Global, regional, and national prevalence of, and risk factors for, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) in 2019: a systematic review and modelling analysis
Background Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is an increasingly important
cause of morbidity, disability, and mortality worldwide. We aimed to estimate global …
cause of morbidity, disability, and mortality worldwide. We aimed to estimate global …
[HTML][HTML] Rate of, and barriers and enablers to, pulmonary rehabilitation referral in COPD: a systematic sco** review
Background Despite pulmonary rehabilitation (PR) being an evidence-based treatment
recommended for people with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), referral to PR …
recommended for people with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), referral to PR …
[PDF][PDF] Global prevalence of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease: systematic review and meta-analysis
Background: Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is a leading cause of morbidity
and mortality worldwide. Aims: To synthesize data on the worldwide prevalence and severity …
and mortality worldwide. Aims: To synthesize data on the worldwide prevalence and severity …
Race/ethnicity, spirometry reference equations, and prediction of incident clinical events: the Multi-Ethnic Study of Atherosclerosis (MESA) Lung Study
Rationale: Normal values for FEV1 and FVC are currently calculated using cross-sectional
reference equations that include terms for race/ethnicity, an approach that may reinforce …
reference equations that include terms for race/ethnicity, an approach that may reinforce …
Using generative AI to investigate medical imagery models and datasets
Background AI models have shown promise in performing many medical imaging tasks.
However, our ability to explain what signals these models have learned is severely lacking …
However, our ability to explain what signals these models have learned is severely lacking …
Projecting long-term health and economic burden of COPD in the United States
Background In the United States, COPD is a leading cause of mortality, with a substantial
societal health and economic burden. With anticipated population growth, it is important for …
societal health and economic burden. With anticipated population growth, it is important for …
Rural residence and poverty are independent risk factors for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease in the United States
Rationale: In develo** countries, poor and rural areas have a high burden of chronic
obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), and environmental pollutants and indoor burning of …
obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), and environmental pollutants and indoor burning of …
Association between psoriasis and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease: a systematic review and meta-analysis
Psoriasis is considered a systemic inflammatory disorder. Previous studies have reported
conflicting positive or negative correlations between psoriasis and chronic obstructive …
conflicting positive or negative correlations between psoriasis and chronic obstructive …
[HTML][HTML] Prevalence of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease in India: A systematic review and meta-analysis
Methods: We searched PubMed, Embase, Cochrane Library, Google Scholar, and Scopus
and included community-based cross-sectional studies reporting data on the prevalence of …
and included community-based cross-sectional studies reporting data on the prevalence of …
Interventions to increase referral and uptake to pulmonary rehabilitation in people with COPD: a systematic review
Pulmonary rehabilitation (PR) reduces the number and duration of hospital admissions and
readmissions, and improves health-related quality of life in patients with COPD. Despite …
readmissions, and improves health-related quality of life in patients with COPD. Despite …