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Am. Lung Assoc. Magazine debuts; 'Lung Health' created by Vitality ... Jan 27, 2006
The publication features the latest information on the association's research and programs, advice for managing conditions such as COPD and asthma, answers to ...
- Carolina Newswire (press release),
Susceptibility To Lung Cancer and COPD May Be Genetically Linked Jan 3, 2006
Research suggests that there may be a common underlying genetic susceptibility to lung cancer, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and reduced lung ...
- Cancerpage.com,
Global Asthma/Copd Sales Forecast to Grow to $23 Billion by 2014 ... Jan 4, 2006
4, 2006--Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/reports/c30228) has announced the addition of Asthma and COPD - Get Smart to their offering. ...
- Business Wire (press release),
Foundation says COPD making alarming impact Jan 10, 2006
Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is thought to affect over 200,000 New Zealanders, and is set to become the main illness causing death - yet few ...
- Stuff.co.nz,
‘Evidence still favouring COPD reversibility test’ Jan 6, 2006
Current published evidence about the value of reversibility testing with an inhaled short-acting beta agonist in the diagnosis of COPD is limited, the Drug and ...
- Irish Medical News,
Research Finds Significant Number of Non-Smokers Develop COPD Jan 9, 2006
According to new research published in the American Journal of Medicine, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), which has long been considered a disease ...
- Newsinferno.com,
Traveling With Older Horses Jan 27, 2006
Many older horses, she notes, suffer from some degree of COPD (chronic obstructive pulmonary disease), and this condition often is exacerbated when the horse ...
- TheHorse.com,
Lung study helps with breathing Jan 23, 2006
York explained that one kind of lung disease, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, or COPD, can “affect the heart, cause patients to loose muscle strength ...
- Wetaskiwin Times Advertiser,
Screening tests for men Jan 26, 2006
...of these deaths can be prevented by common sense and lifestyle changes such as safer sex (HIV/Aids), non-smoking (lung cancer and COPD), adequate treatment and ...
- Health24.com,
Breathe Easier! Jan 22, 2006
I eventually made the diagnosis of heaves, also known as recurrent airway obstruction (RAO), and formerly called chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). ...
- TheHorse.com,
Global Asthma/COPD Sales Forecast to Grow to $23 Billion by 2014 ... Jan 4, 2006
BUSINESS WIRE)--Jan 4, 2006 - Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/reports/c30228) has announced the addition of Asthma and COPD - Get Smart ...
- PharmaLive.com (press release),
'Doctor of the Decade' award for Imperial scientist Jan 27, 2006
He has also conducted research into the mechanisms of inflammation in asthma, and more recently, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). ...
- Imperial College London,
Disease Robs Woman's Breath Disease Robs Woman's Breath Jan 22, 2006
She regrets her years of smoking that may have contributed to a condition called COPD, or chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, a progressive disease that ...
- The Ledger,
A meaty, salty, starchy diet may increase risk of chronic ... Jan 21, 2006
...refined starches, and sodium may increase the likelihood of developing chronic respiratory symptoms, including chronic obstructive pulmonary disease ( COPD ). ...
- Xagena.it,
Canada rates poorly on lung disease management Jan 17, 2006
Canadians with serious lung conditions called chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) are getting substandard diagnosis and treatment, according to a ...
- Macleans,
Asthma Foundation Supports Call For Emission Tests Jan 24, 2006
...for 400 deaths annually, without considering the other adverse effects that it may have on the one in six Kiwis with lung diseases like asthma and COPD. ...
- Scoop.co.nz (press release),
Health Support Groups Jan 28, 2006
Park, Davenport. Information: (563) 391-2968. Website: www.qcceliacs.org. Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD). 10 am second ...
- Quad City Times,
MAP Pharmaceuticals closes $25.25 million series C financing Jan 26, 2006
Additional Tempo-based products for delivery of insulin, as well as combination steroid/ß-agonist therapies for asthma and COPD. ...
- American Venture Magazine (press release),
Fat-free body mass tied to emphysema outlook Jan 17, 2006
NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Among people with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), usually emphysema, a low fat-free body mass index appears to be ...
- Reuters
Guest Column: New bill may take oxygen patients' breath away Jan 23, 2006
These COPD patients are the very beneficiaries who need in-home visits from respiratory therapists and other interventions, including different oxygen ...
- Amarillo.com (subscription),
Pathway Diagnostics Expands Biomarker Portfolio to Include ... Jan 5, 2006
...to use protein signatures to develop in vitro diagnostic tests and laboratory services for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and inflammatory bowel ...
- Genetic Engineering News,
Global respiratory equipment market poised to hit $21 billion by ... Jan 15, 2006
With the international incidence of asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) surpassing 314 million, and an aging world population increasingly ...
- MTBeurope.info,
Tomatoes can save smokers Jan 18, 2006
Together with chronic bronchitis it is one of the chief causes of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, or COPD, which kills about 28,000 people each year in ...
- Indiatimes,
Japanese researchers discover fish oil can be used to fight ... Jan 11, 2006
...worked with other researchers on a study that found fish oil could effectively treat a lung disease known as chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). ...
- Newstarget.com,
A fresh look at secret killer… Jan 9, 2006
COPD – sounds more like some new hip-hop group than one of the leading causes of death in New Zealand. The Asthma and Respiratory ...
- Scoop.co.nz (press release),
Equine Respiratory Disease Part 2: The Lower Airway Jan 15, 2006
The term COPD stands for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, otherwise known as "heaves." Other names for this disease include "chronic pulmonary disease ...
- TheHorse.com,
Tomato Juice Keeps Emphysema From Developing In New Model ... Jan 25, 2006
The team would like to test how tomato juice ingestion might affect human patients with COPD (chronic obstructive lung disease), Seyama said. ...
- Science Daily (press release)
MAP Pharmaceuticals Closes $25.25 Million Series C Financing Jan 25, 2006
...new alternatives for migraine sufferers.". combination steroid/beta-agonist therapies for asthma and COPD. In addition to these ongoing ...
- PharmaLive.com (press release),
FDA Grants Discovery Labs' Surfaxin Fast Track Designation for ... Jan 26, 2006
Respiratory Distress Syndrome (ARDS) in adults, and is also developing aerosol formulations of SRT to address Acute Lung Injury (ALI), asthma, COPD, and other ...
- PharmaLive.com (press release),
How Fans Can Achieve VICTORY with Their Health During the Big Game Jan 26, 2006
Oxygen: If you suffer from respiratory conditions such as chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) or asthma, be sure to have your inhaler available at all ...
- Newswise (press release)
Many non-smokers develop lung obstruction Jan 5, 2006
Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is typically considered a disease of cigarette smokers, Halbert and his colleagues note in the American Journal of ...
- Reuters.uk,
HIGH ALTITUDE ILLNESS By Larry Rigsby MD (also an Everest climber) Jan 16, 2006
Medical conditions such as mild COPD, hypertension, coronary artery disease and diabetes do not seem to affect the susceptibility of high altitude illness. ...
- Everest News,
Screening advised for families with lung diseases Jan 3, 2006
Reuters Health) - New research suggests that genetics may make people susceptible to lung cancer, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and reduced lung ...
- Reuters
TREATMENT FOR PERNICIOUS ANEMIA IS LIFELONG Jan 9, 2006
DONOHUE: I am 56 and have COPD. ... I can't help but wonder why the components in an antibiotic can't be isolated and given as treatment for people who have COPD. ...
- Charlotte Sun-Herald,
Genetics May Place Family of Those with Respiratory Diseases at ... Jan 5, 2006
...have found new evidence suggesting genetics may make individuals more susceptible to lung disease, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), and reduced ...
