FDA Panel Says Yes to COPD Drug

http://www.medpagetoday.com/PublicHealthPolicy/FDAGeneral/31337

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

http://chestjournal.chestpubs.org/content/early/2012/01/25/chest.11-0647.short?rss=1

COPD patients not reporting lung attacks: Report

http://m.torontosun.com/2012/02/21/copd-patients-not-reporting-lung-attacks-report

Think Gender, Chronic Bronchitis in COPD

http://www.familypracticenews.com/news/more-top-news/single-view/think-gender-chronic-bronchitis-in-copd/10a7edadaf.html

Deep brain stimulation could be effective COPD treatment

http://www.dailyrx.com/news-article/deep-brain-stimulation-could-be-effective-copd-treatment-17723.html

Utility of serum procalcitonin values in patients with acute exacerbations of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease: a cautionary note

http://www.dovepress.com/articles.php?article_id=9338

Airflow obstruction and reduced lung function increase the risk of heart failure

http://www.escardio.org/about/press/press-releases/pr-12/Pages/airflow-obstruction-lung-risk-heart-failure.aspx

February 19th, 2012

Saskatchewan people with depression and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) getting better care thanks to quality improvement initiative: HQC Report

http://www.newswire.ca/en/story/922805/saskatchewan-people-with-depression-and-chronic-obstructive-pulmonary-disease-copd-getting-better-care-thanks-to-quality-improvement-initiative-hqc-re

Palliative Home Care Patients Eligible for Free Drug Coverage(Nova Scotia)
http://www.chrgonline.com/news_mail.asp?ID=370402

Bronchoscopic Lung Volume Reduction Coil treatment of patients with severe heterogeneous emphysema

http://chestjournal.chestpubs.org/content/early/2011/11/22/chest.11-0730.short?rss=1

Impairments in Systems Underlying Control of Balance in COPD

http://chestjournal.chestpubs.org/content/early/2011/11/22/chest.11-1708.short?rss=1

Could Deep Brain Stimulation Improve Lung Function?

http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2012/02/120215123509.htm?utm_source=

Can Vitamin D Ward Off Colds and Flu?

http://www.johnshopkinshealthalerts.com/alerts/lung_disorders/vitamin-D-respiratory-infections_6111-1.html

US pharma: 54 drugs for COPD now in R&D

http://www.pharmatimes.com/Article/12-02-06/US_pharma_54_drugs_for_COPD_now_in_R_D.aspx

February 12th, 2012

Soft Drinks May Raise Odds for Respiratory Ills: Study

http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/news/fullstory_121658.html

Lung function decline in COPD

http://www.dovepress.com/articles.php?article_id=9232

Long-term Effect of Continuous Positive Airway Pressure in Hypertensive Patients with Sleep Apnea

http://ajrccm.atsjournals.org/content/181/7/718.abstract

Five-year follow-up of a one-year self-management program for patients with COPD

http://www.dovepress.com/articles.php?article_id=9231

COPD breathing relief from a pill? (reported before but still worth repeating)

http://abclocal.go.com/kabc/story?section=news/health/your_health&id=8530767

February 5th, 2012

Efficacy and safety of a fixed-dose combination of mometasone furoate and formoterol fumarate in subjects with moderate to very severe COPD: results from a 52-week Phase III trial

http://www.dovepress.com/articles.php?article_id=9201

Medicines in Development for Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)

(54 Medicines)

http://www.phrma.org/research/new-medicines-COPD

Fair Drug Prices Now a Reality for Nova Scotians
http://www.chrgonline.com/news_mail.asp?ID=368561

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

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

Undertreatment of COPD: a retrospective analysis of US managed care and Medicare patients

http://www.dovepress.com/articles.php?article_id=9082

Impairment of quality of life in women with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease

http://www.resmedjournal.com/article/PIIS0954611111003398/abstract?rss=yes

Study Maps Destructive Path from Cigarette to Emphysema

http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2012/01/120118143622.htm?utm_source=feedburner&utm_med

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

For an "easier" read on the above piece, go to

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

April 29th, 2012

Pain in people with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)

Perspectives of patients, family caregivers and physicians about the use of opioids for refractory dyspnea in advanced chronic obstructive pulmonary disease

COPD Unique to Older Adults

First Nations respiratory issues focus of study

http://www.firstperspective.ca/news/932-first-nations-respiratory-issues-focus-of-study

