Seniors with COPD using more cannabinoids as U.S. interest ‘skyrockets’
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Alicia Lasek
Sep 30, 2019
Canadian seniors with COPD are using more prescription cannabinoids, while U.S. seniors show a ‘skyrocketing’ interest in the substances for pain relief.
COPD severity in older men tied to nutrient intake
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Alicia Lasek
Jan 21, 2020
Older men with COPD have less severe airway impairment when they increase their consumption of certain nutrients, a new study has found.
Additional pulmonary rehab sessions boost survival in COPD post-acute care
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Alicia Lasek
May 12, 2020
Starting pulmonary rehab within 90 days of hospitalization for COPD has significant survival benefits. More sessions further improve patient outcomes.