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    Newfound Air Pollutant Mimics Cigarette Smoke  Aug 18, 2008
    15, 2006) Women in developing countries who cook over a wood stove for years and inhale the smoke can develop chronic obstructive pulmonary disease and experience the same clinical characteristics, diminished. (June 24, 2004) A new study of the effects of combustion-related air pollutants in New York City reveals that babies in the womb are more susceptible than their mothers to DNA damage from such. (Science Daily)

    Pollution will take several lives in Canada  Aug 18, 2008
    Report also said that pollution enhaces problems of respiratory and cardiovascular illnesses such as asthma, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease and congestive heart failure in elderly. Report also showed that not only big cities and industrialized areas even rural areas are affected by increasing pollution. (TopNews)

    Floating on roses  Aug 17, 2008
    Years of heavy smoking caught up with him and he was diagnosed with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. And then it was one thing after another, after it was discovered his body was riddled with cancer. (OregonLive, OR -- News)

    Let’s salute our hospitals and staff  Aug 17, 2008
    I chose Gundersen Lutheran Medical Center because it seemed to meet all of my medical needs for my chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. Taking all hospitals for granted and hearing people complain about their care, I thought all hospitals were the same; but to my pleasant surprise I was proven wrong when suddenly July 6. (La Crosse Tribune, WI)

    Hope for patients with COPD  Aug 16, 2008
    For the first time, a drug therapy appears to reduce lung function loss in patients with moderate to severe chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), according to the results of a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial in 42 countries. The Toward a Revolution in COPD Health (TORCH) study investigated the effects of combined salmeterol, a -agonist, and fluticasone propiniate, an inhaled cortical steroid, either alone or in combination, on mortality, exacerbations, health-related... (EurekAlert!)

    Medical association forecasts thousands to die from dirty air  Aug 15, 2008
    The report, entitled No Breathing Room: National Illness Costs of Air Pollution, notes that air pollution disproportionately affects older Canadians, particularly those with respiratory and cardiovascular illnesses such as asthma, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease and congestive heart failure. With the population aging, the research predicts that, by 2031, the annual death toll will rise to 39,000 and the economic costs of smog will hit $18-billion. (Globe and Mail -- National)

    Hollywood power broker Bernie Brillstein dead  Aug 10, 2008
    Brillstein died of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease Thursday night at a Los Angeles hospital, according to information provided Friday by Brillstein Entertainment Partners. Starting in the mailroom of the William Morris talent agency in 1956, Brillstein moved up to become a Hollywood power broker famous for putting together TV and movie deals, often starring talent he represented and with himself as executive producer. (Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier)

    Bernie Brillstein dies of heart disease  Aug 9, 2008
    Brillstein died Thursday night at the Barlow Respiratory Hospital in Los Angeles of what was described as chronic obstructive pulmonary disease ... Brillstein died Thursday night at the Barlow Respiratory Hospital in Los Angeles of what was described as chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. (Hollywood Reporter)

    Gene May Be To Blame For Cigarette Addiction  Aug 9, 2008
    (May 23, 2007) Marijuana worsens breathing problems in current smokers with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), according to a new study. The study found that among people 40 and older, smokers were. (Science Daily)

    Creatine Has Negligible Effect on COPD Exercise Rehab  Aug 5, 2008
    FRIDAY, Aug. 1 (HealthDay News) -- Taking creatine doesn't improve exercise outcomes in people who have chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), a U.K. study reports. Creatine is a popular nutritional supplement used to enhance athletic performance and muscle strength. (MEDLINEplus)

    Air quality: Latest BBC reading  Aug 5, 2008
    8 million people in China had COPD, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, an umbrella term used to describe lung diseases such as bronchitis. Out of a total population of 1. (BBC News -- Asia-Pacific)

    New Method Assesses Risks For Heart Failure Patients  Aug 3, 2008
    Increased risk was also associated with conditions such as liver disease, past cerebrovascular issues, vascular disease and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. Diabetes, gender and coronary artery disease were not significant predictors of mortality. (Science Daily)

