COPD (Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease) News

Novartis NVA237 Phase III data showed rapid, sustained improvement in lung ... - Reuters



Novartis NVA237 Phase III data showed rapid, sustained improvement in lung ... 
Reuters
In addition, NVA237 showed similar efficacy to OL tiotropium (Spiriva R HandiHaler R */18 mcg) in patients with moderate-to-severe chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)[1]. NVA237 also demonstrated rapid onset of action (within five minutes at ...
Novartis lung drug superior to placebo over 1 year Fox News
NVA237 Phase III GLOW2 Data at American Thoracic Society (ATS) International ... MarketWatch (press release)
Novartis' COPD drug clears phase III trial PMLiVE
PharmaLive.com (press release)  -Business Weekly 
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Elevation Pharmaceuticals Announces Positive Phase 2b Results for EP-101 for ... - MarketWatch (press release)



Elevation Pharmaceuticals Announces Positive Phase 2b Results for EP-101 for ... 
MarketWatch (press release)
... with respiratory diseases, announced today positive results from a Phase 2b study of EP-101 in patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), a progressive disease comprising chronic bronchitis and emphysema caused largely by smoking.

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Acupuncture improved dyspnea on exertion in COPD - Clinical Advisor



Mother Nature Network (blog) 
Acupuncture improved dyspnea on exertion in COPD 
Clinical Advisor
HealthDay News -- Acupuncture appears to improve dyspnea during exertion in patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), study findings show. Patients treated with acupuncture in a small randomized trial experienced less shortness of ...
Study: Acupuncture may help some people with COPD Fox News
Treating Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease with Acupuncture Is Very Effective PlanetSave.com
Acupuncture Helps With COPD, Study Finds Huffington Post
Mother Nature Network (blog) 
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Acupuncture May Be Worth a Shot for COPD - WebMD



Zee News 
Acupuncture May Be Worth a Shot for COPD 
WebMD
By Denise Mann May 14, 2012 -- Acupuncture may allow people with the lung disease COPD (chronic obstructive pulmonary disease) to breathe a bit easier. COPD is the umbrella term for chronic lung diseases, including chronic bronchitis and emphysema.
Acupuncture may help some people with COPD: study Chicago Tribune
Acupuncture may benefit patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease Zee News
Acupuncture May Help Ease Symptoms of COPD U.S. News & World Report
HealthCMI  -Daily Disruption 
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Elevation Pharmaceuticals Announces Positive Phase 2b Results for EP-101 for ... - PR Newswire (press release)



Elevation Pharmaceuticals Announces Positive Phase 2b Results for EP-101 for ... 
PR Newswire (press release)
... with respiratory diseases, announced today positive results from a Phase 2b study of EP-101 in patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), a progressive disease comprising chronic bronchitis and emphysema caused largely by smoking.

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Self-Management Program Flops for COPD - MedPage Today



Self-Management Program Flops for COPD 
MedPage Today
Note that while excess deaths were ascribed to COPD, no consistent explanation for these deaths was apparent. A clinical trial of self-management in patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease was stopped early because of excess deaths and ...
'Self-Managing' COPD Might Pose Risks, Study Suggests The Female Fan

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A Comprehensive Care Management Program to Prevent Chronic Obstructive ... - Annals of Internal Medicine



A Comprehensive Care Management Program to Prevent Chronic Obstructive ... 
Annals of Internal Medicine
Background: Improving a patient's ability to self-monitor and manage changes in chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) symptoms may improve outcomes. Objective: To determine the efficacy of a comprehensive care management program (CCMP) in ...
'Self-Managing' COPD Might Pose Risks, Study Suggests Health.com

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Study finds substantial risk in self-care of COPD - Nurse.com



Study finds substantial risk in self-care of COPD 
Nurse.com
A self-management program for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease poses risks, according to a study that had to be stopped because of excess mortality among the participants. In background information for the study, which appears in the May 15 issue ...

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Glaxo Hikes Stake in Theravance - Zacks.com



Glaxo Hikes Stake in Theravance 
Zacks.com
... pharma major reflects its confidence in the Relovair program, under which the companies are looking to replace one of Glaxo's best selling drugs, Advair, by evaluating treatment options for asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD).
GSK completes acquisition of 10 million shares to increase ownership in Theravance pharmabiz.com
GSK pays $213 million to raise stake in Theravance to 26.7% Pharma Times

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A new type of house call - Chatham Daily News



A new type of house call 
Chatham Daily News
By Ellwood Shreve, Chatham Daily News When it comes to helping people cope with Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), the Chatham-Kent Community Health Centres makes house calls. The local agency is working with Chatham-Kent Housing Services to ...