Ginseng Nonsuperior to Placebo in Improving Quality of Life in COPD
Ginseng is nonsuperior to placebo for improving health-related quality of life in patients with stable symptomatic COPD.
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
Combined Bronchodilator Response in COPD Associated With Lower Mortality
A combined-bronchodilator response in patients with COPD is associated with less emphysema and lower mortality.
CT Quantitative Analysis Techniques Validated in COPD
Two computed tomography quantitative analysis techniques demonstrated significant relationships with specific physiologic measures of small airway disease in COPD.
LABA/LAMA as Equally Effective as LABA/ICS in COPD
Combination therapy with LABA/LAMA seems to be as equally effective as combination therapy with LABA/ICS in preventing COPD exacerbations.
CDC: COPD Prevalence High in Some Nonsmokers
High prevalence of COPD was observed in certain industries and occupations, including the information industry.
Emphysema May Increase Risk for Subarachnoid Hemorrhage, Ruptured Aortic Aneurysm
Older adults with emphysema had a greater risk for either subarachnoid hemorrhage or ruptured aortic aneurysm compared with those without emphysema.
Aclidinium Bromide and Formoterol Fumarate Approved for COPD Maintenance Treatment
Circassia announced the FDA has approved Duaklir Pressair for the maintenance treatment of COPD.
Aclidinium Bromide Inhalation Powder Labeling Updated With Data Related to COPD With CV Comorbidity
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved the inclusion of new data from the ASCENT trial in the prescribing information for Tudorza Pressair (aclidinium bromide inhalation powder; Circassia), an anticholinergic indicated for the maintenance treatment of patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). In ASCENT, the effect of Tudorza on major adverse cardiovascular events…
Particular Histological Pattern Linked to Severe Pulmonary Hypertension in COPD
Patients with severe pulmonary hypertension-COPD had a higher degree of vascular remodeling of the pulmonary microvessels and a lower capillary density than those with moderate pulmonary hypertension-COPD.
Practices for Reducing COPD Hospital Readmissions Explored
Communication, implementation of guidelines, and improved identification of risk factors may help reduce COPD hospital admissions.
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