Improving Early Frailty Recognition in Patients With COPD
Researchers explored risk factors for frailty in patients with COPD, emphasizing the need for early identification and intervention to improve outcomes.
Feb 19, 2025
CONDITION SPOTLIGHT
Condition Spotlight: COPD
A collection of feature articles, study abstracts, and other resources all focused on COPD.
The Impact of Extreme Temperatures on COPD Morbidity and Mortality
The Impact of Extreme Temperatures on COPD Morbidity and Mortality
Extreme temperatures increase COPD hospitalizations and deaths, with cold having a greater impact.
Age-Adjusted Criteria Improve COPD Risk Classification Among Older Patients Who Smoke
Age-Adjusted Criteria Improve COPD Risk Classification Among Older Patients Who Smoke
GLI thresholds reduce COPD overdiagnosis in older smokers vs. GOLD, aligning severity with clinical signs and reducing unnecessary treatments.
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‘Surprising Findings’ on Roles of Social Support, Loneliness in COPD, Asthma Outcomes
‘Surprising Findings’ on Roles of Social Support, Loneliness in COPD, Asthma Outcomes
Loneliness appears to be a more important risk factor for symptom exacerbations and acute health service use among adults with COPD than asthma.
Rethinking COPD Risk: Improving GOLD Criteria for Predicting Exacerbations and Mortality
Rethinking COPD Risk: Improving GOLD Criteria for Predicting Exacerbations and Mortality
A recent cohort study assessed the accuracy of the GOLD exacerbation history categories in estimating moderate and severe ECOPD and all-cause mortality in patients with COPD.
Test Your Knowledge of COPD Research!
Test Your Knowledge of COPD Research!
Do you remember the recent COPD research? Test your knowledge now and see how you rank!
COPD eBook 2024
COPD eBook 2024
A curated ebook on COPD featuring recent studies, findings, and opinions from thought leaders.
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A Curious Case of COPD
A 69-year old patient from Southeast Asia presents with a 10-year history of cough and progressive dyspnea. The patient denies tobacco use or exposure.
Which Exercise Interventions Are Most Effective for Improving Oxygen Intake in COPD?
Researchers conducted a network meta-analysis to find the most effective exercise intervention for improving maximal oxygen uptake of people with COPD
High HACOR Score Predicts Non-invasive Ventilation Failure in COPD
Patient’s HACOR scores can help physicians determine the likelihood of NIV failure in a patient with COPD and how effective these predictions are.
Strategies That Improve Physical Activity in Patients With Stable COPD
Researchers identified intervention components that could reduce sedentary behavior and increase physical activity in patients with moderate, stable COPD.
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