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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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COPD More Prevalent in Women and Affects Them Differently Than Men, Report Finds
May 16th 2018

COPD More Prevalent in Women and Affects Them Differently Than Men, Report Finds

Allison Inserro
Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is an incurable, progressive lung disease that was most recently in the news for taking the life of former First Lady Barbara Bush. Last fall, researchers gathered for 2 days to discuss and explore research needs and opportunities related to the impact of female sex and gender on lung and sleep health maintenance and management of lung diseases and sleep disorders, of which COPD is one of the best-known examples.
Is There a Link Between Dental Health and COPD?
May 10th 2018

Is There a Link Between Dental Health and COPD?

Allison Inserro
A small observational study found that people with severe chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) have poor dental hygiene practices and reduced oral health-related quality of life.
Study Finds Benefit to Add-On Therapy for COPD
May 5th 2018

Study Finds Benefit to Add-On Therapy for COPD

Allison Inserro
A study of a once-daily add-on medication for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) found that it was associated with improvements in health status and quality of life.
Asthma–COPD Overlap Syndrome Linked to Higher Rate of Sleep, Breathing Problems
May 2nd 2018

Asthma–COPD Overlap Syndrome Linked to Higher Rate of Sleep, Breathing Problems

Allison Inserro
Patients with asthma–COPD overlap syndrome, known as ACO, had a higher prevalence of both insomnia and respiratory symptoms than those with only asthma or chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), a study reported.
COPD Study Analyzes How Initial Treatment Affects Future Exacerbations
April 27th 2018

COPD Study Analyzes How Initial Treatment Affects Future Exacerbations

Allison Inserro
In a retrospective analysis of patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), those whose exacerbations were treated with systemic corticosteroids alone, or together with antibiotics, did more poorly than those treated with antibiotics alone, a recent study reported in the International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease.
Researchers Find More Information on COPD–Asthma Overlap Syndrome Characteristics
April 24th 2018

Researchers Find More Information on COPD–Asthma Overlap Syndrome Characteristics

Allison Inserro
In a new study, researchers sought to identify the heterogeneity of asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) overlap syndrome, known as ACOS, in patients with mild to moderate airflow restriction. Using national survey and insurance claims data in Korea, they sought to identify the diverse epidemiological characteristics and subtypes of ACOS associated with exac­erbations, healthcare use, and cost.
Doctors, Patients Weigh COPD Medicines More Than Devices in Survey
April 21st 2018

Doctors, Patients Weigh COPD Medicines More Than Devices in Survey

Allison Inserro
Learning good inhaler technique is critical for effective care and treatment for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and other respiratory disorders. But a survey of healthcare providers and patients show that both groups place more importance on medication over devices when it comes to COPD treatments, and both groups show limited concerns about proper device use.
AJMC® in the Press, April 20, 2018
April 20th 2018

AJMC® in the Press, April 20, 2018

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COPD Study Finds Benefits, Risks in Comparison of Triple, Dual Therapies
April 19th 2018

COPD Study Finds Benefits, Risks in Comparison of Triple, Dual Therapies

Allison Inserro
A new study comparing triple therapy for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) against dual therapy resulted in a lower rate of moderate or severe COPD exacerbations and a lower rate of hospitalizations. However, triple therapy had a much higher incidence of pneumonia, which the researchers said was to be expected.
Studies Link Risk Factors for COPD Back to Childhood
April 14th 2018

Studies Link Risk Factors for COPD Back to Childhood

Allison Inserro
Childhood factors such as asthma, maternal smoking, bronchitis, allergic rhinitis, and eczema predisposed children to lung function decline and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) as adults, according to 2 recent studies. Risks might be minimized by reducing maternal smoking, encouraging immunizations, having good asthma control, and avoiding smoking, researchers said.
Tai Chi Can Substitute for Pulmonary Rehabilitation, COPD Study Says
April 10th 2018

Tai Chi Can Substitute for Pulmonary Rehabilitation, COPD Study Says

Allison Inserro
Can tai chi act as a substitute for pulmonary rehabilitation for patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)? A study of 120 patients in the journal Chest suggests that it is a possibility.
Head-to-Head Study Results About Two COPD Inhalers Gives One an Edge
April 4th 2018

Head-to-Head Study Results About Two COPD Inhalers Gives One an Edge

Allison Inserro
A study of 2 chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) inhalers from the same company was published recently in The Lancet Respiratory Medicine. The DYNAGITO trial showed tiotropium bromide and olodaterol, a dual bronchodilator sold under the name Stiolto Respimat, prevented exacerbations better than tiotropium bromide alone (sold as Spiriva Respimat), although not quite as much as expected.
Healthcare Providers Struggle to Teach Patients With COPD Proper Inhaler Technique
March 28th 2018

Healthcare Providers Struggle to Teach Patients With COPD Proper Inhaler Technique

Allison Inserro
Healthcare professionals showed a lack of knowledge about how to assess and teach proper inhaler technique to their patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), asthma, or other respiratory diseases, according to a review of 55 studies spanning 39 years examining their understanding of this issue.
COPD Study Fails to Find Model That Can Predict Exacerbations
March 16th 2018

COPD Study Fails to Find Model That Can Predict Exacerbations

Allison Inserro
If a health system could identify which patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) were at risk for exacerbations of disease, interventions aimed at improving health outcomes could be developed. A study to develop and evaluate predictive models that could be used to identify such high-risk patients was unable to do so, however.
Training on Proper Inhaler Use Key Predictor of Adherence in COPD
March 7th 2018

Training on Proper Inhaler Use Key Predictor of Adherence in COPD

Laura Joszt, MA
Patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) who were trained on appropriate inhaler use and who were checked on their use were significantly more likely to be adherent, study found.
COPD More Prevalent in Rural Areas, CDC Analysis Finds
March 1st 2018

