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COPD and smoking associated with higher COVID-19 mortality
Updated : 5 years, 10 months ago IST
London [UK], May 12 (ANI): Current smokers and people with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) have an increased risk of severe complications and higher mortality with COVID-19 infection, according to a new study.
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Study focuses on tool to predict risk of death for people suffering from d
Updated : 5 years, 10 months ago IST
Toronto [Canada], April 25 (ANI): A tool to predict the risk of death and admission to a long-term care facility for patients with dementia has been developed by researchers, in a breakthrough study. It may help conversations among health care providers, patients, and their families.
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Study reveals rare, damaging inherited mutations work together to reduce l
Updated : 5 years, 11 months ago IST
Washington DC [USA], April 13 (ANI): The combined effects of rare and damaging mutations present at birth have a negative impact on healthspan and longevity, suggests a novel study.
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People with HIV at higher risk of COPD
Updated : 6 years ago IST
Washington D.C. [USA], Feb 18 (ANI): In a recent study, researchers found that people in Ontario living with HIV had a 34 percent higher incidence rate of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and were diagnosed with the disease about 12 years younger than HIV-negative individuals.
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Heavy smoking makes smoker look older: Study
Updated : 6 years, 4 months ago IST
Washington D.C. [USA], Nov 1 (ANI): A new study has revealed another negative effect of smoking tobacco, where a person looks older than he is.
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Steroids can lower risk of lung cancer in COPD patients up to 30 pc
Updated : 6 years, 9 months ago IST
Washington DC [USA], May 28 (ANI): A recent study has found that steroid inhalers used by patients of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) could reduce the risk of lung cancer by as much as 30 per cent.
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Here's another reason to treat vitamin D deficiency
Updated : 7 years, 2 months ago IST
Washington D.C. [USA], Jan 11 (ANI): Taking vitamin D supplements could reduce the risk of deadly lung attacks in some chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) patients, finds a recent study.
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Cognitive behavioural therapy could treat anxiety in COPD patients
Updated : 7 years, 3 months ago IST
Washington D.C. [USA], Nov 24 (ANI): Treating chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) patients for anxiety using cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) may reduce hospital visits, finds a study.
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Study links obesity to COPD in never-smokers
Updated : 7 years, 3 months ago IST
Washington DC [USA], Nov 22 (ANI): A recent study has established the fact that obesity is strongly associated with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) in never-smokers.
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Can testosterone replacement therapy reduce progression of lung disease?
Updated : 7 years, 6 months ago IST
Washington D.C. [USA], Sep 14 (ANI): According to a study, testosterone replacement therapy may slow the progression of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD).
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Women with asthma may develop COPD
Updated : 7 years, 7 months ago IST
Washington D.C. [USA], Aug 10 (ANI): According to a study, more than four in 10 women with asthma are more likely to develop the chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD).
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New genetic find offers hope for asthma sufferers
Updated : 7 years, 12 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], Mar 17 (ANI): A new study has offered fresh hope for asthma sufferers by identifying a genetic variant that could improve the safety and effectiveness of corticosteroids, drugs that are used to treat a range of common and rare conditions including asthma, and chronic ob
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