- Newsinferno.com,
Asthma call center opens Jan 3, 2006
Alere Medical Inc. says the new call center will monitor patients with asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). ...
- Denver Business Journal,
Anemia treatment is lifelong Jan 10, 2006
Dear Dr. Donohue: I am 56 and have COPD. ... SD. Dear SD: The two chronic obstructive pulmonary diseases, COPD, are emphysema and chronic bronchitis. ...
- Sun-Sentinel.com,
Omega-3 Fatty Acids Can Improve Lung Function Dec 31, 2005
...canola oil, and walnuts, can have anti-inflammatory effects and improve the exercise capacity for patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). ...
- Medical News Today (press release),
Telemedicine slashes hospitals stays Jan 11, 2006
Using the system to manage chronic respiratory diseases such as Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), medics in Carlisle have managed to reduce ...
- Silicon.com,
Lung Cancer Screening Encouraged For Smokers With A Strong Family ... Jan 2, 2006
...high risk groups is to routinely collect data on family history of lung cancer in patients who have chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), an illness ...
- Science Daily (press release)
CT scan urged for smokers with family cancer history Jan 4, 2006
To speed the work, the authors propose funding of larger family linkage studies to identify genes for both lung cancer and COPD. ...
- Cancerfacts.com,
Alere Medical Undergoes Significant Growth With Opening of New ... Jan 3, 2006
...company, announced the opening of its newest call center in Lakewood, Colorado, to monitor patients with asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD ...
- Business Wire (press release),
Chiesi Farmaceutici and Laboratorios SALVAT sign a worldwide ... Jan 9, 2006
...by Salvat and Chiesi for future clinical development, have shown promising data in animal models of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), also in ...
- PharmaLive.com (press release),
Telemedicine slashes hospital stays Jan 11, 2006
The system can monitor diseases such as chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, or COPD, which currently costs the United Kingdom's National Health Service ...
- ZDNet
Tomato juice fillip for smokers Jan 12, 2006
...smoke. Emphysema is one of the chief causes of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and particularly affects smokers. Tomato ...
- Freshinfo,
Oriel Therapeutics Inc. - Receives 3rd US Patent, First on Powder ... Jan 10, 2006
...dry powder inhalation (DPI) technology will impact the way in which many illnesses such as asthma, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) and cystic ...
- Genetic Engineering News,
Electronic nurse' helps houseebound patients stay out of hospital Jan 12, 2006
...worsening heart failure; a peak flow meter checks lung capacity, an indicator of worsening asthma or chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD); a glucometer ...
- MTBeurope.info,
Clinical Trials Update: Jan. 9, 2006 Jan 10, 2006
A research study is being held to evaluate the effects of a new treatment on patients suffering from Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD). ...
- Forbes
(PRN) - Detroit Regional Chamber Supports New High School ... Jan 25, 2006
...(PRN) - Largest Industry Conference on Inflammatory Diseases to Feature Pharma Updates on Drugs for MS, COPD & Asthma, March 20-21, 2006 New Brunswick, NJ ... ...
- Bolsamania.com,
Homecare Industry Rallying Support to Kill Reconciliation Act Jan 22, 2006
...particular is critical to approximately one million Americans who suffer from respiratory illnesses such chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and who ...
- SeniorJournal.com,
Health Briefs Jan 24, 2006
IN HOME RX program makes available breathing medications and nebulizers to patients who have asthma, emphysema or COPD at no cost to the recipient, if they ...
- Exeter News-Letter,
Thyratira News Jan 24, 2006
Carlene Burford passed from this life after a bout with COPD on Friday Jan 13th at her home on Memphis Oxford. Bryan and Mildred ...
- Seantobia Democrat,
Medicare Patients and Care Providers Fear Dire Consequences of ... Jan 23, 2006
...equipment is essential for the 1 million Americans who suffer from respiratory illnesses such as chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and require ...
- Yahoo! News (press release)
Head-To-Head Study Shows More Elderly Patients With Community ... Jan 24, 2006
Most patients had multiple co-morbidities, including chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), cardiac disease and diabetes, and 16 percent of patients had ...
- PR Newswire (press release),
LAB International announces final CGRP Phase I pharmacokinetic ... Jan 24, 2006
...powder inhaler platform. Its pipeline also includes therapeutics for asthma, COPD, and growth hormone deficiencies. LAB Research ...
- Canada NewsWire (press release),
Largest Industry Conference on Inflammatory Diseases to Feature ... Jan 25, 2006
NEW BRUNSWICK, NJ, Jan. 25, 2006 /PRNewswire/ -- The 10th Anniversary Inflammation & Immune Diseases Drug Discovery & Development ...
- PharmaLive.com (press release),
Pharmaxis Signs First Distributor for Aridol Jan 18, 2006
...of products include Aridol(TM) for the management of asthma, Bronchitol(TM) for cystic fibrosis and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and PXS25 for ...
- PharmaLive.com (press release),
In a study conducted in Japan it has been shown that tomato juice ... Jan 10, 2006
But a desire was also expressed that they would like to test the effect of tomato juice on people with chronic obstructive lung disease (COPD). ...
- MedIndia,
Ask the Doctor: More on shortness of breath Jan 2, 2006
...before starting antibiotic therapy. If your doctor suspects that you have COPD he may refer you to a specialist. Q: What symptoms ...
- Fort Wayne News Sentinel,
Grebel, Carole Jan 11, 2006
Carole A. Grebel, 68, New Glarus, Wis., died Monday, Jan. 9, 2006, following a courageous battle with COPD. Carole was born on Oct. ...
- Green Bay Press Gazette,
US FDA Approves Orencia (Abatacept) for Treatment Of Rheumatoid ... Dec 29, 2005
Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) patients treated with Orencia developed adverse events more frequently than those treated with placebo, including ...
- DG News
Spiralling Healthcare Expenditures to Push Adoption of Remote ... Jan 11, 2006
Target areas for remote monitoring include patients suffering from congestive heart failure (CHF), diabetes and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). ...
- PR Newswire (press release),
(PZ) Novartis Delivers Strong Performance with Record Results in ... Jan 18, 2006
...quarter of 2006. Global pivotal studies are planned for both asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). QAB149 offers ...
- Houston Chronicle,
Bulletin Board for Palm Beach County Jan 20, 2006
...$12. Call 954-757-0105. "What's New in Oxygen and Nebulizer Therapy," COPD Support Group, lecture by Scott McCown from Lincare Home Care Company, 3:30-5 pm ...
- Sun-Sentinel.com,
Breathe Deep Jan 20, 2006
Efforts are primarily directed toward inflammatory airway disease (IAD) and heaves (also called chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, COPD; or recurrent ...
- TheHorse.com,
Okerson chosen for Hands and Heart Award Jan 17, 2006
...materials for patient ailments and often continues this research at home.� He is credited with providing care that allowed a patient with COPD to live two ...
- Hot Springs Star,
Push To Adopt Telehealth In Home Health Will Continue In 2006, USA Jan 15, 2006
...telehealth programs. These successful programs tend to focus on congestive heart failure and COPD patients in particular. The savings ...
- Medical News Today (press release),
CPF Names Teresa Geiger as Vice President of Patient Outreach and ... Jan 17, 2006
...the Lung & Critical Care Research division at the University of Colorado Health Sciences Center and provides counsel for the National Emphysema/COPD Association ...
- PR Newswire (press release),
Significant Savings for Millions of Patients with Chronic ... Jan 19, 2006
...drug benefit for those with one or more of nine common chronic diseases: Alzheimer's, arthritis, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), diabetes, heart ...