COPD More Prevalent in Rural Areas, CDC Analysis Finds

Laura Joszt, MA
State variations in chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) outcomes suggest that the condition is more common in large rural areas compared with metropolitan areas, according to the Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report from CDC.
Long-Term Use of COPD Medication Associated With Risk of Fractures
February 20th 2018

Long-Term Use of COPD Medication Associated With Risk of Fractures

Laura Joszt, MA
Long-term use of inhaled corticosteroids, which are widely used to treat chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, are associated with an increased risk of fractures, according to a new study in CHEST.
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February 17th 2018

Claims-Based Risk Model for First Severe COPD Exacerbation

Richard H. Stanford, PharmD, MS Arpita Nag, PhD, MBA, MS Douglas W. Mapel, MD Todd A. Lee, PhD Richard Rosiello, MD Michael Schatz, MD Francis Vekeman, MS Marjolaine Gauthier-Loiselle, PhD J.F. Philip Merrigan, PhD Mei Sheng Duh, ScD
A health insurance claims-based risk assessment tool to predict patients’ first severe chronic obstructive pulmonary disease exacerbation has been developed and validated.
Study Identifies Direction for Improving Self-Management in Patients With COPD
February 14th 2018

Study Identifies Direction for Improving Self-Management in Patients With COPD

Laura Joszt, MA
A new study found that patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease with higher symptom burden are worse at self-management, which is an important part of managing the disease.
Patients With COPD Face High Risk of Adverse Drug Reactions Due to Multimorbidity
February 10th 2018

Patients With COPD Face High Risk of Adverse Drug Reactions Due to Multimorbidity

Laura Joszt, MA
Multimorbidity is common in patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), and is associated with high levels of polypharmacy, which can lead to an increased risk of adverse drug reactions.
MedPAC Reports Lower Readmission Rates and Reduced Medicare Spending With HRRP
February 9th 2018

MedPAC Reports Lower Readmission Rates and Reduced Medicare Spending With HRRP

Surabhi Dangi-Garimella, PhD
According to the Medicare Payment Advisory Commission (MedPAC), hospital readmission rates have fallen following implementation of the Hospital Readmissions Reduction Program (HRRP), and HRRP did not have a negative impact on mortality rates.
Shifting Hospital Care to the Home Improved Quality of Life for Patients With COPD
January 30th 2018

Shifting Hospital Care to the Home Improved Quality of Life for Patients With COPD

Laura Joszt, MA
Shifting care for patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) from the hospital to the home reduced hospital readmissions by 64% and emergency department visits by 52%, a Canadian program found.
Respimat Is First Inhaler to Receive Award for Ease of Use for People With Arthritis
January 24th 2018

Respimat Is First Inhaler to Receive Award for Ease of Use for People With Arthritis

AJMC Staff
Respimat from Boehringer Ingelheim is now the first and only inhaler to be awarded the Ease of Use Commendation by the Arthritis Foundation. This award identifies products that make life easier for people with arthritis and other physical limitations.
Researchers Make COPD Genetic Discovery That Could Identify At-Risk Patients Earlier
January 16th 2018

Researchers Make COPD Genetic Discovery That Could Identify At-Risk Patients Earlier

Allison Inserro
Cigarette smoking is the most common cause of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), but not all smokers develop the condition, and many non-smokers do. Why that is has remained a mystery until now, as a research team, funded by the National Institutes of Health, has discovered genetic variations in the anatomy of the lungs could serve as early-warning indicators.
Study Shows Psychological Factors Affect Quality of Life in Patients With COPD
January 10th 2018

Study Shows Psychological Factors Affect Quality of Life in Patients With COPD

Kaitlynn Ely
Psychological factors negatively affect quality-of-life scores in chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) patients, according to a recent study published in the International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease.
Study Shows the Efficacy of Vaccination in Patients With COPD
January 3rd 2018

Study Shows the Efficacy of Vaccination in Patients With COPD

Kaitlynn Ely
Patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease should be given the pneumococcal conjugate vaccine and influenza vaccines to decrease the risk of exacerbations. However, despite the evidence of vaccine efficacy, improvements are needed in coverage and awareness.
Researchers Find Low Referral Rates to Pulmonary Rehab for Eligible Patients With COPD
December 25th 2017

Researchers Find Low Referral Rates to Pulmonary Rehab for Eligible Patients With COPD

Christina Mattina
Less than 10% of patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) who may benefit from pulmonary rehabilitation received a referral from their physician, according to a new study. However, there was no association found between referral status and COPD exacerbations.
Film Shares Different Paths to Overcoming COPD
December 22nd 2017

Film Shares Different Paths to Overcoming COPD

Mary Caffrey
A short film supported by the makers of Stiolto Respimat shows the day-to-day life of 3 patients with COPD.
FDA Announces Public Education Campaign to Encourage Smoking Cessation
December 14th 2017

FDA Announces Public Education Campaign to Encourage Smoking Cessation

Jaime Rosenberg
The FDA has announced its launch of the “Every Try Counts” campaign, which will encourage smokers to quit by advertising messages of support underscoring the health benefits of quitting. The campaign will also focus on celebrating each quit attempt as a step towards success.
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December 8th 2017

Implications of DRG Classification in a Bundled Payment Initiative for COPD

Trisha M. Parekh, DO Surya P. Bhatt, MD Andrew O. Westfall, MS James M. Wells, MD deNay Kirkpatrick, DNP, APN-BC Anand S. Iyer, MD Michael Mugavero, MD James H. Willig, MD Mark T. Dransfield, MD
Diagnosis-related group coding determines eligibility for many Medicare bundled payment initiatives. This approach excluded many patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease likely to benefit while including others without the disease.
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