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February 25, 2021February 26, 2021

Partnership Brings Quantitative Imaging Analysis to Diagnosis, Care

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A new collaboration is seeking to bring quantitative imaging analysis to diagnosis and care of patients with chronic lung diseases, including chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and emphysema. The agreement ... Read more

February 23, 2021February 24, 2021

FDA OKs Pivotal Trial Testing RheOx System in Chronic Bronchitis

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The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has cleared the start of an international pivotal trial to test the RheOx System, Gala Therapeutics’ medical device, in adults with chronic obstructive ... Read more

February 18, 2021February 19, 2021

Weight Loss, Low BMI Tied to Worse Mortality in Japanese Men

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Weight loss and a low body mass index (BMI) are associated with worse mortality outcomes among men with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) in Japan, according to a new study. ... Read more

February 16, 2021February 17, 2021

New Algorithm May Find Misdiagnosis in COPD

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A new algorithm-based approach was developed to identify patients at risk of being misdiagnosed with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). Researchers believe this may become an important tool to help ... Read more

February 11, 2021February 12, 2021

Trixeo Aerosphere Approved in Scotland as COPD Maintenance Therapy

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The Scottish Medicines Consortium (SMC) has approved AstraZeneca‘s triple combination therapy Trixeo Aerosphere as a maintenance treatment for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). The approval specifically covers adults with moderate to severe ... Read more

February 9, 2021February 10, 2021

American Lung Association Awards $50K for Regenerative Medicine Project

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As part of its Catalyst Grant program, the American Lung Association (ALA) has awarded $50,000 for a project aimed at regenerating damaged lung tissue. Researcher Ya-Wen Chen, PhD, hopes her ... Read more

February 4, 2021February 5, 2021

FDA Gives Green Light to Clinical Trial of Zofin

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The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has granted Organicell Regenerative Medicine permission to begin a clinical trial testing the company’s lead product, Zofin, in people with chronic obstructive pulmonary ... Read more

February 2, 2021February 3, 2021

Inhaled Hyaluronan Found to Ease Acute COPD Exacerbations

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In a pilot Phase 2 study, inhaled hyaluronan — which uses sugar secreted by living tissue that acts as a scaffold for cells — treated people with acute exacerbations of chronic ... Read more

January 28, 2021January 29, 2021

COPD Foundation, Holy Cross Health Open Program for At-home Care

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The nonprofit teaching hospital Holy Cross Health has partnered with the COPD Foundation to open a pilot program to help people with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and related lung disorders ... Read more

January 26, 2021January 27, 2021

New Breath Biopsy Panel May Help in COPD Diagnosis

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A new, noninvasive breath biopsy panel — dubbed “a Breathalyzer for disease” — can distinguish several airway disorders, including chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), its developer said. Launched by Owlstone ... Read more

January 21, 2021January 22, 2021

Wellinks’ First Wireless Nebulizer for COPD Cleared for Patient Study

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A pilot study on the first wireless nebulizer for use by people with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) has been cleared by a review board of the U.S. Food and ... Read more

January 19, 2021January 20, 2021

Amoxicillin Alone Better Than Antibiotic Combo for Treating Exacerbations

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In people with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) who experience acute exacerbations, the use of amoxicillin alone is associated with better outcomes than treatment with amoxicillin in combination with clavulanic ... Read more

January 14, 2021January 15, 2021

Noninvasive Home Ventilation Linked to Lower Risk of Death, ER Visits

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Noninvasive ventilation at home, known as NIVH, is associated with a significantly lower risk of death, hospitalization, and emergency room (ER) visits among chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) patients with ... Read more

January 12, 2021January 13, 2021

Study: COPD Treatment in China Relies Too Heavily on Inhaled Corticosteroids

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People in China with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) are overusing inhaled corticosteroids and underusing non-pharmacological therapies such as home oxygen therapy, a study suggests. The real-world data show that ... Read more

January 5, 2021January 5, 2021

Protein’s Activity Tied to Emphysema, May Link COPD to Lung Cancer

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The protein ADAM17 appears to serve as a switch for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), a study in a mouse model of emphysema reports, promoting COPD’s development when activated and alleviating ... Read more