Report ties higher lung cancer, COPD to weaker smoking laws
By
Kristen Fischer
Feb 06, 2024
States that have the highest rates of lung cancer, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and heart disease are the same ones that have less-restrictive smoking laws, according to a new report.
Clinical briefs for Wednesday, Nov. 22
By
Kristen Fischer
Nov 22, 2023
FDA: Don’t use Cardinal’s syringes … Study: Chlorine disinfectant doesn’t work … What’s new in COPD treatments … More free COVID-19 tests coming in US … Flu shots lower heart attack risk,...
Study: Care standards after hospital discharge lowered some rehospitalizations
By
Kristen Fischer
Sep 13, 2023
A new study published last week in The Journal of Post-Acute and Long-Term Care Medicine found that standardized care protocols in place at skilled nursing facilities improve hospital readmission rates.
Portable air purifiers improve cardiovascular health in COPD, researchers find
By
Alicia Lasek
Dec 06, 2022
Participants who used air purifiers with active HEPA and carbon filters had improved markers of heart health. This included a 25% increase in heart rate variability, investigators say.
In-home COPD management program cuts 30-day acute-care readmissions
By
Alicia Lasek (f3)
Jun 29, 2022
Thirty-day readmission rates were 12% for post-acute COPD participants in an at-home pulmonary rehab program, and 22% for those without the intervention, a new study finds.
Post-acute pulmonary rehab a net win for COPD patients, healthcare system: study
By
Alicia Lasek (f3)
Jun 27, 2022
Universal use of post-acute pulmonary rehab could improve COPD patients’ health outcomes and result in Medicare savings of $1 to $1.25 billion annually, researchers say.
Poor sleep linked to more COPD flare-ups: NIH study
By
Alicia Lasek (f3)
Jun 07, 2022
Poor sleep quality is a good predictor of whether a patient with COPD will have exacerbations, researchers say.
Study: Opiates increase hospitalizations for COPD patients
By
John Roszkowski
May 23, 2022
Older adults with COPD who were prescribed opiates had an increased incidence of hospitalization than those who had not been prescribed opiates in the previous month, a study has found.
Clinical briefs for Wednesday, May 11
By
Alicia Lasek (f3)
May 11, 2022
USPSTF: Don’t screen for COPD in asymptomatic adults … Screen certain racial, ethnic groups for diabetes at lower BMI, researchers say … Aduhelm’s makers seeking approval for another Alzhemer’s...
Asthma, smoking, chronic sinusitis tied to early COPD risk
Sep 24, 2021
Large study of Hispanic adults shows association with risk for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease before age 50