APSR17

22nd Congress of the Asia Pacific Society of Respirology

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#APSR17 will present latest research on respiratory health from across the Asia Pacific. Follow for updates.

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For those of you following compensation claims re #Silicosis, an interesting article: Claim for compensation for occupational silicosis returned to WCAT for redetermination with regard to the disease and the compensation
https://t.co/g0fpV4gDmK #APSR17

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SMH article: Coal use could release toxic nanoparticles - Dean Schraufnagel speaking at #APSR17 warns of impact of air pollution on lung health. Scary stuff. https://t.co/ZHXtvNKNMz @mountisanews @smh @p_hannam @lungsfirst @tsanz_thoracic @JLorenzEsq

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Closing Celemoney #APSR17
Thank you to all messagage from Dr Jane Burke and Dr Matthew Peters @APSRapsr

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It's a wrap people! #APSR17 is officially over. A special thanks goes out to the APSR Travel Awardees. See you next year for #APSR18 in Taipei! (Apparently the food is great)

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Fukuchi Award for the Best Original Paper in Respirology presented by Dr Paul Reynolds, Co-Editor in Chief of Respirology
“Randomized controlled trial of the effect of regular paracetamol on influenza infection” #APSR17 @APSRapsr @RespirologyAPSR

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Could targeting the #gut be the #COPD & #Asthma treatment of the future? Exciting possibility of controlling inflammation by modifying gut microbiomes discussed at #APSR17 @HMRIAustralia

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Fascinating #APSR17 presentation by Prof Phil Hansbro on #gut #microbiome & #asthma + #COPD. Find out more about his work w @HMRIAustralia https://t.co/1oq2EPhsLG

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Is #obesity a CAUSE of #asthma? Difference of opinion. There are so many variables in obesity and so much work to be done. In the meantime, here's some guidance on treating #asthma in obesity - #APSR17 @AsthmaFound

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#Obese people are twice as likely to have #asthma as non-obese people. Why? What are the mechanisms? Discussion underway at #APSR17

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Great session on #obesity and #asthma at #APSR17. You can view some of the studies here: https://t.co/WjBjDdaL2z https://t.co/20iwpBaLoW

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Overfeeding patients with #COPD and other pulmonary conditions is not a solution in #intensivecare - A/Prof Hayden White. #APSR17 #nutrition @APSR17 @HospitalLogan

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Dr. Sumedha Samankantha Heenagamage, Congratulations on the APSR Norbert Berend COPD Award
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Congratulations Dr Wen-Yang Li on the APSR Paul Zimmerman Physiology Young Investigator Award #APSR17 @APSRapsr

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If we continue with business as usual, we won't hit global #TB elimination targets until 2270! Stark #TB facts from #APSR17 @GlobalTB @StopTB @TBAlliance

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Thoroughly enjoyed my time @APSR17 . Special thanks to Professor Peter Barnes @COPDUK for an insightful interview for the COPD Wellness podcast!

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And now for the long term #TB recommendations ... #APSR17

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In the Philippines huge problem with over diagnosis of #TB. See the recommendations presented by Charles Yu - first up: short term #APSR17 @TBAlliance @GlobalTB

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Assessing the impact of the roll-out of new #TB diagnostics - discussion of the limits and opportunities of virtual implementation modelling at #APSR17

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Congratulations Dr. Alan James on the Ann Janet Woolcock Research Award! #APSR17 #MemorialLecuture @APSRapsr

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Newly join @APSRapsr En bloc Member, Singapore Thoracic Society.
Very nice to see Dr Noel Stanley Tay Wey Tut, President of STS, and Dr Phua Ghee Chee

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Good job Dr Crestina Gorme!
Congratulations on the APSR Peter Sly Paediatric Young Investigator Award #APSR17 @APSRapsr