficient at delivering the drug to the lungs than the currently marketed alternatives. “That should bring both good efficiency and fewer side effects -- offering important benefits to COPD patients,” says Dr. Edwards.. -NewsUSA

School Choice Coalitions Unite Americans Of All Backgrounds

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he holidays are over and many of us are hunkering down to wait out the rest of the winter. Tens of millions of students across the country will be celebrating their educational options from January 22 through 28—traditional public schools, charter schools, magnet schools, private schools, online academies, and home education. It’s National School Choice Week, and with more than 21,000 events going on nationwide, it’s clear there’s a lot to celebrate. While some are celebrating the education choices they’ve been able to make, others are rallying to push for more choices where options are limited for parents. School choice coalitions in nearly 30 states will host large events with hundreds or thousands of attendees. Iowa Gov. Terry Branstad, Nevada Sen. Scott Hammond, Emmy Award−winning former news anchor Campbell Brown and others will give keynote addresses in places as far away as Connecticut, New Mexico, Colorado, Texas, Nebraska, Rhode Island, Mississippi and Wyoming.

How can one cause unite single parents and governors, urban and rural families in red and blue states with high and low incomes? It’s easy to get behind school choice because it’s easy to get behind quality education for every child. School choice programs give parents more choices so they can find a school that fits their children’s individual needs. School choice puts parents in charge—because nobody knows the kids better or loves the kids more than their parents. While kids from different families, different states and different income levels may have different needs and goals, they all have parents who know them, love them and want what’s best for them. And that’s something we can all celebrate. To learn more about events near you and educational options in your state, visit www.schoolchoiceweek.com. -(NAPSI)


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