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Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
FDA Approves Exubera, First Inhalable Form Of Insulin For ... 29 Jan 2006
Exubera is not recommended for people that have chronic lung disease (such as asthma, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease or emphysema). ...
- Medical News Today (press release),
Employers can help cut health care costs 29 Jan 2006
Encourage smoking cessation. Lung cancer, emphysema and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease and other such conditions have a direct link to smoking. ...
- Charlotte Observer,
'Super physios' redefine NHS care 29 Jan 2006
East Birmingham now has eight GPs running specialist clinics in areas such ear, nose and throat treatment and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, some of ...
- BBC News,
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,
Osteoporosis Information Now Online at NIHSeniorHealth Jan 27, 2006
...version. Additional topics coming soon to the site include chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, heart failure, and clinical trials. ...
- SeniorJournal.com,
Chemical Warfare Agent Detection Technology Used To Treat Lung ... Jan 25, 2006
...microDMx sensor is able to identify molecules that may be the cause of lung diseases such as cancer, asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease caused by ...
- Medical News Today (press release),
YOU ARE TOO HEAVY FOR A MOTORISED WHEELCHAIR Jan 27, 2006
The former woodcutter, of Kelloholm, Dumfriesshire, was 12 stones before he was diagnosed with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease in 2001. ...
- Glasgow Daily Record,
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,
Two-year diary tells of gran's ‘atrocious’ treatment at ... Jan 24, 2006
...eyes out.". Mrs Matthews suffered from Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease, a lung disease which severely affects breathing. This ...
- This is Local 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,
Brief Reports: Patterns of Psychotropic Medication Use by Race ... Jan 25, 2006
...thyroid disorders, obesity, hepatitis C, other hepatitis, lower back pain, arthritis, hip problems, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, asthma, lung cancer ...
- Psychiatric Services (subscription)
Does lobectomy for lung cancer in patients with chronic ... Dec 29, 2005
OBJECTIVE: The purpose of this study was to evaluate the effect of lobectomy on pulmonary function in patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. ...
- The Journal of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery
Am. Lung Assoc. Magazine debuts; 'Lung Health' created by Vitality ... Jan 27, 2006
The 32-page first issue of LUNG health contains feature articles on dealing with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), living with asthma, smoking ...
- Carolina Newswire (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,
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,
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,
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,
'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,
What’s happening Jan 26, 2006
...information meeting on Jan. 31 from 1 to 3 pm for people with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease at 365 St. Louis Ave., Pointe ...
- West Island Chronicle,
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,
Ald. Scozio resigns Jan 26, 2006
The 62-year-old park district employee is battling chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, which requires her to use an oxygen tank. ...
- Chicago Daily Southtown,
Pathway Diagnostics Expands Biomarker Portfolio to Include ... Jan 5, 2006
...and its partners to use protein signatures to develop in vitro diagnostic tests and laboratory services for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and ...
- Genetic Engineering News,
Golf captains' kind hat-trick Jan 24, 2006
Mr Andy Baden chose the East Anglian Air Ambulance, ladies' captain Mrs Nesta Lake made the donation to the Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease unit at ...
- Lynn News,
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)
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,
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),
Guest Column: New bill may take oxygen patients' breath away Jan 23, 2006
Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, from which millions of Americans suffer, is a progressive disease that becomes more debilitating with time. ...
- Amarillo.com (subscription),
State DEP Targets Diesel-fuel Emissions Jan 25, 2006
Exposure to particulates has been linked to lung disease, heart disease, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, asthma and bronchitis. ...
- TheDay (subscription),
Cigarettes, our genes decide how many we smoke a day Jan 25, 2006
...of at least a pack of cigarettes daily for 10 years and had no particular respiratory disease (other than chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, from which 70 ...
- Dominican Today,
(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,
Highlights From MMWR: CDC Katrina Evacuation Center Surveillance ... Jan 20, 2006
Chronic medical conditions such as diabetes, asthma, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, high blood pressure or coronary vascular disease, and mental health ...
- Medscape (subscription)
A fresh look at secret killer… Jan 9, 2006
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) is estimated to affect over 200,000 New Zealanders, yet few of us have heard of it. ...
- Scoop.co.nz (press release),
Feds Say Medicare Problems Being Fixed Jan 22, 2006
Unable to produce the cash, Gagliano was forced to go almost two weeks without eight of her 13 medications for her chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. ...
- CBS 5 - Green Bay,
Homecare Industry Rallying Support to Kill Reconciliation Act Jan 22, 2006
...in particular is critical to approximately one million Americans who suffer from respiratory illnesses such chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and ...
- SeniorJournal.com,
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),
Pharmaxis Signs First Distributor for Aridol Jan 18, 2006
...pipeline of products include Aridol(TM) for the management of asthma, Bronchitol(TM) for cystic fibrosis and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and ...
- PharmaLive.com (press release),
Matria Healthcare Completes Acquisition of CorSolutions Jan 19, 2006
...and episodic conditions including diabetes, congestive heart failure, coronary artery disease, asthma, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, high-risk ...
- Yahoo! News (press release)
Medicare Patients and Care Providers Fear Dire Consequences of ... Jan 23, 2006
Oxygen equipment is essential for the 1 million Americans who suffer from respiratory illnesses such as chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and ...
