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"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) ... Prior to this study, the connection between 1ATD, COPD and lung cancer risk had not been established. (EurekAlert!)
ICU Physicians Less Likely To Discuss Prognoses With African-American Patients May 23, 2008
3, 2007) Doctors are overly pessimistic about the chances of survival for patients with COPD related attacks and, as a result, some patients may be denied admission to hospital for vital help, according to a. . (Science Daily)
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) ... "Our principle finding was that the highest levels of oxLDL at year 15 of the cohort were associated with the lowest forced expiratory volume in one second (FEV1) at year 20, which is a measure of airflow obstruction, one of the defining features of... (Science Daily)
LETTERS: NCT, May 21, 2008 May 22, 2008
Since the 1960's I have lived through, " The Next Ice Age, " The Hole in the Ozone Layer " which by the way no one even mentions anymore and Now global warming. Amazing I'm still alive isn't it.Bless you Gary, your right on the mark! DD Wiz wrote on May 20, 2008 10:17 PM:The post from "Reardon" (9:44pm) is both wrong and short sighted.I have 30 solar panels on my rooftop and when I get a plug-in hybrid or electric car within the next year, it will not be powered by coal or oil.Do you just make... (North County Times)
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 ... The report says, "By 2030, deaths due to cancer, cardiovascular diseases and traffic accidents will collectively account for about 30% of all deaths. While CAD will regain its rank as the number one killer, much of the increase in COPD is... (India Times, India -- Community News)
Simple Case Management Cuts Pulmonary Disease Admissions May 21, 2008
Low-intensity interventions reduce COPD hospital visits more than one-half, study finds ... 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... (Health-Finder)
Ventilator Relieves Lung Cancer Pain in Final Hours May 21, 2008
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 disease results in more improvement," lead researcher Bonnie Steele, a respiratory clinical nurse specialist at the VA Puget Sound Health Care System in Seattle, said in a statement. More information. (Health-Finder)
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 ... The World Health Organization estimates that 300 million people suffer from asthma, the most common chronic disease among children, and that 210 million people... (Canada Newswire)
Men At Increased Risk Of Death From Pneumonia Compared To Women May 20, 2008
19, 2007) Patients with Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) are increasingly being prescribed inhaled corticosteroids to control exacerbations of the disease, but a new study finds that the. (May 29, 2006) As published in the journal Chest, a decrease of the activity of the immune system, which affects both alcoholic and ex-alcoholic individuals, would be responsible for the increase of risk of. (Science Daily)
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)
Letters for Wednesday, May 14, 2008 May 15, 2008
Especially to those who suffer from asthma or COPD.. Whoever is doing this burning should consider his or her neighbors discomfort and hazard. (Lihue Garden Island, HA)
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)
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)
62% of Canadians with asthma suffer when air quality poor: Lung Association survey May 6, 2008
" Smog can cause breathing problems in anyone, even people without a lung condition. Certain people, such as those with asthma or chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) as well as children and the elderly, are more sensitive to smog's effects. "People with asthma may notice that their breathing gets worse after a few minutes outside in the smog. But smog can also trigger symptoms later on, even the next day. (Canada Newswire)
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 ... Dr. Helgo Magnussen at Hospital Grosshansdorf and colleagues theorized that besides the severity of COPD itself, the effects of the disease outside the lungs may contribute to patients'... (MEDLINEplus)
