Inhaled corticosteroids extend life of COPD patients
Apr 22, 2011
Inhaled corticosteroids can lower the mortality rate of elderly chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) patients who have been hospitalized with pneumonia, a new study finds.
More seniors are hospitalized for respiratory disorders as the outdoor temperature rises, study finds
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McKnight's Staff
Mar 11, 2013
Seniors are increasingly likely to be hospitalized for respiratory problems as it becomes warmer, according to a recently released study.
Remote monitoring of congestive heart failure and COPD patients may lower readmission rate
Apr 26, 2011
A pilot program using remote medical monitoring for recently hospitalized congestive heart failure and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease patients resulted in a lower readmission rate, Crain’s...