- Yahoo! News (press release)
Tomatoes could help prevent lung disease Jan 11, 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 ...
- Times of India,
Big Savings for Seniors with Chronic Conditions in Medicare Drug ... Jan 19, 2006
Medicare drug benefit for those with one or more of nine common chronic diseases: Alzheimer's, arthritis, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), diabetes ...
- SeniorJournal.com,
Lung patients are suffering from smoke, particles in air Jan 16, 2006
...grass fires in the Tulsa area are causing health problems for some people with respiratory conditions such as asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. ...
- Tulsa World (subscription),
A second drug to fight pandemic, but at twice the price Jan 14, 2006
...it for use when flu is "circulating in the community" for any patient aged 12 and over with asthma or chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, diabetes, kidney ...
- Telegraph.co.uk,
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
Effects of Deadly Train Crash Still Rumble Through Town Jan 16, 2006
Courtney has been diagnosed with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, a persistent obstruction of the flow of air out of the lungs, as a result of exposure ...
- Los Angeles Times,
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),
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,
WEIGHT CONTROL Tired of being big Jan 14, 2006
Then I'd go to sleep.''. It wasn't Ojeda's emphysema, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease or high risk for heart problems that roused him to lose weight. ...
- Miami Herald,
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,
Lives to remember: Family man had sense of humor, loved fishing ... Jan 18, 2006
Clayton Morris Jr. didn’t quite make it. He died Jan. 7 at age 84 of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. Ann Morris, who last ...
- Lynchburg News and Advance,
'Electronic Nurse' Helps Homebound Patients Stay Out of Hospital Jan 4, 2006
...of worsening heart failure; a peak flow meter checks lung capacity, an indicator of worsening asthma or chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD); a ...
- PR Newswire (press release),
First-Time Generic Approvals: Dilaudid, Cefzil, Zithromax Dec 30, 2005
Specific indications for the 250-and 500-mg in adults include acute bacterial exacerbations of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, acute bacterial sinusitis ...
- Medscape (subscription)
Health Dialog Receives Full NCQA Accreditation; Leading Care ... Jan 10, 2006
...have earned the company three-year, renewed accreditation of its asthma, coronary artery disease, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, congestive heart ...
- Business Wire (press release),
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),
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),
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,
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,
Sleep-deprived and over-medicated Jan 15, 2006
They can include chronic physical diseases like arthritis or chronic obstructive pulmonary disease; mental illnesses like depression; anxiety caused by life ...
- Danbury News Times,
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
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,
A View From Within Jan 9, 2006
Trans-tracheal aspiration also can aid in the diagnosis of allergic conditions such as chronic obstructive pulmonary disease or "heaves.". ...
- TheHorse.com,
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,
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
Genetics May Place Family of Those with Respiratory Diseases at ... Jan 5, 2006
...in Detroit have found new evidence suggesting genetics may make individuals more susceptible to lung disease, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), and ...
- Newsinferno.com,
Loss of daughter leads mom on new mission Dec 28, 2005
...necrolysis (TENS) are severe drug reactions prevalent in children that can cause blindness, lung damage, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease and can be fatal ...
- Independent - Holmdel,
Screening advised for families with lung diseases Jan 3, 2006
NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - New research suggests that genetics may make people susceptible to lung cancer, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and ...
- Reuters
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,
CT scan urged for smokers with family cancer history Jan 4, 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 ...
- Cancerfacts.com,
Susceptibility To Lung Cancer and COPD May Be Genetically Linked Jan 3, 2006
Health) - Research suggests that there may be a common underlying genetic susceptibility to lung cancer, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and ...
- Cancerpage.com,
10 Tips To Stay In Tip-Top Shape This Year Jan 6, 2006
Don't smoke. Lighting up is the No. 1 health menace, causing cancer, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, heart attacks and strokes. Take care of your teeth. ...
- KTVU.com,
Free check-up for ‘breathlessness’ Jan 12, 2006
Breathlessness at rest might indicate asthma while breathlessness on exertion might be chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, cardiac ailment or other ...
- Newindpress,
How can I get my breath back? Jan 7, 2006
When someone has had a heavy smoking habit like yours, there's a significant risk of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). ...
- The Observer,
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,
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,
Flu arrives in South Carolina Dec 29, 2005
Influenza also may cause myositis, exacerbation of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, Reye's syndrome, myocarditis, pericarditis , transverse myelitis and ...
- WIS,
Cost of Health Care: Final years cost the most Jan 9, 2006
Dorothy LaForce has chronic obstructive pulmonary disease from 35 years of smoking, diabetes, high blood pressure, congestive heart failure, vascular disease ...
- BurlingtonFreePress.com,
Concord Regional Visiting Nurse Association Selects McKesson for ... Jan 12, 2006
...suffering from congestive heart failure (CHF), with the potential to expand the technology to include chronic obstructive pulmonary disease and diabetes ...
- Market Wire (press release)
Prophylaxis Against Postoperative Atrial Fibrillation Current ... Dec 29, 2005
...atrial fibrillation have been defined and include advanced age, a history of atrial fibrillation or chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, and valve replacement ...
- Journal of American Medical Association (subscription),
'Tobacco widow' spreads smoking kills message Jan 7, 2006
Donnie began smoking when he was 14 and was addicted to nicotine up until he was diagnosed with Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease in 1987 and forced to quit ...
- Council Bluffs Daily Nonpareil,
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,
Jimmie Katherine Dutton : Youngest of 9 took pride in long career Jan 10, 2006
Dutton died Sunday at Baptist Memorial Hospital in North Little Rock from chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, a lung disease. ...
- Arkansas Democrat-Gazette (subscription),
Selenium, Carotenoids Lower Mortality in Older Women Dec 30, 2005
...were heart disease (32.6 percent), cancer (18.0 percent), stroke (9.0 percent), infection (6.7 percent), and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (5.6 percent ...
- Natural Products Industry Insider,
Allergic Reactions Jan 12, 2006
The respiratory condition heaves (chronic obstructive pulmonary disease) is in most cases related to an allergic phenomenon and was discussed in great detail ...
- TheHorse.com,
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)
American Lung Association: State Scores Better In Annual Tobacco ... Jan 11, 2006
...report, more than 438,000 Americans die every year from diseases caused by tobacco, including lung cancer, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and ...
- All American Patriots (press release),
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,
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,
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 ...
- CNET News.com,
In Good Health Jan 6, 2006
Better Breathers: Mount Hood, sponsored by Legacy Health System, support group for patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, 2 pm to 4 pm, Legacy Mt ...
- Portland Tribune,
Innovata backs out of SkyePharma bid Jan 13, 2006
...to raise £35 million (€ 52 million) to carry out Phase III trials of its flagship drug for asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), Flutiform ...
- In-PharmaTechnologist.com,
Once wrongly convicted, Marshall faces new woes Jan 5, 2006
In 2002, Mr. Marshall fell seriously ill with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, but recovered after receiving a double lung transplant. ...
- Globe and Mail,
Marshall faces charges following New Year’s party Jan 4, 2006
And in May 2003, Mr. Marshall underwent a double lung transplant in Toronto due to the effects of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease.
- Halifax Herald (subscription),
MUSIC PROFESSOR JON FADDIS TO PERFORM AT ARMSTRONG CENTER OPENING ... Jan 6, 2006
Therapy Program and will provide music therapy to complement medical treatment, primarily for patients with asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. ...
- Purchase College,
SkyePharma will not merge with Innovata Jan 12, 2006
...to claw market share from Advair and Symbicort, which dominate the market for combination products to treat asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. ...
- Pharma Times (subscription),
The news that affected our lives Dec 28, 2005
Robert Melvold, 87, one of the founders of The North Scott Press, died Oct. 27, after a battle with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. ...
- Eldrige North Scott Press,
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,
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,
GlaxoSmithKline "add," target price reduced 23 Nov 2005
...expect the company to witness sales growth for Advair from second-line patients and alternative indications for COPD (Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease). ...
- New Ratings
Getting through the endless construction 23 Nov 2005
...aware, PRIISME is targeted to help those in our community who are faced with chronic diseases such as asthma, diabetes, or chronic obstructive pulmonary disease ...
- Cochrane Times,
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),
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),
Canadians Oblivious About COPD, A Debilitating Lung Disease Nov 19, 2005
...in the country. The study graded all the provinces on their treatment of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD). In a provincial ...
- MedIndia,
Pulmonary disease victim just wants to quit Nov 15, 2005
For Dowdell, who has been suffering with the effects of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease for about 13 years, the feat of walking to the bus and picking up ...
- North Adams Transcript,
Hope is a better choice than despair Nov 20, 2005
I also could identify with Young's mother since I too have Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease. (Interesting how we capitalize the name of diseases. ...
- Inside Bay Area,
Journalists awarded for raising awareness of COPD, a devastating ... Nov 16, 2005
COPD Day, 2005) – Three journalists were recognised today for their achievements in raising awareness of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), which ...
- PharmaLive.com (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),
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),
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,
Briefly: Hospital to give free breathing tests Nov 15, 2005
November is Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease Month and today is world Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease Day. Free breathing ...
- St. Cloud Times,
Doctor recommend tests for COPD Nov 22, 2005
...chest physicians today advised persons, especially those above 40 years, to have themselves examined to rule out chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). ...
- Chennai Online,
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,
A Meaty, Salty, Starchy Diet May Impact Chronic Lung Disease Nov 17, 2005
...meat, refined starches, and sodium may increase the likelihood of developing chronic respiratory symptoms, including chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD ...
- Community Dispatch (press release)
Voices of COPD Nov 20, 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 ...
- LaSalute.net,
EXPERTS CALL FOR RE-FOCUSSING OF COPD MANAGEMENT TO REDUCE ... Nov 17, 2005
A new report on the importance of treating Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) exacerbations is launched today, on World COPD Day. ...
- ITNews,
More should be done to combat lung disease: report Nov 17, 2005
In a national report released this week, the Lung Association gave Manitoba a "C+" for its management of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, a lung disease ...
- CBC Manitoba,
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
Experts Call for Re-Focussing of COPD Management to Reduce ... Nov 17, 2005
17 (ots/PRNewswire) - For Non-US Medical Journalists Only A new report on the importance of treating Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) exacerbations ...