Life Expectancy Falls in Poorer Counties May 2, 2008
"The rise in all-cause mortality was caused by an increase in cancers, diabetes, COPD (chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, mostly emphysema), and a reduction in the rate of decline of cardiovascular diseases," they wrote. "There was also an important influence of HIV/AIDS and homicide among men.". (MEDLINEplus)
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 ... "COPD is a serious lung disease that causes breathing problems and is responsible for a significant number of... (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)
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 ... "What this paper does show, however, is that there is clear geographical variation in deaths from pneumonia, lung cancer and COPD," said Richard Hubbard of the British Lung Foundation. (BBC News)
Computer Feedback Can Help with Lung Disease Apr 17, 2008 Asthma And Smoker's Lung: Dry Airways Play A Key Role Apr 10, 2008 Kalama man burned after cigarette ignites oxygen machine Apr 9, 2008 Discovery Labs and Chrysalis Technologies Modify Collaboration for Future Development of Aerosolized Drug Device Products Apr 2, 2008 Chronic Illness Linked To Coal-mining Pollution, Study Shows Mar 28, 2008 Ukiah Home Oxygen Therapy Patients and Physicians Meet with Congressman Mike Thompson to Share Benefits of Quality Home Oxygen Care Mar 27, 2008 Dams may sink proposed mine Mar 27, 2008 Many Moms Use Cigarettes, Marijuana, Alcohol During Pregnancy; Dads Don't Help, Study Suggests Mar 22, 2008 Pfizer's Spiriva May Raise Risk of Stroke Mar 20, 2008 Toxic gas 'helps lung patients' Mar 19, 2008 Disease 'hotspots' revealed Mar 19, 2008 Glucocorticoid Hormones Mar 8, 2008 Task Force Recommends Against Screening for Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease Using Spirometry Mar 4, 2008 Thyatira News Mar 4, 2008 Medisave can be used for outpatient treatment of 2 more chronic diseases Mar 4, 2008 Transplantation of Both Lungs Improves COPD Survival Mar 4, 2008 Genetic Factors for Smoking Boost Chronic Bronchitis Risk Mar 1, 2008 Genetic factors in smoking also increase risk of chronic bronchitis Feb 29, 2008 Smoking ban sparks dispute of wood-burning stoves, fireplaces Feb 27, 2008 One-Legged Exercise May Help COPD Patients Get Fit Feb 27, 2008 Opponents vow to re-light debate on smoking ban Feb 25, 2008 America's 50 best hospitals 2008 released by HealthGrades Feb 25, 2008 Childhood Respiratory Disease Boosts Illness And Death Risks In Adulthood, Study Suggests Feb 20, 2008 Blacks Awaiting Lung Transplants More Likely To Die Or Be Denied Than Whites Feb 19, 2008 Blacks Awaiting Lung Transplants Face Poorer Outcomes Feb 19, 2008 India Caught In Catastrophic Smoking Epidemic: 1 Million Tobacco Deaths Predicted A Year During The 2010s Feb 15, 2008 They courted for 8 years before she finally said 'yes' Feb 14, 2008 Letters for Tuesday, February 12, 2008 Feb 13, 2008 America's most expensive medical conditions Feb 13, 2008 Smoking and Diseases: What you need to know Feb 11, 2008 Study suggests new therapy for lung disease patients Feb 8, 2008 Sniffling mouse could unlock 'cold cure'... Feb 5, 2008 Marijuana Withdrawal As Bad As Withdrawal From Cigarettes Jan 26, 2008 Cigarettes leave deadly path by purging protective genes Jan 24, 2008 New SmartSilk, First Silk Fill Bedding Products to Get asthma friendly Certification Mark Jan 22, 2008 Ban makes senior smolder Jan 22, 2008 Diet And Lifestyle Critical To Recovery, Says Study Jan 21, 2008 Find what you need, quickly Jan 21, 2008 Federal Government Receives Failing Grades on Tobacco Control in Annual American Lung Association Report Jan 10, 2008 Women Who Smoke At Increased Risk Of Lung Disease Jan 9, 2008 Tobacco Smoke Can Damage Skeletal Muscle Jan 9, 2008 Businesses not burned by ban ” so far Jan 8, 2008 The Skinny on Popular Diets Jan 4, 2008 How did you quit smoking? Jan 3, 2008 Lithium Battery Ban? Check Again Jan 2, 2008 Glaxo's Advair Outperforms Pfizer's COPD Drug Dec 31, 2007 EFD fields smoking ban violation complaints Dec 30, 2007 New therapy reduces mortality in patients with severe COPD Dec 30, 2007 Drug Combo Halves Death Risk for Severe COPD Patients Dec 29, 2007 Glaxo says Advair shows edge over Spiriva in COPD Dec 28, 2007 Should the state ban leaf burning? Dec 28, 2007 Bacon, Hot Dogs Could Damage the Lungs Dec 27, 2007 Motorized chair helps man enjoy holidays ... Council to name new director ... Farm Services director Marlene Marshall retires ... Looking back on 2007: Best of times, worst of times ... Former bus driver faces CSC charges; others have day in court ... Nativity play, concert held ... New MSP building shadowed by controversy ... 