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A growing number of engineered stone countertop workers are developing silicosis, a preventable lung disease linked to high silica dust exposure.
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Engineered Stone Countertop Workers at Risk for Silicosis
A growing number of engineered stone countertop workers are developing silicosis, a preventable lung disease linked to high silica dust exposure.
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Urine Test Predicts COPD Flare-Ups a Week in Advance
Researchers used artificial intelligence to analyze urine samples, accurately forecasting COPD symptom flare-ups seven days before they occurred.
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Vitamin B3 Reduces Lung Inflammation in COPD Patients
A new study suggests that a form of vitamin B3 may be the key to improving quality of life for patients with COPD.
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New York Surgeons Perform World’s First Robotic Double Lung Transplant
Surgeons performed the first fully robotic double lung transplant on a 57-year-old COPD patient using the da Vinci Xi robotic system.
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World COPD Day Highlights Spirometry
On November 20, the healthcare industry recognizes World COPD Day 2024 with an emphasis on importance of measuring lung function, also known as spirometry.
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Olympus America Celebrates COPD Awareness Month
During COPD Awareness Month, Olympus Corp of the Americas is celebrating strides in emphysema treatment.
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2025 GOLD Report on COPD
The Global Initiative for Chronic Obstructive Lung Disease (GOLD) has posted a draft of its annual 2025 GOLD Report on COPD diagnosis, management, and prevention.
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Researchers Study Early Warning Signs of COPD in Younger Smokers
Researchers are exploring how small airway abnormalities in younger smokers could help identify who is at risk of developing COPD.
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COPD and Asthma Patients Skip Flu Shots ‘At Alarming Rates’
One-third of COPD patients get treatment in the ER or hospital for influenza, an analysis found.
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COPD Foundation Debunks 7 Common COPD Myths
November is COPD Awareness Month and the COPD Foundation is working to better inform the community about the disease by debunking common myths.
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Wearable Prototype Monitors for Early Signs of COPD Flare-ups
Supported by a $1.2 million NIH grant, the multi-modal device will be tested in a clinical study involving 45 patients with COPD.
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Portable Lung Analyzer Lets Users Check Their Own Respiratory Health
Researchers developed a self-screening device, which they hope to commercialize, to help users detect diseases like COPD and asthma early using multi-sensory breathing information.
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Childhood Neglect Associated With COPD and Asthma
Childhood neglect is associated with a higher risk of developing COPD, asthma, and other health problems in adulthood.
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Healthcare AI Platform Expands into Lung Disease to Accelerate Diagnosis
The new software will leverage natural language processing capabilities to evaluate EHR data along with imaging AI to identify and triage patients suspected of lung disease.
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COPD Acoustic Patch Developer Secures $350K MedTech Innovation Prize
The startup, selected as the top prize winner by med-tech industry leaders, will use the funding to advance its acoustic resonance patch for COPD.
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Lung Health Research Gets $22 Million Boost from American Lung Association
The association has invested $22 million in research over the past year, funding 139 grants aimed at improving lung health and advancing treatments for conditions such as asthma, COPD, lung cancer, and respiratory infections.
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On-demand Webinar: Respiratory COPD Solutions from Hospital Care Home Care
RT’s webinar on COPD hospital and home care solutions is now available for on-demand viewing.
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NIV, BiPAP, CPAP? Why Terminology Matters
In hospital settings, the terms “NIV” and “BiPAP” are often used synonymously. However, when patients are being discharged to home care, the exact terminology used by physicians is essential in order to prescribe the precise therapy.
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How to Help Patients Adhere to Airway Clearance Therapy at Home
Adherence to airway clearance therapy in the home is crucial for managing chronic lung conditions, but challenges like time constraints and lack of perceived benefit can hinder patient compliance. Experts offer strategies and new technologies to help improve patients’ adherence.
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World Oxygen Day Sparks Renewed Calls for Congressional Action on Supplemental Oxygen Access
Healthcare organizations are urging Congress to pass the SOAR Act to ensure Medicare patients have access to the supplemental oxygen they need for improved health and mobility.
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8 Considerations for Delivering Oxygen Therapy to COPD Patients
As COPD progresses, a combination of pathological changes occur in the lungs which necessitate oxygen therapy, which may be delivered in both the acute care and home care settings.
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Respiratory Viruses Can Hide Out in Lungs’ Immune Cells Long After Infection
Researchers say these lingering viruses may be why some children develop chronic respiratory conditions, as they create a persistently inflammatory environment that promotes the development of lung disease.
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FDA Approves Dupixent for COPD
The FDA has approved Dupixent for adults with inadequately controlled COPD and an eosinophilic phenotype.
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Metered Cryospray Therapy Linked to Airway Remodeling in Chronic Bronchitis
Data shows that metered cryospray therapy with the investigational RejuvenAir System leads to airway remodeling and improved symptoms in chronic bronchitis patients.
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