Diverse Physical Health Outcomes and HIV Infection
Results from an umbrella review of observational studies showed highly suggestive or suggestive evidence for HIV and the presence of several physical health outcomes.
COPD Information Center
Risk for Lower Back Pain Seen With Asthma, COPD
Patients with asthma and/or chronic obstructive pulmonary disease have an increased risk for the development of long-term lower back pain.
Air Pollution Found to Accelerate Aging of the Lungs
Larger effects seen for people from lower-income households.
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease: Fighting for Each Breath
As primary care clinicians are on the front lines of care for patients with COPD, they should educate them on the disease process, medication regimens, and nonpharmacologic treatments.
Geographic Patterns of COPD Similar for Smokers, Nonsmokers
Prevalence of COPD higher in southeastern and Appalachian states, regardless of smoking status.
Workplace Exposures Contribute to Burden of Respiratory Disease
Substantial contribution seen to burden of diseases including asthma, COPD, chronic bronchitis, fibrosis.
Women With COPD Have Worse QoL, Increased Symptom Burden
Women are more likely to be symptomatic, have greater odds of frequent, severe acute exacerbations.
High-Deductible Health Plans May Be Harmful for Patients With COPD
Individuals with HDHP more likely to report forgoing care due to costs, cost-related nonadherence.
Ginseng Nonsuperior to Placebo in Improving Quality of Life in COPD
Ginseng is nonsuperior to placebo for improving health-related quality of life in patients with stable symptomatic COPD.
FDA Approves First Generic Version of Advair for Asthma, COPD
The first generic form of the Advair Diskus (fluticasone propionate and salmeterol inhalation powder) inhaler has been approved by the US FDA.
Algorithm Reduces Antibiotic Use in Lower Respiratory Tract Infection
The duration of antibiotic regimens to treat lower respiratory tract infection can be reduced through the use of a procalcitonin-guided algorithm.
Vitamin D Supplementation Can Help Cut COPD Exacerbations
Review shows supplementation only effective for baseline vitamin D levels 25 nmol/L.
Cognitive Therapy Helps Reduce Anxiety in COPD Patients
Cognitive behavioral therapy delivered by respiratory nurses is associated with reduced anxiety symptoms and is cost-effective for patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
COPD Tied to Obesity in Male, Female Never-Smokers
Strong dose-response relationship seen in never-smokers aged 50 and older.
Patients Hospitalized for COPD Rarely Receive Pulmonary Rehab
Elderly, those living 10 miles from facility, those with lower SES less likely to receive pulmonary rehab.
Metered Dose Inhaler Errors Affect Many With COPD and Asthma
The most common error related to the use of metered dose inhalers was the failure to attach the inhaler to a spacer.
Long-Term Benzodiazepines Do Not Increase Mortality in COPD, PTSD
For patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease and comorbid posttraumatic stress disorder, long-term benzodiazepine use is not associated with mortality, but there is an association for short-term benzodiazepine use.
Small Reduction in Lung Function With Treatment De-Escalation in COPD
No difference in exacerbations with indacaterol/glycopyrronium for non-frequently exacerbating COPD.
Collagen Degradation, Formation Elevated in Patients With Exacerbated COPD
Serologically assessed collagen remodeling plays a key role in the severity of COPD, as determined by airflow limitation and dyspnea, as well as in disease outcomes.
COPD End-of-Life Management Strategies: Use Could Be Expanded
The use of formal palliative care services among patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease increased by 1% per year, going from 5.3% in 2004 to 14.3% in 2014.
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