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Higher Life’s Essential 8 Scores Associated With Reduced COPD Risk

November 21st 2024

Higher Life’s Essential 8 (LE8) scores, especially those reflecting lower nicotine exposure and better sleep health, are inversely associated with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) risk, emphasizing the importance of cardiovascular health (CVH) in disease prevention.

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COPD Mortality Falls in China, Yet High Burden Persists in Underdeveloped Regions

November 12th 2024

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Prednisone Superior to Other Corticosteroids for Patients With COPD, Heart Failure

October 30th 2024

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NIVO Score Accurately Predicts Mortality, Noninvasive Ventilation Failure in Patients With AECOPD

October 28th 2024

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Interstitial Lung Abnormalities in Patients With COPD Linked to Cancer, Heart Failure Risks

October 23rd 2024

Type 2 Inflammation: A Common Theme Among Several Chronic Diseases

Learn about the multifaceted aspects of type 2 inflammatory diseases, including impact on quality of life; the role of biomarkers in diagnosis and treatment selection; and unmet needs in clinical management.

Learn about the multifaceted aspects of type 2 inflammatory diseases, including impact on quality of life; the role of biomarkers in diagnosis and treatment selection; and unmet needs in clinical management.
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November 21st 2024

Managing Patients With COPD: Evidence-Based Care and Optimizing Value of New and Emerging Targeted Therapies

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Cancer Treatments Exhibit Potential Therapeutic Efficacy Toward COPD, Study Shows
January 8th 2020

Cancer Treatments Exhibit Potential Therapeutic Efficacy Toward COPD, Study Shows

Matthew Gavidia
Specific cancer drugs were shown to inhibit cell signaling processes that contribute to neutrophils, immune cells that cause inflammation to the lungs and serve as the main driver of lung damage in patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), according to study findings.
Inspiratory Muscle Strength Not Linked to Symptoms in Patients With COPD, Study Finds
December 31st 2019

Inspiratory Muscle Strength Not Linked to Symptoms in Patients With COPD, Study Finds

Gianna Melillo
Maximal inspiratory pressure (MIP) is associated with leg muscle strength in patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), but not with walking distance or symptoms exhibited by the same patients, according to a recent study.
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December 26th 2019

Explore What's Possible: Achieving Optimal COPD Management

Thomas C. Corbridge, MD, FCCP
Thomas C. Corbridge, MD, FCCP, is a GSK medical expert and an emeritus physician and adjunct professor of medicine at Northwestern University, Feinberg School of Medicine in Chicago, Illinois. Dr. Corbridge received his medical degree from the University of Chicago Pritzker School of Medicine and has been in practice for over 30 years. Dr. Corbridge specializes in pulmonary and critical care medicine and is experienced in asthma, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease and general pulmonology.
Swedish Study Finds "Closing Gap" of COPD Prevalence in Both Genders
December 21st 2019

Swedish Study Finds "Closing Gap" of COPD Prevalence in Both Genders

Gianna Melillo
A recently published study amassed real-world evidence from patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), concluding that “there has been a closing of the gap in COPD prevalence among both genders.”
Expiratory Flow Limitation in ICU Patients With COPD Linked to Adverse Outcomes
December 14th 2019

Expiratory Flow Limitation in ICU Patients With COPD Linked to Adverse Outcomes

Alison Rodriguez
The study aimed to assess the prevalence of expiratory flow limitation in patients who require mechanical ventilation for acute respiratory failure.
Provider Intervention Leads to Increased Flu Vaccination Rates Among Patients With COPD
December 14th 2019

Provider Intervention Leads to Increased Flu Vaccination Rates Among Patients With COPD

Gianna Melillo
Physician and nurse interventions are the most effective means of promoting influenza vaccinations among patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), according to the results of a pilot project.
Study Investigates the Role of Peak Oxygen Pulse in Patients With COPD
December 7th 2019

Study Investigates the Role of Peak Oxygen Pulse in Patients With COPD

Alison Rodriguez
A recent study explored the role of peak oxygen pulse (O2P) in patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD).
Novel Airway-Clearing Technology Shows Potential in Adolescent Patients With COPD, Other Respiratory Diseases
December 6th 2019

Novel Airway-Clearing Technology Shows Potential in Adolescent Patients With COPD, Other Respiratory Diseases

