COPD Foundation

December 14, 2015December 14, 2015

COPD Foundation Works to Lower Hospital Readmission Rates

COPD, News

Predixion Software, an Aliso Viejo, California, advanced analytics software developer, and the Carolinas HealthCare System have been selected by the COPD Foundation to deliver the world’s first program to predict and prevent hospital readmissions for ... Read more

July 10, 2015October 28, 2015

New FDA-approved COPD Biomarker Opens Doors to New Research

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The COPD Foundation, a Washington D.C.- and Florida-based not-for-profit organization dedicated to supporting those living with this debilitating respiratory illness, has just announced that a novel clinical biomarker, plasma fibrinogen, has ... Read more

June 4, 2015June 4, 2015

COPD Foundation Hosts COPD9USA Conference

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The COPD Foundation will be hosting the COPD9USA conference between June 5 and 6, 2015 at the Hyatt Regency O’Hare in Chicago. The Foundation was established to improve the lives of ... Read more

March 16, 2015November 9, 2015

COPD Foundation Creates COPD Patient Registry

COPD, News

The COPD Foundation recently announced the COPD360 program, an innovative initiative to boost research and promote new approaches for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). AstraZeneca is sponsoring the program in their continued efforts to treat COPD, a type of inflammatory ... Read more

November 21, 2014November 11, 2015

COPD Foundation to Host Awards and Recognition Benefit in December

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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 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 6, 2014November 11, 2015

COPD Together Campaign SeeksTo Educate Caregivers

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The COPD Together campaign, promoted by Sunovion Pharmaceuticals Inc. (Sunovion) and the COPD Foundation, was recently launched with the goal of educating caregivers and helping them to better recognize chronic obstructive pulmonary disease ... Read more

October 31, 2014November 11, 2015

COPD Foundation Launches Praxis Program to Reduce Readmissions

COPD, News

The COPD Foundation recently launched their COPD Praxis program, which stands for Prevent and Reduce COPD Admissions through expertise and Innovation Sharing, and aims to bring together the joint efforts of academics, healthcare providers, and industry leaders to reduce ... Read more

October 13, 2014November 11, 2015

COPD Foundation Hosts Benefit Concert and Tribute to Phil Everly Featuring Paul Simon

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“A Tribute to Phil Everly” benefit concert will be held on Wednesday, October 29, 2014 from 6 p.m. – 9 p.m., at the home of Sylvia Roberts in Nashville, Tennessee ... Read more

July 14, 2014November 11, 2015

COPD Foundation Survey Suggests Patients’ Low Awareness Diminishes Exacerbation Management

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The effective management of exacerbations require more education among patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) as well as improved dialogue with their physicians, according to a two-part national Chronic ... Read more