    Researchers link premature birth to emphysema  Aug 1, 2008
    The most common symptoms of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) -- which include chronic bronchitis and emphysema -- include shortness of breath, coughing and a limited ability to exercise. Treating COPD, which affects an estimated 210 million people worldwide, is a major market for GlaxoSmithKline's Advair and one AstraZeneca is hoping to cut into with its rival medicine Symbicort. (Reuters)

    Darnella Jones, 80, relished life, service, cooking  Jul 26, 2008
    Mrs. Jones, 80, of Atlanta died of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease July 19 at Crawford Long Hospital. Willie Watkins Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)

    Smokers Struck by Influenza Face Higher Mortality Rates  Jul 25, 2008
    The Yale University School of Medicine team found that a combination of cigarette smoke and compounds that mimic viral components caused more severe airway damage in a mouse model of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) than the compounds that mimic viral components alone. In addition, cigarette smoke further enhanced the effects of influenza in mice, the study found. (Health-Finder)

    An Ounce of Prevention  Jul 21, 2008
    The evidence shows that implementing these programs in communities reduce rates of type 2 diabetes and high blood pressure by 5 percent within two years; reduce heart disease, kidney disease, and stroke by 5 percent within five years; and reduce some forms of cancer, arthritis, and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease by 2. 5 percent within 10 to 20 years. (Massage Magazine)

    Seniors, children most prone to heat exhaustion  Jul 20, 2008
    The heat also affects people with breathing problems or who have chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). COPD is a lung disease in which the lungs are damaged, making it hard for people to breathe. (Somerset Daily American, PA)

    After Five Months Into Fix, Fitness Program Has Become Family Affair  Jul 20, 2008
    She is battling Congestive Heart Failure and COPD (chronic obstructive pulmonary disease). Instead of making my trips to the gym I have been driving through the same parking lot only to stop at the hospital to see her. (Dublin Courier Herald, GA)

    COPD Patients Have High Mortality Rate from Ulcers  Jul 17, 2008
    NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) have a substantial increase in short-term mortality if they also have bleeding or perforated peptic ulcers, results of a Danish study indicate. COPD includes chronic lung diseases such as bronchitis and emphysema that make breathing difficult; it is frequently, but not always, the result of smoking. (MEDLINEplus)

    Miami Doctor Sentenced to 41 Months in Prison for Medicare Fraud  Jul 13, 2008
    The jury heard testimony that Caos falsely diagnosed beneficiaries with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and prescribed unnecessary aerosol medications, including compounded medications delivered by Miami pharmacies. Compounding refers to the process of a pharmacist mixing the medication in the pharmacy, instead of purchasing it from a pharmaceutical manufacturer. (PR Newswire)

    Is the Damage from Smoking Permanent?  Jul 2, 2008
    But if you've been smoking a long time and have developed COPD (or, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease) , which includes chronic bronchitis or emphysema, the lungs never totally heal. Chronic bronchitis is an inflammation of the airway. (Time.com)

    Retired Casa Grande teacher receives double lung transplant  Jun 29, 2008
    He used an inhaler for six decades and, more recently as his lungs declined from bronchiectasis and chronic obstructive pulmonary disorder, supplemental oxygen 24 hours a day. "I spent most of my life with a form of breathing support," Garlish said. (Casa Grande Valley Newspapers, AZ)

    Amy Winehouse must heed deadly warning of lung damage  Jun 26, 2008
    It is the main condition of a group known as Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) and kills around 30,000 people in the UK each year - that's more than breast, prostate or colon cancers. Advertisement. (Mirror.co.uk)

    Nycomed Canada Solidifies Leadership Position in the Canadian Respiratory Market  Jun 26, 2008
    Company signs licensing agreement with Chiesi Farmaceutici SpA to market Atimos(R) for asthma and COPD ~ OAKVILLE, ON, June 26 /CNW/ - Nycomed Canada Inc. today announced a licensing agreement with Chiesi Farmaceutici SpA to market Atimos(R) (formoterol), a treatment anticipated to be indicated for asthma and Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD). In Canada, COPD is the fourth-leading cause of death among Canadians, and recently The Lung Association reported that COPD may affect nearly... (Canada Newswire)

    Purring Helps with Healing  Jun 26, 2008
    Additionally, researchers have found that in humans, a vibration of 100Hz, which is in the range covered by a cat s purr, can decrease the symptoms of a chronic obstructive pulmonary disease called dysponea in both cats and humans. Tendons and Muscles. (Suite101.com)

    In-Hospital Offer Helps Lung Patients Quit Smoking  Jun 26, 2008
    NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Long-term smokers offered a smoking cessation program when they were hospitalized for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease problems were more than twice as likely to be non-smokers 1 year later than those not offered a smoking cessation program, researchers from Denmark report. Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) includes non-reversible conditions like emphysema and chronic bronchitis that impede breathing. (MEDLINEplus)

    Smoking Out The Mediators Of Airway Damage Caused By Pollutants  Jun 25, 2008
    ScienceDaily (June 24, 2008) A new study of the effects of chemicals found in pollution and cigarette smoke on guinea pig airways has provided insight into how these chemicals are likely to damage airways in individuals with in smoke-related diseases such as chronic obstructive pulmonary disease and chronic asthma ... As discussed, in an accompanying commentary, by Sidney Simon and Wolfgang Liedtke, at Duke University Medical Center, it is hoped that this information will help in the development... (Science Daily)

    Hundreds Of Blazes Shroud Skies With Smoke  Jun 25, 2008
    Individuals with lung disease such as asthma, emphysema or chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). Pregnant women. (KCRA 3, CA)

    Two families settle for combined $5 million in Geisinger malpractice suits  Jun 24, 2008
    According to Mrs. Stanish s medical history, she suffered from asthma, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease and obstructive sleep apnea, which necessitated great care in the administration of narcotic medication, the family s lawsuit said. Narcotic medication could decrease a patient s respiratory drive, the lawsuit stated. (Scranton Times, PA)

    Jerome H. King Jr., at 88; was commander in Vietnam  Jun 19, 2008
    He had chronic obstructive pulmonary disease and pneumonia. Admiral King held demanding assignments at sea and in the front offices of the Navy hierarchy. (Boston Globe)

    Black Patients With Diabetes Fared Worse Than White Patients  Jun 13, 2008
    18, 2008) Blacks with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease were less likely to receive a lung transplant and more likely to die or be removed from the transplant list than whites, according to Columbia. . (Science Daily)

    Longer Life For Paraplegic Patients With Superman Bicycle  Jun 10, 2008
    (May 20, 2008) Patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease who are in their final years of survival do not get the same benefits from pulmonary rehabilitation as patients who have more years left to live. (Jan. (Science Daily)

    Short But Intense Exercise Just As Good As Longer Exercise  Jun 8, 2008
    Prof McDonald said, ``More and more, professional organizations are recommending interval training during rehabilitation from diseases like chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, peripheral artery disease and cardiovascular disease. Our research certainly provides evidence that this type of exercise training is as effective as traditional moderate intensity training. (NEWSPost India)

    For Heart Health, Sprints Match Endurance Training  Jun 6, 2008
    More and more, professional organizations are recommending interval training during rehabilitation from diseases like chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, peripheral artery disease and cardiovascular disease,' said Maureen MacDonald, academic advisor and an associate professor in the department of kinesiology. Our research certainly provides evidence that this type of exercise training is as effective as traditional moderate-intensity training. (New York Times)

    Short Antibiotic Course Effective in COPD Flare-Ups  Jun 6, 2008
    NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - In people who suffer flare-ups of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, or COPD, a short course of antibiotics is as effective as a standard longer course, Dutch researchers report. People with COPD, which includes chronic bronchitis and emphysema, are prone to sudden worsening of breathlessness. (MEDLINEplus)

    Primary care visits reduce hospital utilization among Medicare beneficiaries at the end of life  Jun 6, 2008
    4 days for those with nine or more visits) lower costs ($24,400 vs. $23,400) less in-hospital death (44 percent vs. 40 percent) and fewer preventable hospitalizations for those with congestive heart failure or chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. "Primary care visits in the preceding year of life are associated with less, and less costly, end of life hospital utilization," said senior author Andrea Kronman, M.D., an attending physician in the Section of General Internal Medicine at Boston... (EurekAlert!)

