Peer support nursing intervention produced significant benefits in lung function and quality of life (QOL) in patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), highlighting the importance ...

Regular use of disinfectants is linked to a higher risk of developing chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), according to new research looking at incidence of the disease in over 55,000 nurses ...

Nurses who regularly use chemical disinfectants in the workplace may be at risk for developing chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, according to a study published in JAMA Network Open. Researchers ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . Female nurses who worked in the operating rooms for 15 years or more had an increased risk for developing COPD ...

Regular use of chemical disinfectants among female nurses was found to be a potential risk factor for the development of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), according to study findings. COPD ...

COPD is a growing burden on the NHS which is preventable if diagnosed early and combined with smoking cessation. Diagnosis requires spirometry. A recent survey demonstrated major problems with ...

When it comes to treating pulmonary hypertension (PH) and pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH), it’s the nurses who are on the front lines. Johnson & Johnson’s biotech unit Janssen is running ...

Researchers investigated differences in care given to chronic obstructive pulmonary disease patients by medical doctors compared with nurse practitioners and physician assistants, and report their ...

Even in a hospital known nationally for excellence in patient care, some caregivers demonstrate a level of expertise and compassion that is unforgettable. That has been the case for William Hutchins ...

As part of an effort to better educate nurses on issues around pulmonary hypertension (PH) and pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH), Janssen has debuted “PHrontline Conversations,” an educational ...

The current model of care for people with pulmonary fibrosis is failing to provide adequate support for patients, according to a new report from charity Action for Pulmonary Fibrosis. Subscribe today ...

The continuing spread of SARS-CoV-2 remains a Public Health Emergency of International Concern. What physicians need to know about transmission, diagnosis, and treatment of Covid-19 is the subject of ...