COPD

Trial results published in a recent article indicate that patients using tiotropium in the early stages of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) had better lung function and a slower decline in function.

Among the many exercise tests used to assess patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), a 6-minute walking test was most strongly associated with patient-reported outcomes and quality of life.

This week, the top stories in managed care include a study on which mammogram recommendations to follow; findings that continuous glucose monitoring benefits patients with type 2 diabetes; and a new position statement on treating patients with diabetes and hypertension.

Among patients admitted for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) at Veterans Affairs hospitals, hospital-level length of stay was not associated with 30-day readmission.

The overwhelmingly high number of deaths related to chronic obstructive pulmonary disease and asthma-the 2 most common chronic respiratory diseases in the world-call for affordable interventions that have the ability to prevent or treat the severe chronic respiratory burden.

Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is typically diagnosed through a patient history exam and a physical exam; however, because symptoms of COPD-dyspnea, cough, and wheeze-are common symptoms for many other diseases, many patients are misdiagnosed due to the lack of necessary testing performed to confirm the presence of the disease.

Patient reported data can be a reliable source of information to ascertain comorbidities in patients with prostate cancer, says JAMA Oncology study.

A phase 3 study of a new treatment for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) found no new safety issues, and the rates of adverse events and serious adverse events were minimal.

There is an association between computed tomography (CT) detectable structural changes in the lungs of patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and changes in bacterial communities that influence alterations in the relationship between microbes and host cells, according to a new study published in PLOS One.

Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) patients often face psychological and neuropsychological problems that affect pulmonary rehabilitation outcomes. The prevalence of certain factors, including depressive symptoms, anxiety, mild cognitive impairment (MCI), and self-reported adherence, can assist in predicting patient adherence to prescribed physical exercise and diet.

The majority of patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) do not receive positive airway pressure (PAP) therapy despite its effectiveness in reducing hospitalizations, according to research.

The new long-acting muscarinic antagonist and long-acting beta-agonist (LAMA/LABA) fixed dose combination (FDC) inhaler may be a better option than inhaled corticosteroids (ICS) for long-term use.

Patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) often experience chronic pain symptoms, including low physical activity, depression, and hyperinflation, that impact their everyday lives.

Those with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) may be more likely to suffer from a heart attack or stroke following an acute exacerbation if they have a history or at risk of cardiovascular disease (CVD).

While treatments prescribed for people with chronic pulmonary disease (COPD) and asthma—COPD overlap syndrome (ACOS) are similar, there is a need for a clearer therapeutic approach for patients with ACOS, according to a new study.

With more women dying annually from chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) than men since 2000, researchers have examined trends in COPD hospitalization and in-hospital mortality, evaluating for differences by sex and race. They presented their research at the American Thoracic Society 2017 International Conference.

Patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) may dismiss medical advice if the benefit of the treatment is insignificant in comparison to the burden.

Patients with comorbid depression and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) have low rates of adherence to their COPD management medications, putting them at increased risk of emergency department visits and hospitalizations.

This week, the top managed care stories include an announcement that CMS will take Social Security numbers off Medicare cards; a national plan to combat chronic obstructive pulmonary disease was released; and a nutrition advocacy group calls on FDA to stick with the schedule for a new nutrition facts label.

The National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute has released the first-ever COPD National Action Plan, which is aimed at ending the illness.

A JAMA study has found that patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) who received noninvasive ventilation in addition to home oxygen therapy went longer without being readmitted to the hospital or dying than those who received only home oxygen therapy.

A panel at the Pharmacy Quality Alliance talks about how to take patient input and turn it into meaningful measurement.

An analysis of discontinuation in randomized controlled trials for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) has determined the main factors causing patients to drop out of clinical trials. The results were published in the International Journal of COPD.

Getting smokers to quit smoking sometimes requires medical intervention, such as varenicline and bupropion; however, there have been concerns about the safety of these smoking cessation treatments in smokers with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease.

Short-term use of high-flow nasal tubes can help patients experiencing exacerbations of their chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, according to a study in Respirology.

A study in Journal of Medical Internet Research sought to discover how technologies could encourage daily walking in this population. The researchers developed 3 prototype apps using different persuasive technology design principles: dialogue support, primary task support, and social support.

In primary care, nurse practitioners and physician assistants do not necessarily order more ancillary services, or more costly services among alternatives, than physicians.

High-cost patients are only modestly concentrated in specific hospitals and healthcare markets.