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Healio Pulmonology has compiled a list of recent news highlighting research in COPD.
Read more about dual bronchodilator therapy vs. monotherapy in corticosteroid-naive patients, the use of a “smart shirt” for monitoring lung disease and the benefits of the adjusted NEWS2 tool for reducing alert frequency in patients with COPD exacerbations.
Dual bronchodilator therapy bests monotherapy in COPD patients not using inhaled corticosteroids
NEW ORLEANS — In a post hoc analysis of pooled data from four phase 3 studies, combination therapy with tiotropium plus olodaterol resulted in greater improvements in lung function and symptoms than with tiotropium alone in patients with COPD who were not using inhaled corticosteroids. Read more
Triple therapy fails to win FDA approval for COPD
The FDA has issued a complete response letter regarding the new drug application for PT010 — an inhaled triple-combination therapy — for COPD, according to a press release from the manufacturer. Read more
‘Smart shirt’ shows potential to monitor lung disease
A “smart shirt,” which gauges the volume of air inhaled and exhaled based on how the wearer’s chest expands and contracts, may provide a simple way for physicians to monitor patients with pulmonary diseases, including COPD, a new study suggests. Read more
Adjusted NEWS2 tool reduces alert frequency for patients admitted with COPD exacerbations
Using the National Early Warning Score 2 with an adjusted target saturation among patients admitted to the hospital for COPD exacerbations reduces alert frequency without a notable difference in mortality when compared with unadjusted National Early Warning Score 2, a recent study suggests. Read more
COPD in nonsmokers, smokers share similar prevalence by US region
There is a strong correlation between the state-level incidences of COPD in both nonsmoking and currently smoking populations, indicating that in certain U.S. regions, nonsmoking adults are more likely to be exposed to secondhand smoke, according to a study published in MMWR. Read more
Occupational exposure to disinfectants may raise COPD risk
New data published in JAMA Network Open showed that the risk for COPD incidence was higher among nurses who regularly performed cleaning and disinfectant tasks. Read more