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Motorized chair helps man enjoy holidays Dec 26, 2007 Music May Help Patients with Lung Disease Exercise Dec 21, 2007 New Technique Reveals Insights Into Lung Disease Dec 18, 2007 When Disease Discriminates: Women And COPD Dec 18, 2007 Ingen Tech Announces Exclusive Oxyview Distribution Deal With Invacare Supply Dec 18, 2007 Asthma Drugs Not Linked to Fracture Risk Dec 18, 2007 COLUMN: Sorry to choose a middle ground, but smoking ban is a mixed blessing Dec 15, 2007 Study: More Women Dying From COPD Than Men Dec 15, 2007 Eating More Red, Processed Meats: Cancer Link? Dec 11, 2007 Simple Test Predicts Osteoporosis Risk in Men Dec 8, 2007 Depression Common with Chronic Lung Disease Dec 7, 2007 Air Travel with Serious Lung Disease Can Be Safe Dec 5, 2007 New ramelteon data presented at AARC Dec 4, 2007
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 ... With COPD, patients are often unable to fully exhale air from the lungs, which causes the lungs to be over-inflated... (MEDLINEplus)
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 ... The researchers therefore studied 104 patients who were hospitalized because of acute... (MEDLINEplus)
9, 2008) Dry airways may not only play a central role in the development of the inherited lung disease cystic fibrosis, but also in much more common ac-quired chronic lung diseases such as asthma and smoker s lung, the cigarette smoke-induced chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) ... 14, 2006) Middle aged smokers, who are heavily lined with wrinkles, are five times as likely to have chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, or COPD for short, suggests research published ahead of print in ...... (Science Daily)
been there wrote on Apr 8, 2008 11:44 AM:" When a person knows they are dying, I say let them do what makes their time happy. Quitting if you have copd wont change a thing if youre past a certain point. all they can do is make you comfortable and if smoking does that, so be it. they are probably already full of guilt, knowing that if theyd quit smoking when they were young theyd be around to enjoy their grandkids and stuff. ". Our healthcare system is broken wrote on Apr 8, 2008 11:45 AM:"... (Longview Daily News, WA)
Aerosurf is a precision-engineered aerosolized SRT administered via nasal continuous positive airway pressure (nCPAP) which is being developed to potentially treat premature infants with respiratory conditions in the NICU. Discovery Labs plans to apply the experience obtained in the development of Aerosurf to potentially develop aerosolized SRT to treat several pediatric and adult respiratory disorders, including Cystic Fibrosis, ALI, COPD, and asthma. The novel, proprietary capillary... (Primezone Releases)
have a 64 percent increased risk for developing chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) such as emphysema ... COPD increases 1 percent for every 1,462 tons of coal. (Science Daily)
In 2002, there were 673,000 hospitalizations for Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) with an average length of stay of 5 ... The typical home oxygen Medicare beneficiary suffers from Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), is in her mid-70s, lives alone, and has physical limitations that prevent her from driving. (PR Newswire)
They are in their 70s," she said.Vivian Scott said the proposed mind would be close to her backyard and her family and a neighbor suffer from chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and emphysema."If the mine moves in then we'd have to move because of health reasons," she said.Barry Dotson, a United Keetoowah Band (UKB) council member, said he lives close to a gas well "and the sound runs all the time. " He added that he would add UKB might also be able to do some environmental studies on... (Sallisaw Sequoyah County Times, OK)
