Mucus plugs linked to increased all-cause mortality in COPD
May 25, 2023
An increased hazard ratio for death was seen with plugs in one or two and three or more versus zero lung segments.
Flu vaccine uptake varies by sociodemographic factors in CKD patients
Sep 26, 2023
Just under three-quarters of patients with chronic kidney disease receive flu vaccines
Ordering palliative care consult by default increases rate of consultation
Jan 22, 2024
The findings were seen in older hospitalized patients with advanced chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, dementia or kidney failure.
Gabapentinoids linked to increased risk for severe exacerbation in COPD
Jan 16, 2024
Compared with matched nonusers, gabapentinoid users have an increased risk across indications of epilepsy, neuropathic pain and other chronic pain.
COPD mortality rates for women remained unchanged from 1999 to 2019
May 09, 2022
For men, a significant decrease was seen in rates overall, in all urban-rural areas, and in all geographic regions.
COPD exacerbations up after ambient temperature increase
Sep 13, 2021
Each 1 degree Celsius increase in temperature correlated with a 2% increase in odds of COPD exacerbation.
Air pollution from fossil fuels tied to 5 million excess deaths annually
Nov 30, 2023
Authors say phasing out fossil fuels could cut deaths globally
Generic, brand-name medication similarly effective for COPD
Aug 07, 2023
Wixela Inhub and Advair Diskus fluticasone-salmeterol are similarly effective and safe for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease.
Race-neutral metrics more accurately predict risk in COPD
May 31, 2024
The GLI-Global differentiated all-cause mortality risk between normal spirometry and first grade of COPD in adjusted analyses.
Clinical quality up at hospitals with research publications
Mar 04, 2022
Hospital research publications were linked to lower risk-adjusted mortality rates for several conditions and procedures as well as higher patient satisfaction.