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Systemic Immune Response Index Identified as Independent Risk Factor for COPD

By Brooke McCormick

March 23rd 2025

The systemic immune response index outperformed other inflammatory markers in predicting chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD).

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Low Birth Weight Linked to Increased COPD Risk

By Brooke McCormick

December 30th 2024

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Top 5 Most-Read COPD Content of 2024

By Brooke McCormick

December 26th 2024

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ICYMI: Highlights From CHEST 2024

By Brooke McCormick

December 19th 2024

ATS 2024 highlights

ICYMI: Highlights From ATS 2024

By Brooke McCormick

December 16th 2024

Type 2 Inflammation: A Common Theme Among Several Chronic Diseases

Learn about the multifaceted aspects of type 2 inflammatory diseases, including impact on quality of life; the role of biomarkers in diagnosis and treatment selection; and unmet needs in clinical management.

Learn about the multifaceted aspects of type 2 inflammatory diseases, including impact on quality of life; the role of biomarkers in diagnosis and treatment selection; and unmet needs in clinical management.

Continuing Medical Education

June 16th 2025

Managing Patients With COPD: Evidence-Based Care and Optimizing Value of New and Emerging Targeted Therapies

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MedPAC Reports Lower Readmission Rates and Reduced Medicare Spending With HRRP

February 9th 2018

MedPAC Reports Lower Readmission Rates and Reduced Medicare Spending With HRRP

Surabhi Dangi-Garimella, PhD

According to the Medicare Payment Advisory Commission (MedPAC), hospital readmission rates have fallen following implementation of the Hospital Readmissions Reduction Program (HRRP), and HRRP did not have a negative impact on mortality rates.

Shifting Hospital Care to the Home Improved Quality of Life for Patients With COPD

January 30th 2018

Shifting Hospital Care to the Home Improved Quality of Life for Patients With COPD

Laura Joszt, MA

Shifting care for patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) from the hospital to the home reduced hospital readmissions by 64% and emergency department visits by 52%, a Canadian program found.

Respimat Is First Inhaler to Receive Award for Ease of Use for People With Arthritis

January 24th 2018

Respimat Is First Inhaler to Receive Award for Ease of Use for People With Arthritis

Respimat from Boehringer Ingelheim is now the first and only inhaler to be awarded the Ease of Use Commendation by the Arthritis Foundation. This award identifies products that make life easier for people with arthritis and other physical limitations.

Researchers Make COPD Genetic Discovery That Could Identify At-Risk Patients Earlier

January 16th 2018

Researchers Make COPD Genetic Discovery That Could Identify At-Risk Patients Earlier

Allison Inserro

Cigarette smoking is the most common cause of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), but not all smokers develop the condition, and many non-smokers do. Why that is has remained a mystery until now, as a research team, funded by the National Institutes of Health, has discovered genetic variations in the anatomy of the lungs could serve as early-warning indicators.

Study Shows Psychological Factors Affect Quality of Life in Patients With COPD

January 10th 2018

Study Shows Psychological Factors Affect Quality of Life in Patients With COPD

Psychological factors negatively affect quality-of-life scores in chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) patients, according to a recent study published in the International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease.

Study Shows the Efficacy of Vaccination in Patients With COPD

January 3rd 2018

Study Shows the Efficacy of Vaccination in Patients With COPD

Patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease should be given the pneumococcal conjugate vaccine and influenza vaccines to decrease the risk of exacerbations. However, despite the evidence of vaccine efficacy, improvements are needed in coverage and awareness.

Researchers Find Low Referral Rates to Pulmonary Rehab for Eligible Patients With COPD

December 25th 2017

Researchers Find Low Referral Rates to Pulmonary Rehab for Eligible Patients With COPD

Christina Mattina

Less than 10% of patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) who may benefit from pulmonary rehabilitation received a referral from their physician, according to a new study. However, there was no association found between referral status and COPD exacerbations.

Film Shares Different Paths to Overcoming COPD

December 22nd 2017

Film Shares Different Paths to Overcoming COPD

A short film supported by the makers of Stiolto Respimat shows the day-to-day life of 3 patients with COPD.

FDA Announces Public Education Campaign to Encourage Smoking Cessation

December 14th 2017

FDA Announces Public Education Campaign to Encourage Smoking Cessation

Jaime Rosenberg

The FDA has announced its launch of the “Every Try Counts” campaign, which will encourage smokers to quit by advertising messages of support underscoring the health benefits of quitting. The campaign will also focus on celebrating each quit attempt as a step towards success.

