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Comparative Effectiveness for Bronchodilator Responsiveness Testing
02/09/2024

Emry Lloyd

Emry Lloyd
A new study compares the efficacy of salbutamol administration via a nebulizer vs a metered-dose inhaler with a spacer for bronchodilator responsiveness testing.
A new study compares the efficacy of salbutamol administration via a nebulizer vs a metered-dose inhaler with a spacer for bronchodilator responsiveness testing.
A new study compares the...
02/09/2024
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Emphysema Can Be Detected During Lung Cancer Screenings
10/05/2023

Lisa Kuhns, PhD

Lisa Kuhns, PhD
Considering an emphysema frequency of 20% to 30%, a full implementation of CT-based LCS in which 75% were asymptomatic screening participants, as many as 2.6 to 3 million would learn that they have emphysema detected.
Considering an emphysema frequency of 20% to 30%, a full implementation of CT-based LCS in which 75% were asymptomatic screening participants, as many as 2.6 to 3 million would learn that they have emphysema detected.
Considering an emphysema...
10/05/2023
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Intensive Care Patients Benefit From Antibiotics for COPD Exacerbations
12/14/2018
Antibiotics for acute exacerbations of COPD offer strong benefit for patients in the intensive care unit but just small effects for other inpatients as well as outpatients, according to a recent systematic review. 
Antibiotics for acute exacerbations of COPD offer strong benefit for patients in the intensive care unit but just small effects for other inpatients as well as outpatients, according to a recent systematic review. 
Antibiotics for acute...
12/14/2018
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Disease Management Coaching Reduces Same-Day Admissions But Not Costs
12/11/2018
A population-based disease management program significantly reduced admissions for patients with COPD and diabetes but failed to significantly cut costs for higher-risk patients as a whole, according to results from a recent study.
A population-based disease management program significantly reduced admissions for patients with COPD and diabetes but failed to significantly cut costs for higher-risk patients as a whole, according to results from a recent study.
A population-based disease...
12/11/2018
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Predicting Hospitalizations: Machine Learning Better Than Existing Algorithms for COPD
12/04/2018
Machine learning techniques applied to telemonitoring datasets are better than existing algorithms at predicting COPD exacerbations requiring hospitalization and decisions to start corticosteroids, researchers found.
Machine learning techniques applied to telemonitoring datasets are better than existing algorithms at predicting COPD exacerbations requiring hospitalization and decisions to start corticosteroids, researchers found.
Machine learning techniques...
12/04/2018
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Long-Term Benzodiazepine Use May Increase Suicide Risk Among Veterans
10/26/2018
A new study published by the American Thoracic Society investigated the long-term effects of benzodiazepine use among veterans with COPD and PTSD.
A new study published by the American Thoracic Society investigated the long-term effects of benzodiazepine use among veterans with COPD and PTSD.
A new study published by the...
10/26/2018
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Reduced Costs, Hospitalizations for COPD With Noninvasive Ventilation
10/17/2018
Patients with COPD and chronic respiratory failure who use noninvasive ventilation at home had lower costs and hospitalization rates compared with those who used a bilevel positive airway pressure device or no home ventilation support,...
Patients with COPD and chronic respiratory failure who use noninvasive ventilation at home had lower costs and hospitalization rates compared with those who used a bilevel positive airway pressure device or no home ventilation support,...
Patients with COPD and chronic...
10/17/2018
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Discharge Care Bundle Reduces Readmissions for COPD
10/16/2018
A COPD care discharge bundle lowered 30-, 60-, and 90-day readmission rates among patients hospitalized for acute COPD exacerbations, researchers found. 
A COPD care discharge bundle lowered 30-, 60-, and 90-day readmission rates among patients hospitalized for acute COPD exacerbations, researchers found. 
A COPD care discharge...
10/16/2018
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Albuminuria Linked With COPD
10/11/2018
According to a researchers, albuminuria, a common biomarker of microvascular damage in kidney disease, is associated with greater lung function decline, incident COPD, and incident COPD-related events.
According to a researchers, albuminuria, a common biomarker of microvascular damage in kidney disease, is associated with greater lung function decline, incident COPD, and incident COPD-related events.
According to a researchers,...
10/11/2018
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Understanding COPD Seasonality Requires Big-Picture Approach
10/04/2018
Researchers have concluded that the mechanisms underlying the seasonality of COPD exacerbation rates are multifactorial and require research that considers the issue in its entirety. 
Researchers have concluded that the mechanisms underlying the seasonality of COPD exacerbation rates are multifactorial and require research that considers the issue in its entirety. 
Researchers have concluded that...
10/04/2018
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First-in-Class Treatment Significantly Improves COPD Symptoms
09/28/2018
Patients with COPD showed significant gains in bronchodilation and symptoms after using a first-in-class dual PDE3/4 inhibitor, according to study recent results. 
Patients with COPD showed significant gains in bronchodilation and symptoms after using a first-in-class dual PDE3/4 inhibitor, according to study recent results. 
Patients with COPD showed...
09/28/2018
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Comparative Effectiveness for Bronchodilator Responsiveness Testing
02/09/2024

