COPD

May 23, 2014November 11, 2015

COPD Patients Taking Benzodiazepines At Higher Risk For Exacerbation Events

COPD

New research has found that a group of drugs usually prescribed to treat insomnia, anxiety, and breathing issues has been related to a significant increase in the risk of COPD ... Read more

May 23, 2014November 11, 2015

Study Evaluates Rosuvastatin Therapy In COPD Patients

COPD, News

RODEO, a new study presented at the 2014 American Thoracic Society International Conference by Anky Neukamm, MD, of Akershus University Hospital in Norway, studied the effects on forced expiratory volume in ... Read more

May 21, 2014November 11, 2015

Drug To Treat Alpha-1 Antitrypsis Deficiency Associated With COPD, Panacinar Emphysema Fails Key Trial

COPD

Kamada Ltd, an Israel-based drug maker, announced that its experimental inhaled drug AAT for the treatment of alpha-1 antitrypsin deficiency recently failed to meet endpoints in a key trial. Kamada is planning to ... Read more

May 21, 2014November 11, 2015

Three Uniquely Different COPD Treatments Making A Difference In Patients’ Lives

COPD, News

Scientists have discovered three new treatments for Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), the third leading cause of death in the U.S. Responsible for 130,000 deaths in America each year, COPD ... Read more

May 20, 2014November 11, 2015

Anoro COPD Treatment Gets Marketing Authorization in Europe

COPD, News

The European Commission has granted marketing authorization for Anoro (Umeclidinium/Vilanterol), a chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) treatment, which is currently licensed in Europe as UMEC/VI55mcg/22mcg. GlaxoSmithKline and Theravance announced the now-authorized combination ... Read more

May 20, 2014November 11, 2015

Updated COPD Guidelines Reflect Continued Development of Treatment Best Practices

COPD

Governing health bodies around the world continue to revise and improve treatment best practices for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) thanks to ongoing research and medical advancements. The results of a ... Read more

May 19, 2014November 11, 2015

Tiny Metal Coils Help COPD Patients To Breathe Easier And Damaged Lung Tissue Become More Elastic

COPD, News

Quick: what’s the third leading cause of death in the U.S.? I doubt that many would have answered: “Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease,” but according to the Centers for Disease Control ... Read more