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November 11, 2016
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An estimated 12 million Americans have chronic obstructive pulmonary disease and another 12 million likely have the disease, but are unaware, according to the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute.

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October 28, 2016
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VIDEO: MedImmune collaborations produce three discoveries in COPD

VIDEO: MedImmune collaborations produce three discoveries in COPD

PHILADELPHIA — Roland Kolbeck, vice president of research and development for Respiratory, Inflammation & Autoimmunity at MedImmune, spoke with Healio Rheumatology about the company’s collaborations with academic institutions.

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ICU admissions, ventilation occur without immunoprophylaxis for RSV

ICU admissions, ventilation occur without immunoprophylaxis for RSV

NEW ORLEANS – Premature infants born at 29 to 35 weeks’ gestational aged younger than 3 months were frequently admitted to the ICU and needed invasive mechanical ventilation for RSV when they did not receive immunoprophylaxis, according to the SENTINEL1 AstraZeneca study data presented at IDWeek 2016.

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October 26, 2016
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AARC celebrates Respiratory Care Week

To raise awareness for improving lung health internationally, the American Association for Respiratory Care, or AARC, annually recognizes Respiratory Care Week, occurring this year from October 23 to 29.

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October 21, 2016
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Higher hospitalization rate seen in COPD patients with history of asthma

A history of asthma in patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease heightened the risk for disease-related hospitalizations, according to a population study published in Journal of Allergy and Clinical Immunology.

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October 18, 2016
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FDA awards 21 grants for orphan drugs

FDA awards 21 grants for orphan drugs

The FDA has awarded 21 clinical research grants for orphan drugs, encompassing more than $23 million during the course of the next 4 years, to develop products for patients with rare diseases, according to a press release.

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October 07, 2016
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High indoor temperatures may worsen COPD symptoms

Patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease who live in homes with higher indoor temperatures, as well as high levels of air pollutants, develop worse symptoms of the disease, according to study results published in Annals of the American Thoracic Society.

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October 03, 2016
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COPD exacerbations associated with significant lung function loss

Acute exacerbations are related to significant long-term decline in lung function in patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, particularly among those with a mild form of the disease, according to findings published in American Journal of Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine.

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September 26, 2016
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Fluticasone furoate–vilanterol safe, effective treatment for COPD

Patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease treated with a combination of fluticasone furoate and vilanterol had a significant reduction of exacerbations with no increase of serious adverse events compared with usual care, according to recent study findings.

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September 19, 2016
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COPD treatment with tiotropium does not increase cardiovascular risk

Within the first year of treatment, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease patients initiating tiotropium did not have an increased risk for cardiovascular events, but they did have a reduced risk for pneumonia, compared with long-acting beta2-agonists, according to a recent study. 

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