Emry Lloyd

Emry Lloyd
A new study compares the efficacy of salbutamol administration via a nebulizer vs a metered-dose inhaler with a spacer for bronchodilator responsiveness testing.
A new study compares the efficacy of salbutamol administration via a nebulizer vs a metered-dose inhaler with a spacer for bronchodilator responsiveness testing.
A new study compares the...
02/09/2024
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Emphysema Can Be Detected During Lung Cancer Screenings
10/05/2023

Lisa Kuhns, PhD

Lisa Kuhns, PhD
Considering an emphysema frequency of 20% to 30%, a full implementation of CT-based LCS in which 75% were asymptomatic screening participants, as many as 2.6 to 3 million would learn that they have emphysema detected.
Considering an emphysema frequency of 20% to 30%, a full implementation of CT-based LCS in which 75% were asymptomatic screening participants, as many as 2.6 to 3 million would learn that they have emphysema detected.
Considering an emphysema...
10/05/2023
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Long-Term Benzodiazepine Use May Increase Suicide Risk Among Veterans
10/26/2018
A new study published by the American Thoracic Society investigated the long-term effects of benzodiazepine use among veterans with COPD and PTSD.
A new study published by the American Thoracic Society investigated the long-term effects of benzodiazepine use among veterans with COPD and PTSD.
A new study published by the...
10/26/2018
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Reduced Costs, Hospitalizations for COPD With Noninvasive Ventilation
10/17/2018
Patients with COPD and chronic respiratory failure who use noninvasive ventilation at home had lower costs and hospitalization rates compared with those who used a bilevel positive airway pressure device or no home ventilation support,...
Patients with COPD and chronic respiratory failure who use noninvasive ventilation at home had lower costs and hospitalization rates compared with those who used a bilevel positive airway pressure device or no home ventilation support,...
Patients with COPD and chronic...
10/17/2018
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Discharge Care Bundle Reduces Readmissions for COPD
10/16/2018
A COPD care discharge bundle lowered 30-, 60-, and 90-day readmission rates among patients hospitalized for acute COPD exacerbations, researchers found. 
A COPD care discharge bundle lowered 30-, 60-, and 90-day readmission rates among patients hospitalized for acute COPD exacerbations, researchers found. 
A COPD care discharge...
10/16/2018
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Albuminuria Linked With COPD
10/11/2018
According to a researchers, albuminuria, a common biomarker of microvascular damage in kidney disease, is associated with greater lung function decline, incident COPD, and incident COPD-related events.
According to a researchers, albuminuria, a common biomarker of microvascular damage in kidney disease, is associated with greater lung function decline, incident COPD, and incident COPD-related events.
According to a researchers,...
10/11/2018
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Understanding COPD Seasonality Requires Big-Picture Approach
10/04/2018
Researchers have concluded that the mechanisms underlying the seasonality of COPD exacerbation rates are multifactorial and require research that considers the issue in its entirety. 
Researchers have concluded that the mechanisms underlying the seasonality of COPD exacerbation rates are multifactorial and require research that considers the issue in its entirety. 
Researchers have concluded that...
10/04/2018
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First-in-Class Treatment Significantly Improves COPD Symptoms
09/28/2018
Patients with COPD showed significant gains in bronchodilation and symptoms after using a first-in-class dual PDE3/4 inhibitor, according to study recent results. 
Patients with COPD showed significant gains in bronchodilation and symptoms after using a first-in-class dual PDE3/4 inhibitor, according to study recent results. 
Patients with COPD showed...
09/28/2018
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Half of Heroin Smokers Screen Positive for COPD
09/28/2018
According to a recent study published online in CHEST, in people who smoked heroin and accessed screening services at community drug centers, about half had COPD or asthma-COPD overlap.
According to a recent study published online in CHEST, in people who smoked heroin and accessed screening services at community drug centers, about half had COPD or asthma-COPD overlap.
According to a recent study...
09/28/2018
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Recommended Changes for Next GOLD Guidelines Update
09/25/2018
Based on recent critiques of the current GOLD guidelines, a group of pulmonary clinicians and researchers from the Mayo Clinic have recommended several changes to the next major guideline update.
Based on recent critiques of the current GOLD guidelines, a group of pulmonary clinicians and researchers from the Mayo Clinic have recommended several changes to the next major guideline update.
Based on recent critiques of the...
09/25/2018
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AHA Voices Concern Over CMS Payment Updates to LTC Hospitals
08/07/2024
The American Hospital Association (AHA) expressed deep concern in response to long-term care (LTC) hospital payment updates finalized by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid (CMS) on August 1, 2024.
