11 stories tagged #COPD

  1. Private Equity Hospitals Tied to Worse Pulmonary Outcomes for Seniors
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    Private Equity Hospitals Tied to Worse Pulmonary Outcomes for Seniors

    New research shows higher asthma and COPD revisit rates and increased pneumonia mortality after PE hospital acquisitions.

    4d ago 1 min read
  2. Beyond Being Winded: When Breathlessness Signals Danger
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    Beyond Being Winded: When Breathlessness Signals Danger

    Doctors explain the critical difference between normal breathlessness and a symptom of serious illness. Warning signs you shouldn't ignore.

    3w ago 2 min read
  3. Nebuliser Use Linked to More Severe COPD
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    Nebuliser Use Linked to More Severe COPD

    New data shows nebuliser use is highest in advanced COPD, tied to exacerbations and symptom burden, often reactive.

    last mo. 1 min read
  4. European Medical Journal Nominated for Prestigious Marketing Awards
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    European Medical Journal Nominated for Prestigious Marketing Awards

    EMJ recognized for innovative COPD diagnostic tool, advancing healthcare learning and clinician decision-making.

    last mo. 1 min read
  5. AstraZeneca VP: Redefining Respiratory Care with Early Diagnosis and Targeted Treatments
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    AstraZeneca VP: Redefining Respiratory Care with Early Diagnosis and Targeted Treatments

    Andrew Menzies-Gow of AstraZeneca discusses a new era in respiratory medicine, emphasizing early diagnosis, advanced therapies, and patient-centric approaches to improve outcomes.

    last mo. 2 min read
  6. Air Quality's Impact on COPD: Understanding the Risks
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    Air Quality's Impact on COPD: Understanding the Risks

    Learn how outdoor and indoor air pollution significantly exacerbates Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) symptoms and discover preventative measures.

    last mo. 1 min read
  7. Daily Habits Linked to Dangerous Indoor Air Pollution
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    Daily Habits Linked to Dangerous Indoor Air Pollution

    New study shows evening cooking spikes PM2.5 levels above WHO guidelines for asthma and COPD patients.

    2mo ago 2 min read
  8. Non-Drug Strategies Show Promise for COPD Breathlessness Management
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    Non-Drug Strategies Show Promise for COPD Breathlessness Management

    Scoping review identifies 69 non-pharmacological COPD action plans; 67% of users avoided ambulance calls despite limited formal efficacy data.

    2mo ago 1 min read