COPD

November 25, 2014November 11, 2015

Lung Disease Patients Have Higher Incidence of Inflammatory Bowel Disease

COPD, News

A new study entitled “Increased incidence of inflammatory bowel disease in Quebec residents with airway diseases” revealing that patients with airway diseases have a higher frequency of inflammatory bowel disease ... Read more

November 24, 2014November 11, 2015

GSK Finishes Patient Enrollment For First “Real-World” COPD Study

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Biopharmaceutical company GlaxoSmithKline has announced the completion of patient recruitment for their study to evaluate the effectiveness of Relvar Ellipta (fluticasone furoate “FF”/vilanterol “VI” 100/25 mcg) for the treatment of chronic obstructive pulmonary ... Read more

November 21, 2014November 11, 2015

COPD Foundation to Host Awards and Recognition Benefit in December

COPD, News

The COPD Foundation will be hosting the 2014 Annual Awards and Recognition Benefit next month, Thursday, December 4, 2014 at the Powerhouse, American Museum of Natural History, Columbus Avenue at 79th Street in ... Read more

November 20, 2014November 11, 2015

Antibiotic Use for Lung Infections Could Be Reduced Thanks To New Test

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ProACT (Procalcitonin Antibiotic Consensus Trial) is a new multicenter trial being launched to study if a new blood biomarker test can be used in clinics to determine the cause of ... Read more

November 20, 2014November 11, 2015

Analyzing COPD Patients’ Sputum And Microbiota Composition Might Improve Treatment

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Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is a chronic lung disease that is considered to be both preventable and treatable. It is highly associated with smoking and those who are frequently exposed ... Read more

November 19, 2014November 11, 2015

Quitting Is The Only Way For COPD Patients To Prolong Their Lives: ‘It’s Not Too Late’

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Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is a chronic lung disease that affects about 24 million Americans, according to the COPD Foundation. It is the fourth leading cause of death, after ... Read more

November 17, 2014November 11, 2015

Pharmacies May Help Early Detection of COPD, Reduce Care Costs

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Community pharmacies may be able to identify cases of undiagnosed chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) in its early stages, which could lead to more than $415 million in healthcare cost savings, ... Read more

November 14, 2014November 11, 2015

Two New COPD Websites Offer Patient and Professional Education

COPD, News

Professors from the University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio have recently launched two new online resources. One is designed to provide patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease ... Read more

November 13, 2014November 11, 2015

COPD Is On The Rise In The US, According To GSK Survey

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As World Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease Day approaches on November 19, a recent GSK-led global survey is pointing to a rise of COPD in the United States. The “Continuing to ... Read more

November 12, 2014November 11, 2015

Experimental Respiratory Syncytial Virus Infection Therapy Shows Promise

COPD, News

ADMA Biologics, Inc. will present a poster entitled “Treatment of Normal and Immune Suppressed Cotton Rats with IVIG Containing High Titer Neutralizing Anti-RSV Antibody” that describes the efficacy of RI-002, ... Read more