Results of first-ever state study of COPD released
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McKnight's Staff
Nov 27, 2012
Age-adjusted rates of those afflicted by chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) vary considerably within the United States. The low of less than 4% was reported from residents of Washington and Minnesota;...
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.
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...