- U.S. Newswire (press release),
Pharmaxis signs first distributor for Aridol Jan 18, 2006
...pipeline of products include AridolTM for the management of asthma, BronchitolTM for cystic fibrosis and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and PXS25 ...
- Biotech Intelligence (press release),
Tomato Juice Might Protect Lungs Jan 9, 2006
...beings.". But they said they would like to test the effect of tomato juice on people with chronic obstructive lung disease (COPD). ...
- Forbes
Innovata backs out of SkyePharma bid Jan 13, 2006
35 million (€ 52 million) to carry out Phase III trials of its flagship drug for asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), Flutiform, after ...
- In-PharmaTechnologist.com,
Inland Community Briefs Dec 31, 2005
Registration is required. - The Better Breathers Club for people with Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease, or COPD, which includes asthma, chronic bronchitis ...
- North County Times,
More support for benefits of fish oil for asthmatics Jan 10, 2006
A previous study, published in the December 2005 issue of CHEST reported that fish oils improved lung function in COPD patients. ...
- NutraIngredients-usa.com,
Casper -- Wednesday, Jan. 4 Jan 4, 2006
The Self Help office number is 235-2814. * Jan. 5, 7:30-9 am, COPD, 341 East E. St., Suite 160. Business Before Hours. * Reservations ...
- The Casper Star Tribune,
Casper -- Thursday, Jan. 5 Jan 5, 2006
8 pm, 4700 S. Poplar St. , basement. Closed, non-smoking topic and discussion meeting. * 7:30-9 am, COPD, 341 East E. St., Suite 160. Business Before Hours. ...
- The Casper Star Tribune,
Genetic Links to Lung Cancer Jan 6, 2006
...from studies containing family history of individuals who had been diagnosed with lung cancer, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), laryngeal and ...
- Cancer Consultants (press release),
SkyePharma will not merge with Innovata Jan 12, 2006
Market research consultancy Datamonitor recently predicted that the world asthma/COPD market will increase by 35% to over $18 billion by 2011, largely driven ...
- Pharma Times (subscription),
The Stop Smoking Laser Jan 13, 2006
...health problems. About 80 to 90 percent of deaths from COPD (chronic obstructive pulmonary disease) are caused by smoking. Smoking ...
- WSOCtv.com,
Casper -- Monday, Jan. 2 Jan 2, 2006
The Self Help office number is 235-2814. * Jan. 5, 7:30-9 am, COPD, 341 East E. St., Suite 160. Business Before Hours. * Reservations ...
- The Casper Star Tribune,
A good night's sleep Dec 29, 2005
..."They're starting to see that sleep apnea can cause these other things, high blood pressure, COPD (Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease) and lung disease ...
- Jackson Sun,
Dumaguing: Happy healthy new year Dec 31, 2005
...cancer-causing) particles. COPD or chronic obstructive pulmonary disease is another major concern of smokers. Chronic bronchitis ...
- Sun.Star,
Knock-out Technologies' Ingestible Anti-Microbial Formula Kills ... Jan 3, 2006
Chronically ill patients, such as cancer patients undergoing chemotherapy, steroid dependent transplant patients, HIV positive patients, COPD patients, burn ...
- Business Wire (press release),
Theravance Updates Guidance for Initiation of Phase 2b in the LABA ... Jan 10, 2006
...that is being developed as part of its Beyond Advair collaboration with GSK for the treatment of asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). ...
- Market Wire (press release)
Pasture-Associated Heaves Jan 4, 2006
An inflammatory obstructive airway disorder sometimes referred to as heaves or COPD (chronic obstructive pulmonary disease), RAO-affected horses have an ...
- TheHorse.com,
American Lung Association: State Scores Better In Annual Tobacco ... Jan 11, 2006
...more than 438,000 Americans die every year from diseases caused by tobacco, including lung cancer, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and heart ...
- All American Patriots (press release),
Health notes Jan 4, 2006
The In Home Rx program makes breathing medications and nebulizers available to patients who may have asthma, emphysema or COPD, at no cost to recipients who ...
- Times Herald-Record,
Thyatira News Jan 4, 2006
Sunday, December 25th. She had struggled for several years with COPD and had come back many times when all seemed lost. She was ...
- Seantobia Democrat,
World COPD Day Not Important To The Day 23 Nov 2005
Nov. 16 was World COPD Day (chronic obstructive pulmonary disease) and not a mention of this was The Day. Even after a press release was sent, it was ignored. ...
- TheDay (subscription),
GlaxoSmithKline "add," target price reduced 23 Nov 2005
The analysts still expect the company to witness sales growth for Advair from second-line patients and alternative indications for COPD (Chronic Obstructive ...
- New Ratings
Focusing on the Flu 23 Nov 2005
Any respiratory inflammation sets up the potential for that horse to develop chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), also known as heaves. ...
- TheHorse.com,
Medivir: Advances in Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) ... Nov 21, 2005
Shanghai), instigated a two year research collaboration in December 2003 to develop protease inhibitors against chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). ...
- PrimeZone (press release),
Steroids Help Diseased Lungs Breath Easier Nov 20, 2005
...help patients with asthma, doctors have seesawed on whether these drugs are useful for a common lung problem called chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD ...
- PakTribune.com,
Voices of COPD Nov 19, 2005
MANY sufferers of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) live their existence in total discomfort, unaware that they are afflicted by a lung disease that ...
- Malaysia Star,
Experts Call for Re-Focussing of COPD Management to Reduce ... Nov 16, 2005
LONDON, November 16, 2005 - A new report on the importance of treating Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) exacerbations is launched today, on World ...
- PharmaLive.com (press release),
Experts call for re-focussing of COPD management to reduce ... Nov 16, 2005
16th November 2005: A new report on the importance of treating Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) exacerbations is launched today, on World COPD Day. ...
- EurekAlert (press release),
COPD, Experts Call For Re-Focussing of Management to Reduce ... Nov 16, 2005
A new report on the importance of treating Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) exacerbations and supported by the World Organization of Family Doctors ...
- Medical News Today (press release),
World COPD Day: 12 Million Americans Unaware They Are at Risk for ... Nov 16, 2005
16 /PRNewswire/ -- Today marks World COPD Day, an annual event designated by the Global Initiative for Chronic Obstructive Lung Disease (GOLD) in 2002 to call ...
- PR Newswire (press release),
World COPD Day Nov. 16—‘Breathless not Helpless’ Nov 16, 2005
16, is World COPD Day, to increase awareness about COPD and to improve prevention, diagnosis and treatment. COPD (Chronic Obstructive ...
- Rock River Times,
Time to get yourself tested for COPD Nov 16, 2005
An invisible killer is in our midst. It's called COPD. You may not recognize the ... third leading cause by 2020. So, just what is COPD? ...
- Salem News,
Journalists awarded for raising awareness of COPD, a devastating ... Nov 16, 2005
INGELHEIM, Germany, November 16, 2005 - (World COPD Day, 2005) – Three journalists were recognised today for their achievements in raising awareness of ...
- PharmaLive.com (press release),
Canadians Oblivious About COPD, A Debilitating Lung Disease Nov 19, 2005
A new study conducted by the Canadian Lung Association suggests that Canadians know little about COPD, a debilitating lung disease that's the fourth leading ...
- MedIndia,
COPD risk associated with meaty, salty, starchy diet Nov 16, 2005
...meat, refined starches, and sodium may increase the likelihood of developing chronic respiratory symptoms, including chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD ...
- Medical News Today (press release),
Four per cent of city has COPD Nov 16, 2005
Mostly a smoker’s disease, one-third of these are at risk of getting COPD. The disturbing trend in Chandigarh is the declining age limit of smokers. ...
