The AJMC® COPD compendium is a comprehensive resource for clinical news and expert insights for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease.
May 7th 2024
There is an extremely low rate of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) diagnoses in Japan, particularly among patients with airflow obstruction, despite regular respiratory function tests.
Evolving Treatment Strategies in the Management of Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension: Key Insights for the Pharmacist, featuring a Patient Perspective
1.5 Credits / Pulmonology/Respiratory
View More
Advances in EGFR Exon 20 Insertion-Positive Non–Small Cell Lung Cancer: A Focus on Specialty Pharmacy Interventions
1.5 Credits / Oncology, Pulmonology/Respiratory
View More
Advances and Best Practices for Managed Care Pharmacists and the Treatment of Patients with Alpha-1 Antitrypsin Deficiency
1.0 Credit / Pulmonology/Respiratory
View More
Impact of Symptoms and COPD Severity on Health-Related Quality of Life
November 14th 2017Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is characterized by persistent and progressive airflow limitation, and a new study examined the factors responsible for a high St George’s Respiratory Questionnaire for COPD based on severity of airflow limitation.
Read More
Long-Term Oxygen Therapy Can Improve Survival in Patients With Oxygen-Dependent COPD
November 9th 2017A new study has shown that long-term oxygen therapy in patients with severe alpha-1 antitrypsin deficiency can improve survival; however, their outcomes do not improve following lung-transplantation.
Read More
Study Finds a 47% Increased Risk of COPD Hospitalization Among RA Patients
November 1st 2017Previous studies have revealed a potential connection between chronic inflammatory conditions and the predisposition of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), and a new study has found that patients with rheumatoid arthritis (RA) are associated with a greater risk of COPD hospitalization compared to the general population.
Read More
COPD Medication Regimens Linked To Disease Severity and Comorbidities
October 18th 2017Patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) often require complex medication regimens that are associated with significant disease severity, comorbidities, and multidimensional indices, according to a study.
Read More
Study Links Anxiety and Depression Symptoms to COPD Patients and Caregivers
October 4th 2017Patients suffering from chronic obstructive pulmonary disease and their caretakers may experience symptoms of anxiety and depression that could impact their mortality, quality of life, and healthcare use.
Read More
Chronic Respiratory Disease Death Toll Rising in Recent Decades
September 26th 2017A new analysis finds that the mortality rate from chronic respiratory diseases has risen by almost 30% between 1980 and 2014 in the United States, and that data reflect significant differences in death rates across counties and regions.
Read More
Tiotropium Shown to Preserve Lung Function When Used in Early COPD
September 7th 2017Trial 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.
Read More
Association Found Between Walking Test Performance and Patient-Reported Outcomes in COPD
August 31st 2017Among 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.
Read More
This Week in Managed Care: August 25, 2017
August 25th 2017This 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.
Watch
Association Between Length of Stay and Readmission for COPD
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.
Read More
Global COPD Mortality Increased 11% From 1990 to 2015
August 22nd 2017The 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.
Read More
COPD Is Overdiagnosed in Hospitalized Patients, Study Finds
August 14th 2017Chronic 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.
Read More
Lung CT Changes in COPD Patients Affects the Human Lung Microbiome
August 2nd 2017There 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.
Read More
Psychosocial Factors Affect Pulmonary Rehabilitation Adherence in COPD Patients
July 24th 2017Chronic 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.
Read More
COPD Exacerbations May Lead to Increased Risk of Heart Attack and Stroke in CVD Patients
July 4th 2017Those 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).
Read More
Study Investigates Treatment Trends in COPD and Asthma–COPD Overlap Patients
June 27th 2017While 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.
Read More
Analysis of COPD Hospitalization Trends Finds Gender Gap for Mortality
June 20th 2017With 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.
Read More
Poor COPD Medication Adherence Observed in Older Patients With Comorbid Depression
June 8th 2017Patients 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.
Read More
This Week in Managed Care: June 2, 2017
June 2nd 2017This 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.
Watch