21, 2008) Despite public health campaigns, a surprising number of women continue to use substances such as tobacco, marijuana and alcohol during pregnancy and their usage rebounds to pre-pregnancy levels within two years of having a baby, according to a new University of Washington study. Men's patterns of substance use during their partners' pregnancies were even bleaker. (Science Daily)
Known chemically as tiotropium, Spiriva HandiHaler is used to treat chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, or COPD, and is co-promoted worldwide by Pfizer and Boehringer Ingelheim, a privately held German company. A preliminary company analysis of about 13,500 patients from 29 clinical studies found that risk of stroke was 8 in 1,000 patients taking the inhaled drug, compared with 6 in 1,000 who took a placebo, the FDA said. (MEDLINEplus)
The difficulty with carbon monoxide is that there is a fine balance between levels that influence COPD, and toxic levels, and it would be very hard to gauge a safe dose for patients ... Serious diseases such as COPD, often a combination of chronic bronchitis and emphysema caused by years of smoking, involve serious inflammation of lung tissues, and carbon monoxide appears to be able to ease this reaction, potentially improving symptoms ... However, Dr Paolo Paredi from the National Heart and... (BBC News -- UK)
COPD can be seriously disabling ... The British Lung Foundation focused on Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), which includes conditions such as chronic bronchitis and emphysema ... It found the health service was under greatest strain from COPD in deprived areas such as Glasgow and Liverpool. (BBC News -- Health)
Glucocorticoids can also be used for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), immune suppression following organ transplantation, and cortisol deficiency secondary to disease in the pituitary gland or adrenal glands (e. g., Addison's disease). (Suite101.com)
March 3 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Adults without symptoms of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) should not be screened for the disease using spirometry, according to a new recommendation from the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force ... COPD is a lung disease in which the airways in the lungs are damaged, making it hard to breathe ... COPD is the fourth leading cause of death and affects more than 5 percent of the U.S. population. (PR Newswire)
Janie Hunt Stuart came through 4 by-passes last week and is doing fairly well, but doctors are concerned with the condition of her lungs since she has COPD. Remember her in your prayers. Janie is Paul Hunt's sister, and Paul is my son in law. (Seantobia Democrat, MS)
SINGAPORE : From 1st April 2008, Medisave can be used for the outpatient treatment of two more chronic diseases - asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease or COPD.. The withdrawals will be capped at S 300 per Medisave account per year and the existing deductible of S 30 and co-payment of 15 percent will also apply. (Channel NewsAsia, Singapore)
NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Transplanting both lungs in younger patients in the end stages of COPD (chronic obstructive pulmonary disease) gives longer survival than transplanting only one lung, according to results of a "look-back" study ... Recent data from an international registry indicate that 46 percent of lung transplantations are performed for COPD -- a common, progressive lung condition that is mostly seen in smokers and former smokers and is characterized by emphysema and chronic... (MEDLINEplus)
Chronic bronchitis and emphysema account for most cases of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). More information. (Health-Finder)
Chronic bronchitis along with emphysema account for most cases of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, or COPD.. The research was published in the first issue for March of the American Journal of Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine, published by the American Thoracic Society. (EurekAlert!)
