http://www.mcknights.com/copd/topic/11451/ Articles tagged with COPD from McKnight's Long Term Care News McKnight's custserv@mcknights.com no The Food and Drug Administration has officially approved Breo Ellipta, a much-anticipated new treatment for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. http://www.mcknights.com/fda-approves-highly-anticipated-copd-medication/article/292936/ Mon, 13 May 2013 10:30:00 GMT The Food and Drug Administration has officially approved Breo Ellipta, a much-anticipated new treatment for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. McKnight's A new treatment may be available for patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disorder, following a Food and Drug Administration advisory panel making a positive recommendation. http://www.mcknights.com/new-option-for-copd-patients-possible/article/289504/ Fri, 19 Apr 2013 10:30:00 GMT A new treatment may be available for patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disorder, following a Food and Drug Administration advisory panel making a positive recommendation. McKnight's Seniors are increasingly likely to be hospitalized for respiratory problems as it becomes warmer, according to a recently released study. http://www.mcknights.com/more-seniors-are-hospitalized-for-respiratory-disorders-as-the-outdoor-temperature-rises-study-finds/article/283659/ Mon, 11 Mar 2013 10:30:00 GMT Seniors are increasingly likely to be hospitalized for respiratory problems as it becomes warmer, according to a recently released study. McKnight's The Food and Drug Administration recently approved Tudorza Pressair (aclidinium bromide) for the long-term maintenance treatment of bronchospasm (narrowing of the airways in the lung) associated with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), including chronic bronchitis and emphysema. http://www.mcknights.com/fda-approves-tudorza-pressair-for-copd/article/273620/ Wed, 26 Dec 2012 11:00:00 GMT The Food and Drug Administration recently approved Tudorza Pressair (aclidinium bromide) for the long-term maintenance treatment of bronchospasm (narrowing of the airways in the lung) associated with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), including chronic bronchitis and emphysema. McKnight's Quicker hospital discharges have not led to increased readmissions or deaths, according to a study of Veterans Administration hospitals published Tuesday. http://www.mcknights.com/study-shorter-stays-but-lower-rehospitalization-and-death-rates-at-va-hospitals/article/273180/ Wed, 19 Dec 2012 11:30:00 GMT Quicker hospital discharges have not led to increased readmissions or deaths, according to a study of Veterans Administration hospitals published Tuesday. McKnight's Contrary to what some observers believe, a new study concludes that chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is not an independent risk factor for lung cancer. http://www.mcknights.com/study-shows-copd-not-an-independent-risk-factor-for-lung-cancer/article/272974/ Tue, 18 Dec 2012 11:30:00 GMT Contrary to what some observers believe, a new study concludes that chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is not an independent risk factor for lung cancer. McKnight's Age-adjusted rates of those afflicted by chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) vary considerably within the United States. The low of less than 4% was reported from residents of Washington and Minnesota; the highest prevalence of more than 9% was found in Alabama and Kentucky. http://www.mcknights.com/results-of-first-ever-state-study-of-copd-released/article/269859/ Tue, 27 Nov 2012 10:00:00 GMT Age-adjusted rates of those afflicted by chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) vary considerably within the United States. The low of less than 4% was reported from residents of Washington and Minnesota; the highest prevalence of more than 9% was found in Alabama and Kentucky. McKnight's Low arterial blood oxygen levels are tied to poor sleep quality in people with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, new research finds. http://www.mcknights.com/copd-tied-to-poor-sleep-low-blood-oxygen-levels-research-finds/article/260066/ Fri, 21 Sep 2012 10:30:00 GMT Low arterial blood oxygen levels are tied to poor sleep quality in people with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, new research finds. McKnight's Low arterial blood oxygen levels are tied to poor sleep quality in people with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, new research finds. http://www.mcknights.com/copd-tied-to-poor-sleep-low-blood-oxygen-levels-research-finds/article/260067/ Fri, 21 Sep 2012 10:30:00 GMT Low arterial blood oxygen levels are tied to poor sleep quality in people with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, new research finds. McKnight's Acupuncture appears to help the labored breathing that accompanies chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, a new study suggests. http://www.mcknights.com/acupuncture-is-helpful-in-treatment-of-copd-study-finds/article/241130/ Tue, 15 May 2012 10:30:00 GMT Acupuncture appears to help the labored breathing that accompanies chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, a new study suggests. McKnight's