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Q&A: Importance of geographic patterns, neighborhood factors in COPD acute care use

Across a county in Texas, geographic patterning of census tract-level rates of COPD-related ED visits and hospitalizations ...

Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease develops over decades – and we are missing the window to prevent it

Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, or COPD, is one of the world’s leading causes of death, responsible for 3.5 million ...
The American Journal of Managed Care

Updated GOLD Guidelines and Novel Therapeutic Approaches in the Management of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease

Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) remains a substantial contributor to morbidity and mortality in the United States with an estimated 3.8% age-adjusted prevalence and 141,733 COPD deaths ...
European Medical Journal

Pulmonary Embolism Care Gets Major Update

New pulmonary embolism guidance refines diagnosis, risk assessment, treatment, and follow-up in adult care. Read more.

The lifestyle factor that contributes to 140,000 COPD deaths each year, and it’s not smoking

As of early 2026, COPD remains the fifth-leading cause of death nationwide and carries a substantial economic burden, with ...
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Smarter COPD care starts at the table

Managing COPD isn’t just about inhalers—it’s also about what’s on your plate. From tackling obesity to preventing muscle loss, nutrition plays a major role in symptom control and quality of life.