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Study Highlights Key RA-ILD Risk Factors, Urges Early Screening

November 20th 2024

This recent study highlights key risk factors for rheumatoid arthritis–associated interstitial lung disease (RA-ILD), emphasizing the importance of early screening to improve diagnosis and patient outcomes.

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October 31st 2024

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FIBRONEER-IPF Trial of Nerandomilast Meets Primary End Point

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September 17th 2024

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

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May 9th 2018

Study Touts CF Drug Ivacaftor as Prime Example of Precision Medicine

Allison Inserro
Ivacaftor, the first drug that targeted the underlying defect of cystic fibrosis (CF), which affects about 30,000 people in the United States, improved outcomes and reduced hospitalizations, according to an analysis in the May issue of Health Affairs examining precision medicine.
Air Pollution Linked to Lung Infections, Especially in Young Children
May 6th 2018

Air Pollution Linked to Lung Infections, Especially in Young Children

Allison Inserro
Exposure to a short-term increase in pollution-causing airborne particles called fine particulate matter 2.5 is linked to the development of acute lower respiratory infection in young children, as well as additional doctor visits, according to new research.
Study Finds Increased Risk of Psychiatric Disorders Linked to Asthma, Allergies
May 2nd 2018

Study Finds Increased Risk of Psychiatric Disorders Linked to Asthma, Allergies

Allison Inserro
Allergic diseases such as asthma were associated with a 1.66-fold increased hazard of psychiatric disorders in Taiwan, according to a large study published in Frontiers in Psychiatry.
FDA, FTC Warn 13 Firms for Selling Vaping Juice With Kid-Friendly Appeal
May 1st 2018

FDA, FTC Warn 13 Firms for Selling Vaping Juice With Kid-Friendly Appeal

Allison Inserro
The FDA and the FTC issued 13 warning letters Tuesday to manufacturers, distributors, and retailers for selling e-liquids used in e-cigarettes, or vaping devices, with labeling or advertising that bears stark resemblances to kid-friendly food products, such as juice boxes, candy, or cookies.
ICER to Review Five Biologic Drugs Used for Severe Asthma
April 30th 2018

ICER to Review Five Biologic Drugs Used for Severe Asthma

Allison Inserro
The Institute for Clinical and Economic Review (ICER) is going to review the class of biologic drugs used to treat moderate to severe eosinophilic asthma and release a report in November, the organization said.
Pulmonary Function Test Can Predict Risk of Pneumonitis in Patients With NSCLC on Chemoradiotherapy
April 26th 2018

Pulmonary Function Test Can Predict Risk of Pneumonitis in Patients With NSCLC on Chemoradiotherapy

Surabhi Dangi-Garimella, PhD
Researchers from Mexico recommend conducting a pulmonary function test in patients with non–small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) undergoing concurrent chemoradiotherapy to assess their susceptibility to developing radiation pneumonitis.
Study Recommends DNA Testing to Solve Legionnaires' Disease Outbreaks
April 12th 2018

Study Recommends DNA Testing to Solve Legionnaires' Disease Outbreaks

Allison Inserro
A DNA test method called polymerase chain reaction can shave days off the time it takes to detect a Legionnaires' disease outbreak to mere hours and should be implemented by health departments to prevent illness, a new study reported.
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March 16th 2018

Assessing Medical Home Mechanisms: Certification, Asthma Education, and Outcomes

Nathan D. Shippee, PhD Michael Finch, PhD Douglas R. Wholey, PhD
Using statewide quality data for medical home–eligible clinics, we tested asthma education as a clinical mechanism whereby medical homes achieve better asthma outcomes.
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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.
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.
CDC Study Puts Economic Burden of Asthma at More Than $80 Billion Per Year
January 12th 2018

CDC Study Puts Economic Burden of Asthma at More Than $80 Billion Per Year

Allison Inserro
Asthma costs the U.S. economy more than $80 billion annually in medical expenses, days missed from work and school, and deaths, according to research published online in the Annals of the American Thoracic Society. However, actual numbers are likely to be higher, according to CDC researchers who conducted the study.
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.
Boxed Warning for Asthma Death Risk Removed From ICS/LABA Drugs
December 24th 2017

