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Women are 10% more likely to use mental health services than men

Women with chronic physical illnesses are more likely to use mental health services than men with similar illnesses; they also seek out mental health services six months earlier than those same men, according to new study from St. Michael's Hospital and the Institute for Clinical Evaluative Sciences (ICES).

26 Jun 2014

Emphysema does not worsen lung cancer prognosis beyond pulmonary fibrosis

Patients with combined pulmonary fibrosis and emphysema who are undergoing treatment for advanced lung cancer do not have a significantly worse prognosis than their counterparts with isolated idiopathic interstitial pneumonias, report Japanese researchers.

19 Jun 2014

Study demonstrates cost-effectiveness of Ottawa Model for Smoking Cessation

In a recent study published in Tobacco Control, researchers at the University of Ottawa Heart Institute have demonstrated the cost-effectiveness of the Ottawa Model for Smoking Cessation (OMSC), an intervention that includes in-hospital counseling, pharmacotherapy and post-hospital follow-up, compared to usual care among smokers hospitalized with acute myocardial infarction, unstable angina, heart failure, and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease.

19 Jun 2014

iGetBetter selects Validic platform to access data from broad range of biometric devices

iGetBetter, Inc., a supplier of post-acute care transition solutions, and Validic, the healthcare industry's premier technology platform for accessing digital health data, announced today that iGetBetter has selected the Validic platform to access data from a broad range of available biometric devices as part of its care transition solution focused on reducing readmissions.

10 Jun 2014

Volatile organic compounds in exhaled breath show presence and stage of lung cancer

Results of a University of Colorado Cancer Center study presented at the 50th Annual Meeting of the American Society for Clinical Oncology (ASCO) show that a test of organic compounds in exhaled breath can not only distinguish patients with lung cancer from patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), but can also define the stage of any cancer present.

2 Jun 2014

Researchers develop virtual platform that measures level of addiction of smokers

In Mexico, 21.7 percent of the population smokes, which is associated with 95 percent of  lung cancer cases and the development of 29 more different conditions.

31 May 2014

Medicare intends to penalize hospitals for giving followup care to seniors

Medicare has announced plans to penalize 2,633 hospitals for giving followup care to seniors, even if the care was appropriate.

30 May 2014

Phase 3 data of VIVACITO study evaluating effect of T+O FDC in COPD presented at ATS conference

Boehringer Ingelheim today presented results of the VIVACITO® (NCT01559116) study, the first Phase 3 data to be reported from the TOviTO® clinical trial program, evaluating the effect of the fixed-dose combination of tiotropium and olodaterol (T+O FDC) delivered via the Respimat® inhaler on lung function in people with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD).

22 May 2014

Healthy diet provides lots of health benefits for patients with COPD

Sure, everyone knows a healthy diet provides lots of health benefits for patients with respiratory diseases, but now a new study has shown a direct link between eating fish, fruit and dairy products and improved lung function among patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD).

22 May 2014

GSK reports positive results from Incruse Ellipta and Advair Diskus combination therapy in COPD patients

GlaxoSmithKline plc today presented data at the American Thoracic Society (ATS) from a late-stage clinical study.

20 May 2014

Internet-based physical activity can improve health-related quality of life in patients with COPD

A pedometer-based walking program supported by Internet-based instruction and support can improve health-related quality of life (HRQOL) in patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), according to a new study presented at the 2014 American Thoracic Society International Conference.

20 May 2014

Prevalence of heart failure is higher in patients with COPD, finds study

As if increased risks of high blood pressure, respiratory infections, lung cancer and even depression weren't enough, researchers say patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) have another complication to worry about: heart failure.

19 May 2014

Supplemental vitamin C taken by pregnant smokers improves measures of lung function for newborns

Supplemental vitamin C taken by pregnant smokers improved measures of lung function for newborns and decreased the incidence of wheezing for infants through 1 year, according to a study published by JAMA.

19 May 2014

Study shows commonly used statin drug does not reduce acute COPD exacerbations

A statin drug commonly used to lower cholesterol is not effective in reducing the number and severity of flare ups from chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), according to the results of a large multicenter clinical trial designed and directed by Gerard J. Criner, MD, Director of Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine at Temple University Hospital in Philadelphia, PA.

19 May 2014

MedImmune to present Phase IIb asthma data on benralizumab and tralokinumab at ATS conference

AstraZeneca today announced that MedImmune, its global biologics research and development arm, will present Phase IIb data on two novel investigational molecules – benralizumab and tralokinumab – at the upcoming American Thoracic Society 2014 International Conference being held in San Diego, California, 16-21 May.

14 May 2014

Treating older men with early-stage prostate cancer does not help live longer

Treating older men with early-stage prostate cancer who also have other serious underlying health problems with aggressive therapies such as surgery or radiation therapy does not help them live longer and, in fact, can be detrimental, according to a study by UCLA researchers.

13 May 2014

Spring Bank announces 3 presentations on SB 9200 at 27th ICAR

Spring Bank Pharmaceuticals, Inc., a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company committed to discovering and developing novel drugs to treat a number of medical conditions, with a primary focus in antivirals, today announced three presentations on SB 9200, its lead drug candidate for the treatment of Hepatitis B (HBV) and Hepatitis C (HCV) infections, at the 27th International Conference on Antiviral Research (ICAR) being held May 12-16, 2014 at the Raleigh Convention Center in Raleigh, NC.

12 May 2014

Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease News and Research

Latest Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease News and Research

Women are 10% more likely to use mental health services than men

Emphysema does not worsen lung cancer prognosis beyond pulmonary fibrosis

Study demonstrates cost-effectiveness of Ottawa Model for Smoking Cessation

iGetBetter selects Validic platform to access data from broad range of biometric devices

Volatile organic compounds in exhaled breath show presence and stage of lung cancer

Researchers develop virtual platform that measures level of addiction of smokers

Medicare intends to penalize hospitals for giving followup care to seniors

Phase 3 data of VIVACITO study evaluating effect of T+O FDC in COPD presented at ATS conference

Healthy diet provides lots of health benefits for patients with COPD

GSK reports positive results from Incruse Ellipta and Advair Diskus combination therapy in COPD patients

Internet-based physical activity can improve health-related quality of life in patients with COPD

Prevalence of heart failure is higher in patients with COPD, finds study

Supplemental vitamin C taken by pregnant smokers improves measures of lung function for newborns

Study shows commonly used statin drug does not reduce acute COPD exacerbations

MedImmune to present Phase IIb asthma data on benralizumab and tralokinumab at ATS conference

Treating older men with early-stage prostate cancer does not help live longer

Spring Bank announces 3 presentations on SB 9200 at 27th ICAR

FLUIDDA's breakthrough imaging technology helps optimize COPD treatment

ApolloMed's revenues grow 35% to $10.5 million in fiscal 2014

Children who wheeze are at risk of developing damage that affect lung function

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