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New Cutoffs Identified to Improve Timely Chronic Hypercapnia Management in COPD
Researchers have identified new lung function and blood test cutoffs to improve timely chronic hypercapnia management in ...
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What are Zephyr Valves? Groundbreaking COPD treatment brings hope to Panhandle patients
After waking up from the procedure, he told me he could take full breaths for the first time in years,” Dr. Mark Sigler said ...
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Injurious Falls Common in Last Years of Life With COPD
Injurious falls are common among people with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) in the two years before de ...
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Breathless on stairs?: Could be warning signs of this chronic disease
“Preventing unnecessary exposure to air pollution and consistently wearing masks in high-risk environments can significantly ...
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COPD is the sixth leading cause of death in the United States
Chronic lower respiratory diseases, including chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), are the sixth leading cause of death in the United States, according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control ...
Expanded research on COPD and metabolic syndrome would advance patient-centered care, expert argues
Additional research addressing the connection between chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and metabolic syndrome is ...
Commonly prescribed medications can increase fall risk and related injuries in people with COPD
People with COPD experience more falls and related injuries requiring medical care when using common fall-risk increasing ...
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Opioids and Neurocognitive Symptoms: Monitoring Key During Long-Term Therapy
Opioid-related neurocognitive symptoms among patients on long-term opioid therapy were most prevalent during the course of therapy.
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The impact of fall-risk medications on injuries in COPD patients
People with COPD experience more falls and related injuries requiring medical care when using common fall-risk increasing ...
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Midtown-based startup raises $12M in growing market for lung disease treatment
A Midtown-based medical device startup is carving a niche in the growing field of treatments to address chronic lung disease.