- Chandigarh Newsline,
November 16 is World COPD Day; Op-Ed by Dr. Peter Wagner Nov 14, 2005
COPD is the fourth-leading cause of death in the country, after heart disease, cancer and stroke. Of these diseases, only COPD is a growing killer. ...
- U.S. Newswire (press release),
Lung Experts for COPD Day, Nov 16 Nov 8, 2005
Newswise — COPD, or chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, is the fourth-leading killer of Americans and of people living around the world, after heart ...
- Newswise (press release)
Interview With Brian Webster A Survivor Story For COPD Nov 10, 2005
Today at age 74 one of Mr. Webster greatest accomplishments is in his new book, titled “ It Takes Your Breath Away- a survivor’s guide to COPD�. ...
- Bella Online
Patient Beliefs And Experiences Predict Adherence To COPD ... Nov 13, 2005
...beliefs, experiences, and behaviors regarding disease and treatment can predict their adherence to medications for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD ...
- Medical News Today (press release),
Patient education alone not enough to improve COPD Nov 7, 2005
NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Among patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), increased education, improved self-management skills and enhanced ...
- Reuters.uk,
Increasing Diagnoses of COPD Underscore Need for Education ... Nov 1, 2005
O'Hara, a former smoker, had ignored her diagnosis of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) for two years and now found herself unable to stand. ...
- Business Wire (press release),
NicOx and TOPIGEN sign agreement for NCX 1020 in COPD and other Oct 26, 2005
...they have signed a license and development agreement for NicOx' phase 2a compound, NCX 1020, in Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) and other ...
- CompanynewsGroup (Communiqués de presse),
Breathless in slums: Asthma on the rise Nov 22, 2005
But to note that 13.1 per cent adults were asthmatic and 6.5 per cent were already suffering from the Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disorder (COPD) was shocking ...
- Pune Newsline,
COPD: A Childhood Illness Oct 24, 2005
Helms and M. Zach hosted a well-attended session that reviewed the available evidence suggesting adult chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) could begin ...
- Medscape (subscription)
Effect of 1-year smoking cessation in COPD and asymptomatic ... Oct 31, 2005
Smoking is the most important factor causing chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). It induces lung inflammation, which is ...
- Medical News Today (press release),
Patients Satisfied with Fluticasone/Salmeterol Treatment by Diskus ... Nov 4, 2005
November 4, 2005 -- Patients reported a high degree of satisfaction after 2 months of using a new treatment for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). ...
- DG News
Farm Exposures Frequently Cause COPD Nov 3, 2005
Although smoking is the main cause of COPD, new research shows that patients with COPD frequently have a history of agricultural exposures. ...
- Medical News Today (press release),
Self-management education in COPD - Key to lower hospital ... Oct 31, 2005
In this study, patients were kept under observation for two years. Most of them were elderly, not highly educated, and had advanced COPD. ...
- Medical News Today (press release),
Sepsis Risk Higher for Patients with COPD Nov 3, 2005
...in the Atherosclerosis Risk in Communities (ARIC), as well as up to 11 years of follow-up data, researchers identified patients with COPD, pneumonia, and sepsis ...
- Medical News Today (press release),
Psychiatric Disorders Common in Women with COPD Nov 3, 2005
A total of 116 patients with COPD were tested (54 men and 62 women), and 57 percent of women and 35 percent of men were classified as having one or more ...
- Medical News Today (press release),
Exercise, breathing help emphysema Nov 22, 2005
Are there any avenues he could pursue? A: Emphysema is one of the two chronic obstructive pulmonary diseases -- COPD. The other is chronic bronchitis. ...
- Contra Costa Times,
Disease leaves more short of breath Nov 22, 2005
...chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. McGinley gave a talk about COPD at a lunch meeting of his Rotary Club. Fortunately, he said ...
- The Casper Star Tribune,
Prolific killer eludes notice Nov 17, 2005
..."Canadian women and men are dying from COPD at a ... "Of the four leading causes of death in Canada, COPD is the only one with an increasing rate of mortality.". ...
- Globe and Mail,
'I would love to be able to get up and dance again' Nov 17, 2005
COPD is the fourth leading cause of death worldwide, on par with HIV/Aids but it is often underdiagnosed. ... "Ninety percent of COPD cases are due to smoking. ...
- The South African Star (subscription),
World COPD Day: 12 Million Americans Unaware They Are at Risk for ... Nov 16, 2005
NAPA, Calif., November 16, 2005 /PRNewswire/ -- Today marks World COPD Day, an annual event designated by the Global Initiative for Chronic Obstructive Lung ...
- PharmaLive.com (press release),
Experts Call for Re-Focussing of COPD Management to Reduce ... Nov 17, 2005
...ots/PRNewswire) - For Non-US Medical Journalists Only A new report on the importance of treating Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) exacerbations is ...
- news aktuell (Pressemitteilung),
Canadians Found to be Poorly Informed about COPD Nov 19, 2005
Lung Association reveals that less than 45% of Canadians have heard of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease and only 17% have heard of its acronym, COPD. ...
- Newsinferno.com,
Journalists awarded for raising awareness of COPD, a devastating ... Nov 16, 2005
Entries were judged by an independent panel comprised of international experts recognised for their achievements in the area of COPD and in healthcare ...
- WebWire (press release),
Great American Smoke Out Nov 16, 2005
Speck wants to make people aware of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease or COPD, which killed more than 119,000 Americans in 2000. ...
- North Platte Telegraph,
Smokers warned to report symptoms Nov 16, 2005
A Mori survey released by the British Thoracic Society COPD Consortium suggests that 13 per cent of smokers report frequently coughing up phlegm, saliva mixed ...
- Monsters and Critics.com,
More should be done to combat lung disease: report Nov 17, 2005
...heavy smoking. COPD causes airways in the lungs to become inflamed and obstructed, causing coughing or shortness of breath. The ...
- CBC Manitoba,
Lung disease is triple what was thought Nov 17, 2005
Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, or COPD, leaves airways swollen or obstructed with mucus. It causes people to cough, spit or struggle to breathe. ...
- Montreal Gazette,
Colleen Felts Nov 16, 2005
Who is she? Colleen, 54, of Rockford is a registered nurse in the Veterans Health Affairs Outpatient Clinic and chairwoman of the Rockford COPD Coalition, an ...
- Rockford Register Star,
Forgotten disease Nov 15, 2005
...thunk of his portable oxygen machine. Nicholas suffers from COPD — chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. He's one of nearly 11 ...
- The Spokesman Review,
Get your chest checked today Nov 19, 2005
...for Chest Diseases, in collaboration with the Cyprus Respiratory Society are today organising a Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) Day throughout the ...
- Cyprus Mail,
NB urged to better treat breathing disorder Nov 18, 2005
A new study by the Canadian Lung Association graded all the provinces on their treatment of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD). ...
- CBC New Brunswick,
Smoking major cause of pulmonary diseases Nov 15, 2005
MANIPAL: World COPD (Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease) Day is designed with a positive theme ‘Breathless, not helpless’ campaign to make patients ...
- Newindpress,
The month of many causes Nov 16, 2005
...some. What, you may ask, is COPD? ... emphysema. One website states that since 1982, patients diagnosed with COPD increased by 41.5 percent. ...
- Amity Observer,
Meat-rich diet is bad for your lungs Nov 16, 2005
...diets are rich in meat, refined starches and sodium are 1.43 times more likely to suffer from chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), like persistent ...
- NewKerala.com,
Chronic condition has man gasping for air Nov 16, 2005
Diagnosed with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease in 1997 at the age of 47, Graham's been left breathless, with no aspect of his life unaffected by COPD. ...
- Ottawa Sun,
Stick this in your pipe and smoke it Nov 16, 2005
COPD, primarily emphysema and chronic bronchitis, is the fourth-leading cause of US deaths at 126,000 a year. Approximately 12 million ...
- Dayton Daily News (subscription),
A deep breath is all it takes Nov 16, 2005
POLITICIANS are renowned for their good lungs and two proved it yesterday -- unlike one in eight Tasmanians with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). ...
- Hobart Mercury,
Ask Dr. Wang Nov 16, 2005
...use. If you haven't already guessed it, she has what we normally call emphysema or COPD - Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disorder. ...
- pride source.com,
Australia facing lung disease epidemic Nov 15, 2005
An Australian Lung Foundation study shows one in six Australians aged 45 or over have some form of the deadly chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). ...
- Ninemsn,
Indian River County support groups: November 23 Nov 22, 2005
Breathing: Better Breathers Club (COPD), 3:30 pm second Friday, dining room 1, Sebastian River Medical Center, 13695 US 1, Sebastian; (772) 581-2066. ...
- Sebastian Sun (subscription),
Surgical results for bronchiectasis based on hemodynamic ... Nov 11, 2005
35%) had a history of associated pulmonary disease, including pulmonary tuberculosis (TB) in 12 (18%) and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) in 11 (17 ...
- The Journal of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery
New Warnings for 3 Asthma Drugs Nov 18, 2005
...clear if there are similar concerns when LABAs are used for exercise-induced wheezing (bronchospasm) or chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), says the ...
- WebMD
(PRN) - Suburban Propane Partners, LP Announces Fiscal 2005 Fourth ... Nov 17, 2005
...(PRN) - Experts Call for Re-Focussing of COPD Management to Reduce Hospital Admissions and Mortality ... [+. PRN) - Rewarding Pharmaceutical ...
- Bolsamania.com,
Clinical Trials Update: Nov. 17, 2005 Nov 17, 2005
...medication for people diagnosed with or experiencing symptoms of emphysema and/or chronic bronchitis (Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD). ...
- Atlanta Journal Constitution (subscription),
Little is known about lung disease: report Nov 19, 2005
But less than 45 per cent of Canadians have heard of the disease, while 17 per cent have heard of its acronym, COPD, says the report.
- LaSalute.net,
(PRN) - Philadelphia Council AFL-CIO Launches Pro-Union Preferred ... Nov 16, 2005
...(PRN) - World COPD Day: 12 Million Americans Unaware They Are at Risk for Fourth Leading Cause of Death ... [+. PRN) - Carl's Jr ...
- Bolsamania.com,
Pfizer Inc. breaks ground for new research facility Nov 17, 2005
...worldwide, focus on potential medicines to treat cardiovascular disease, pain and inflammation, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and respiratory ...
- St. Louis Post-Dispatch,
Vectura losses fall Nov 16, 2005
...higher at £3.6m. Novartis is helping to fund Vectura's development of a treatment for COPD or smoker's cough. Vectura also said ...
- ShareCast,
Smoker’s cough can be deadly, WHO warns Nov 15, 2005
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) is the fourth leading cause of death worldwide, killing nearly 3 million people annually, WHO said ahead of World ...
- Kathimerini,
Argenta and Domantis Announce Successful Study of Inhaled Domain ... Oct 26, 2005
...announced today that they have demonstrated the in vivo efficacy of a human Domain Antibody (dAb) in a Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) model. ...
- PharmaLive.com (press release),
Bronchitis, emphysema worsen in women Oct 28, 2005
THE typical patient with chronic bronchitis and emphysema, now known as chronic obstructive pulmonary disease or COPD, is visualised as a bent old man wrapped ...
- Australian,
Palliative care in non-malignant diseases Nov 3, 2005
Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), which includes chronic bronchitis and emphysema, is the fifth commonest cause of death in England and Wales ...
- Journal of the Royal Society of Medicine
Nippon Boehringer Ingelheim, Pfizer Japan Jointly Survey Japanese ... Oct 27, 2005
Ingelheim and Pfizer Japan jointly announced on October 25 the results of their awareness survey on chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), in which ...
- Japan Corporate News (press release),
XOPENEX(R) Data Presented at American College of Chest Physicians ... Nov 3, 2005
XOPENEX(R) brand levalbuterol HCl Inhalation Solution, racemic albuterol and placebo in patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). ...
- Genetic Engineering News,
TOPIGEN Outlines Strategy for Respiratory Disease Product Pipeline Nov 2, 2005
...option for worldwide rights, to TPI 1020 (formerly referred to as NCX- 1020), a Phase IIa compound for Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) and other ...
- PR Newswire (press release),
Common But Not Commonly Known Nov 14, 2005
...--(BUSINESS WIRE)--COPD or Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease: it's the fourth-leading ... Yet many don't know what COPD is. Dr. Chris Cooper of UCLA explains. ...
- Business Wire (press release),
Smoking out all respiratory disorders Nov 14, 2005
The exhibition was organised in the context of World Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) Day by District 3230 of Rotary International. ...
- News Today,
Quit, before you become me Nov 10, 2005
November is national COPD awareness month. It has been estimated that close to 14 million people have COPD but aren't aware of it yet. ...
- Arizona Republic,
Common But Not Commonly Known Nov 14, 2005
COPD or Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease: it's the fourth-leading cause of death in the United States, the second-leading cause of disability, and is ...
- Genetic Engineering News,
Glaxo shares fall on FDA Advair proposal Nov 21, 2005
...in a single inhaled medicine and has proved a popular choice for controlling asthma and fighting chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), or smoker's lung ...
- Reuters
Common But Not Commonly Known Nov 14, 2005
COPD or Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease: it's thefourth-leading cause of death in the United States, the second-leadingcause of disability, and is ...
- Finanzen.net,
Educating About Disease Management Improves Health-Related Quality ... Nov 4, 2005
MONTREAL, CANADA -- November 4, 2005 -- A health management program aimed at patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) appears to improve ...
- DG News
Body and Mind Nov 20, 2005
UA College of Nursing Seeks Participants for Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) study - UA College of Nursing. Study is ...
- Arizona Daily Star,
HEALTH CALENDAR Nov 20, 2005
...heart attack and stroke prevention,hormone replacement therapy, Alzheimer's disease, overactive bladder, tinea capitis, infant formula, COPD, insomnia, epilepsy ...
- Kansas.com,
CHEST: Americans Treated Suboptimally for Obstructive Lung Disease Nov 2, 2005
2 - Americans with asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) are getting suboptimal care, according to an analysis of health care delivery in ...
- MedPage Today,
Lung disease on the rise Nov 5, 2005
A disease state characterized by irreversible airflow limitation, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, or COPD, afflicts about 8 percent of people aged 40 ...
- El Universal Online,
Synairgen: interferon-Beta Enters Clinic For Novel Use Nov 14, 2005
...or the 'Company'), the drug discovery company focused on the underlying causes of asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), is pleased to ...
- Genetic Engineering News,
Volunteers needed for bronchitis study Nov 6, 2005
Doctors are calling for volunteers aged between 45 and 80 for a groundbreaking study into chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), also known as chronic ...
- The Age (subscription),
Breathtaking Achievers In Your Region Nov 15, 2005
...stories and photographs at www.asthmanz.co.nz by region.) The announcement of the Regional Achievers has been saved until today to mark World COPD Day (Chronic ...
- Scoop.co.nz (press release),
A dying wish come true Nov 11, 2005
If possible, if any way, she needed that hole filled. In 1994, Betty Ellis of Rosalie was diagnosed with Chronic Obstructive Pulminary Disease (COPD). ...
- Rainsville Weekly Post,
Serum Magnesium Levels and Acute Exacerbation of Chronic ... Oct 29, 2005
The purpose of this study was to determine if decreased serum Mg +2 levels in patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) are associated with ...
- Annals of Clinical & Laboratory Science,
Medicare and Medicaid pay nearly 85 percent of the national ... Nov 7, 2005
Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) - a condition associated with smoking and therefore largely preventable -- was the 5th most common cause of ...
- Medical News Today (press release),
Duska President Provides Investor Update in Special Letter To ... Nov 4, 2005
We currently are focusing on a potential treatment for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), including emphysema, and chronic cough and a potential ...
- Business Wire (press release),
PARI Issued US Patent for eFlow; Device Innovations Lead to ... Nov 14, 2005
...complete therapies. This has the potential to improve therapies for diseases such as asthma, cystic fibrosis, and COPD. The new ...
- Yahoo! News (press release)
Health help arrives in Cochrane Nov 2, 2005
Chronic diseases include diabetes, heart disease, chronic lung disease, asthma, depression, anxiety and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). ...
- Cochrane Times,
SkyePharma: hope worth sharing? Oct 27, 2005
The initial indication for Flutiform will be asthma, with a chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) indication to follow. Asthma ...
- Pharmaceutical Business Review
Breathing disorders linked to depression Oct 31, 2005
...people who had been diagnosed with some type of breathing problem, including bronchitis, asthma, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), and several ...
- Rutland Herald,
New study calls for change in the management of COPD to focus on ... Sep 30, 2005
An international study of COPD patients, published today in the European Respiratory Journal, shows that, above all else, COPD patients want to avoid being ...
- Medical News Today (press release)
COPD Patients Turn To Harmonica To Help Them Breathe Sep 29, 2005
...be a laborious task. COPD is a slowly progressive disease in which patients gradually lose lung function. It's the fourth-leading ...
- NBC5i.com
Inhaled Corticosteroids Protect Against Cardio-Ischaemic Events in ... Sep 25, 2005
...results were retrieved from the pivotal EUROSCOP study from 1999, which was a three year placebo controlled trial in 1,175 patients with mild to moderate COPD. ...
- Medical News Today (press release)
First report of cancer drug Gleevec as new target therapy for ... Sep 30, 2005
...studies may open a completely new therapeutic field of targeted treatment for chronic proliferative diseases such as atherosclerosis, COPD, lung emphysema or ...
- Innovations-Report
Heavy Smokers Who Cut Their Smoking In Half May Reduce Their Risk ... Sep 30, 2005
...smoking reduction should still be advocated as the ultimate method of reducing harm from smoking, especially since diseases such as COPD [chronic obstructive ...
- eMaxHealth.com
Abbott Japan Announces that Hokunalin Tape Significantly Improves ... Sep 26, 2005
Tape (tulobuterol), the company's proprietary ethical drug used in the treatment of bronchial asthma (BA) and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). ...
- Japan Corporate News (press release)
COPD: Inhaled drugs may reduce flare-ups of chronic obstructive ... Sep 25, 2005
...an inhaled drug sometimes used to maintain lung function in people with this problem, called chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, or COPD - also reduce the ...
- Evansville Courier & Press (subscription)
Astra's Pulmicort protects heart in COPD study Sep 19, 2005
AstraZeneca Plc's inhaled corticosteroid drug Pulmicort may help reduce heart attacks and angina in patients with "smoker's lung," or COPD, researchers said on ...
- ABC News
Head-to-Head Study Shows COPD Patients Achieve Significantly ... Sep 18, 2005
Patients with Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) achieved superior lung function improvements when treated with the free combination of two ...
- PR Newswire UK (press release)
Head-to-head Study Shows COPD Patients Achieve Significantly ... Sep 19, 2005
COPENHAGEN, September 19, 2005 - Patients with Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) achieved superior lung function improvements when treated with the ...
- PharmaLive.com (press release)
ERS: Pulmicort Helps Prevent Ischemic Cardiac Events in COPD Sep 20, 2005
20-Patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) treated with an inhaled corticosteroid have less risk of cardiovascular disease, according to a ...
- MedPage Today
Budesonide for COPD May Also Protect Against Heart Disease Sep 21, 2005
21, 2005 (Copenhagen) — When patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) are treated with an inhaled corticosteroid, they are less likely to ...
- Medscape (subscription)
Patch investment commences enrolment in Aridol COPD study Sep 21, 2005
Pharmaxis (ASX: PXS, NASDAQ NM: PXSL), that its Aridol Phase II clinical trial in 140 patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) has enrolled ...
- PR Newswire (press release)
Asthma and COPD Patients Find New Soft Mist Inhaler Highly ... Sep 19, 2005
Congress of the European Respiratory Society in Copenhagen, Denmark show that patients with asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) are highly ...
- PharmaLive.com (press release)
Researchers To Test If Cannabis Ingredient Can Help COPD Patients Sep 4, 2005
...active ingredient of cannabis, can be used to alleviate the sensation of breathlessness caused by illnesses such as chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD ...
- Science Daily (press release)
Enrolment Commenced in Aridol(TM) COPD Study Sep 16, 2005
Nasdaq: PXSL) is pleased to announce that its Aridol(TM) Phase II clinical trial in 140 patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) has enrolled ...
- PR Newswire (press release)
COPD Deaths Skyrocket While Heart, Stroke, and Cancer Mortality ... Sep 13, 2005
...causes of death in the US declined during the past three decades while one stands out by its extraordinary rise -- chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD ...
- MedPage Today
Women Smokers Overlook COPD Risk Sep 13, 2005
...that they increase their chances of getting cancer, but few understand their risk of developing chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) -- a spectrum of ...
- JoinTogether.org
COPD - anxiety and low health status lead to more ... Sep 3, 2005
Patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) are commonly frequently admitted to the hospital for acute exacerbations of their disease. ...
- I-Newswire.com (press release)
Study to see if marijuana helps COPD Sep 2, 2005
LONDON, Sept. 2 (UPI) -- British researchers are determining if marijuana helps alleviate breathlessness caused by illnesses such ...
- United Press International
Docs: Inhaled Corticosteroids Beneficial Against COPD Sep 1, 2005
A new study 1 evaluating the effect of inhaled corticosteroids for people with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) suggests the medications can truly ...
- PH Neighborhood
COPD Link with PH is Rare, Say Doctors Sep 15, 2005
...by John C. Martin. The most common cause of pulmonary hypertension (PH) is a common illness itself: chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, or COPD. ...
- PH Neighborhood
Inhaled Drug Reduces COPD Flare-Ups, Hospitalizations Better than ... Sep 6, 2005
In a six-month study of 1,829 patients with moderate to severe chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), a daily dose of an inhaled bronchodilator ...
- Medical News Today (press release)
When Breathing Needs a Tune-Hp, Harmonica Class Hits All the Right ... Sep 27, 2005
The weekly harmonica instruction is one way that people with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) can focus on their breathing in a way that improves ...
- Newswise (press release)
Telemedicine project cuts stays in hospital by half Sep 25, 2005
...telemedicine solutions, which have enabled more effective management of chronic respiratory diseases such as Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD). ...
- PublicTechnology.net
TRENDS IN THE LEADING CAUSES OF DEATH IN THE UNITED STATES, 1970 ... Sep 29, 2005
The six leading causes of death in the United States include heart disease, stroke, cancer, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), accidents and ...
- National Center for Policy Analysis
ERS COPD Research Awards 2005 Sponsored by Boehringer Ingelheim ... Sep 20, 2005
Royal Free Hospital, London, are this year`s winners of the Society`s annual award for research in the field of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD). ...