More Smog Might Mean More Hospitalizations

April 22nd, 2012

2012 CTS Guideline: Alpha-1 antitrypsin deficiency and targeted testing and augmentation therapy

A randomized, double-blind dose-ranging study of the novel LAMA GSK573719 in patients with COPD

New Blood Marker May Detect COPD Earlier

April 8th, 2012

Effects of Commercial Air Travel on Patients with Pulmonary Hypertension

QE2 program helps patients breathe easier

http://thechronicleherald.ca/artslife/80849-qe2-program-helps-patients-breathe-easier

Early Lung Cancer Detection Using the Self-Evaluation Scoring Questionnaire and Chest Digital Radiography: A 3-Year Follow-up Study in China

http://www.springerlink.com/content/3441672w2772l95x/

Purified Lung and Thyroid Progenitors Derived from Embryonic Stem Cells

Telemedicine program monitors Ontarians with COPD

Asthma and COPD: Differences and Similarities

FDA puts back action date on Almirall/Forest's aclidinium

GlaxoSmithKline provides development update on Relovair

Popcorn: The Snack With Even Higher Antioxidants Levels Than Fruits and Vegetables

March 25, 2012

Living with COPD: 5 Things Your Patients Might Not Tell You

But Every Primary Care Physician Needs to Know

http://www.consultantlive.com/respiratory-tract-diseases/content/article/10162/2049775

GSK lung drug has mixed results but filing on track(Relovair)

Secondhand Smoke in Childhood Linked to Lung Disease Years Later

The burden of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease among employed adults

Novartis launches Arcapta(TM) Neohaler(TM), a novel once-daily bronchodilator for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease

Lung Disease takes huge toll on Ontario population and economy

March 18, 2012

COPD Gets More Predictable

Lung doctors expect respiratory diseases will worsen with global climate change

Does Moderate Wine Consumption Improve Lung Function?

COPD: An antibiotic a day keeps flare-ups away?

March 11, 2012

Cured Meat Products Linked to Lung Disease Flare-Ups

GlaxoSmithKline to trial COPD drug through pharmacies(Scotland)

Teva Receives FDA Approval for ProAir(R) HFA (albuterol sulfate) with Dose Counter

Comparative efficacy of indacaterol in chronic obstructive pulmonary disease

Effect of Yoga in Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease

Strength training increases maximum working capacity in patients with COPD � Randomized clinical trial comparing three training modalities

Progression of osteoporosis in patients with COPD: A 3-year follow up study

March 4th, 2012

Poor Lung Function Linked to Heart Failure in Study

COMPARISON OF INDACATEROL WITH TIOTROPIUM OR TWICE-DAILY LONG-ACTING BETA-AGONISTS FOR STABLE COPD: A SYSTEMATIC REVIEW

Acute Pulmonary Admissions Following Implementation of a National Workplace Smoking Ban

What is the role of steroids in pneumonia therapy?

FDA Expands Advice on Statin Risks

Differences in subjective and objective respiratory parameters in patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease with and without pain

Effects of Extra-Fine Inhaled and Oral Corticosteroids on Alveolar Nitric Oxide in COPD

http://www.springerlink.com/content/b71w27u052541q45/

Many with COPD not treated with medication

February 26th, 2011

February 19th, 2012

Saskatchewan people with depression and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) getting better care thanks to quality improvement initiative: HQC Report

Bronchoscopic Lung Volume Reduction Coil treatment of patients with severe heterogeneous emphysema

Impairments in Systems Underlying Control of Balance in COPD

Could Deep Brain Stimulation Improve Lung Function?

February 12th, 2012

Soft Drinks May Raise Odds for Respiratory Ills: Study

Lung function decline in COPD

Long-term Effect of Continuous Positive Airway Pressure in Hypertensive Patients with Sleep Apnea

Five-year follow-up of a one-year self-management program for patients with COPD

February 5th, 2012

Efficacy and safety of a fixed-dose combination of mometasone furoate and formoterol fumarate in subjects with moderate to very severe COPD: results from a 52-week Phase III trial

Medicines in Development for Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)

January 29th, 2012

Is chronic obstructive pulmonary disease associated with increased arterial stiffness?

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

A New Safe and Effective COPD Treatment

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

January 22nd, 2012

Vitamin D doesn't ease lung disease symptoms: study

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

Undertreatment of COPD: a retrospective analysis of US managed care and Medicare patients

Impairment of quality of life in women with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease