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DirectRx joins COPD Foundation’s social responsibility efforts

The national independent specialty pharmacy DirectRx has joined the COPD Foundation’s Corporate Social Responsibility program to help support patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and find better treatments, . DirectRx’s membership brings to 23 the companies that fall under the foundation’s corporate sponsorship program. The program…

Dupixent found to prevent COPD exacerbations in Phase 3 trial

Dupixent (dupilumab) — a medication initially approved for exzema — was found to significantly reduce the number of disease exacerbations and to improve lung function in people with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), meeting the primary and key secondary goals of the pivotal Phase 3 BOREAS trial. A similarly…

Remote COPD patient monitoring tied to reduced hospitalizations

Remote monitoring reduced hospitalization rates and emergency room visits for patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), a recent study has shown. At the same time, outpatient office visits increased, suggesting remote patient monitoring may help shift care to a less expensive and burdensome setting. “These results support the…

CAPTURE screening show potential for helping to diagnose COPD

A screening questionnaire was able to identify “clinically significant” chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) in more than 40% of undiagnosed adults with the disease at that level taking part in a clinical trial, a recent study reported. Although further changes to the COPD Assessment in Primary Care to Identify Undiagnosed…

Kaia COPD app approved in Germany and covered by insurance

Kaia Health’s smartphone app, designed to help people with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) manage their breathing symptoms at home, can now be prescribed by medical providers in Germany and is covered by statutory health insurance in that country, the company announced. The app, called Kaia COPD, offers…

Remote monitoring program may help reduce hospital readmissions

Biofourmis and Beacon Health System have partnered for an in-home monitoring program specifically meant for patients with complex chronic diseases, including chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), during their post-discharge period. Patient-reported data will be automatically collected, analyzed, and presented in a continuously updated dashboard visible to clinicians.