MRS. wrote on Feb 25, 2008 7:54 AM:" How did we ever survive back in the day? I somewhat agree with the smoking ban but even I think they went to far. People don't like to eat the same thing all the time so I can see restaurants but I am assuming people drink the same kind of beer all the time and smoke the same brand of cigarettes so bars should have been left alone. This is coming from someone that believes Jesus is the only way to Heaven. Burning wood is a little different. Although I... (The Pantagraph newspaper)
NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Exercising one leg at a time can improve aerobic capacity more than two-legged exercise in patients who have stable chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), according to a report in the latest issue of the medical journal Chest ... COPD is a common, progressive lung condition that is mostly seen in smokers and former smokers ... COPD is the 4th leading cause of death in the United States. (MEDLINEplus)
Gary K. wrote on Feb 24, 2008 4:21 PM:" For you smokers: Health,United States,2006 (CDC) Death rates for Lung Cancer/ per 100,000 population 1970 2004 37.1 53.2, This is a 43% increase in lung cancer deaths,despite a 50% decrease in smoking rates!! From the American Heart Assoc. Hospital Discharges With Cardiovascular Disease as the First Listed Diagnosis United States: 1979-2003 1969 = about 3,200,000 2003 = 6,434,000 When you correct for the increase in population over the years, the line... (The Pantagraph newspaper)
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD). Coronary Bypass Surgery. (EurekAlert!)
And they were more than twice as likely to die of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease or COPD, the umbrella term for progressive respiratory diseases, such as emphysema and bronchitis. Students who had had bronchitis were also 38% more likely to die of cardiovascular disease. (Science Daily)
18, 2008) Blacks with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) 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 University Medical Center researchers ... The researchers retrospectively assessed the entire cohort of 280 non-Hispanic black adults and 5,272 non-Hispanic white adults diagnosed with COPD or emphysema who were awaiting lung transplantation on the United Network for Organ Sharing (UNOS)... (Science Daily)
The researchers assessed the 280 non-Hispanic black adults and 5,272 non-Hispanic white adults diagnosed with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) or emphysema who were on the United Network for Organ Sharing lung transplantation list between 1995 and 2004 ... "Based on what we know about COPD, we expected that twice as many black patients would have been put on the lung transplant waiting list. Our findings point to significant barriers to accessing lung transplantation for minorities,"... (MEDLINEplus)
2, 2007) Exposure to passive smoking is linked to increased prevalence of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). This association could cause 1. (Science Daily)
He insisted she go to the doctor, and it turned out she had a spot on her lung and COPD, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease. "I tried to run him off because I was afraid I was going to get really sick," Jones said. (Daytona Beach News Journal)
The past 15 years there has been an increasing epidemic of cancer, diabetes, obesity, high cholesterol, high blood pressure, heart disease, lung damage (including asthma and COPD), rheumatoid arthritis and too many other auto-immune disorders to list. Apparently, races for the cure have not even slowed down the epidemic. (Missoulian, MT)
com, a Web site dedicated to empowering people with chronic conditions, including chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and sleep apnea. "Ideally, your doctor will help you," Halberstadt says. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
Affected by using tobacco are also other respiratory diseases collectively called chronic obstructive pulmonary disease or COPD including emphysema, chronic bronchitis and asthmatic bronchitis. Smoking tobacco has been linked to an increased risk of respiratory symptoms including coughing, phlegm, wheezing and difficult or labored breathing (dyspnea). (Food Consumer)
"Allowing high levels of CO2 may contribute to the high mortality of patients with diseases like chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)," said Sznajder, a professor of medicine and of cell and molecular biology at the Feinberg School and a physician at Northwestern Memorial Hospital ... COPD is the fourth leading cause of death in the United States, killing more than 120,000 people, according to the National Institutes of Health ... When people have COPD, their lungs lose elasticity and... (EurekAlert!)
"These mouse models should provide a major boost to research efforts to develop new treatments for the common cold as well as for more potentially fatal illnesses such as acute attacks of asthma and of COPD (constructive obstructive pulmonary disorder, such as chronic bronchitis)," Johnston said. The discovery was welcomed by Leszek Borysiewicz, chief executive of Britain's Medical Research Council, which funded the study. (The Drudge Report)
(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)
Without this gene we not only lose a bit of youthfulness but the lungs are left open to destructive inflammation and diseases such as chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and lung cancer ... Theyve begun testing the powerful antioxidant resveratrol, which is extracted from red grape skins, to develop a treatment to target SIRT1 and reverse lung damage, or at least enhance the way standard COPD therapies work ... Approximately 23 million Americans have COPD, which is induced by... (EurekAlert!)