Matthew Gavidia
A novel device that unblocks and removes secretions from the respiratory tracts of children was developed by researchers in Israel and the United States, and may prove beneficial among patients with respiratory diseases such as chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD).
Positive Expiratory Pressure Device Shows Some Results for Patients With COPD
November 30th 2019

Positive Expiratory Pressure Device Shows Some Results for Patients With COPD

Alison Rodriguez
Adjunctive therapy with a positive expiratory pressure (PEP) device may possibly decrease the length of hospital stays for patients with acute exacerbation of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (AECOPD), researchers suggested in a set of 2 small studies published in the International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease.
COPD Mortality Rate Drops in Some Countries, While Total Mortality Rises, Study Finds
November 27th 2019

COPD Mortality Rate Drops in Some Countries, While Total Mortality Rises, Study Finds

Matthew Gavidia
An international study examining trends in COPD mortality over more than 2 decades showed that COPD mortality rates declined in most countries, but remained stable among US women and increased in several European countries, with total mortality additionally increasing or remaining stable in most countries.
TMF Health Quality Institute Highlights Benefit of COPD Rescue Pack in Suppressing Exacerbations
November 21st 2019

TMF Health Quality Institute Highlights Benefit of COPD Rescue Pack in Suppressing Exacerbations

Matthew Gavidia
As part of its Quality Improvement Snapshots series, TMF Health Quality Institute issued 4 healthcare quality improvement efforts, highlighting the use of a rescue pack for patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) as an impactful strategy in managing COPD-related exacerbations.
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November 18th 2019

Cost Analysis of COPD Exacerbations and Cardiovascular Events in SUMMIT

Richard H. Stanford, PharmD, MS Anna D. Coutinho, PhD Michael Eaddy, PharmD, PhD Binglin Yue, MS Michael Bogart, PharmD
This cost analysis using data from the Study to Understand Mortality and Morbidity in COPD (SUMMIT) trial found that fluticasone furoate/vilanterol reduced the rates and costs of combined chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) exacerbations and revascularization/cardiovascular events versus placebo.
Study Results Call for Attention to Sex Differences in COPD
November 16th 2019

Study Results Call for Attention to Sex Differences in COPD

Alison Rodriguez
Clinical characteristics of women with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) are important for primary care clinicians to consider in order to improve COPD awareness since women often go underdiagnosed, according to results from a recent study.
Researchers Propose New Diagnostic Criteria for COPD
November 12th 2019

Researchers Propose New Diagnostic Criteria for COPD

Matthew Gavidia
Researchers proposed new diagnostic criteria for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) that seek to identify more patients in early stages of the disease, promote better care for patients, and stimulate research to slow and prevent COPD, in a paper published today in the journal Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Diseases.
Pulmonary Rehabilitation for COPD May Be Effective Regardless of Socioeconomic Status, Study Finds
November 9th 2019

Pulmonary Rehabilitation for COPD May Be Effective Regardless of Socioeconomic Status, Study Finds

Alison Rodriguez
Socially deprived patients were younger, more frequently women, active smokers, living alone, and belonged to lower socioprofessional categories when compared with the non-socially deprived group, but they still benefitted from home-based pulmonary rehabilitation.
Inhaled Corticosteroid Use for COPD Treatment Linked to Increased Risk of Pneumonia
November 8th 2019

Inhaled Corticosteroid Use for COPD Treatment Linked to Increased Risk of Pneumonia

Matthew Gavidia
The use of fluticasone-containing inhaled corticosteroids (ICS) was linked to increased risk of pneumonia in patients with COPD, according to study findings.
Review Suggests Approaches for Identifying COPD Should Be Combined
November 3rd 2019

Review Suggests Approaches for Identifying COPD Should Be Combined

Alison Rodriguez
A review evaluating the methodological approaches of identifying chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) found that when more criteria is combined, the more accurate the detection of COPD in terms of sensitivity and specificity.
Exposure to Disinfectants, Cleaning Products Linked to COPD Risk Among Female Nurses
October 29th 2019

Exposure to Disinfectants, Cleaning Products Linked to COPD Risk Among Female Nurses

Matthew Gavidia
Regular use of chemical disinfectants among female nurses was found to be a potential risk factor for the development of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), according to study findings.
Study Finds Combination Therapy Reduces Number of COPD Exacerbations
October 26th 2019

