The AJMC® COPD compendium is a comprehensive resource for clinical news and expert insights for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease.
March 24th 2024
This study suggests that dose-escalation or low-dose regimens for roflumilast treatment in patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) may improve adherence.
An Article in the American Journal of Managed Care’s Evidence-Based Oncology: Navigating the Complexities of Frontline Immunotherapy in NSCLC
2 Credits / Oncology, Pulmonology/Respiratory
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Uncovering the Economic Burden of Chronic Cough and the Promising Role of Emerging Targeted Therapies
3.0 Credits / Pulmonology/Respiratory
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Perspectives on Emerging Data for the Use of Immunotherapy in the Treatment of Early-Stage Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer
1.5 Credits / Oncology, Pulmonology/Respiratory
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Evolving Treatment Strategies in the Management of Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension: Key Insights for the Pharmacist, featuring a Patient Perspective
1.5 Credits / Pulmonology/Respiratory
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Advances in EGFR Exon 20 Insertion-Positive Non–Small Cell Lung Cancer: A Focus on Specialty Pharmacy Interventions
1.5 Credits / Oncology, Pulmonology/Respiratory
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Advances and Best Practices for Managed Care Pharmacists and the Treatment of Patients with Alpha-1 Antitrypsin Deficiency
1.0 Credit / Pulmonology/Respiratory
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Noninvasive Ventilation at Home Reduces Mortality in COPD With CRF
September 15th 2021This study explores the association between receiving noninvasive ventilation at home and mortality, hospitalizations, and emergency department visits in patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) with chronic respiratory failure (CRF).
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Improving COPD Care With Remote Patient Monitoring
August 21st 2021Worsening chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) symptoms are often underreported by patients who cannot recognize these changes as sign of decline, but they can be objectively measured through remote patient monitoring (RPM).
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Exacerbation Risk Assessment System Proves Successful for Patients With COPD, Comorbidities
August 4th 2021Investigators of a 3-year observational study identified independent risk factors for exacerbations related to chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and successfully developed a novel risk score for COPD exacerbations.
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Nurse-Led Peer Support Proves Effective at Improving Lung Function, QOL in COPD
August 1st 2021Peer support nursing intervention produced significant benefits in lung function and quality of life (QOL) in patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), highlighting the importance that nurses can play in improving disease management.
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Study Finds That Physical Hallmarks of COPD May Not Be Main Cause of Sleep Disturbances
July 30th 2021A retrospective analysis found that lung function and weakened gas exchange have a minimal effect on sleep quality in patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), suggesting that psychological mechanisms may play a larger role.
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Study Links Lung Function, Education, Area of Residence as Predictors of COPD Diagnostic Delay
July 22nd 2021Investigators detected potential predictors reducing a patients’ ability to receive an early diagnosis for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), including poorer lung function, lower education levels, and residing in a rural area.
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Pedometer Intervention Has No Effect on Physical Activity After Pulmonary Rehabilitation for COPD
July 16th 2021Adding a pedometer to pulmonary rehabilitation did not improve long-term physical activity in patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), suggesting pedometers are not an effective strategy to boost physical activity, according to a recent study.
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Meta-Analysis Confirms Cough Medicine Can Improve Symptoms, Lung Function in AECOPD
July 14th 2021A meta-analysis of published literature confirmed that N-aceteylcysteine, a cough medication, was effective at improving symptoms and lung function of patients with acute exacerbation of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (AECOPD).
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Smartphone-Based Algorithm Found Effective at Detecting Early AECOPD
July 8th 2021An algorithm influenced by cough sound recognition and symptom reporting conducted using a smartphone was found to be effective at diagnosing patients with acute exacerbation of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (AECOPD).
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Study Clarifies Prevalence of Atypical Pathogen Infection in AECOPD
June 30th 2021A recent study examined the prevalence and characteristics of 3 atypical pathogens responsible for respiratory tract infections in patients with acute exacerbations of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (AECOPD), as well as evaluated optimal detection methods.
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Algorithms Using Administrative Data Found to Be Accurate at Detecting AECOPD Events
June 24th 2021Validity assessments revealed that 2 algorithms utilizing administrative claims data and electronic medical records were accurate at identifying moderate and severe events signaling acute exacerbation of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (AECOPD).
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Older Adults With COPD Report Barriers, Motivators to Using Wearable Activity Trackers
June 22nd 2021Older adults with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) identified factors likely to encourage or discourage patients from utilizing different technologies to track and improve physical activity.
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Risk Predictive Model May Aid Providers in Diagnosing IPA in AECOPD
June 17th 2021A study evaluating independent risk factors for invasive pulmonary aspergillosis (IPA) in hospitalized patients with acute exacerbations of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (AECOPD) validated a potential model that could help providers diagnose IPA earlier.
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Study Finds Patients With COPD Likely to Use eHealth for Disease Management
June 16th 2021Investigators quelled concerns regarding whether patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) would be likely to use eHealth tools after finding that most had internet access and were regular users of information technology.
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Study Identifies Treatable Traits Associated With Declining Lung Function, QOL in COPD
June 10th 2021Treatable traits associated with the decline in lung function and quality of life (QOL) in patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) were detected in a longitudinal study, highlighting targets that physicians can address to better individualize COPD management.
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Sex and Age Differences Found in Virus-Related ED Visits, Hospitalization in COPD
June 5th 2021Variances between sex and age were found among patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) with a viral infection who visited the emergency department (ED) visit or were hospitalized, highlighting the role that these factors play.
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Physical Frailty Impacts Over 40% of Patients With COPD and Respiratory Failure
June 4th 2021Physical frailty affects a large proportion of patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and chronic respiratory failure and current tools for detection may be inadequate, according to a recent report.
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ATS 2021 Abstracts Identify Factors Influencing Hospitalization Risks for COPD
May 27th 2021Abstracts from the ATS 2021 International Conference addressed patient decision-making frameworks for seeking care for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and tactics used to assist hospitals in implementing readmission reduction plans.
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What Factors Can Help Improve the Effectiveness of Pulmonary Rehabilitation in COPD?
May 25th 2021Abstracts from the ATS 2021 International Conference provided some insight into tactics that could improve the effectiveness of pulmonary rehabilitation programs in patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD).
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Characteristics of COPD Vary Among Different Demographics and Smoking Statuses
May 21st 2021Posters presented at the ATS 2021 International Conference noted some ways clinical characteristics associated with patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) differ based on different demographics and smoking status.
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Tailoring COPD Management Strategies May Require Additional Pulmonary Function Testing
May 18th 2021In a review, investigators concluded that physicians should use pulmonary function tests in addition to standard spirometry evaluations to better ensure that patients are appropriately being diagnosed and treated for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD).
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Model Using Wearable Tech, Smartphone App Able to Predict AECOPD
May 11th 2021The model that incorporated environmental and lifestyle data collected from a fitness tracker and a smartphone app was successful at predicting acute exacerbation of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (AECOPD) 7 days in advance.
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