Their vision is to ensure that every Canadian child and adult diagnosed with asthma, associated allergies and Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) enjoys a high quality of life. For more information about the Asthma Society of Canada and their services, visit or call their toll-free support line 1-866-787-4050. (Yahoo News -- Press Releases)
wrote on Jan 21, 2008 11:46 AM:" What about my right as a non-smoker not to have to pay your smoking-related medical bills? All of you smokers with COPD, sucking oxygen, back and forth to the hopspital are bankrupting this country. I know you paid in to social security, but I have a news flash for ya. What you paid over the years is a drop in the bucket compared to what you cost the tax payer. If you want to smoke, fine. But pay your own medical expenses.....I would much rather spend that money... (Longview Daily News, WA)
(May 15, 2007) A Mediterranean diet halves the chances of developing progressive inflammatory lung disease (COPD), reveals a large study. COPD (chronic obstructive pulmonary disease) is an umbrella term for chronic. (Science Daily)
Among the hundreds of recent articles in these newsletters you will find articles on COPD, fibromyalgia, the safety of cholesterol-lowering statins, risks and benefits of hormone therapy, Vitamin D, the use of magnets for pain relief, dementia-related agitation, breast cancer screening, what one serving of various foods should look like - hint one-half cup of fresh fruit equals one-half baseball - and macular degeneration. These newsletters are highly recommended for public libraries as reviewed... (Missoulian, MT)
"We need leaders to stand up and enact national changes that will prevent lung diseases such as lung cancer and Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), which includes emphysema and chronic bronchitis." Tobacco-related diseases remain the number-one preventable cause of death in America, killing more than 438,000 Americans each year. The American Lung Association's State of Tobacco Control 2007 report tracks progress made, ground lost, and issues that have stalled throughout 2007, during... (PR Newswire)
8, 2008) Here s another reason not to smoke, especially for women: chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) ... The most important risk factor for COPD is long-term cigarette smoking ... Signs and symptoms of COPD -- persistent cough, increased mucus production, shortness of breath and frequent colds and respiratory problems -- often develop gradually, and people don t realize they have the disease until it s advanced. (Science Daily)
NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Long-term heavy tobacco smoking can lead to potentially harmful structural and functional changes in skeletal muscle outside the lungs, even in smokers who don't have chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), a new study suggests. Smoking is the major cause of COPD, but relatively little is known about the effect of smoking on skeletal muscle ... For their study, Dr. Maria Montes de Oca from Hospital Universitario de Caracas, Venezuela, and colleagues compared the... (MEDLINEplus)
" coonbug wrote on Jan 6, 2008 6:41 PM:" Why Not -- I have a sister with severe COPD, on oxygen 24/7 and it was most likely caused by her smoking. I smoked about 30 years, finally quit because of health and cost of cigs. (Mattoon Journal-Gazette, IL)
According to the results released in May 2007 of a 20 year study, the Mediterranean diet greatly reduces your chances of developing chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) such as emphysema and bronchitis. Of the 43,000 men studied, those who ate a Mediterranean diet had a 50% lower risk of developing COPD than those consuming a Western diet (processed foods, sugar, red meat), even after adjusting for age, smoking, and other risk factors. (Suite101.com)
My mother was probably a text book case of Chronic Obstuctive Pulmonary Disease (COPD). It literally sucked her breath away with each passing day, until she finally was on oxygen 24/7 and rarely left the house. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
What s the status of the lithium batteries used in portable oxygen collectors, like the Inogenone, used by folk with COPD and other respiratory conditions. This equipment could be used in flight as of last March, although not on some of the smaller aircraft. (New York Times)