    Brief, Intense Exercise Can Benefit The Heart, Study Shows  Jun 5, 2008
    "More and more, professional organizations are recommending interval training during rehabilitation from diseases like chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, peripheral artery disease and cardiovascular disease. Our research certainly provides evidence that this type of exercise training is as effective as traditional moderate intensity training," says MacDonald. "We wouldn't be surprised to see more rehabilitation programs adopt this method of training since it is often better tolerated in... (Science Daily)

    Astra seeks U.S. approval for Symbicort  Jun 5, 2008
    EU authorities revoked AstraZeneca's patent for the use of Symbicort as a treatment for asthma in October and the company last month lost a European patent covering the drug's use for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, or COPD, commonly known as smokers cough. A second patent is also being disputed, and the company has said it will continue to defend and enforce its remaining intellectual property rights protecting Symbicort, which provide data exclusivity in some European markets until... (San Diego Union-Tribune -- Business)

    Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm Screen  Jun 3, 2008
    Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD). Artherosclerosis. (Suite101.com)

    Ozone-Depleting Inhalers Being Phased Out  Jun 3, 2008
    FDA officials said people with respiratory problems, such as asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, may need some time to acclimate to HFA-based inhalers ... Albuterol is used to treat shortness of breath in people with asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, he noted. (MEDLINEplus)

    A cluster randomised controlled trial of nurse and GP partnership for care of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease  Jun 3, 2008
    Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is a significant health problem worldwide. This randomised controlled trial aims at testing a new approach that involves a registered nurse working in partnership with patients, general practitioners (GPs) and other health professionals to provide care to patients according to the evidence-based clinical practice guidelines. (BioMed Central)

    U.S. alerts asthma patients about inhaler switch  May 31, 2008
    The inhalers treat wheezing in patients with asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. Most patients already have switched, FDA officials said. (Scientific American)

    Runway projects: Fashion shows help groups raise money, promote causes  May 30, 2008
    Both of Brooks' parents smoked, she said, and both now have emphysema and Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease. While the fashion show is free to the public, there will be literature and information available about smoking cessation. (Carroll County Times)

    Common Genetic Variant Tied to Lung Cancer Risk  May 29, 2008
    According to Yang, the link between AT deficiency (ATD) and lung cancer involves another disease called chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). People with COPD are at greater risk of lung cancer, and the diseases often coexist in families, suggesting a genetic link. (MEDLINEplus)

    Review Suggests Asthma Drugs Safe, Effective in COPD  May 28, 2008
    NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Previous research has linked a class of asthma drugs known as long-acting beta agonists to increased risk of adverse respiratory-related events or death in patients with COPD (chronic obstructive pulmonary disease). However, a report published this month indicates this may not be the case. (MEDLINEplus)

    Mayo Clinic researchers find common gene disorder doubles risk of lung cancer, even among nonsmokers  May 27, 2008
    "This is a seriously underdiagnosed disorder and suggests that people who have lung cancer and chronic obstructive pulmonary diseases (COPD) in their families should be screened for these gene carriers," says Ping Yang, M.D., Ph ... Carriers of 1ATD commonly develop emphysema and/or chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). (EurekAlert!)

