COPD-Related Cognitive Impairment Unlike Other Forms of Dementia
The prevalence of cognitive impairment is higher in patients with COPD compared with healthy individuals.
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Could Vascular Dysfunction Be a Primary vs Secondary Feature of COPD?
Bronchitis symptoms, considered a defining characteristic of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), are not fully reversible with available treatments. COPD also encompasses lung emphysema, another condition currently considered to be progressive.1 Results of recent preclinical trials published in Annals of the American Thoracic Society suggest that the use of inducible nitric oxide synthase (iNOS) and…
The Challenges of Pulmonary Rehab in Facilities May Be Overcome in the Home
Implementing pulmonary rehabilitation in patients’ homes may address several barriers, including need for referrals, accessibility to centers, and inability to travel because of chronic respiratory disease.
COPD Biomarkers: More Relevant Measures Needed to Predict Prognosis
The objectivity of biomarkers in COPD to predict medication response, disease severity, and prognosis shows promise, but future trials need to examine biomarkers’ response in patients with COPD subtypes.
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Higher Short-Acting Beta-Agonist Use Linked to Increased COPD Burden
There is an association between greater short-acting beta-agonist use and lower adherence with higher burden COPD assessment test scores.
COPD: A Major Predictor of Early Mortality in Rheumatoid Arthritis
Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease is a major predictor of mortality in early RA.
No Difference Between Placebo and Metoprolol in Preventing COPD Exacerbations
Among patients with moderate or severe COPD who do not have an established indication for beta-blocker use, the time to first COPD exacerbation is similar in patients receiving metoprolol compared with those receiving placebo.
Cardiovascular Diseases Undiagnosed and Untreated in Large COPD Cohort
In a large observational COPD cohort, researchers found a significant percentage of patients with suspicious echocardiographic findings who did not have a diagnosis or receive therapy for cardiovascular disease, indicating an increased risk for an unfavorable prognosis.
CDC: Vaping-Related Lung Injury Primarily Reported in Younger Individuals
The CDC noted that a specific compound or ingredient has yet to be identified as the causative agent in these cases.
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