Latest COPD Related Information in the News :

Although we believe the sources are reliable for these COPD related news pieces , articles,  abstracts, reviews and studies,  we cannot guarantee the accuracy or validity of  the information supplied . Please note that some of the pieces   may be newspaper articles or press releases therefore the links may  be temporary in nature.

(Only the past 2 months  news postings are kept on this page)

January 29th, 2012

Is chronic obstructive pulmonary disease associated with increased arterial stiffness?

http://www.resmedjournal.com/article/PIIS0954611111002939/abstract?rss=yes

The prevalence of undiagnosed renal failure in a cohort of COPD patients in western Norway

The prevalence of undiagnosed renal failure in a cohort of COPD patients in western Norway

Increased lung function decline in blue-collar workers exposed to welding fumes

Increased lung function decline in blue-collar workers exposed to welding fumes

A New Safe and Effective COPD Treatment

http://www.dailyrx.com/news-article/relovair-safe-and-effective-copd-treatment-clinical-trial-17169.html

The Impact of Tiotropium on Mortality and Exacerbations When Added to Inhaled Corticosteroids and Long-acting β-Agonist Therapy in COPD

http://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/757325?src=nl_topic

January 22nd, 2012

Vitamin D doesn't ease lung disease symptoms: study

http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/news/fullstory_120862.html

Nicotine Replacement Therapies May Not Be Effective in Helping People Quit Smoking

http://www.hsph.harvard.edu/news/press-releases/2011-releases/nicotine-replacement-therapies.html

Champix: Updated safety information for the smoking-cessation drug

http://www.hc-sc.gc.ca/ahc-asc/media/advisories-avis/_2012/2012_07-eng.php

January 15th, 2012

The Effect of End-of-Life Discussions on Perceived Quality of Care and Health Status Among Patients with COPD

http://chestjournal.chestpubs.org/content/early/2012/01/11/chest.11-2222.abstract?papetoc

Novartis Recall of Excedrin Products Extends to Canada

http://www.hc-sc.gc.ca/ahc-asc/media/advisories-avis/_2012/2012_04-eng.php

Self-management abilities, physical health and depressive symptoms among patients with cardiovascular diseases, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, and diabetes

http://www.pec-journal.com/article/PIIS0738399111006057/abstract?rss=yes

Gene Crucial to Normal Development of Lungs and Brain: Discovery May Lead to New Ways to Replace Damaged Lung Tissues With Stem Cells

http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2012/01/120112095901.htm?utm_source

Statin use in COPD patients is associated with a reduction in mortality: a national cohort study

http://www.thepcrj.org/journ/view_article.php?article_id=872

Association Between Marijuana Exposure and Pulmonary Function Over 20 Years
http://jama.ama-assn.org/content/307/2/173.short?rss=1

Commonly Used Blood Pressure Drug Prevents Smoking-Related Lung

Damage in Mice

http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2012/01/120105144207.htm?utm_sourc

January 8th, 2012

Statins May Increase Risk of Interstitial Lung Abnormalities in Smokers

http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2012/01/120106110535.htm?utm_source=

Study finds e-cigarettes affect airways, and quickly

http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/news/fullstory_120507.html

New Sensor to Detect Lung Cancer from Exhaled Breath

http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2011/12/111223091331.htm?utm_source=feed

Angiotensin receptor blockade attenuates cigarette smoke–induced lung injury and rescues lung architecture in mice

http://www.jci.org/articles/view/46215#ABS

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Drug shields lungs from smoking damage

http://www.futurity.org/health-medicine/drug-shields-lungs-from-smoking-damage/

Quantitative CT Helps Identify COPD Patients at Risk for Exacerbations

http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2012/01/120103135602.htm?utm_source=

Influence of Season on Exacerbation Characteristics in Patients With COPD

http://chestjournal.chestpubs.org/content/141/1/94.abstract?etoc

Breathing Easier With COPD (an article)

http://www.thedenverchannel.com/health/30116553/detail.html

Sleep desaturation and its relationship to lung function, exercise and quality of life in LAM

http://www.resmedjournal.com/article/S0954-6111(11)00474-4/abstract

ALAMN COPD Flash Mob

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hvekduY1FOU

December 11, 2011

Arsenic in water tied to breathing issues

http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/news/fullstory_119337.html

http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2011/12/111206082602.htm?utm_source=fee

http://www.inpharm.com/news/170374/nice-rejects-merck-s-copd-drug-daxas

Milk thistle extract stops lung cancer in mice

http://www.eurekalert.org/pub_releases/2011-11/uocd-mte111511.php

December 4th, 2011

More fruits and veggies don't help lung disease

http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/news/fullstory_119250.html

http://www.medindia.net/news/healthinfocu

Province Announces Addition of Champix to Manitoba Drug Formulary

http://www.chrgonline.com/news_mail.asp?ID=363230

“The effects of a ‘new’ walking aid on exercise performance in patients with COPD:

A randomized cross-over trial

http://chestjournal.chestpubs.org/content/early/2011/11/22/chest.11-1076.short?rss=1

Vitamin D Benefits: Hope or Hype?

http://www.medpagetoday.com/PrimaryCare/DietNutrition/29879?utm_content=&utm