    Oxidative Stress May Predict Later Lung Trouble In Young Adults  May 23, 2008
    Certain measures of oxidant stress are positively associated with declines in lung function five years down the road, and those declines are indicative of the possible onset of lung disease such as chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) ... 5, 2007) Air pollution and tobacco smoke contain oxidants that when inhaled can cause damage to the lungs and contribute to diseases such as asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). (Science Daily)

    Heart disease to be top killer by 2030  May 21, 2008
    According to WHO's Global Health Statistics 2008 the most recent health statistics for WHO's 193 member states cerebrovascular diseases and chronic obstructive pulmonary diseases (COPD) will occupy the second and third positions, jointly causing 20. 7% of all deaths in 2030. (India Times, India -- Community News)

    Simple Case Management Cuts Pulmonary Disease Admissions  May 21, 2008
    WEDNESDAY, May 21 (HealthDay News) -- Simple patient management can significantly reduce hospitalization and emergency room visits by people with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), according to a U.S. study. "While a model of intensive case management for COPD was previously shown to reduce hospitalizations for COPD, until now there has been little evidence that a more limited intervention model is effective," Dr. Kathryn Rice, staff physician in the pulmonary division of the... (Health-Finder)

    Ventilator Relieves Lung Cancer Pain in Final Hours  May 21, 2008
    In another study to be released at the conference Tuesday, Veterans Administration-funded researchers report that so-called "pulmonary rehabilitation" -- which includes counseling and instruction in lung exercises -- provides less relief for patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease if given late in the course of their disease. The finding, "suggests that treatments for end-stage patients with COPD may still be effective and introducing exercise training sooner in the course of their... (Health-Finder)

    Concomitant treatment with nebulized formoterol fumarate & tio-significant improvements -- COPD  May 21, 2008
    Napa, CA, (May 20, 2008) A newly published study presents data demonstrating that patients with Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), including emphysema and chronic bronchitis, experienced markedly improved bronchodilation and symptom control when treated with a combination of nebulized formoterol fumarate inhalation solution (Perforomist Inhalation Solution) and tiotropium (TIO), compared to treatment with tiotropium alone ... Perforomist Inhalation Solution is indicated for the... (EurekAlert!)

    MDS Pharma Services Strengthens Therapeutic Focus on Respiratory and Metabolic Disorders  May 20, 2008
    Respiratory disorders include conditions such as asthma, allergic rhinitis, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), and community acquired pneumonia (CAP), while metabolic disorders include diabetes, dyslipidemia, obesity and metabolic syndrome, which is defined as a cluster of conditions that damage the cardiovascular system. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, one-third of the U.S. adult population is currently obese, and more than 200 million people worldwide... (Canada Newswire)

    Melissa Biggs, Fashion Designer and Former Baywatch Actress, Teams with CSL Behring to Raise Awareness of Alpha-1 Antitrypsin Deficiency, a Commonly Misdiagnosed Respiratory Disease  May 18, 2008
    However, because symptoms of this condition, including wheezing and shortness of breath upon exertion, are similar to those of other forms of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), Alpha-1 deficiency is significantly underdiagnosed and undertreated. In fact, up to 95 percent of people with Alpha-1 deficiency have not been diagnosed or have been misdiagnosed as having another form of COPD. Due to low awareness of the condition, it takes an average of seven to eight years from symptom onset... (PR Newswire)

    Vog expected to ease up  May 17, 2008
    Those with asthma or chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (bronchitis or emphysema) are in a high-risk group, she said. "Also, if you have a cold, flu or lung cancer, all of those things are already making it more difficult to breathe, so this is not going to help.". (Honolulu Star-Bulletin)

    Common Drug Halts Lung Damage In Emphysema, Study Shows  May 16, 2008
    5, 2007) Air pollution and tobacco smoke contain oxidants that when inhaled can cause damage to the lungs and contribute to diseases such as asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). In a study. (Science Daily)

    Exposure To Coarse Air Pollution Not Associated With Hospital Admission For Respiratory Diseases  May 16, 2008
    (May 22, 2006) People with diabetes, heart failure, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, and inflammatory disease such as rheumatoid arthritis are at increased risk of death when exposed to particulate air. (Oct. (Science Daily)

    EU broadens inquiry into drug market  May 15, 2008
    Last year regulators began an antitrust case against the German company Boehringer Ingelheim for suspected misuse of the patent system to exclude competition in the market for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease drugs. 1. (International Herald Tribune)

    Government unveils 31m telecare trial  May 14, 2008
    The pilot will specifically explore the potential for tele-health devices for patients at risk of current or future hospital admission owing to diabetes, heart failure and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. The Whole System Demonstrator trial will kick off this week in Kent, Newham and Cornwall. (VNUNet.com)

    Largest ever UK telecare trial starts  May 13, 2008
    The pilot will examine the use of telehealth devices for patients of any age who are at risk of current or future hospital admission due to heart failure, diabetes and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). It will look at use of telecare devices for patients with social care needs who are at risk of hospital admission and will also look at the use of assistive technologies for individuals with health and social care needs. (EHI Primary Care)

    Air Pollution May Be Associated With Blood Clots In Deep Leg Veins  May 13, 2008
    (May 22, 2006) People with diabetes, heart failure, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, and inflammatory disease such as rheumatoid arthritis are at increased risk of death when exposed to particulate air. (May 25, 2004) Obese children are more susceptible than normal-weight children to the harmful effects of air pollution, according to a study to be presented at the American Thoracic Society International Conference. (Science Daily)

    Steroids Provide No Survival Benefit For Children With Bacterial Meningitis, Study Shows  May 9, 2008
    19, 2006) Patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease who use inhaled corticosteroids may have a significantly decreased mortality risk, according to a new study published in the September issue of the. (Jan. (Science Daily)

    Much Of The Increased Risk Of Death From Smoking Reduced Within Several Years After Quitting  May 8, 2008
    8, 2008) Here's another reason not to smoke, especially for women: chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). This disabling breathing disorder is increasingly becoming a problem for women. (Science Daily)

    Women Who Quit Smoking Lower Heart Risks Quickly  May 8, 2008
    "For some conditions like chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, it can take more than 20 years, but there is a rapid reduction for others." ... For chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, the return to normal took almost 20 years, although there was an 18 percent reduction in the risk of death seen within five to 10 years after quitting. (MEDLINEplus)

    Youths In Towns With Smoke-free Restaurant Laws Appear Less Likely To Become Smokers  May 6, 2008
    (May 23, 2007) Marijuana worsens breathing problems in current smokers with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), according to a new study. The study found that among people 40 and older, smokers were. (Science Daily)

    The Secret To Long Life May Not Be In The Genes  May 6, 2008
    COPD (chronic obstructive pulmonary disease) is an umbrella term for chronic. . (Science Daily)

    AstraZeneca says European patent for Symbicort to treat smokers cough revoked  May 6, 2008
    AstraZeneca said that the decision by the European Patent Office to revoke the patent covering the use of Symbicort for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, or COPD, followed an appeal from generic manufacturers Healthcare and Generics UK.. The company said the patent in question is one of two covering the drug for treatment of COPD in Britain, Austria, Belgium, Denmark, France, Germany, Greece, Ireland, Italy, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, the Netherlands, Finland, Portugal, Liechtenstein,... (International Herald Tribune -- Sports)

    News briefs: May issue of the journal Chest  May 5, 2008
    Previous research has linked the use of long-acting 2-agonists (LABA) to increased risk for adverse events or respiratory-related death in patients with stable, moderate to severe chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD); however, a recent article shows this may not be the case. In a new metaanalysis, researchers from Spain, Argentina, and Uruguay reviewed the results of 27 randomized controlled clinical trials that met the following criteria: (1) study patients were over the age of 35 with... (EurekAlert!)

    Heart Problems Add to Woes of Lung Disease  May 2, 2008
    NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Increasing heart dysfunction leads to reduced physical activity in people with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease or COPD, German researchers report in the American Journal of Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine. COPD refers to conditions like emphysema and chronic bronchitis. (MEDLINEplus)

    Rise in life expectancy not for all groups  Apr 23, 2008
    Among women, declines were caused by increased rates of lung cancer and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease - two smoking-related killers. Obesity-related illnesses such as adult-onset diabetes and hypertension also contributed to the declines in life expectancy found in men and women, while HIV and homicide caused significant declines in life expectancy for men. (San Francisco Chronicle)

    New fund to help families awaiting organ transplant  Apr 23, 2008
    "It's better than nothing," she said in a telephone interview yesterday, robust and healthy 18 months after her transplant to alleviate chronic obstructive pulmonary disorder. Smitherman has asked Ontario's organ transplant agency, the Trillium Gift of Life Network, to manage the fund and draw up criteria for making payouts. (Toronto Star)

    Life spans decline in some U.S. areas  Apr 22, 2008
    Researchers found contributing causes: an increase in diabetes, cancers and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, illnesses often caused and exacerbated by smoking and obesity. While more research needs to be done on causes of the disparity, Ezzati hopes it will prompt some "pretty serious discussion at the national, state and arguably county level" about how to reach people in affected communities. (USA Today)

    Flu Vaccines Can Reduce Respiratory Problems By Up To 3/4  Apr 18, 2008
    A study of 87 patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) - a major cause of ill health and death - found that having the annual flu vaccine reduced overall problems by more than two-thirds. The vaccinations were particularly effective at providing protection for patients with severe COPD, where the incidence of additional respiratory problems fell by three-quarters. (Science Daily)

    Excess Pneumonia Deaths Linked To Engine Exhaust, Study Suggests  Apr 17, 2008
    Excess deaths from the progressive lung disease COPD (Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease) and rheumatic heart disease, both of which are characterised by failing lung function, could also be precipitated by engine exhaust, he adds. Adapted from materials provided by , via , a service of AAAS.. (Science Daily)

    Computer Game Helps COPD Patients Breathe Better, Study Shows  Apr 17, 2008
    17, 2008) Patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) may gain better control over their breathing and breathe more efficiently by using their breath to play a computer game, according to new research ... 8, 2008) Here's another reason not to smoke, especially for women: chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) ... 6, 2007) Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) can no longer be judged as only a disease of the lungs, say authors of an article in The Lancet. (Science Daily)

    Pneumonia 'linked' to pollution  Apr 17, 2008
    These areas also tended to see higher rates of some cancers, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and rheumatic heart disease. Please turn on JavaScript. (BBC News)

    Computer Feedback Can Help with Lung Disease  Apr 17, 2008
    NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - A computer feedback system can help patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) breathe better and improve their exercise capacity, according to a report in the American Journal of Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine. Rather than being a single disorder, COPD encompasses two primary lung conditions: emphysema and chronic bronchitis. (MEDLINEplus)

    Loop Diuretics Linked to Hip Bone Loss in Older Men  Apr 16, 2008
    Medical News: Loop Diuretics Linked to Hip Bone Loss in Older Men - in Endocrinology, Osteoporosis from MedPage Today. Personalize Your Medical News. (MedPage Today)

    Doctor-Led Home Care Good For Elderly with COPD  Apr 15, 2008
    NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - For elderly patients with flare-ups of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), hospital-quality care delivered at home produces better results than inpatient treatment, according to Italian and US researchers. People with COPD, which includes chronic bronchitis and emphysema, are prone to sudden worsening of breathlessness that requires hospitalization, especially in winter. (MEDLINEplus)

    Bradford health summarized  Apr 4, 2008
    Heart failure and shock, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease and esophagitis, gastroenteritis, and miscellaneous digestive disorders round out the top five ... The other top causes were congestive heart failure, cellulitis, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease and kidney or urinary infections. (Bradford County Telegraph, FL)

    LMN adds video games to rehabilitation program  Apr 3, 2008
    It is designed to help participants with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease to reduce respiratory symptoms and enhance their ability to perform daily living activities. It also features speakers in specialties such as dietetics, social services, and pharmacy. (Chetek Alert, WI)

    Health MoT for the over-40s 'will save 2000 lives a year'  Apr 3, 2008
    The British Lung Foundation criticised the absence of a respiratory screening programme to check for problems such as asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. Liberal Democrat health spokesman Norman Lamb said: 'If we dip beneath the political rhetoric, Labour has been cutting essential public health programmes over the past few years. (Daily Mail)

