A study conducted by the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) and published recently in the Annals of Internal Medicine points out areas for improvement in the way Americans manage diabetes.1 Compared to previous decades, the U.S. has seen strong improvements in diabetes management, but the most current data shows these challenges and more: 1 in […]
A new study out of Sweden, recently published in BMC Family Practice, proposes a practice friendly model for predicting COPD, making spirometry referrals, and facilitating early diagnosis. Early diagnosis in COPD may be beneficial in motivating smoking cessation, opening doors to pulmonary rehabilitation, and initiating management in primary care. A National Health and Nutrition Examination […]
COPD (Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease) affects the lives of roughly 10% of the American population. Those patients with declining health status, recent hospital discharges, or moderate disability due to COPD may be good candidates for additional programs designed to improve their quality of life and reduce overall health care spending. When patients are homebound, refer to Aspen Healthcare, […]
