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Update on the Potential Role of Statins in Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease and its Co-morbidities
focusing on the important COPD co-morbidities of the pulmonary system (infective exacerbations, pneumonia, influenza and lung cancer) and cardiovascular system (acute coronary syndrome ...
Too Old to Operate13h
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 ...
Nature6y
Therapies for COPD
Soriano J. B. et al. Patterns of co-morbidities in newly diagnosed COPD and asthma in primary care. Chest 128, 2099–2107 (2005).
EurekAlert!16d
Expanded research on COPD and metabolic syndrome would advance patient-centered care
Additional research addressing the connection between chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and metabolic syndrome is needed to improve holistic patient care, according to a new editorial.
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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 ...
Becker's Hospital Review2d
Higher fall risk in COPD patients linked to medication use: Study
A recent study conducted by researchers from Seattle-based University of Washington and Durham, N.C.-based Duke University found a strong association between the use of fall-risk increasing drugs and ...
Medical Xpress11d
Commonly prescribed medications can increase fall risk and related injuries in people with COPD
People with COPD experience more falls and related injuries ... They also commonly experience pain, anxiety, insomnia and other comorbidities, such as diabetes or hypertension.
Medscape29d
Update on the Potential Role of Statins in Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease and its Co-morbidities
No writing assistance was utilized in the production of this manuscript. Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is characterized by varying degrees of exaggerated pulmonary and systemic ...
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 ...
Medical Xpress16d
Expanded research on COPD and metabolic syndrome would advance patient-centered care, expert argues
People with COPD also experience multiple comorbidities. Metabolic syndrome—when a person has diabetes, obesity, high cholesterol and high blood pressure—is a common comorbidity in people ...