    Byrd Regional earns QRC recognition ... LifeShare Blood Center issues urgent appeal for O-negative ... Senate panel OKs Jindal sex offender bills ... Bank officials warn about divulging account information ... Barksdale FCU dispels rumors about customer services ... Community Calendar ... ';var marqueewidth="350px";var marqueeheight="25px";var marqueebgcolor="#FFFFFF";////NO NEED TO EDIT BELOW THIS LINE////////////var pauseit=1;var marqueespeed=1 //slow speed down by 1 for NSvar copyspeed=marqueespeedvar pausespeed=(pauseit==0)? copyspeed: 0var iedom=document.all||document.getElementByIdif (iedom)document.write(''+marqueecontent+'')var actualwidth=''var cross_marquee, ns_marqueefunction populate(){if (iedom){cross_marquee=document.getElementById? document.getElementById("iemarquee") : document.all.iemarqueecross_marquee.style.left=parseInt(marqueewidth)+8+"px"cross_marquee.innerHTML=marqueecontentactualwidth=document.all? temp.offsetWidth : document.getElementById("temp").offsetWidth}else if (document.layers){ns_marquee=document.ns_marquee.document.ns_marquee2ns_marquee.left=parseInt(marqueewidth)+8ns_marquee.document.write(marqueecontent)ns_marquee.document.close()actualwidth=ns_marquee.document.width}lefttime=setInterval("scrollmarquee()",20)}window.onload=populate;function scrollmarquee(){if (iedom){if (parseInt(cross_marquee.style.left)>(actualwidth*(-1)+8))cross_marquee.style.left=parseInt(cross_marquee.style.left)-copyspeed+"px"elsecross_marquee.style.left=parseInt(marqueewidth)+8+"px"}else if (document.layers){if (ns_marquee.left>(actualwidth*(-1)+8))ns_marquee.left-=copyspeedelsens_marquee.left=parseInt(marqueewidth)+8}}if (iedom||document.layers){with (document){document.write('')if (iedom){write('')write('')write('')write('')}else if (document.layers){write('')write('')write('')}document.write('')}}Thursday, April 03, 2008 Byrd Regional Hospital recently earned Quality Respiratory Care Recognition. Pictured are Bridget Spoor, Respiratory Student; Charissa Cart, Registered Respiratory Therapist, Director of Cardiopulmonary, Jose Mathew; and Cynthia Mayo, Certified Respiratory Therapist. Byrd Regional earns QRC recognition  Apr 3, 2008
    Respiratory therapists are specially trained health care professionals who work under a physician's orders to provide a wide range of breathing treatments and other services to people with asthma, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, cystic fibrosis, lung cancer, AIDS, and other lung or lung-related conditions. They also care for premature infants and are key members of lifesaving response teams charged with handling medical emergencies. (Leesville Daily Leader, LA)

    80 prosecuted since smoking ban  Apr 2, 2008
    SMOKING IN WALES Some 6,000 people die from smoking each year It may account for eight in 10 deaths from lung cancer, three in four from chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, and one in five from heart disease On average, smokers die about 10 years younger 25% of adults smoke - 27% of men and 24% of women Treating smoking costs the NHS across the UK 1. 5bn a year Source: Welsh Assembly Government. (BBC News -- UK)

    Clinical trial that may help patients breathe easier begins at Central DuPage Hospital  Apr 2, 2008
    The trial focuses on airway bypass, a minimally invasive bronchoscopic procedure designed to help patients with emphysema/COPD (chronic obstructive pulmonary disease) breathe more easily. Central DuPage Hospital is the only site for the EASE trial in the Chicago area. (EurekAlert!)

    Ukiah Home Oxygen Therapy Patients and Physicians Meet with Congressman Mike Thompson to Share Benefits of Quality Home Oxygen Care  Mar 27, 2008
    "I have chronic obstructive pulmonary disease and congestive heart failure and can't imagine my life without the oxygen delivered regularly to my home and the security of knowing the PPS staff is always there to provide quality care. It allows me to be fully independent, to better manage my illness and prevent hospitalizations, to personally contribute to my community, and to spend time with my family and friends." Home oxygen therapy costs the Medicare program $7 ... In 2002, there were 673,000... (PR Newswire)

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