The prevalence of fatigue among patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) worldwide is approximately 59%, according to systematic review and meta-analysis findings published in ...

Although COPD itself is regarded as one risk factor for osteoporosis, the relationship between the extent of emphysema and reduced bone density is still unclear. Our first aim was therefore to ...

Researchers have found that, in the United States, adults with chronic disease, compared to those without, have worse cardiovascular health.

COPD is a syndrome akin to asthma but with important differences, including tobacco smoke-induced pathobiology and pulmonary emphysema. An exploration of how best to define ACOS is beyond the ...

Medically reviewed by Susan Russell, MD The term "smoker's lung" refers to lung damage caused by smoking cigarettes. Over ...

Here's a look at the differences between Wembanyama's condition and ... A blood clot in the lung, or pulmonary embolism, affects arteries and can restrict blood flow to the lungs, making it ...

Objective: This study aims to investigate the drainage effect and clinical outcomes of negative pressure chest drainage in patients after two-port thoracoscopic valve surgery, comparing the ...

If your cold symptoms won't quit, you may have something else. Doctors explain what it could mean if you've got a lingering ...

Objectives Interstitial lung disease associated with rheumatoid arthritis (RA-ILD) is linked to high mortality. Currently, ...

A further analysis by the team found a correlation between Spp1 induction and emphysema, subsequently highlighting the contribution of SPP1 to the development of air pollution-related COPD. "Over 90% ...