Viatris Announces Launch of Breyna(TM) (budesonide and formoterol fumarate dihydrate) Inhalation Aerosol, the First FDA-Approved Generic Version of Symbicort(R) for People with Asthma and Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease, in Partnership with Kindeva
Launch demonstrates companies' commitment to bringing complex generic medicines to the market to help increase patient access PITTSBURGH and WOODBURY, Minn., July 31, 2023 -- (Healthcare Sales & Marketing Network) -- Viatris Inc. (NASDAQ: VTRS), a glob... Biopharmaceuticals, Generics, Product Launch Viatris , Kindeva Drug Delivery, Breyna , Symbicort (Source: HSMN NewsFeed)
Source: HSMN NewsFeed - July 31, 2023 Category: Pharmaceuticals Source Type: news

The Eagles' Randy Meisner remembered by former bandmates Don Felder, Joe Walsh: ‘Wicked fun memories’
Eagles co-founding member Randy Meisner is being remembered by former bandmates after he died at the age of 77 Wednesday. said on their official Facebook page Meisner died from complications from chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. "Randy was an integral part of the Eagles and instrumental in…#randymeisner #limit #meisner #donhenley #glennfrey #bernieleadon #eagles #donfelder #takeittolimit #rip (Source: Reuters: Health)
Source: Reuters: Health - July 29, 2023 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news

Eagles founding member Randy Meisner dead at 77
Eagles founding member Randy Meisner is dead at age 77, the band announced in a Facebook post Thursday. The Eagles said on their official Facebook page that Meisner died from complications from chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. "Randy was an integral part of the Eagles and instrumental in the…#randymeisner #limit #donfedler #donhenley #glennfrey #bernieleadon #eagles #takeiteasy #desperado #hotelcalifornia (Source: Reuters: Health)
Source: Reuters: Health - July 28, 2023 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news

Lupin unit introduces inhaler for asthma patients in Germany
Drug firm Lupin on Friday said its unit has launched a pressurized metered dose inhaler for the treatment of asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) in Germany. Hormosan Pharma GmbH, a wholly-owned subsidiary of the company in Germany, has introduced Luforbec in the European nation, Lupin said in a statement. (Source: The Economic Times Healthcare and Biotech News)
Source: The Economic Times Healthcare and Biotech News - July 21, 2023 Category: Pharmaceuticals Source Type: news

The association of pain with incident falls in people with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease: evidence from the English Longitudinal Study of Ageing - Loughran KJ, Tough D, Ryan CG, Wellburn S, Martin D, Dixon J, Harrison SL.
People with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) have a higher prevalence of pain and a greater risk of falls than their healthy peers. As pain has been associated with an increased risk of falls in older adults, this study investigated the associa... (Source: SafetyLit)
Source: SafetyLit - July 17, 2023 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Tags: Age: Elder Adults Source Type: news

Historic redlining linked to worse cardiovascular health for veterans
Patients living in formerly redlined neighborhoods were likelier to be diagnosed with chronic kidney disease, heart failure, diabetes and COPD. (Source: Washington Post: To Your Health)
Source: Washington Post: To Your Health - July 16, 2023 Category: Consumer Health News Authors: Erin Blakemore Source Type: news

Parsing the Split-Decision Victory for Biologics in COPD Parsing the Split-Decision Victory for Biologics in COPD
A single drug that works for COPD exacerbations would be welcome news, but studies of new monoclonal antibodies conflict, and Dr Aaron Holley still has a lot of questions.Medscape Critical Care (Source: Medscape Allergy Headlines)
Source: Medscape Allergy Headlines - July 6, 2023 Category: Allergy & Immunology Tags: Pulmonary Medicine Viewpoint Source Type: news