Glaxo's Advair Outperforms Pfizer's COPD Drug ... Advair is currently marketed for patients with asthma, but Glaxo is seeking to expand its approval for use by patients with COPD. ... There is no cure for COPD, so we must manage the disease as effectively as possible to provide patients with the best outcomes,'' Wisia Wedzicha, a professor of respiratory medicine at University College London, said in a statement from London- based Glaxo. (Dog Flu Diet and Diseases)
Mary wrote on Dec 28, 2007 2:16 PM:" Remember the reason for the ban folks! Second hand smoke is a health hazard to those who don't smoke!! It is OK with me if you want to develop COPD or lung cancer but do it away from public places where you are hurting others!!! This ban needs to be enforced!!! ". KeepEmHonest wrote on Dec 28, 2007 1:04 PM:" I know for a fact that there are untruths in this article. I, myself, have called the EPD on several occassions and the only response I get is "we cant... (News Enterprise Online)
Patients with severe COPD may benefit more from therapy that combines salmeterol and fluticasone [SFC] than treatment with tiotropium, according to results from a long-term, multi-center study, Investigating New Standards for Prophylaxis in Reducing Exacerbations (INSPIRE) that directly compared the two therapies ... The researchers recruited 1,323 patients with severe COPD and randomized them to receive one of two treatmentseither SFC or tiotropiumfor two years ... Despite no difference in... (EurekAlert!)
FRIDAY, Dec. 28 (HealthDay News) -- People suffering with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) may find that combining two currently available medications halves their risk of death within two years as well and improves their overall health status and quality of life, new research suggests. The conclusion is drawn from the first human trial to compare treatment of COPD with a combination of salmeterol and fluticasone [SFC] to tiotropium therapy ... The medications in the study are... (Health-Finder)
LONDON (Reuters) - GlaxoSmithKline Plc said on Friday that clinical trial results showed its top-seller Advair had an edge over Pfizer Inc's rival product Spiriva in treating patients with the lung disease COPD. ... Advair reduced the risk of patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) dying from any cause by 52 percent compared with patients on Spiriva ... Results of the first head-to-head study of the two medicines in COPD were published in the American Journal of Respiratory... (ABC News -- Wire)
MRS. wrote on Dec 28, 2007 1:48 AM:" I didn't have asthma as a child and was in my 40s when told I had asthma. I also have COPD. I usually can avoid burning leaves but I do have sever attacks if I can't avoid it. I am sure it is very frightening for a child. I have more of a problem when they are spreading tar in a construction zone than with burning leaves. It amazes me how some have no concern for others but will be the first to complain when something affects them.Also, I don't know if... (The Pantagraph newspaper)
And just like cigarette smoking and air pollution, nitrites generate molecules known as reactive oxygen and nitrogen species that have been linked to chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), Dr. Raphaelle Varraso of the Harvard School of Public Health in Boston and colleagues note. The chief risk factor for COPD, which encompasses chronic bronchitis and emphysema, is cigarette smoking ... Research by Varraso and colleagues suggests that eating cured meats may worsen the harmful effects of... (MEDLINEplus)
Coats has suffered from chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) for the last four years. Tethered to an oxygen tank he could walk, sometime with difficulty, until two weeks ago. (Coldwater Daily Reporter, MI)
"Our findings show the important influence of psychological aspects on how patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) perceive" their shortness of breath, lead investigator Dr. Andreas von Leupoldt told Reuters Health. COPD refers to two types of main lung disease, emphysema and chronic bronchitis ... To investigate further, the researchers studied 20 patients with mild to severe COPD who underwent two 6-minute walk tests. (MEDLINEplus)
COPD is chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, commonly known as chronic bronchitis and emphysema ... We aim to establish a link between the health of the lungs during childhood and later degenerative lung disease (COPD) and then seek the specific factors genetic or environmental which lead to defective lung development. (Science Daily)
