COPD
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Exercise-induced desaturation common among patients with COPD during early inpatient PR
Michele Vitacca, MD, and Mara Paneroni, PhD, said data show a disconnect between oxygen desaturation and symptom measures, highlighting the importance of objective physiological monitoring.
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The measurable medical and financial benefits of transitional care
The combination of readmission reduction efforts and transitional care billing made it possible for a group of APPs to launch an effective transitional care clinic for patients with COPD.
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Study links isoflavone intake to reduced COPD morbidity
Mariah K. Jackson, PhD, RDN, LMNT, said that while the research does not establish causality, nutrition is generally a safe, well-tolerated, and cost-effective strategy to improve respiratory health.
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Umeclidinium-vilanterol shows modest but consistent advantage among LAMA-LABA options in symptomatic COPD
Investigator William B. Feldman, MD, PhD, MPH, said the findings raise important questions about whether inhalers in the same class are indeed therapeutically equivalent for patients with COPD.
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Effects of LAMA or ICS withdrawal may increase risk for COPD exacerbations
Discontinuing LAMA or ICS treatment may more than double the risk of exacerbations for up to 90 days, according to an analysis by Alexander Mathioudakis, MD, PhD.
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RSV hospitalization increases cardiorespiratory event, COPD exacerbation risk
Caihua Liang, MD, PhD, and Elizabeth Begier, MD, discuss the importance of prevention in light of data showing elevated risk for up to 180 days following the acute infection.
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GLP-1RAs may trigger chronic cough for some patients with diabetes
Surprisingly, the association between GLP-1 medications and chronic cough was stronger in patients without an existing diagnosis of gastroesophageal reflux disease.
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Optimal synergy: Coupling smart wearable devices, sensors with AI algorithms
Coupling noninvasive wearable devices with AI-enabled data analytics helps to address two key challenges: health care access and improvement of patient-centric care.
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2026 GOLD report provides key updates on COPD exacerbations, case finding
Gerard J. Criner, MD, FCCP, a member of the GOLD Science Committee, said the latest insights aim to improve patient outcomes and bring awareness to treating COPD exacerbations.
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AI-enabled approaches poised to transform diagnosis, management of lung diseases
Experts explore how AI-based tools can be used to bridge diagnostic challenges and address unmet needs in chronic respiratory disease care.