Boxed Warning for Asthma Death Risk Removed From ICS/LABA Drugs

AJMC Staff
The FDA has removed a boxed warning on medicines delivering a combinations of inhaled corticosteroid (ICS) and long-acting beta agonists (LABA) drugs.
Study Finds Breathing Retraining Associated With Quality of Life Improvement for Patients With Asthma
December 14th 2017

Study Finds Breathing Retraining Associated With Quality of Life Improvement for Patients With Asthma

Laura Joszt, MA
Despite effective pharmacology, many patients with asthma have impaired quality of life, but a new breathing retraining intervention can be used as a nonpharmacological intervention to treat asthma.
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.
Identifying Differences of Symptoms of Patients With Severe COPD in 3 Countries
December 5th 2017

Identifying Differences of Symptoms of Patients With Severe COPD in 3 Countries

Laura Joszt, MA
A study of patients with severe chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) in Poland, The Republic of Korea, and the United States identified substantial differences in respiratory symptoms and other respiratory illnesses.
Identifying the Most Prevalent and Costly Chronic Conditions in Medicaid
November 29th 2017

Identifying the Most Prevalent and Costly Chronic Conditions in Medicaid

Laura Joszt, MA
High prevalence of chronic conditions has been a key driver of healthcare costs in the United States, and Medicaid beneficiaries tend to have higher rates of chronic diseases than people not on Medicaid.
Eosinophil Count in Sputum, Not Blood, Is Better Predictor of COPD Severity in Smokers
November 21st 2017

Eosinophil Count in Sputum, Not Blood, Is Better Predictor of COPD Severity in Smokers

Christina Mattina
Data from a study of smokers with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) indicate that the concentration of eosinophils in the sputum, rather than the blood, is a better predictor of COPD exacerbations and lung function.
Impact of Symptoms and COPD Severity on Health-Related Quality of Life
November 14th 2017

Impact of Symptoms and COPD Severity on Health-Related Quality of Life

Laura Joszt, MA
Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is characterized by persistent and progressive airflow limitation, and a new study examined the factors responsible for a high St George’s Respiratory Questionnaire for COPD based on severity of airflow limitation.
Long-Term Oxygen Therapy Can Improve Survival in Patients With Oxygen-Dependent COPD
November 9th 2017

Long-Term Oxygen Therapy Can Improve Survival in Patients With Oxygen-Dependent COPD

Surabhi Dangi-Garimella, PhD
A new study has shown that long-term oxygen therapy in patients with severe alpha-1 antitrypsin deficiency can improve survival; however, their outcomes do not improve following lung-transplantation.
Study Finds a 47% Increased Risk of COPD Hospitalization Among RA Patients
November 1st 2017

Study Finds a 47% Increased Risk of COPD Hospitalization Among RA Patients

Alison Rodriguez
Previous studies have revealed a potential connection between chronic inflammatory conditions and the predisposition of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), and a new study has found that patients with rheumatoid arthritis (RA) are associated with a greater risk of COPD hospitalization compared to the general population.
Study Investigates New COPD Categories With GOLD 2017
October 26th 2017

Study Investigates New COPD Categories With GOLD 2017

Alison Rodriguez
New high-risk groups of patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease according to GOLD 2017 were found to have more characteristics related to acute exacerbation and mortality risks.
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October 4th 2017

Study Links Anxiety and Depression Symptoms to COPD Patients and Caregivers

Alison Rodriguez
Patients suffering from chronic obstructive pulmonary disease and their caretakers may experience symptoms of anxiety and depression that could impact their mortality, quality of life, and healthcare use.
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September 26th 2017

Chronic Respiratory Disease Death Toll Rising in Recent Decades

Christina Mattina
A new analysis finds that the mortality rate from chronic respiratory diseases has risen by almost 30% between 1980 and 2014 in the United States, and that data reflect significant differences in death rates across counties and regions.
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August 1st 2017

Gastric Bypass Sharply Lowers Death Risk for People With Diabetes, Study Finds

Mary Caffrey
The reduced mortality risk was not seen in patients who did not have diabetes before surgery. But in those who did, the results were dramatic.
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May 23rd 2017

Adding Home-Based Ventilation to COPD Therapy Can Prolong Time to Readmission, Death

Christina Mattina
A JAMA study has found that patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) who received noninvasive ventilation in addition to home oxygen therapy went longer without being readmitted to the hospital or dying than those who received only home oxygen therapy.
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