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Patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease with shorter telomere length have worse health status

Worse Health Status With Shorter Telomere Length in COPD

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Rate of exacerbation, risk of mortality up with shorter telomere length in placebo-treated patients
The rate of 30-day index readmissions after acute exacerbation of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease is 19.2 percent

Readmission Rate 19.2 Percent After Acute Exacerbation of COPD

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Patients and clinical factors predict readmissions within 30 days of index admission for AECOPD
There are significant variations in practice patterns and resource utilization in patients treated by teaching staff for acute exacerbations of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease

Variations in Practice Patterns Seen in Patients Treated for COPD

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Differences in use of steroids, antibiotics noted between teaching and non-teaching hospital staff
For patients with advanced chronic obstructive pulmonary disease

Use of Palliative Care, Oxygen Therapy Increasing for COPD

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Increase in use of formal palliative care services, long-term oxygen, but proportions still remain low
For adults with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease

Increased Risk of MI, Ischemic Stroke After COPD Exacerbation

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Greater risks were seen following severe exacerbation versus moderate exacerbation
For patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease

Triple Therapy Tied to Reduced Rate of COPD Exacerbations

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Benefits seen for triple therapy with fluticasone furoate, umeclidinium, and vilanterol
Tai chi is as effective as pulmonary rehabilitation for patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease

Tai Chi Helps Improve Respiratory Function in COPD

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Tai chi found to be as effective as pulmonary rehabilitation
A peak flow meter or microspirometer can be used routinely in primary care among patients with suspected chronic obstructive pulmonary disease for early case identification

Simple Lung Function Tests in Primary Care Help ID Early COPD

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Peak flow meter, microspirometry are optimal, with full spirometry for positive results
A "Western" diet appears to be associated with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease

‘Western’ Diet Associated With Respiratory Symptoms, COPD

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Western dietary pattern associated with higher prevalence of wheeze, cough, phlegm
Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease prevalence

COPD Hospitalizations, Deaths, Prevalence Higher in Rural Areas

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Higher for those living in rural areas than those in micropolitan or metropolitan areas