A new collaboration between the Duke Clinical Research Institute, Duke University’s MURDOCK Study, and Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals Inc will try to better understand how chronic obstructive pulmonary disease progresses in the real world. See more at: http://www.ajmc.com/newsroom/real-world-observational-study-will-aid-in-understanding-of-progression-of-copd#sthash.BQsjE9Ti.dpuf
Category Archives: Research
“What are my chances of developing COPD if one of my parents has the disease?”
“What are my chances of developing COPD if one of my parents has the disease?” A systematic review and meta-analysis of prevalence of co-occurrence of COPD diagnosis in parents and offspring Authors Li LSK, Paquet C, Johnston K, Williams MT Published International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 24 January 2017 Volume 2017:12 Pages 403—415Continue reading ““What are my chances of developing COPD if one of my parents has the disease?””
COPD study shows misdiagnosis common
According to the recommendations of the Global Initiative for Chronic Obstructive Lung Disease (GOLD) for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), spirometry should be performed to establish the diagnosis of COPD in any patient who has a history of chronic cough, sputum production, difficulty breathing, or exposure to risk factors. A study conducted at the CorpusContinue reading “COPD study shows misdiagnosis common”
Study Predicts COPD Epidemic in 20 Years, Potentially Overwhelming Healthcare Systems
Abstract COPD is currently one of the leading causes of hospitalizations in industrialized countries. The future burden of COPD is uncertain as the trends in the prevalence of the main risk factors for COPD, namely cigarette smoking and population aging, are moving in opposite directions in many jurisdictions. Here, we used data from British ColumbiaContinue reading “Study Predicts COPD Epidemic in 20 Years, Potentially Overwhelming Healthcare Systems”
The disease burden of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease in Greece
This survey provides insightful data regarding the impact of COPD on Greek patients’ everyday life, psychology, and productivity, revealing the increased individual morbidity and the significant burden of this condition on society. International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease, 2016 Volume 2016:11(1) Pages 2179—2189 Authors Kourlaba G, Hillas G, Vassilakopoulos T, Maniadakis N Background: The objectiveContinue reading “The disease burden of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease in Greece”
Effectiveness of Fluticasone Furoate–Vilanterol for COPD in Clinical Practice
Guidelines on the management of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) are based on numerous randomized, controlled trials of efficacy, which are usually generated for registration purposes. However, these trials have included patients who were selected with the use of strict criteria and were closely monitored, and therefore the results have limited relevance to everyday clinicalContinue reading “Effectiveness of Fluticasone Furoate–Vilanterol for COPD in Clinical Practice”
Pulmonary rehabilitation as a mechanism to reduce hospitalizations for acute exacerbations of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease: A systematic review and meta-analysis
Abstract Background Acute exacerbations of COPD (AECOPD) have a significant impact on healthcare utilization, including physician visits and hospitalizations. Previous studies and reviews have shown that pulmonary rehabilitation has many benefits but the effect on hospitalizations for AECOPD is inconclusive. Methods A literature search was carried out to find studies that might help determine, usingContinue reading “Pulmonary rehabilitation as a mechanism to reduce hospitalizations for acute exacerbations of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease: A systematic review and meta-analysis”
Do self-management interventions in COPD patients work and which patients benefit most? An individual patient data meta-analysis
Self-management interventions exert positive effects in patients with COPD on respiratory-related and all-cause hospitalizations and modest effects on 12-month health-related quality of life, supporting the implementation of self-management strategies in clinical practice. Benefits seem similar across the subgroups studied and limiting self-management interventions to specific patient subgroups cannot be recommended. Authors Jonkman NH, Westland H, TrappenburgContinue reading “Do self-management interventions in COPD patients work and which patients benefit most? An individual patient data meta-analysis”
Incident opioid drug use and adverse respiratory outcomes among older adults with COPD
Nicholas T. Vozoris, Xuesong Wang, Hadas D. Fischer, Chaim M. Bell, Denis E. O’Donnell, Peter C. Austin, Anne L. Stephenson, Sudeep S. Gill, Paula A. Rochon European Respiratory Journal 2016; DOI: 10.1183/13993003.01967-2015 Abstract We evaluated risk of adverse respiratory outcomes associated with incident opioid use among older adults with chronic obstructive pulmonary diseases (COPD). ThisContinue reading “Incident opioid drug use and adverse respiratory outcomes among older adults with COPD”
COPD Respiratory / Asthma Pulmonary System Depression Depression decreases adherence to COPD maintenance medications
Article: Adherence to Maintenance Medications among Older Adults with Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease: The Role of Depression, ennifer S. Albrecht, Yujin Park, Peter Hur, Ting-Ying Huang, Ilene Harris, Giora Netzer, Susan W Lehmann, Patricia Langenberg, Bilal Khokhar, Yu-Jung Wei, Patience Moyo, and Linda Simoni-Wastila, Annals of the American Thoracic Society, doi: 10.1513/AnnalsATS.201602-136OC, published online 22Continue reading “COPD Respiratory / Asthma Pulmonary System Depression Depression decreases adherence to COPD maintenance medications”
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