Background: The progression of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) leads to increased morbidity and mortality, emphasizing the need for effective self-management. Challenges such as accessibility, cost, and patient engagement hinder self-management efforts, underscoring the…
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Acute exacerbations of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (AECOPD) are critical clinical events that necessitate prompt intervention, yet their detection remains challenging in primary care, especially in resource-limited regions where a lack of awareness leads…
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From Informatics MD: “Re: UnitedHealthcare. Changing its payment policy to eliminate coverage of remote patient monitoring in most emerging uses. This is likely to have an adverse effect on future development…
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Background: Questionnaire-based symptom assessment may introduce recall bias and lacks bidirectional exploration. This is particularly relevant given the unclear direction of the associations between physical activity (PA), sedentary time (ST) and symptoms in patients…
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This systematic review explores the relationship between digital biomarkers, measured using wearable devices, and fatigue in patients with chronic diseases. Studies included in this review focused on individuals with diseases or conditions in 13…
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Dr Helen Ashdown, NHS GP and National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR) academic clinical lecturer at the University of Oxford (Credit: Nasir Hamid)
A University of Oxford study will assess whether an…
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Emphysema progression in chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) presents a notable challenge due to its significant variability among individuals and the current lack of reliable prognostic markers. Given the limited therapeutic options available for…
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What You Should Know:
– University of Arizona (UArizona) researchers have been awarded a new $3.8M grant from the National Institutes of Health (NIH) to investigate whether low levels of a lung protein…
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Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) leads to high rates of emergency department (ED) visits and hospitalizations. This study evaluated a community-based digital health intervention’s association with acute care utilization among patients with moderate to…
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Revolutionary Breakthrough in COPD Treatment
Remote pulmonary rehabilitation represents a breakthrough in COPD management, offering safe and effective treatment options for patients requiring supplemental oxygen. Recent research demonstrates that telehealth-based rehabilitation programs can successfully expand…