18, 2007) Women have made a good deal of welcome progress in the last several decades, but at least one advance is unwanted: chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is on the rise in women in prevalence, morbidity and mortality. By 2000, the number of women dying from COPD surpassed the number of men ... "The disease expression of COPD in women is different than in men," says Fernando Martinez, M.D., professor of internal medicine at the University of Michigan and senior author on the... (Science Daily)
The growth population of adults over 65 years of age in combination with better diagnosis in respiratory diseases, such as COPD, emphysema and bronchitis, along with increased life expectancy will help grow the non-asthma device market from $4B to over $6B by 2010. Chris Wirth, COO of Ingen, states: Oxyview will be a very strong competitor and participate in this growth because reliable oxygen therapy is critical to hundreds of millions of people worldwide. (Investors Business Daily)
Vestergaard and colleagues investigated whether the use of any bronchodilator or other lung active drug for asthma, COPD (chronic obstructive pulmonary disease), emphysema, or other lung disease was associated with a change in the risk of fractures in nearly 250,000 patients residing in Denmark in 2000 ... The risk of fracture was higher in patients with COPD, emphysema, and other chronic lung disease than in patients with asthma, they report in the journal Chest. (MEDLINEplus)
HerChild wrote on Dec 14, 2007 5:45 PM:" zo za ....also, did you know that prednisone makes people fat? Most people with respiratory problems or and COPD are put on prednisone with every episode they encounter which causes their lungs inflammation. So you see, many out here are not fat from eating, on the contrary, they are fat from second hand smoke making them need prednisone in order to keep on breathing at all! ". lefty wrote on Dec 14, 2007 6:26 PM:" CITIZENOFMATTOON, in referencing ZO ZA... (Mattoon Journal-Gazette, IL)
(WebMD) The lung disease known as chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) has long been considered more a man's disease than a woman's disease ... "COPD is a huge problem in women," says MeiLan Han, MD, MS, an assistant professor of medicine at the University of Michigan Health System, Ann Arbor, and director of its Women's Respiratory Health Clinic ... She is the lead author of a clinical commentary on the topic of gender and COPD published in the American Journal of Respiratory and... (CBS News)
16, 2007) Frequent consumption of cured meats results in lower lung function test scores and increases the odds of developing chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), according to a large cross-sectional. (Jul. (Science Daily)
The final predictive model contained only three variables: age (3 categories), weight (3 categories), and history of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) (yes or no). A score of 6 points or more, out of a maximum of 13 points, had a sensitivity of 93 percent and a specificity of 59 percent, which means that most of the "true positives" - those who actually had osteoporosis - were identified and more than half of the "true negatives" - those who did not have osteoporosis -- were correctly... (MEDLINEplus)
Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, also known as COPD, actually refers to two main lung diseases: emphysema and bronchitis ... "Depression in patients with COPD is associated with worse...quality of life," Dr. Vincent S. Fan, of the Veterans Affairs Puget Sound Health Care System, Seattle, and colleagues write in the Archives of Internal Medicine ... "However, studies have not consistently found a higher risk of adverse clinical events among patients with COPD who have symptoms of depression... (MEDLINEplus)
While most of the patients had chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), a group of lung diseases that includes emphysema and chronic bronchitis, the second-most common condition was diffuse parenchymal lung disease, a collection of conditions marked by inflammation and scarring of the lung tissue. As mentioned, 18 percent reported having some symptoms while in the air. (MEDLINEplus)
Orlando, FL December 3, 2007 A new study presented today showed that ramelteon did not exacerbate respiratory depressant effects in patients (40 years and older) with moderate to severe chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), as measured by oxygenation or abnormal breathing events relative to placebo ... Getting adequate sleep is essential to maintaining health in people who live with COPD. These results suggest that ramelteon is a sleep medication that can be used safely in adults... (EurekAlert!)
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