Search results for "COPD"
Why to watch your language
Two attendings take aim at jargon, neologisms, and more.
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/archives/2021/03/qa-why-to-watch-your-language.htm
15 Mar 2021
Low-dose opioids may safely reduce breathlessness in severe COPD
Lower doses of opioids do not appear to increase hospital admissions or death in patients with very severe chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and may safely reduce breathlessness, according to a new study.
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/weekly/archives/2014/02/12/5.htm
12 Feb 2014
COPD meds, endocarditis, and more
Recent research from ACP Hospitalist Weekly.
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/archives/2021/04/recent-research.htm
15 Apr 2021
In combination with LABA, LAMA may beat corticosteroid for COPD exacerbations
The exacerbation rate was 11% lower in patients randomized to indacaterol–glycopyrronium than those on salmeterol–fluticasone, the industry-funded study found.
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/weekly/archives/2016/05/25/1.htm
25 May 2016
Journal watch: recent studies of note
Recent studies about treating COPD, avoiding gadolinium MRIs, and other topics.
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/archives/2007/04/journal-watch.htm
15 Apr 2007
Five-day steroid course effective for acute COPD exacerbations
For inpatients with acute exacerbations of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), five days of glucocorticoids is as effective as 14 days at preventing re-exacerbations at six months, a study found.
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/weekly/archives/2013/06/05/3.htm
5 Jun 2013
Reducing unnecessary antibiotic use in CAP
Testing and treatment are rapidly evolving for inpatients with community-acquired pneumonia.
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/archives/2017/06/community-acquired-pneumonia.htm
15 Jun 2017
Virtual glucose monitoring, statins and heart surgery
Summaries from ACP Hospitalist Weekly.
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/archives/2017/08/recent-research.htm
15 Aug 2017
Emphysema on CT may be an important independent risk factor for death
Emphysema found on computed tomography (CT) was associated with an increased risk for mortality among people without airflow obstruction or chronic obstructive pulmonary disorder (COPD), a study found.
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/weekly/archives/2014/12/17/4.htm
17 Dec 2014
COPD education, gender of leaders, and more
Research summaries from ACP Hospitalist Weekly.
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/archives/2020/08/in-the-news.htm
15 Aug 2020