Gerard J. Criner, MD, FACP, FACCP

BOSTON — Women with COPD who live in rural areas have poorer Environmental Justice Index scores indicating disparities than those who live in urban areas, according to a study presented at the CHEST Annual Meeting.

Patients with COPD who underwent autologous transplantation of lung progenitor cells had improved gas exchange capacity, quality of life and walking distance, according to study results.