December 8th 2017

Implications of DRG Classification in a Bundled Payment Initiative for COPD

Trisha M. Parekh, DO Surya P. Bhatt, MD Andrew O. Westfall, MS James M. Wells, MD deNay Kirkpatrick, DNP, APN-BC Anand S. Iyer, MD Michael Mugavero, MD James H. Willig, MD Mark T. Dransfield, MD

Diagnosis-related group coding determines eligibility for many Medicare bundled payment initiatives. This approach excluded many patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease likely to benefit while including others without the disease.

Identifying Differences of Symptoms of Patients With Severe COPD in 3 Countries

December 5th 2017

Identifying Differences of Symptoms of Patients With Severe COPD in 3 Countries

Laura Joszt, MA

A study of patients with severe chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) in Poland, The Republic of Korea, and the United States identified substantial differences in respiratory symptoms and other respiratory illnesses.

Identifying the Most Prevalent and Costly Chronic Conditions in Medicaid

November 29th 2017

Identifying the Most Prevalent and Costly Chronic Conditions in Medicaid

Laura Joszt, MA

High prevalence of chronic conditions has been a key driver of healthcare costs in the United States, and Medicaid beneficiaries tend to have higher rates of chronic diseases than people not on Medicaid.

Eosinophil Count in Sputum, Not Blood, Is Better Predictor of COPD Severity in Smokers

November 21st 2017

Eosinophil Count in Sputum, Not Blood, Is Better Predictor of COPD Severity in Smokers

Christina Mattina

Data from a study of smokers with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) indicate that the concentration of eosinophils in the sputum, rather than the blood, is a better predictor of COPD exacerbations and lung function.

Impact of Symptoms and COPD Severity on Health-Related Quality of Life

November 14th 2017

Impact of Symptoms and COPD Severity on Health-Related Quality of Life

Laura Joszt, MA

Chronic 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.

Long-Term Oxygen Therapy Can Improve Survival in Patients With Oxygen-Dependent COPD

November 9th 2017

Long-Term Oxygen Therapy Can Improve Survival in Patients With Oxygen-Dependent COPD

Surabhi Dangi-Garimella, PhD

A 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.

Study Finds a 47% Increased Risk of COPD Hospitalization Among RA Patients

November 1st 2017

Study Finds a 47% Increased Risk of COPD Hospitalization Among RA Patients

Alison Rodriguez

Previous 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.

Study Investigates New COPD Categories With GOLD 2017

October 26th 2017

Study Investigates New COPD Categories With GOLD 2017

Alison Rodriguez

New high-risk groups of patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease according to GOLD 2017 were found to have more characteristics related to acute exacerbation and mortality risks.

October 18th 2017

COPD Medication Regimens Linked To Disease Severity and Comorbidities

Alison Rodriguez

Patients 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.

October 13th 2017

Study: Improvements Needed in Post-Acute Care Interventions for AECOPD

Alison Rodriguez

October 4th 2017

Study Links Anxiety and Depression Symptoms to COPD Patients and Caregivers

Alison Rodriguez

Patients 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.

September 26th 2017

Chronic Respiratory Disease Death Toll Rising in Recent Decades

Christina Mattina

A 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.

September 19th 2017

Obesity and Overweight Linked to Lower Risk of Exacerbations in COPD Patients

Alison Rodriguez

Obesity and overweight in individuals were associated with a lower risk and frequency of chronic pulmonary obstructive disease (COPD) exacerbations in Taiwan.

September 13th 2017

Statin Drug Use in COPD Patients Linked to Mortality Reductions

Alison Rodriguez

The use of statin drugs in patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease is associated with benefits including decreased lung-related and all-cause mortality, according to a research.

September 7th 2017

Tiotropium Shown to Preserve Lung Function When Used in Early COPD

Christina Mattina

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.

August 31st 2017

Association Found Between Walking Test Performance and Patient-Reported Outcomes in COPD

Christina Mattina

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 in Managed Care: August 25, 2017

August 25th 2017

This Week in Managed Care: August 25, 2017

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.

August 23rd 2017

Association Between Length of Stay and Readmission for COPD

Seppo T. Rinne, MD, PhD Meredith C. Graves, PhD Lori A. Bastian, MD Peter K. Lindenauer, MD Edwin S. Wong, PhD Paul L. Hebert, PhD Chuan-Fen Liu, PhD

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.

August 22nd 2017

Global COPD Mortality Increased 11% From 1990 to 2015

Alison Rodriguez

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.

August 14th 2017

COPD Is Overdiagnosed in Hospitalized Patients, Study Finds

Alison Rodriguez

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.

August 14th 2017

Matching PROs With Medical Records to Assess Comorbidities in Prostate Cancer

Surabhi Dangi-Garimella, PhD

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

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