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 ...
NVA237 Phase III GLOW2 Data at American Thoracic Society (ATS) International ... MarketWatch (press release)
NVA237 Phase III Data Showed Rapid, Sustained Improvement in Lung Function and ... PharmaLive.com (press release)
Novartis lung drug superior to placebo over 1 year Fox News
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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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Treating Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease with Acupuncture Is Very Effective 
PlanetSave.com
?According to a small clinical trial reported by investigators from Japan, acupuncture appears to be associated with improvement of dyspnea (labored breathing) on exertion, in patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD).?
Study: Acupuncture may help some people with COPD Fox News
Acupuncture may benefit patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease Zee News
Acupuncture improved dyspnea on exertion in COPD Clinical Advisor
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Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease May Benefit From? Acupuncture? 
The Inquisitr
Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is a condition that affects many people worldwide, and treatments for the largely smoking-related illness are somewhat scarce. But a new study reveals that chronic obstructive pulmonary disease might be ...

 

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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A Comprehensive Care Management Program to Prevent Chronic Obstructive ... 
Annals of Internal Medicine
Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is a disease of the lungs most often caused by cigarette smoking. Many patients with COPD have progressively worsening shortness of breath and are limited in their ability to exercise.

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Self-Management Program Flops for COPD 
MedPage Today
A clinical trial of self-management in patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease was stopped early because of excess deaths and without a hoped-for decrease in hospitalizations, researchers reported. The Department of Veterans Affairs ...
Study finds substantial risk in self-care of COPD Nurse.com

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Hospice hosts Remembrance Celebration 
Sentinel-Standard
Ionia Area Hospice provides care at no cost for patients with serious illness, including cancer, diabetes, dementia, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease and more. It has been a non-profit hospice since 1983 and Kapp added it provided care for 87 ...

 

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 ...

 

Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease deadlier than asthma, say doctors 
Times of India
KANPUR: The endless construction and digging work on in the city and vehicular pollution are leading to rise in cases of chronic obstructive pulmonary/lung disease (COPD). According to doctors, the growing pollution is the major cause of the rise in ...