Older Americans are increasing their use of marijuana to a point where some geriatricians are warning about weed's attendant health risks. The big picture: U.S. marijuana use among those 65 and older ...

Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) affects 25 million people in the U.S. and is the fifth leading cause of death ...

COPD patients who receive intensive guidance from a hospital pharmacist during their stay use their inhalation medication ...

Among patients with COPD and type 2 inflammation, investigator-reported emphysema did not change benefits seen with dupilumab ...

Researchers discover an unusual accumulation of particles in people with the disease; the causes are still unclear.

Long-term oxygen therapy (LTOT) is linked to reduced exacerbations and hospitalizations in COPD, ILD, and pulmonary hypertension.

COPD patients’ lung cells store triple the carbon of smokers’ cells—and swell up with inflammation-causing proteins. This suggests that carbon buildup, possibly from pollution, plays a ...

Long-term health care utilization is greater among patients with COPD who have tested positive for COVID-19 and are unvaccinated.

Cells taken from the lungs of people with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) have a larger accumulation of soot-like carbon deposits compared to cells taken from people who smoke but do not ...

However, by considering patients' individual circumstances and taking the time to ensure that they use the appropriate inhaler and technique, everyone can benefit. Asthma and COPD have a huge ...

Last fall, the hospital’s pharmacy team launched an effort aimed at cutting readmission rates for COPD, which are notoriously ...

Healthcare innovation greatly benefits from the proactive inclusion of patients. Here we outline the importance of patients as co-creators of healthcare technology, providing insight into patient ...