- PharmaLive.com (press release)
Novartis, new products portfolio Oct 1, 2005
...a long-acting beta-agonist, may provide a new standard of care in patients with asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease ( COPD ) based on Phase II ...
- Xagena.it
NHS to probe students' lung function Sep 29, 2005
Lung function in particular is being targeted in the snapshot survey because 17 November is also World Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) day. ...
- Register
Indacaterol provides 24-hour efficacy with single dose in patients ... Sep 22, 2005
...its development compound indacaterol demonstrated effective and well-tolerated treatment of asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) over 24 ...
- Medical News Today (press release)
SkyePharma rights issue weighs on share price Sep 28, 2005
Skyepharma has been forced to raise funds to carry out trials of its combination drug for asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) after failing ...
- in-PharmaTechnologist
People Suffering From Chronic Pulmonary Disease To Get Relief From ... Sep 28, 2005
...have been able to bring an improvement in the respiratory function of the patients suffering from chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) by teaching them ...
- MedIndia
Belen man struggles with cancer Sep 28, 2005
Throughout the years, Martinez has had several bouts with respiratory distress, but he was finally diagnosed with COPD (Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease ...
- Valencia County News Bulletin
Disease more deadly than breast cancer Sep 19, 2005
MORE British women are likely to die next year from the chronic lung disease COPD than breast cancer, according to the British Lung Foundation, which has ...
- Scotsman
Common Respiratory Problems Sep 26, 2005
Problems, we will cover the lower airway, including reactive airway disease, viral pneumonia, bacterial pneumonia, shipping fever, pleuritis, and COPD.
- TheHorse.com
Study: Smoking and Obesity Linked To Accelerated Aging Sep 25, 2005
Smoking is a leading cause of lung cancer and COPD (Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease), which includes emphysema and chronic bronchitis. ...
- Post Chronicle
Talecris Biotherapeutics Awards Second Annual ALTA Fellowships Sep 30, 2005
...and liver disease associated with Alpha-1. Dr. Janciauskiene's research focuses on the anti-inflammatory activities of Alpha-1 Antitrypsin and its role in COPD ...
- dBusinessNews Triangle (press release)
Lung disease: Sep 17, 2005
The illness--known as COPD--comes from irritating the lungs. ... This test, with your medical history, is the best way to detect COPD.". ...
- U.S. News & World Report
Boehringer says Spiriva, formoterol cause 'superior' improvement ... Sep 19, 2005
...treatment Spiriva to induce 'superior lung function improvement' in patients who suffer from Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) when treated in ...
- Forbes
Prevention of Exacerbations of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary ... Sep 6, 2005
Background: Patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) frequently develop exacerbations, leading to major clinical and health resource use ...
- Annals of Internal Medicine
Tiotropium and the Treatment of Chronic Obstructive Lung Disease Sep 6, 2005
Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is a cigarette-associated abnormality of the lungs that is characterized by destruction of lung tissue and ...
- Annals of Internal Medicine
Trends in the US death rate Sep 21, 2005
They have looked at the six leading causes of death - heart disease, stroke, cancer, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), accidents (related to ...
- HealthandAge.com
Novartis says once-a-day asthma drug works Sep 19, 2005
...safety profile suggest that in time, a once-daily dose of indacaterol could become a new standard of care for bronchodilation in asthma and COPD," said Joerg ...
- ABC News
Germany’s Merck sets out stall for respiratory sector Sep 19, 2005
...marketing approvals for Clickhaler versions of the corticosteroid budesonide and long-acting beta agonist formoterol for the treatment of asthma and COPD, in a ...
- in-PharmaTechnologist
Seminar to focus on managing chronic lung disorders Sep 19, 2005
...obstructive pulmonary disorder can learn about better management of their lung disease in a seminar presented by the National Emphysema/COPD Association and ...
- Arizona Republic
Anti-flu drugs and drug sesistance Sep 22, 2005
Zanamivir generally is not recommended for people with chronic respiratory diseases such as asthma or chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). ...
- Food Consumer
Anna Jaques Hospital offers support groups Sep 30, 2005
For information, call Rosemary Crawford at 978-463-1231. Airways support group: Support and health maintenance strategies for people with COPD. ...
- Merrimack River Current
Luxfer Gas Cylinders promote oxygen therapy in the US Sep 6, 2005
An estimated 14 to 16 million Americans suffer from chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and approximately ten percent require home oxygen therapy to ...
- Gasworld.com (subscription)
Welsh women ignorant of disease which is third biggest killer Sep 12, 2005
Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) kills more women in Wales than breast cancer, but less than one in five women rank the deadly disease in their top ...
- ic Wales
Study Shows US Combined Death Rate from All Causes Fell 32% ... Sep 15, 2005
...and stroke. Death rates from diabetes and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), however, increased during that period. The ...
- Newsinferno.com
US death rates fall, but not for all Sep 13, 2005
...for heart disease, stroke, cancer and accidents have all fallen, but death rates for diabetes and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) have increased ...
- New Scientist (subscription)
US Death Trends Show Successes, Failures Sep 13, 2005
...declines were seen in heart disease and stroke, while death rates for diabetes and lung disease or chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) increased. ...
- Forbes
Women not worried by lung disease Sep 12, 2005
Rates of emphysema or chronic bronchitis, now collectively termed Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), are rising quickly so that it will soon become ...
- Daily Mail - UK
Study Reveals Trends In US Death Rate, Leading Causes Of Death ... Sep 14, 2005
...percent between 1970 and 2002, with the largest decreases for heart disease and stroke, but with an increase in death rates for diabetes and COPD, according to ...
- Science Daily (press release)
'Slow suffocation' Aug 29, 2005
The term COPD describes the obstructed airflow found in emphysema and chronic bronchitis, separately or in combination. Some doctors ...
- Arizona Republic
Scots women worst for lung deaths Sep 12, 2005
The findings of a study by the British Lung Foundation (BLF) predict that Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), the collective term for emphysema and ...
- The Herald
Drug shows promise for chronic lung disease Sep 12, 2005
A new drug for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) can improve lung function and reduce flare-ups of breathing difficulty, at least compared with a ...
- Macleans
Cancer Death Rate Declining, ACS Study Finds Sep 13, 2005
...a larger study on trends in the 6 leading causes of death in the US: heart disease, stroke, cancer, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), diabetes, and ...
- American Cancer Society (press release)
US Death Trends Show Successes, Failures Sep 13, 2005
Ward and her colleagues examined trends in death rates from the nation's six leading causes of death: heart disease, stroke, cancer, COPD, accidents and ...
- HealthCentral.com
New Research on Country's Death Rates Sep 13, 2005
...from the American Cancer Society in Atlanta found between 1970 and 2002, the death rates for diabetes and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) increased ...
- Ivanhoe
SkyePharma Announces FORADIL(R) CERTIHALER(TM) Launched in Germany Sep 7, 2005
R) CERTIHALER(TM) (formoterol fumarate inhalation powder) on the German market for the treatment of asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). ...
- PR Newswire (press release)
Move to counter breathing illness figures Sep 1, 2005
Almost 2,500 people have been diagnosed with Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), which blocks the airways in the lungs. ...
- Belfast Telegraph
US Death Trends Shifting Sep 13, 2005
The nation's six leading causes of death -- heart disease, stroke, cancer, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), accidents, and diabetes -- were traced ...
- CBS News
US death rates show dramatic decrease Sep 13, 2005
...full story. But researchers found an increase in death rates for diabetes and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, or COPD, an article in the Sept. ...
