Posts by: Joana Carvalho

Joana Carvalho

Joana holds a BSc in Biology, a MSc in Evolutionary and Developmental Biology and a PhD in Biomedical Sciences from Universidade de Lisboa, Portugal. Her work has been focused on the impact of non-canonical Wnt signaling in the collective behavior of endothelial cells — cells that made up the lining of blood vessels — found in the umbilical cord of newborns.

January 28, 2021January 28, 2021

COPD Foundation, Holy Cross Health Open Program for At-home Care

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The nonprofit teaching hospital Holy Cross Health has partnered with the COPD Foundation to open a pilot program to help people with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and related lung disorders ... Read more

November 24, 2020November 24, 2020

Wolters Launches Alexa Emmi Care Plan to Enable Close Patient-Clinician Contact

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A new Alexa healthcare skill, called the Emmi Care Plan, provides a voice service that allows patients to easily remain in contact with their healthcare providers while recovering at home ... Read more

October 8, 2020October 8, 2020

Oral Cannabinoids Linked to Higher Mortality Risk in Older COPD Patients, Study Finds

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Older patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) taking oral, synthetically-made cannabinoids — medications based on compounds found naturally in marijuana (the plant Cannabis sativa) — to manage some of ... Read more

September 29, 2020September 29, 2020

Two Phase 3 Trials of Ensifentrine in Safely Treating COPD to Open

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Verona Pharma has launched two Phase 3 trials to assess the safety and effectiveness of ensifentrine, its investigational inhalation treatment for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). The trials — called ... Read more

September 24, 2020September 24, 2020

COPD More Prevalent Than Estimated, With Mortality Linked to Aspergillosis, Review Finds

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Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is more prevalent than previously thought and associated with a mortality rate that is likely higher than earlier estimates, a review study has found. Invasive ... Read more

August 13, 2020August 13, 2020

PR1P Peptide Reduces Lung Cell Death, Tissue Damage in Emphysema, Preclinical Study Shows

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PR1P, a small peptide able to increase the activity of vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF) in cells lining the inside of blood vessels, can reduce lung cell death and tissue ... Read more

June 30, 2020June 30, 2020

Breztri Aerosphere Leads to Lower COPD Exacerbation Rate Compared With Dual Therapies, Trial Shows

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Breztri Aerosphere, AstraZeneca’s triple combination therapy for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), significantly reduces the frequency of moderate or severe exacerbations, compared to dual combination therapies, in patients with moderate ... Read more

June 4, 2020June 4, 2020

Stem Cell Therapy Benefits Patients with Severe Inflammation, Trial Data Show

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Remestemcel-L, Mesoblast’s lead candidate stem cell therapy for inflammatory diseases, improves lung function and exercise capacity in people with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and a high degree of inflammation, data ... Read more

May 21, 2020May 21, 2020

COPD Seen to Raise Risk of Lung Cancer in Non-smokers

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Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is linked to a higher risk of lung cancer in people who never smoked. In fact, their risk is equivalent to current or former smokers ... Read more

October 29, 2019October 29, 2019

Duaklir Now Available to COPD Patients in US, Circassia Announces

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Duaklir (aclidinium bromide and formoterol fumarate), a long-term maintenance treatment for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), is available to patients living in the U.S., Circassia Pharmaceuticals announced. According to the ... Read more