The American Hospital Association (AHA) expressed deep concern in response to long-term care (LTC) hospital payment updates finalized by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid (CMS) on August 1, 2024.
The American Hospital...
08/07/2024
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Obesity Linked to Distinct Heart Muscle Abnormalities in Patients With HFpEF, Study Finds
08/05/2024
A recent study published in Nature Cardiovascular Research highlighted the significant impact of severe obesity on myocardial ultrastructure in patients with heart failure with preserved ejection fraction (HFpEF), revealing potential...
A recent study published in Nature Cardiovascular Research highlighted the significant impact of severe obesity on myocardial ultrastructure in patients with heart failure with preserved ejection fraction (HFpEF), revealing potential...
A recent study published in...
08/05/2024
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New Treatment Options Benefit Patients With Relapsed/Refractory Follicular Lymphoma
08/05/2024
Patients with relapsed/refractory follicular lymphoma tend to have a poorer response and shortened progression-free survival with each subsequent treatment, but new treatment options are emerging.
Patients with relapsed/refractory follicular lymphoma tend to have a poorer response and shortened progression-free survival with each subsequent treatment, but new treatment options are emerging.
Patients with...
08/05/2024
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Sun Exposure Linked With Lower Risk of Follicular Lymphoma
07/30/2024
High sun exposure in warmer months may protect against the development of follicular lymphoma, according to a study published in the journal Cancer Epidemiology, Biomarkers & Prevention.
High sun exposure in warmer months may protect against the development of follicular lymphoma, according to a study published in the journal Cancer Epidemiology, Biomarkers & Prevention.
High sun exposure in warmer...
07/30/2024
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Updated CDC Recommendation for RSV Vaccination in Older Adults
07/29/2024
The Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) vaccine advisory group updated its recommendation for the use of the respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) vaccine in older adults so that people ages 60 to 74 with certain underlying conditions...
The Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) vaccine advisory group updated its recommendation for the use of the respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) vaccine in older adults so that people ages 60 to 74 with certain underlying conditions...
The Center for Disease Control...
07/29/2024
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Meta-Analysis Shows Bidirectional Link Between Psoriasis and Asthma
07/26/2024
A recent systematic review and meta-analysis spanning 12.4 million patients found a significant bidirectional association between psoriasis and asthma. Researchers published their findings online in BMC Pulmonary Medicine.
A recent systematic review and meta-analysis spanning 12.4 million patients found a significant bidirectional association between psoriasis and asthma. Researchers published their findings online in BMC Pulmonary Medicine.
A recent systematic review and...
07/26/2024
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HIV Cases Rise Among Gay Latinos
07/24/2024
As HIV rates continue to rise among Latino gay and bisexual men, health policy advocates stress the need for more federal assistance for HIV treatment and prevention in this community.
As HIV rates continue to rise among Latino gay and bisexual men, health policy advocates stress the need for more federal assistance for HIV treatment and prevention in this community.
As HIV rates continue to rise...
07/24/2024
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FTC to Sue Top PBMs Over Drug Price Negotiation Tactics
07/22/2024
FTC to sue the largest pharmacy-benefit managers (PBMs) over drug price negotiation tactics for insulin to make health care more affordable.
FTC to sue the largest pharmacy-benefit managers (PBMs) over drug price negotiation tactics for insulin to make health care more affordable.
FTC to sue the largest...
07/22/2024
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Increased Testing May Have Played a Role in RSV Surge After COVID-19 Restrictions
07/19/2024
The jump in respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) cases after COVID-19-era social distancing and masking eased was partly due to increased testing in outpatient settings as well as changes to the RSV genome, according to a study published online...
The jump in respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) cases after COVID-19-era social distancing and masking eased was partly due to increased testing in outpatient settings as well as changes to the RSV genome, according to a study published online...
The jump in respiratory...
07/19/2024
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SDOH Disparities Among Black and Hispanic Patients With Ovarian Cancer
07/18/2024
Research published in Gynecologic Oncology reveals how social determinants of health (SDOH) impact the well-being of Black and Hispanic patients who survived ovarian cancer compared to White survivors, emphasizing the need for targeted...
Research published in Gynecologic Oncology reveals how social determinants of health (SDOH) impact the well-being of Black and Hispanic patients who survived ovarian cancer compared to White survivors, emphasizing the need for targeted...
Research published in...
07/18/2024
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