Journal 'Chest': News briefs from the March 2011 issue EurekAlert (press release) New research shows that patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) have higher smoking cessation rates with varenicline compared with placebo. In a multinational study involving 27 centers, researchers from UCLA followed 504 patients ... and more » |
A Website that Highlights Seriousness of COPD prognosis Online PR News (press release) One of the most serious of all the diseases, which are now a common occurrence, is Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)! It is of utmost importance for people to be having a thorough knowledge of this grave ailment, which in majority of cases ... |
Missing vet found alive in North Carolina WBRC Monday morning Campbell called Three Hots and a Cot to let his friends, co-workers and fellow veterans know he was OK and is seeking alternative treatment for his COPD at an Indian reservation. Campbell had been missing since early in the morning of ... and more » |
What's your cough telling you? Toronto Sun A productive cough can also be a classic sign of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease or COPD. People who have COPD have enough to deal with in this challenging disease, but when they end up with chronic bronchitis they also have a cough that is ... and more » |
Inhibition of granulocyte migration by tiotropium bromide 7thSpace Interactive (press release) Study objectives: Neutrophil influx into the airways is an important mechanism in the pathophysiology of the inflammatory process in the airways of patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). Previously it was shown that anticholinergic ... |
Information about COPD Bismarck Tribune By Dr. BHAJA SHRESTHA | Posted: Sunday, February 27, 2011 2:00 am | (0) Comments COPD — an acronym for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease — is a lung disease that makes it difficult to breathe. COPD is actually a group of lung diseases that block ... and more » |
People With COPD at Greater Risk for Shingles About - News & Issues According to a study published in the Canadian Medical Association Journal (CMAJ,) people with COPD are at greater risk for developing shingles, especially those who take corticosteroids as part of their COPD treatment plan. Shingles, also referred to ... |
 Prince Albert Daily Herald | Telehealth session aims to help chronic disease sufferers Prince Albert Daily Herald Just over 30000 Saskatchewanians is the projected number of people suffering from Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), and now a TeleHealth session might help sufferers and caregivers know more. The first of several presentations about COPD ... |
Smoking cessation can improve quality of life among COPD patients: Translation ... 7thSpace Interactive (press release) Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) remains a major public health problem that affects the quality of life of patients, however smoking cessation may emeliorate the functional effects of COPD and alter patient quality of life. ... |
Listen to the NLM Director's Comments on "NIH MedlinePlus Magazine Winter 2011". The transcript is also available.
The new edition of NIH MedlinePlus magazine helps you quit smoking and understand osteoporosis – plus the current issue provides information about sickle cell disease, mobile technology, and NLM's 175th anniversary...