- Science Daily (press release)
Warning on lung disease Sep 12, 2005
Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), an umbrella term for lung conditions such as bronchitis and emphysema, is the fourth- biggest killer of Scottish ...
- Scotsman
US death rate falls, but not for all Sep 15, 2005
...sexes. In men, deaths from tobacco-related diseases such as chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) are also declining. But ...
- New Scientist (subscription)
Women 'unaware of lung disease Sep 12, 2005
But only 1% of 1,200 women surveyed said COPD is their main health worry, Women feared breast cancer most and 27% wrongly thought it - rather than heart ...
- Borsa-Italia.Net
Lung disease killing scots women Sep 12, 2005
More than anywhere else in the world. Unlike the rest of the UK , more Scottish women die from lung disease or COPD than men. Women ...
- Scotland Today
EMPHYSEMA AND BRONCHITIS OFTEN COEXIST Sep 13, 2005
DEAR DR. DONOHUE: I have been told I have COPD, and I have also been told I have chronic bronchitis. Are they the same? Someone once said I have emphysema. ...
- Charlotte Sun-Herald
Cancer Drug Might Fight Lethal Lung Hypertension Sep 28, 2005
...open the door to a completely new therapeutic field of targeted treatment for chronic proliferative diseases such as atherosclerosis, COPD, lung emphysema or ...
- Forbes
Novartis Presents Positive Phase III Data on Key Compounds and ... Sep 19, 2005
...indacaterol), a long-acting beta-agonist, may provide a new standard of care in patients with asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) based on ...
- PrimeZone (press release)
HEALTH CALENDAR: HEALTH CALENDAR Sep 27, 2005
Medical Center and the American Lung Association of New Jersey; for adults and families with Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), emphysema, chronic ...
- Asbury Park Press
Innovative Marketing Techniques Focusing on Product Quality and ... Sep 28, 2005
While the increase in incidence and diagnosis of asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is contributing to the rise in demand for nebulizers ...
- PR ZOOM (press release)
Health notes Sep 28, 2005
The In Home Rx program makes breathing medications and nebulizers available to patients who may have asthma, emphysema or COPD, at no cost to recipients who ...
- Times Herald-Record
ROZEREM(TM) (ramelteon) Now Available in US Pharmacies Sep 26, 2005
ROZEREM has not been studied in patients with severe sleep apnea, severe COPD, or in children or adolescents. The effects in these populations are unknown. ...
- Market Wire (press release)
FOOD SAFETY SEES THE LIGHT Sep 7, 2005
AN estimated 5.8 million Australians have at least one long-term respiratory condition such as COPD or asthma, according to a report by the Australian ...
- AustralianDoctor.com (subscription)
Tobacco Addicts Find New Hope in Natural Product Said to Address ... Sep 26, 2005
Pulmonary cancer is the first disease we think about, but there are others including emphysema, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and oral diseases ...
- PR Web (press release)
Merck KGaA Establishes International Respiratory Medicines ... Sep 19, 2005
...marketing authorizations for its Budesonide Clickhaler(R) for the treatment of asthma and Formoterol Clickhaler(R), for the treatment of asthma and COPD, in a ...
- PharmaLive.com (press release)
AstraZeneca: seeks approval of long-awaited asthma drug Sep 28, 2005
...that time, GSK has continued to build of the initial success of the drug, gaining approval for treatment of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), and a ...
- Pharmaceutical Business Review
US Death Trends Shifting Sep 13, 2005
The nation's six leading causes of death -- heart disease, stroke, cancer, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), accidents, and diabetes -- were traced ...
- Borsa-Italia.Net
Children of Smokers Have Increased Risk of Several Types of ... Sep 14, 2005
...the risk of developing of several diseases, including lung cancer, bladder cancer, asthma, emphysema, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), and certain ...
- Cancer Consultants (press release)
Record-keeping weakest link in QoF scores Sep 6, 2005
...at achieving the targets for hypothyroidism and coronary heart disease (CHD) and least successful with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and epilepsy ...
- EHI Primary Care
Why pride comes before a crow's foot Sep 7, 2005
When doctors read the first of the reports by Sir Richard Doll on the association between smoking and chronic bronchitis, emphysema (COPD), lung cancer and ...
- Times Online
Emphysema, bronchitis often coexist Sep 14, 2005
Dear Dr. Donohue: I have been told I have COPD, and I have also been told I have chronic bronchitis. Are they the same? Someone once said I have emphysema. ...
- Sarasota Herald-Tribune
Help our Achievers puff out their chests! Sep 6, 2005
...any time. If someone you know is affected by asthma, COPD or another respiratory disease, please acknowledge their struggles. Let ...
- Scoop.co.nz (press release)
Vadnais Heights 'couch potato's' weight-loss tool in battle ... Sep 5, 2005
..."I have a good life. I want to hang around and enjoy it. I still have COPD. We (my husband George and I), walk in Roseville four to five times a week. ...
- Pioneer Press
TOPIGEN Announces Presentations at Inaugural Meeting of the ... Sep 12, 2005
TOPIGEN is currently developing a novel, multi-targeted drug product (PD-3) to treat chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) utilizing the FANA technology ...
- Canada NewsWire (press release)
Health Net Expands Medicare Plan Offerings; Nearly 100 New Plans ... Sep 23, 2005
...who are eligible for both Medicare and Medicaid in these four states and beneficiaries with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and congestive heart ...
- Business Wire (press release)
Discovery Labs to Present at the UBS Global Life Sciences ... Sep 20, 2005
Respiratory Distress Syndrome (ARDS) in adults, and is also developing aerosol formulations of SRT to address Acute Lung Injury (ALI), asthma, COPD, and other ...
- PharmaLive.com (press release)
Today's Community Calendar Sep 8, 2005
EAGER BREATHER’S FRESH AIR DAY, a cruise on the Mount Washington for individuals who have COPD (chronic bronchitis and/or emphysema), from 1 to 3:30 pm ...
- Portsmouth Herald News
Health Support Groups Sep 19, 2005
Park, Davenport. Information: (563) 391-2968. Website: www.qcceliacs.org. Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD). 10 am second ...
- Quad City Times
LAB International completes Phase I trial for its novel asthma ... Sep 22, 2005
...powder inhaler platform. Its pipeline also includes therapeutics for asthma, COPD, and growth hormone deficiencies. LAB Research ...
- Canada NewsWire (press release)
Independence Blue Cross Senior Medical Director to Speak at ... Sep 21, 2005
...medical decisions or managing chronic conditions such as asthma, Coronary Artery Disease (CAD), Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), Congestive Heart ...
- PR Newswire (press release)
DEY, LP Donates $100,000 and Medications for Hurricane Katrina ... Sep 14, 2005
...residents who need their medication." Additionally, DEY has donated respiratory medications for asthma, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), and other ...
- PR Newswire (press release)
The full Monty Python Sep 20, 2005
...eventually an amputation. In addition he has COPD, glaucoma and type 2 diabetes. Oh, and a few new joints as well. Not to mention ...
- AustralianDoctor.com (subscription)
New SPARC Award To Salute Breath-taking Achievers Sep 21, 2005
...award will complement existing awards to celebrate an individual nominee who has become physically active in an attempt to control their asthma, COPD or other ...
- Scoop.co.nz (press release)
Innovata reveals Merck KGaA as European Clickhaler partner Sep 19, 2005
...in a number of European markets for the Budesonide Clickhaler for asthma and Formoterol Clickhaler, for asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD ...
- Forbes
Hurricane still affects Grady County Sep 17, 2005
...“We found out that my aunt would have to be put in the hospital,� said O’Neal. Parker was diagnosed with pneumonia, congestive heart failure and COPD. ...
- Chickasha Express Star
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