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Feb
06

COPD breathing relief from a pill? - abc7.com

2012-02-06
COPD breathing relief from a pill?abc7.comLOS ANGELES (KABC) -- COPD is the third-leading cause of death in the United States. Twelve-million Americans have been diagnosed with the condition, which some know as emphysema or chronic bronchitis. Millions more may have COPD and not realize it.and more »
Feb
06

ERT and UCLA Initiate Innovative Pilot Program for Chronically Ill Patients - MarketWatch (press release)

2012-02-06
ERT and UCLA Initiate Innovative Pilot Program for Chronically Ill PatientsMarketWatch (press release)--More than 150 patients with COPD will receive additional health care services to improve their health and lower the costs of long term care. --Program will test the benefits of remote monitoring services on a needy and growing population.and more »
Feb
06

PhRMA's COPD pipeline report spotlights blockbuster hopefuls - FierceBiotech

2012-02-06
PhRMA's COPD pipeline report spotlights blockbuster hopefulsFierceBiotechAnyone looking for a basic primer on experimental COPD drugs should check out PhRMA's latest compilation of new drugs in the pipeline. The big trade group found 54 COPD studies underway, which include trials for some of the biggest potential ...
Feb
06

US pharma: 54 drugs for COPD now in R&D - Pharma Times

2012-02-06
US pharma: 54 drugs for COPD now in R&DPharma TimesUS biopharmaceutical companies current have 54 medicines in development for the treatment of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), which is the third leading cause of death in the US, say new industry figures. Over 13 million Americans suffer ...
Feb
06

Study assesses harms of bio-fuel in stuffy kitchens - Indian Express

2012-02-06
Study assesses harms of bio-fuel in stuffy kitchensIndian ExpressWomen who spend many hours cooking food in poorly ventilated homes can develop chronic obstructive lung disease (COPD), asthma, tuberculosis and lung cancer, says Dr Sundeep Salvi, director of Pune's Chest Research Foundation. Exposure to biomass fuel ...
Feb
06

Healthy Trucking Summit Planned for April - Truckinginfo

2012-02-06
Healthy Trucking Summit Planned for AprilTruckinginfoThe HTAA has teamed with the COPD Foundation to spearhead this health initiative designed to help people determine if they suffer from or at risk for COPD, the third leading cause of death in the US Each year for the Healthy Trucking Summit, ...
Jan
18

Vitamin D won't help most COPD patients - USA TODAY

2012-01-18
USA TODAYVitamin D won't help most COPD patientsUSA TODAYBy Steven Reinberg, HealthDay Vitamin D supplements don't seem to help most patients suffering from chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), according to a new study by Belgian investigators. "Vitamin D restoration to normal levels in COPD ...Study: Vitamin D Has No Clear Benefit for COPD PatientsWebMDVitamin D won't ease COPD symptoms: StudyCBS NewsVitamin D doesn't ease lung disease symptoms: studyReutersMedscape -Daily Gossip -allvoicesall 58 news articles »
Feb
03

More Than 50 Medicines in Development for COPD, Third Leading Cause of Death in US - PharmaLive.com (press release)

2012-02-03
More Than 50 Medicines in Development for COPD, Third Leading Cause of Death in USPharmaLive.com (press release)Washington, DC (February 2, 2012) — America's biopharmaceutical research companies are working on 54 medicines to treat chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), according to a report released today by the Pharmaceutical Research and Manufacturers ...and more »
Jan
30

British Study Finds COPD Assessment Test Reliable - news Stories

2012-01-30
British Study Finds COPD Assessment Test Reliablenews StoriesA British study finds that exacerbation severity in patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) can be reliably assessed with the COPD Assessment Test™ (CAT). The findings appear in the American Thoracic Society's American Journal of ...Don't Be Scared of This COPD TestdailyRxall 3 news articles »
Jan
25

COPD Foundation Appoints New Board Members - MarketWatch (press release)

2012-01-25
COPD Foundation Appoints New Board MembersMarketWatch (press release)WASHINGTON, Jan 25, 2012 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- The COPD Foundation (COPDF) today announced the appointment of two new members to its Board of Directors: Lawrence Stern, the former Chairman and CEO of Talecris Biotherapeutics and Michael P. Mayer, ...and more »
Jan
25

COPD Foundation Appoints New Board Members

2012-01-25
The COPD Foundation today announced the appointment of two new members to its Board of Directors: Lawrence Stern, the former Chairman and CEO of Talecris Biotherapeutics and Michael P.
Jan
31

CAT Assesses COPD Exacerbation Severity

2012-01-31
A UK study revealed that the COPD Assessment Test (CAT) can accurately evaluate exacerbation severity in individuals with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). The study is published online ahead of print publication in the American Thoracic Society's American Journal of Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine. Dr. Alex J Mackay, MBBS, MRCP, clinical research member at the Academic Unit ...
Jan
26

Assessment of COPD exacerbation severity with the COPD Assessment Test

2012-01-26
( American Thoracic Society ) Exacerbation severity in patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) can be reliably assessed with the COPD Assessment Test, according to a new study from the UK.
Jan
25

COPD Foundation Appoints Lawrence Stern and Michael Mayer to Board

2012-01-25
WASHINGTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The COPD Foundation (COPDF) today announced the appointment of two new ...
Jan
20

Research and Markets: Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) Market Forecast: a Datamonitor Report

2012-01-20
Research and Markets has announced the addition of the "COPD Market Forecast" report to their offering.
Jan
27

Assessment of COPD Exacerbation Severity with the COPD Assessment Test (CAT)

2012-01-27
Exacerbation severity in patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) can be reliably assessed with the COPD Assessment Test(tm) (CAT), according to a new study from the UK.
Jan
17

Vitamin D Won't Help Most COPD Patients: Study

2012-01-17
TUESDAY, Jan. 17 (HealthDay News) -- Vitamin D supplements don't seem to help most patients suffering from chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), according to a new study by Belgian investigators.
Jan
11

COPD Foundation Expands Bronchiectasis Research Registry to Include Individuals with Nontuberculous Mycobacteria

2012-01-11
The COPD Foundation today announced expansion of its Bronchiectasis Research Registry to include patients with Nontuberculous Mycobacteria , an often misdiagnosed orphan disease that can cause severe lung infections that mimic tuberculosis when certain individuals are exposed to soil and water.
Jan
27

CAT can assess exacerbation severity in patients with COPD

2012-01-27
Exacerbation severity in patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) can be reliably assessed with the COPD Assessment Test- (CAT), according to a new study from the UK.
Jan
17

Study: Vitamin D Has No Clear Benefit for COPD Patients

2012-01-17
Title: Study: Vitamin D Has No Clear Benefit for COPD Patients Category: Health News Created: 1/17/2012 11:00:00 AM Last Editorial Review: 1/17/2012
Feb
06

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2012-02-06
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Feb
06

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2012-02-06
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Feb
06

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2012-02-06
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Feb
06

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2012-02-06
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Feb
06

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2012-02-06
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Feb
06

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2012-02-06
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Feb
06

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2012-02-06
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Feb
06

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2012-02-06
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Feb
06

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2012-02-06
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Feb
06

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2012-02-06
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Feb
06

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2012-02-06
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Feb
06

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2012-02-06
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Feb
06

Clinical Guidelines Target Exacerbations of COPD.(Brief Article): An article from: Family Practice News: This di... http://t.co/Dvz8fJgh

2012-02-06
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Feb
06

COPD: Outpatient Burden Grows.(Brief Article): An article from: Family Practice News: This digital document is a... http://t.co/rZ72a3Ov

2012-02-06
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Feb
06

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2012-02-06
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