- news aktuell (Pressemitteilung),
Time to get yourself tested for COPD Nov 16, 2005
You may not recognize the name COPD — Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease — even though it is the fourth leading cause of death in the United States and ...
- Salem News,
Journalists awarded for raising awareness of COPD, a devastating ... Nov 16, 2005
Cambridge; Harvard University Press; 1996. 2 Pauwels RA and Rabe KF. Burden and clinical features of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). Lancet. ...
- WebWire (press release),
World COPD Day Nov. 16—‘Breathless not Helpless’ Nov 16, 2005
COPD (Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease) is a disease state characterized by airflow limitation that is not fully reversible. ...
- Rock River Times,
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),
More should be done to combat lung disease: report Nov 17, 2005
In a national report released this week, the Lung Association gave Manitoba a "C+" for its management of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, a lung disease ...
- LaSalute.net,
Little is known about lung disease: report Nov 19, 2005
Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease follows heart disease, cancer and stroke as the leading causes of death, says a report released Wednesday by the Canadian ...
- LaSalute.net,
Christobel E. Selecky Named 2006 President of Disease Management ... Nov 16, 2005
...programs for individuals with diabetes, congestive heart failure (CHF), coronary artery disease (CAD), chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) hypertension ...
- Market Wire (press release)
Get your chest checked today Nov 19, 2005
CYPRUS League for Chest Diseases, in collaboration with the Cyprus Respiratory Society are today organising a Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) Day ...
- Cyprus Mail,
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,
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,
World COPD Day: 12 Million Americans Unaware They Are at Risk for ... Nov 16, 2005
Disease (GOLD) in 2002 to call attention to the need to improve awareness, prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD ...
- PharmaLive.com (press release),
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,
Margaret Ann ‘Peg’ Bartlett Nov 19, 2005
Nov. 17, 2005, at Sonheaven Assisted Living Center in Helena after a long struggle with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. A ...
- Helena Independent Record,
New gene linked to schizophrenia and depression Nov 20, 2005
...the past few years we've been working hard to help in the development of medicines for treating asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease by inhibiting ...
- News-Medical.net,
Antibody Profile Can Detect 90% of NSCLC Nov 17, 2005
...individuals with a variety of benign lung diseases common in the high-risk population, including chronic obstructive pulmonary disease and granulomatous lung ...
- MedPage Today,
Australia 'on brink of lung disease' Nov 15, 2005
An Australian Lung Foundation study shows one in six Australians aged 45 or over has some form of the deadly chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). ...
- LaSalute.net,
Your lungs are your lifeline, so treat them right Nov 15, 2005
...inhales these particles, they can become stuck in the lungs, damaging lung cells and eventually may lead to chronic obstructive pulmonary disease or even lung ...
- St. Petersburg Times,
Canadians Found to be Poorly Informed about COPD Nov 19, 2005
Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease is the fourth leading cause of death in Canada, yet most Canadians know very little about the disease. ...
- Newsinferno.com,
The month of many causes Nov 16, 2005
What, you may ask, is COPD? Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease is a devastating disorder that causes a huge degree of human suffering. ...
- Amity Observer,
RU holds second Great American Smokeout Nov 16, 2005
...“As nurses we are constantly interacting with COPD (Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease) patients with diseases like emphysema,� Bowers said. ...
- The Radford Tartan,
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,
FDA Releases Long-acting Beta2-adrenergic Agonists Public Health ... Nov 18, 2005
...caused by exercise in adults and children and for long-term control of wheezing (bronchospasm) in adults with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. ...
- PharmaLive.com (press release),
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,
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,
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,
November 16 is World COPD Day; Op-Ed by Dr. Peter Wagner Nov 14, 2005
WASHINGTON, Nov. 14 /US Newswire/ -- The following is an op- ed statement by Dr. Peter Wagner on chronic obstructive pulmonary disease: By Peter D. Wagner, MD. ...
- U.S. Newswire (press release),
Snuff it: Today is the Great American Smokeout Nov 16, 2005
She was sent to a pulmonologist who warned she was at high risk for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, which causes chronic illness and disability and is ...
- Savannah Morning News,
Soarian Disease Management Helps Improve Care of Congestive Heart ... Nov 15, 2005
This version also provides the ability to document identified co-morbidities like diabetes, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and asthma. ...
- Business Wire (press release),
Common But Not Commonly Known Nov 14, 2005
...--(BUSINESS WIRE)--COPD or Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease: it's the fourth-leading cause of death in the United States, the second-leading cause of ...
- Business Wire (press release),
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). ...
- The Age (subscription),
Pedaling exercise Nov 8, 2005
The American Lung Association estimates 10.7 million adults in the United States have been diagnosed with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), and an ...
- Press-Enterprise (subscription),
COPD: A Childhood Illness Oct 24, 2005
Peter Helms and M. Zach hosted a well-attended session that reviewed the available evidence suggesting adult chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) could ...
- Medscape (subscription)
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,
Pharmaxis Ltd Completes $87 Million Capital Raising Nov 11, 2005
...the management of asthma which affects 52 million people worldwide, Bronchitol for cystic fibrosis and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease which worldwide ...
- PR Newswire (press release),
So many charities needing help, so little cash at Christmas time Nov 16, 2005
And it’s COPD Week too, drawing our attention to chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, a suffocating lung disease that so far, is incurable. ...
- Brandon Sun,
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),
FDA Issues Public Advisory on Three Asthma Medications Nov 18, 2005
...information to determine if LABAs pose similar risks for patients who experience exercise-induced wheezing or have chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. ...
- MedPage Today,
Restricting Grazing Nov 8, 2005
Respiratory problems--"Horses with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, if kept indoors, are exposed to allergens present in the hay and bedding that could ...
- TheHorse.com,
Colleen Felts Nov 16, 2005
What’s next? Today is World COPD Day. COPD stands for Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease and is the fourth leading cause of death in the United States. ...
- Rockford Register Star,
Pfizer Inc. breaks ground for new research facility Nov 17, 2005
...researchers worldwide, focus on potential medicines to treat cardiovascular disease, pain and inflammation, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and ...
- St. Louis Post-Dispatch,
South Jersey gets first LTACH hospital Nov 17, 2005
Among the patients typically served by LTACHs are those suffering from chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, cardiac disease, multisystem failure, and major ...
- Philadelphia Business Journal,
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,
Smokers warned to report symptoms Nov 16, 2005
...have consulted their GP and a massive 98 per cent do not know this is a sign of the potentially fatal lung disease chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD ...
- Monsters and Critics.com,
Deadly lung illness changes granny's life Nov 15, 2005
...wrong. But it took 10 years before she was diagnosed with bronchiectasis, a form of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease... CHERYL ...
- LaSalute.net,
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,
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,
TOPIGEN Outlines Strategy for Respiratory Disease Product Pipeline Nov 2, 2005
...with an option for worldwide rights, to TPI 1020 (formerly referred to as NCX- 1020), a Phase IIa compound for Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) and ...
- PharmaLive.com (press release),
Breathtaking Achievers In Your Region Nov 15, 2005
...co.nz by region.) The announcement of the Regional Achievers has been saved until today to mark World COPD Day (Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease) 2005. ...
- Scoop.co.nz (press release),
Matria Healthcare Appoints Richard M. Hassett, MD as President and ... Nov 8, 2005
...and episodic conditions including diabetes, congestive heart failure, coronary artery disease, asthma, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, high-risk ...
- PR Newswire (press release),
Bronchitol Granted Orphan Drug Status in Europe Nov 14, 2005
...pipeline of products includes Aridol for the management of asthma, Bronchitol for cystic fibrosis and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and PXS25 ...
- PR Newswire (press release),
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
Health Support Groups Nov 10, 2005
Park, Davenport. Information: (563) 391-2968. Website: www.qcceliacs.org. Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD). 10 am second ...
- Quad City Times,
Relenza Emerging as a Flu Savior Nov 10, 2005
Relenza has not been shown to be effective, and may carry risk, in patients with severe asthma or a lung condition called chronic obstructive pulmonary disease ...
- Bella Online
FDA: New Warnings for Three Asthma Drugs Nov 18, 2005
...not clear if there are similar concerns when LABAs are used for exercise-induced wheezing (bronchospasm) or chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), says ...
- FOX News
BC news calendar: Nov. 16 Nov 16, 2005
...person. -- Canadian Lung Association and BC Lung Association release national report card on chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. ...
- Vancouver Sun (subscription),
Pollard jury to begin deliberations today Nov 17, 2005
Pollard then said he asked Jung to bring over a portable breathalyzer, to which Ellis (who had chronic obstructive pulmonary disease) said he had "150-year-old ...
- Daily Home Online,
Meat-rich diet is bad for your lungs Nov 16, 2005
...whose diets are rich in meat, refined starches and sodium are 1.43 times more likely to suffer from chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), like ...
- NewKerala.com,
New lungs help man warn others Nov 19, 2005
...true?'". In 1997, doctors diagnosed Johnson with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, meaning his lungs were beyond repair. After ...
- Rocky Mount Telegram,
Anthera Pharmaceuticals Appoints David E. Thompson to Board of ... Nov 17, 2005
Injury, Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome, Acute Chest Syndrome, Acute Coronary Syndrome, Atherosclerosis, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease and Psoriasis ...
- PR Newswire (press release),
Interview With Brian Webster A Survivor Story For COPD Nov 10, 2005
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) puts thousands in the hospital every year and in four years will have taken the lives of 25% of them. ...
- Bella Online
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,
Senior citizen gets probation for having child pornography Nov 19, 2005
Defense attorney Paul Drakulich said his client suffers from severe depression, diabetes, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease and circulation problems. ...
- Lahontan Valley News,
The City Diary Nov 16, 2005
The World Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease Week is being observed from November 16 to November 23 by the BM Birla Heart Research Centre with a variety of ...
- Calcutta Telegraph,
Flu clinics, plus Medicare Plan D meetings and Health Calendar Nov 15, 2005
21 at the fourth-floor meeting room, St. Clair Hospital, Mt. Lebanon for those with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. To register, 412-942-2008. ...
- Pittsburgh Post Gazette,
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,
Gait Analysis Nov 11, 2005
...which also housed the hospital’s feed supply and a number of stalls containing horses involved in a study of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD, or ...
- TheHorse.com,
Euronext Paris) - NicOx and Topigen sign agreement for NCX 1020 in ... Oct 27, 2005
...announced they have signed a license and development agreement for NicOx’ phase 2a compound, NCX 1020, in Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) and ...
- Euronext,
Pfizer Breaks Ground for New State-of-the-Art Research Building Nov 15, 2005
...around the globe, focus on potential medicines to treat cardiovascular disease, pain and inflammation, and Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) and ...
- PharmaLive.com (press release),
New Ventavis Data Presented at CHEST Meeting Oct 31, 2005
Ventavis has not been evaluated in patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), severe asthma, or with acute pulmonary infections. ...
- PR Newswire (press release),
Palliative care in non-malignant diseases Nov 3, 2005
...highlights the challenges posed by such conditions as congestive heart failure, end-stage renal disease, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, liver failure ...
- Journal of the Royal Society of Medicine
No better time to kick the habit than during the Smokeout Nov 13, 2005
...fire. The whole thing just flashed on them," he says, shaking his head. "They have chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. If people ...
- Annapolis Capital,
Prevalence of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease in Korea Sep 30, 2005
Rationale: Although chronic obstructive pulmonary disease is a leading cause of mortality and morbidity worldwide, there are only limited data on its prevalence ...
- AJRCCM (subscription)
Music helps people with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease ... Sep 28, 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 ...
- News-Medical.net
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
New study calls for change in the management of COPD to focus on ... Sep 30, 2005
Wedzicha JA. Effect of exacerbation on quality of life in patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. American Journal ...
- Medical News Today (press release)
People Suffering From Chronic Pulmonary Disease To Get Relief From ... Sep 28, 2005
Health System have been able to bring an improvement in the respiratory function of the patients suffering from chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) by ...
- MedIndia
Novartis, new products portfolio Oct 1, 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 ...
- Xagena.it
Inhaled Corticosteroids Protect Against Cardio-Ischaemic Events in ... Sep 25, 2005
Abstract Number: 255621. 2. Calverley PMA and Walker P. Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease. Lancet 2003. 362:1053-1061. 3. WHO: The World Health Report 1998. ...
- Medical News Today (press release)
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
COPD: Inhaled drugs may reduce flare-ups of chronic obstructive ... Sep 25, 2005
Spiriva) - an inhaled drug sometimes used to maintain lung function in people with this problem, called chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, or COPD - also ...
- Evansville Courier & Press (subscription)
COPD Patients Turn To Harmonica To Help Them Breathe Sep 29, 2005
For people with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, taking each breath can be a laborious task. COPD is a slowly progressive ...
- NBC5i.com
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)
Is diminished pleasure due to medication? Sep 30, 2005
Your pulmonary problem is consistent with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease associated with previous lung infection (scarring and granuloma). ...
- Monterey County Herald
Nova Scotia Oct 1, 2005
...there's a high incidence of asthma in the province, especially among children, and the rate of hospitalization for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease is the ...
- Halifax Herald (subscription)
Aetna urges vaccination for members in high risk groups Sep 29, 2005
6 - 23 months of age as well as for anyone 2 years and older with chronic conditions such as asthma, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, congestive heart ...
- RxPG NEWS
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
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
Indacaterol provides 24-hour efficacy with single dose in patients ... Sep 22, 2005
...that its development compound indacaterol demonstrated effective and well-tolerated treatment of asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) over ...
- Medical News Today (press release)
GlaxoSmithKline, with Premier Dalton McGuinty, Announces ... Sep 29, 2005
...disease management program, helps health-care providers in Ontario support patients suffering from asthma, diabetes and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. ...
- Canada NewsWire (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
Boehringer says Spiriva, formoterol cause 'superior' improvement ... Sep 19, 2005
...its respiratory treatment Spiriva to induce 'superior lung function improvement' in patients who suffer from Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) when ...
- Forbes
Tiotropium and the Treatment of Chronic Obstructive Lung Disease Sep 6, 2005
The summary below is from the full report titled "Prevention of Exacerbations of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease with Tiotropium, a Once-Daily Inhaled ...
- Annals of Internal Medicine
Clinical Data on FACTIVE(R) Tablets to be Presented at the 43rd ... Sep 30, 2005
Included in the program are data exploring the clinical activity of FACTIVE in treating chronic obstructive pulmonary disease patients experiencing acute ...
- Genetic Engineering News
Attention Business Editors: Sep 18, 2005
18 /CNW/ - Patients with Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) achieved superior lung function improvements when treated with the free combination of ...
- Canada NewsWire (press release)
Quitting's not easy, but possible Sep 26, 2005
...quit, experts now believe smoking is a risk factor for a long list of diseases, including lung cancer, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease and cardiovascular ...
- Louisville Courier-Journal
Bad habits give birth to chronic diseases Sep 26, 2005
...the state has the nation's highest rate of deaths from smoking, which is linked to lung cancer, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease and cardiovascular disease ...
- Louisville Courier-Journal
Pa. mortality rates dip Sep 28, 2005
Carlisle Regional scored similarly for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease patients with a "significantly higher than expected" length of stay. ...
- Chambersburg Public Opinion
Belen man struggles with cancer Sep 28, 2005
...the years, Martinez has had several bouts with respiratory distress, but he was finally diagnosed with COPD (Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease) in the mid ...
- Valencia County News Bulletin
Smoking, obesity top health threats Sep 26, 2005
Smoking increases the risk of several diseases, including lung cancer, cardiovascular disease and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. ...
- Louisville Courier-Journal
Area hospitals pretty good, according to state Sep 29, 2005
Local hospitals contributed to rate drops in five of the nine -- congestive heart failure, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, kidney failure, kidney and ...
- The Express Times
Advocates for poor, ill take on OUC Sep 29, 2005
...said. It isn't certain whether those hours played a role in Quinones' death in January from chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. ...
- Orlando Sentinel
Heavy Smokers Who Cut Their Smoking In Half May Reduce Their Risk ... Sep 30, 2005
...be advocated as the ultimate method of reducing harm from smoking, especially since diseases such as COPD [chronic obstructive pulmonary disease] and [heart ...
- eMaxHealth.com
2 HMA hospitals here have high charges, report says Sep 29, 2005
...than expected readmission rate for a number of treatments, including abnormal heartbeat, congestive heart failure and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. ...
- Lancaster Newspapers
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
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
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
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)
If you don't read well, you're more likely to not feel well Sep 28, 2005
...that literacy has a comparable impact on physical and mental health equal to a diagnosis of cancer or to a diagnosis of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease.". ...
- Journal Times Online
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
Minimally invasive device to treat patients with carotid artery ... Sep 21, 2005
...for carotid surgery include patients with severe coronary artery disease, congestive heart failure, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, previous carotid ...
- Medical News Today (press release)
Disease more deadly than breast cancer Sep 19, 2005
COPD stands for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, an umbrella term for destructive lung conditions such as chronic bronchitis and emphysema. ...
- Scotsman
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)
HEALTH CALENDAR: HEALTH CALENDAR Sep 27, 2005
...by Monmouth Medical Center and the American Lung Association of New Jersey; for adults and families with Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), emphysema ...
- Asbury Park Press
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
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)
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)
Enrolment Commenced in Aridol COPD Study Sep 16, 2005
Pharmaxis is pleased to announce that its Aridol(TM) Phase II clinical trial in 140 patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) has enrolled its ...
- PharmaLive.com (press release)
CIGNA Healthcare Depression Management Program Integrates Pharmacy ... Sep 19, 2005
Program will also be closely linked with the company's other medical management programs in asthma, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, heart disease ...
- PR Newswire (press release)
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
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
Hurricane Katrina: A Public Health And Environmental Disaster Sep 22, 2005
...diabetes, 65.3; new psychiatric condition, 59.0; preexisting psychiatric condition, 50.0; rash, 27.6l; asthma/chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, 27.5; flu ...
- CounterCurrents.org
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
More patients have to go back to hospitals Sep 29, 2005
...including abnormal heartbeats, blood clots in extremities, congestive heart failure, heart attack, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease and kidney failure ...
- Allentown Morning Call
Patch investment announces global capital raising Sep 27, 2005
...fund: - The clinical development of Bronchitol for cystic fibrosis - Additional clinical trials in asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease to broaden ...
- PR Newswire (press release)
Skyepharma to raise 35 mln stg via rights issue to fund drug ... Sep 28, 2005
The so-called combination products contain a bronchodilator with a steroid to help treat asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, mainly caused by ...
- Forbes
SkyePharma rights issue weighs on share price Sep 28, 2005
...company Skyepharma has been forced to raise funds to carry out trials of its combination drug for asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) after ...
- in-PharmaTechnologist
ROUNDUP SkyePharma reveals 35 mln stg cash call; shares plunge Sep 28, 2005
All three products are combinations of a bronchodilator with a steroid to treat asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, mainly caused by smoking. ...
- Forbes
Cutting Down Reduces Smokers' Lung Cancer Risk Sep 27, 2005
...has no effect on other ill health effects of smoking, including the risk of myocardial infarction and hospitalization for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease ...
- CNN
Bleach Found To Neutralize Mold Allergens Sep 25, 2005
...the United Stated devoted entirely to respiratory, allergic, and immune-system diseases, including asthma, allergies, and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease ...
- Science Daily (press release)
Matria Healthcare Announces Agreement to Acquire WinningHabits ... Sep 19, 2005
...and episodic conditions including diabetes, congestive heart failure, coronary artery disease, asthma, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, high-risk ...
- PR Newswire (press release)
Performance of Welsh GPs put online, to help public - new service ... Sep 20, 2005
...clinical areas are: Chronic Heart Disease Stroke Cancer Hypothyrodism Diabetes Hypertension Mental Health Asthma Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease Epilepsy. ...
- PublicTechnology.net
Hospital mortality numbers improve Sep 28, 2005
...with kidney failure and aspiration pneumonia, while the former Bon Secours’ rates were high in patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease and with ...
- The Tribune-Democrat
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)
Tabarwanda's Donation to Education Doesn't Smell Roses! Sep 26, 2005
...even if I were to, scientific research has proven this disconcerting habit as major cause of lung cancer, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease and ischemic ...
- AllAfrica.com
Hospital Earns National Recognition for Respiratory Care Sep 26, 2005
...s orders to provide a wide range of breathing treatments and other services to people with asthma, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, cystic fibrosis, lung ...
- Southern Pines Pilot
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)
State Of Tennessee Selects CIGNA HealthCare Sep 21, 2005
...to members living with chronic conditions, such as obesity, depression, diabetes, asthma, heart disease, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease and low back pain ...
- The Chattanoogan
Report: Death rate decreases by 32% Sep 20, 2005
The largest declines were seen in heart disease and stroke, while death rates for diabetes and lung disease or chronic obstructive pulmonary disease increased. ...
- News-Leader.com
Study Reveals Trends In US Death Rate, Leading Causes Of Death ... Sep 14, 2005
States from 1970 to 2002 from each of the 6 leading causes of death: heart disease, stroke, cancer, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), accidents (ie ...
- Science Daily (press release)
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
Women 'unaware of lung disease Sep 12, 2005
The British Lung Foundation says rates of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease are soaring and it may soon be the fourth biggest killer of women. ...
- Borsa-Italia.Net
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
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
Lung disease killing scots women Sep 12, 2005
...health concerns. One thousand three hundred lives are claimed every year in Scotland by chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. And ...
- Scotland Today
Cancer, heart disease are leading killers in US 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. ...
- AZ Central.com
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
Common Problems and Their Signs Sep 4, 2005
...later). Severe Heaves (COPD) Crisis--Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), commonly called heaves, is an emergency situation. ...
- TheHorse.com
Phase 2 Study Shows Lilly/Alkermes Inhaled Insulin System Achieved ... Sep 12, 2005
...studies will be up to 24 months duration and will include patients with type 1 and type 2 diabetes who also have chronic obstructive pulmonary disease or asthma ...
- Business Wire (press release)
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)
Astra's Pulmicort protects heart in COPD study Sep 19, 2005
This suggests chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is more than just a respiratory disease and that doctors should evaluate not only airflow but also ...
- ABC News
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). ...
- WebWire (press release)
Workers' habits can earn discounts Sep 19, 2005
Patients with certain conditions, such as diabetes or chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, are assigned a nurse, dietitian or social worker who calls to ...
- Fort Worth Star Telegram
Understanding Fitness Sep 19, 2005
Horses with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease or "heaves" are also poor endurance race candidates, as are horses with exercise-induced pulmonary hemorrhage ...
- TheHorse.com
ALR Technologies Reaches Product Development Milestones With Their ... Sep 1, 2005
...will manage initial supply and manufacturing by first targeting patient population groups: specifically chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), mental ...
- dBusinessNews Triad (press release)
A miner triumph Sep 19, 2005
He developed health problems, including a bad back and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. The doctors chalk up the condition to his former smoking habit. ...
- Globe and Mail
Law News - Key Food & Drug attorney joins Venable's F&D law ... Sep 24, 2005
...of nutritional and skin care products; and BAQ Enterprises, which makes a device to help patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease breathe easier. ...
- Lawfuel (press release)
Aeolus Pharmaceuticals Reports Positive Safety Results from ... Sep 7, 2005
...has demonstrated efficacy in models of other neurodegenerative disorders, autoimmune diabetes, stroke, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, pancreatic islet ...
- PR Newswire (press release)
Money raised for lung disease research and awareness Aug 31, 2005
...lung diseases, including the family of a teen who died during an asthma attack and a man who suffers from chronic obstructive pulmonary disease and works to ...
- Foster's Daily Democrat
EMPHYSEMA AND BRONCHITIS OFTEN COEXIST Sep 13, 2005
Confused. ANSWER: COPD -- chronic obstructive pulmonary disease -- is a term for the two main lung illnesses: emphysema and chronic bronchitis. ...
- Charlotte Sun-Herald
Cancer Death Rate Declining, ACS Study Finds Sep 13, 2005
...of 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 ...
- American Cancer Society (press release)
Arakis Commences Phase IIB Trial for Rheumatoid Arthritis Drug Sep 6, 2005
Arakis has four products in clinical development: AD 237 for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and AD 452 for rheumatoid arthritis (RA) which have ...
- PharmaLive.com (press release)
Books, Journals, New Media Received Sep 13, 2005
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease: Cellular and Molecular Mechanisms edited by Peter J. Barnes (Lung Biology in Health and Disease, vol 198), 521 pp, with ...
- Journal of American Medical Association (subscription)
Pfizer/Sanofi Exubera Effective For Both Type 1 And Type 2 ... Sep 8, 2005
...data on use in patients with interstitial lung disease, as well as data on the drug’s effect on patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease and asthma ...
- FDA Advisory Committee
Novartis says once-a-day asthma drug works Sep 19, 2005
Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), caused primarily by smoking, is the fourth leading cause of death in the world, affecting about 4 percent of the ...
- ABC News
Once-a-day asthma drug works: Novartis Sep 20, 2005
Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), caused primarily by smoking, is the fourth-leading cause of death in the world, affecting about 4 per cent of the ...
- Economic Times
Germany’s Merck sets out stall for respiratory sector Sep 19, 2005
One of the contributory factors is escalating rates of asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, as well as novel delivery devices that are bringing ...
- in-PharmaTechnologist
Health Net Expands Medicare Plan Offerings; Nearly 100 New Plans ... Sep 23, 2005
...beneficiaries who are eligible for both Medicare and Medicaid in these four states and beneficiaries with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and ...
- Business Wire (press release)
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
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