Study Finds Combination Therapy Reduces Number of COPD Exacerbations

Alison Rodriguez
Patients with severe chronic obstructive pulmonary disorder (COPD) and chronic bronchial infection due to Pseudomonas aeruginosa may benefit from combination therapy with nebulized colistin and continuous cyclic azithromycin for reducing the number of COPD exacerbations.
Long-Term Lung Damage Found In Ex-Smokers, Light Smokers
October 21st 2019

Long-Term Lung Damage Found In Ex-Smokers, Light Smokers

Matthew Gavidia
People who are former smokers or who smoke fewer than 5 cigarettes a day were shown to have long-term damage to their lungs, which can increase the risk of developing chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, according to a study.
Smart Mobile Health Tool May be Effective Alternative to Paper Action Plan for COPD
October 20th 2019

Smart Mobile Health Tool May be Effective Alternative to Paper Action Plan for COPD

Alison Rodriguez
A smart mobile health tool that supports patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) may be an effective alternative to a paper action plan for self-management of exacerbations.
Studies Look at COPD Care Management and Decision-Making Effectiveness
October 15th 2019

Studies Look at COPD Care Management and Decision-Making Effectiveness

Alison Rodriguez
Two recent abstracts presented at the European Respiratory Society International Congress investigated the decision-making and care management for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) patients.
High-Deductible Health Plans Linked With Financial Strain, More Frequent ED Visits for Patients With COPD
October 14th 2019

High-Deductible Health Plans Linked With Financial Strain, More Frequent ED Visits for Patients With COPD

Matthew Gavidia
Enrollment in a high-deductible health plan was shown to be associated with cost-related barriers to care, financial strain, and more frequent emergency department (ED) visits and hospitalizations for patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), according to a study.
High-Deductible Health Plans Linked With Financial Strain, More Frequent ED Visits for Patients With COPD
October 14th 2019

High-Deductible Health Plans Linked With Financial Strain, More Frequent ED Visits for Patients With COPD

Matthew Gavidia
Enrollment in a high-deductible health plan was shown to be associated with cost-related barriers to care, financial strain, and more frequent emergency department (ED) visits and hospitalizations for patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), according to a study.
Journal Retracts, Republishes COPD Study After Authors Find Intervention Created Harm, Not Benefit
October 8th 2019

Journal Retracts, Republishes COPD Study After Authors Find Intervention Created Harm, Not Benefit

Allison Inserro
JAMA on Tuesday retracted and republished a 2018 study about chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) after the discovery of a programming error in the statistical analysis. The subsequent complete reanalysis by the authors showed that the intervention that was studied showed harm, rather than benefit, to patients.
Wrist-Worn Step Trackers Shown to Accurately Predict Patient Health Outcomes
October 7th 2019

Wrist-Worn Step Trackers Shown to Accurately Predict Patient Health Outcomes

Matthew Gavidia
Use of wrist-worn step trackers were shown to accurately estimate exercise capacity and determine the health status of patients with COPD and cardiovascular diseases, based off research presented at the 2019 European Respiratory Society Congress.
Researchers Propose New Tool for Managing COPD and Use of Inhaled Corticosteroids
October 4th 2019

Researchers Propose New Tool for Managing COPD and Use of Inhaled Corticosteroids

Alison Rodriguez
Researchers have proposed a new tool and framework involving a personalized approach for managing chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and the use of inhaled corticosteroids.
Digital Inhaler Interest Growing Among Patients With Severe Forms of COPD or Asthma
October 3rd 2019

Digital Inhaler Interest Growing Among Patients With Severe Forms of COPD or Asthma

Matthew Gavidia
Patients with severe persistent asthma or severe COPD, with additional inclinations toward anxiety or panic disorders, exhibited an increased interest in using digital inhalers, based off 2 Health Union condition-specific surveys.
Study Examines Cardiovascular Disease Impact in Patients With COPD
September 28th 2019

Study Examines Cardiovascular Disease Impact in Patients With COPD

Alison Rodriguez
A recent study investigating the cardiovascular contribution to COPD symptoms and their relationship to a patient's diagnostic status found that patients with suspicious echocardiographic findings were undiagnosed and untreated.
Increased Synthetic Cannabinoid Use Found in Older Adults With COPD
September 27th 2019

Increased Synthetic Cannabinoid Use Found in Older Adults With COPD

Matthew Gavidia
Older adults above the age of 66 with COPD were found to be twice as likely to use prescription synthetic oral cannabinoids when compared with adults of the same age without COPD, according to a study.
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