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Quantifying COPD as a risk factor for cardiac disease in a primary prevention cohort
Conclusions In a large real-world population without CVD, people with physician-diagnosed COPD were 25% more likely to have a major CVD event, after adjustment for CVD risk and other factors. This rate is comparable to the rate in people with diabetes and calls for more aggressive CVD primary prevention in the COPD population.
Source: European Respiratory Journal - August 31, 2023 Category: Respiratory Medicine Authors: Maclagan, L. C., Croxford, R., Chu, A., Sin, D. D., Udell, J. A., Lee, D. S., Austin, P. C., Gershon, A. S. Tags: COPD and smoking Original Articles: Tuberculosis and clinical trials Source Type: research

Laboratory-confirmed respiratory infections as triggers for acute myocardial infarction and stroke: a self-controlled case series analysis of national linked datasets from Scotland
While acute respiratory tract infections can trigger cardiovascular events, the differential effect of specific organisms is unknown. This is important to guide vaccine policy. Using national infection surveillance data linked to the Scottish Morbidity Record, we identified adults with a first myocardial infarction or stroke from January 1, 2004 to December 31, 2014 and a record of laboratory-confirmed respiratory infection during this period. Using self-controlled case series analysis, we generated age- and season-adjusted incidence ratios (IRs) for myocardial infarction (n=1227) or stroke (n=762) after infections compare...
Source: European Respiratory Journal - March 29, 2018 Category: Respiratory Medicine Authors: Warren-Gash, C., Blackburn, R., Whitaker, H., McMenamin, J., Hayward, A. C. Tags: Respiratory infections and tuberculosis Original Articles: Infection Source Type: research

The prevalence of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) in Sri Lanka:outcome of the BOLD study
Conclusion: The prevalence of COPD in Sri Lankan adults is similar to global and regional prevalences.
Source: European Respiratory Journal - December 6, 2017 Category: Respiratory Medicine Authors: Amarasiri, L., Gunasinghe, W., Sadikeen, A., Fernando, A., Madegedara, D., Wickramasinghe, R., Gunasekera, K. Tags: Epidemiology Source Type: research

Medical knowledge level of Roma inmantes
Conclusions. We have noticed that a great part of the subjects did not have basic medical knowledge. We can say that the level of tuition has a direct impact on FEV1. The primary care physician can potentially improve patient outcomes by increasing medical education level, including the recognition of exacerbation, risk factors, signs and symptoms. The format for the delivery of education will vary depending on staff availability and expertise.
Source: European Respiratory Journal - December 23, 2014 Category: Respiratory Medicine Authors: Oancea, C., Fira-Mladinescu, O., Marc, M., Decun, C., Iovan, I., Stoia, E., Crisan, A., Tudorache, V. Tags: 12.1 Medical Education, Web and Internet Source Type: research

ANCA associated vasculitis - Evaluation of diagnosis, treatment and outcome in a group of 68 patients
Conclusions: Significant differences exist between GPA and MPA at the initial presentation that can predict the evolution of the disease. The management of patients with ANCA-associated vasculitides is difficult and marked by the adverse effects of the therapy.
Source: European Respiratory Journal - December 23, 2014 Category: Respiratory Medicine Authors: Belaconi, I., Toma, C., Stancu, S., Dumitrache-Rujinski, S., Tudose, C., Croitoru, A., Grigoriu, L., Leonte, D., Magheran, E., Bogdan, M. Tags: 1.13 Clinical Problems - Other Source Type: research