Women Report Greater Improvements After Lung Volume Reduction
Though men and women with COPD experienced similar benefits in lung function measures, women reported larger improvements in CAT and SGRQ scores.
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Women Report Greater Improvements After Lung Volume Reduction
Though men and women with COPD experienced similar benefits in lung function measures, women reported larger improvements in CAT and SGRQ scores.
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Longer LOS for Endobronchial Valve Procedures at High-volume Hospitals
For patients receiving endobronchial valve procedures, high-volume hospitals had significantly longer lengths of stay.
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Olympus Releases Ai-powered Emphysema Screening Program
Olympus Medical’s SeleCT Screening Ai platform helps ID severe emphysema patients who may benefit from bronchoscopic lung volume reduction.
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Lung Volume Reduction Surgery May Improve Survival in Advanced Emphysema
Lung volume reduction surgery may provide better survival rates and fewer complications compared to endobronchial valve placement in severe emphysema patients.
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Emphysema: Endobronchial Valves as Effective as Lung Volume Reduction Surgery
The first randomized controlled trial to compare lung volume reduction surgery and bronchoscopic lung volume reduction (BVLR) via endobronchial valves for people with emphysema has found that both lead to similar improvements in lung function, breathlessness, and exercise capacity.
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RT 2022 March-April: The Digital Edition
In RT’s March-April 2022 issue, we go beyond the traditional COPD treatment regimen of pharmaceuticals and supplemental oxygen and explore emerging therapies like targeted lung denervation, lung volume reduction, and endobronchial valves; discuss PICU alarm fatigue and aerosol therapy; and investigate virtual reality simulation.
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Emerging COPD Therapies: Endobronchial Valves, Lung Volume Reduction, and Targeted Lung Denervation
Beyond the traditional regimen of pharmaceuticals and supplemental oxygen, COPD interventions like targeted lung denervation, lung volume reduction, endobronchial valves are emerging.
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Spiration Valve System for Emphysema Now Covered Under Medical Mutual of Ohio
Medical Mutual of Ohio updated its coverage to include the Spiration Valve System for eligible patients suffering from severe emphysema.
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Implantable Lung Coil Gives Emphysema Patients an Alternative
The Lung Volume Reduction Coil, created by PneumRx, is designed to improve lung function, exercise capacity and quality of life for people with advanced emphysema.
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Asthma Medication Linked to Arrhythmias in Children, Young Adults
Use of inhaled anticholinergics has been associated with an increased risk of heart arrhythmias among young asthma patients, according to research presented at ATS 2012.
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Backlash Against Study Downplaying Harms of Secondhand Smoke
A BMJ study that suggests secondhand smoke may not be as harmful as once believed has provoked strong criticism from medical professionals, who claim the study is flawed or even intended to confuse the lay public.
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