COPD

May 1, 2015November 9, 2015

UAB Awarded $11 Million Department of Defense Grant To Study COPD

COPD, News

Researchers from the University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB) will be leading a multisite study to assess the role of beta blockers in individuals with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). This project will be ... Read more

April 30, 2015November 9, 2015

Adults Born Premature Have Lung Limitations Similar to Patients With Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease

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According to a recent study published in the Annals of the American Thoracic Society, adults born very or extremely preterm have respiratory limitations to exercise similar to patients with chronic ... Read more

April 29, 2015November 9, 2015

Study Reports the Lack of Easy Diagnostic Tools and Medical Concern for Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease in Primary Care

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A team led by researchers at Centre Hospitalier Régional Universitaire de Montpellier and University of Montpellier in France revealed that an early diagnosis of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is halted ... Read more

April 28, 2015November 9, 2015

Researchers Examine COPD Patients’ Use of Oxygen Therapy

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According to a recent study conducted by researchers at The University of Texas Medical Branch, the majority of patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease who are treated with oxygen therapy ... Read more

April 28, 2015November 9, 2015

Researchers Find No Differences Between Two Key Therapy Combos in Patients With COPD Who Are New to Corticosteroids

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Results from a recent study published in the journal Respiratory Research show no difference in COPD-related exacerbations or pneumonia events between patients receiving budesonide/formoterol combination (BFC) and fluticasone/salmeterol combination (FSC) in ... Read more

April 27, 2015November 9, 2015

Resistance Band Exercises Tested in Patients with COPD

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Exercise can be difficult for patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), but since it is so vital to maintaining overall health, COPD patients need a way to incorporate exercise into ... Read more

April 24, 2015November 9, 2015

COPD Management Found To Be Lacking in Asia-Pacific

COPD

Managing chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is the first step in helping patients feel better and increase their quality of life. A recent study, “Impact of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease ... Read more

April 22, 2015November 9, 2015

Vitamin Deficiency May Cause Poorer Lung Function, Exercise Ability in COPD

COPD

A new study published by a research group in Korea reported a higher prevalence of vitamin D deficiency in people with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). The amount of airflow problems and ... Read more

April 21, 2015November 9, 2015

Blood Eosinophil Count Can Predict ICS Response On COPD Exacerbations

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Findings from a recent study published in The Lancet journal entitled “Blood eosinophil counts, exacerbations, and response to the addition of inhaled fluticasone furoate to vilanterol in patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary ... Read more

April 20, 2015November 9, 2015

Novel Plasma Protein Extraction Technology to Improve Access To Plasma For COPD, Other Disease Treatments

COPD, News

Plasma Tech Biopharmaceuticals recently developed new, innovative methods to extract plasma proteins from pooled human plasma samples in order to alleviate the shortage of available plasma-based therapies. Plasma is a critical ... Read more