Search results for "COPD"
Data monitoring committee ends behavioral COPD trial early
Scheduled safety monitoring should occur during behavioral intervention trials in case of unexpected outcomes, according to the authors of one such study for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) that recorded excess deaths in the intervention group.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2012/05/15/6.htm
15 May 2012
Palliative care's place outside cancer
Integrated palliative care is important in offering comfort measures to patients with conditions that are expected to shorten their life spans.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2019/06/palliative-cares-place-outside-cancer.htm
1 Jun 2019
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The most appropriate next step inmanagement is serial chest radiography.This patient presents with a small, sponta-neous pneumothorax in the setting ofknown COPD.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2013/07/acpi-201307-puzzle_t2.pdf
24 Jun 2013
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https://immattersacp.org/archives/2014/02/acpi-201402-puzzle_t2.pdf
23 Jan 2014
Telemonitoring for COPD may not affect exacerbation readmissions, quality of life
Telemonitoring in chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) patients at high risk for exacerbations did not affect hospital readmissions or improve quality of life, according to a new study.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2013/10/29/4.htm
29 Oct 2013
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She smokes, and her medical histo-ry is significant for COPD without addition-al complications.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2013/07/acpi-201307-puzzle_t1.pdf
24 Jun 2013
MKSAP Quiz: Gradually worsening dyspnea on exertion
A 32-year-old woman is evaluated for a 2-month history of gradually worsening dyspnea on exertion. She has difficulty climbing one flight of stairs, but has no wheezing or cough. After physical and cardiopulmonary exam, chest radiography, and spirometry, what is the most likely diagnosis?
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2021/01/mksap-quiz-gradually-worsening-dyspnea-on-exertion.htm
1 Jan 2021
Low-dose opioids may safely reduce breathlessness in severe COPD
Lower doses of opioids do not appear to increase hospital admissions or death in patients with very severe chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and may safely reduce symptoms, according to a new study.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2014/02/11/6.htm
11 Feb 2014
Macrolide antibiotic decreases COPD exacerbations in select patients, study finds
Daily azithromycin for one year decreased chronic obstructive pulmonary disease exacerbations and improved quality of life among select patients, researchers reported.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2011/08/30/2.htm
30 Aug 2011
Detecting depression just as important in the elderly
Raising the issue of mental health is key in the elderly, by asking patients how often they talk to other people, if they're getting help with daily activities, or if they are feeling isolated.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2022/02/detecting-depression-just-as-important-in-the-elderly.htm
1 Feb 2022