Wood Smoke Continues to Make Women Sick in El Salvador
Cecilia Menjivar, a tortilla maker in San Salvador, the capital of El Salvador, takes a break from cooking corn in a pot that is one meter high and 50 centimeters in diameter, heated by a wood stove. Many women in urban and rural areas run these small businesses, aware of the damage to their health caused by the smoke, but the economic situation forces them to use firewood, which is much cheaper than liquefied gas. CREDIT: Edgardo Ayala / IPSBy Edgardo AyalaSAN LUIS LA HERRADURA, El Salvador , Jul 4 2023 (IPS) Using a few dry sticks as fuel, Margarita Ramos of El Salvador lit the fire in her wood stove and set about frying...
Source: IPS Inter Press Service - Health - July 4, 2023 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Authors: Edgardo Ayala Tags: Active Citizens Civil Society Climate Change Development & Aid Editors' Choice Energy Environment Featured Food and Agriculture Gender Headlines Health Latin America & the Caribbean Population Poverty & SDGs Regional Categori Source Type: news

CT Imaging May Help Predict COPD Progression CT Imaging May Help Predict COPD Progression
CT provided data on early structural lung changes in current and former smokers that enhanced a predictive model for COPD.Medscape Medical News (Source: Medscape Medical News Headlines)
Source: Medscape Medical News Headlines - June 27, 2023 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Pulmonary Medicine News Source Type: news

Verona Pharma Submits New Drug Application to US FDA for Ensifentrine for the Maintenance Treatment of COPD
LONDON and RALEIGH, N.C., June 27, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Verona Pharma plc (Nasdaq: VRNA) (“Verona Pharma” or the“Company”) announces the submission of a New Drug Application (“NDA”) to the US Food and Drug... (Source: Drugs.com - New Drug Applications)
Source: Drugs.com - New Drug Applications - June 27, 2023 Category: Drugs & Pharmacology Source Type: news

CT radiomic features accurately identify COPD
Radiomic features on CT such as parenchymal texture and lung and airway shap...Read more on AuntMinnie.comRelated Reading: AI estimates lung cancer mortality on x-rays DXR reveals lung hyperinflation in patients with COPD Smaller lung airways heighten women's COPD risk CT, machine learning improve prediction of further COPD care New dynamic x-ray method measures airflow in COPD patients (Source: AuntMinnie.com Headlines)
Source: AuntMinnie.com Headlines - June 21, 2023 Category: Radiology Source Type: news

X-ray technique shows promise for differentiating lung nodules
Doctors may be able to distinguish between calcified and noncalcified lung nodule...Read more on AuntMinnie.comRelated Reading: Dynamic digital radiography tested in lung transplant patients Dark-field chest x-ray images compared to conventional x-rays Digital chest x-ray technique improves detection of lung lesions DXR reveals lung hyperinflation in patients with COPD Dynamic chest radiography reveals diaphragm dysfunction (Source: AuntMinnie.com Headlines)
Source: AuntMinnie.com Headlines - June 19, 2023 Category: Radiology Source Type: news

Electronic Nose May Sniff Out Early Lung Cancer in COPD Electronic Nose May Sniff Out Early Lung Cancer in COPD
An electronic exhaled breath analyzer showed differences in breath profiles of patients with COPD who went on to develop lung cancer.Medscape Medical News (Source: Medscape Allergy Headlines)
Source: Medscape Allergy Headlines - June 15, 2023 Category: Allergy & Immunology Tags: Pulmonary Medicine News Source Type: news

Management of Acute Exacerbations of COPD in the ICU Management of Acute Exacerbations of COPD in the ICU
A new study provides insight into the trends in the management of ICU patients with acute exacerbations of COPD. Have treatment changes led to a better prognosis?Critical Care Medicine (Source: Medscape Critical Care Headlines)
Source: Medscape Critical Care Headlines - June 14, 2023 Category: Intensive Care Tags: Critical Care Journal Article Source Type: news

A woman with a lung condition is suing Delta after she says it gave her an empty oxygen tank on a flight
The incident happened on a Delta flight. Alex Tai/Getty Images A Delta passenger with a lung condition says the crew gave her an empty oxygen tank on a flight. In a lawsuit, Mattie Nash-Jackson says she suffered permanent injuries after struggling to breathe. Nash-Jackson said she had medical…#delta #alextaigettyimages #mattienashjackson #nashjackson #minnesota #deltaflight2606 #minneapolis #stpaul #chicagoohare #copd (Source: Reuters: Health)
Source: Reuters: Health - June 9, 2023 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news