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May 3rd 2024
This analysis indicates that quantitative interstitial abnormalities may indicate alterations in lung tissue processes that can result in short- and long-term consequences as far as symptoms.
Boehringer Ingelheim Announces $35 Monthly Price Cap on Inhalers for Asthma, COPD Patients
March 7th 2024On March 07, 2024, Boehringer Ingelheim announced it would be instituting a $35 per month out-of-pocket cost cap for its portfolio of inhaler products, with this cap going into effect on June 01, 2024.
Frailty Screening Tool may Miss Early Intervention for Hospitalized COPD Patients
February 14th 2023Frailty is a serious issue in hospitalized patients and is associated with increased morbidity and mortality. However, a recent study suggests that the Hospital Frailty Risk Score (HFRS), may not be effective in identifying frailty in hospitalized COPD patients compared to the bedside Clinical Frailty Scale (CFS).