LEEP Losartan Effects on Emphysema Progression LEEP is a randomized clinical trial evaluating the effect of Losartan in helping people
with Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) with emphysema – a disease of the lungs. We are looking for adults 40
years of age or older, current or former smokers, with COPD to join our study. The study is conducted in different states
across the country.
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⭐ COPD Exacerbations: A Patient and Physician’s Perspective John Linnell, John R Hurst
November 8, 2019
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Oxygen Manifesto,
Oxygen Manifesto, Part 1: Advice from 3 Respiratory Specialists Noah Greenspan, Mark W Mangus Sr, RRT, RPFT, FAARC, & Oxygen
Expert Ryan Diesem
Published March 27, 2019
Oxygen Manifesto,
Oxygen Manifesto, Part 2: the Devices (Advice from 3 Respiratory Specialists) Noah Greenspan, Mark W Mangus Sr, RRT, RPFT, FAARC, & Oxygen
Expert Ryan Diesem
Published June 19, 2019
Oxygen Manifesto,
Oxygen Manifesto, Part 3: Tips and Tricks from 3 Respiratory Specialists) Noah Greenspan, Mark W Mangus Sr, RRT, RPFT, FAARC, & Oxygen
Expert Ryan Diesem
Published August 5, 2019
Still Smoking with Emphysema?
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NIDA Director Outlines Potential Risks to People Who Smoke and Use Drugs During COVID–19 Pandemic
Published April 02, 2020
Nonsmoker Mortality Demonstrates Harm of Secondhand Smoke
Published March 24, 2020
US Cigarette Packs Will Have Graphic Health Warnings Starting Next Year
Published March 20, 2020
DNA Methylated CpG Sites Associated With Mortality in Current, Former Smokers
Published February 21, 2020
Lung Cancer Mortality in Former Smokers Reduced With Low–Dose CT Screening
Published February 12, 2020
Smoking Rates at All–Time Low, Surgeon General Reports
Published January 23, 2020
Varenicline Initially Improves Continuous Abstention in Smokers With COPD
Published January 16, 2020
Dual Use of E–Cigarettes and Combustible Cigarettes Increases Stroke Odds
Published January 07, 2020
Congress May Raise Age to Buy Tobacco Products to 21
Published December 23, 2019
Secondhand Smoke May Increase Risk for Obstructive Sleep Apnea in Children
Published December 20, 2019
E–Cigs Raise Risk of Chronic Lung Disease, Especially in Those Who Also Smoke, Study Finds
Published December 20, 2019
E–Cigarette Use Is Independent Risk Factor for Chronic Lung Disease
Published December 19, 2019
Evidence Supports Perioperative Nicotine Replacement Therapy
Published December 19, 2019
FDA Approves Sale of Reduced–Nicotine Cigarettes
Published December 17, 2019
History of Smoking Linked to Accelerated Decline in Lung Function
Published December 3, 2019
CDC Updates Interim Guidance on Vaping–Related Lung Illness
Published November 25, 2019
CDC: 20% of US Adults Currently Use Tobacco Products
Published November 21, 2019
Ferret Model Demonstrates Role of Cigarette Smoke in Airway Clearance
Published November 20, 2019
Vaping Injuries Raise New Concerns About Medical Marijuana
Published November 19, 2019
Regardless of Cigarette Type, Smoking Associated With Increased Lung Cancer Risk, Mortality
Published November 14, 2019
Double Lung Transplant Performed for Vaping–Related Illness
Published November 14, 2019
Does Cardiorespiratory Fitness Affect Lung Cancer Risk Among Male Smokers?
Published October 25, 2019
Accelerated Lung Function Decline Even in Low–Intensity Smokers
Published October 23, 2019
Pulmonary Embolism With Tobacco Dependence Linked to 30–Day Readmission
Published October 22, 2019
CDC Releases Clinical Guidance on E–Cigarette Lung Injury
Published October 18, 2019
Any Level of Smoking Can Lead to Long–Term Lung Damage, Study Says
Published October 18, 2019
Interim Guidance for Health Care Providers Evaluating and Caring for Patients with Suspected E–cigarette,
or Vaping, Product Use Associated Lung Injury CDC Update
Published October 11, 2019
FDA: Stop Using Vaping Products Containing THC
Published October 9, 2019
Smoking Cessation Program in Cancer Setting Associated With High Abstinence Rates
Published October 9, 2019
Survey: More Than 1 in 5 Millennials Use E–Cigarettes
Published October 4, 2019
FDA Panel Votes on OTC Nicotine Mouth Spray for Smoking Cessation
Published September 26, 2019
Vaping: The Threat to Public Health and the ATS Response
Reviewed September 2019
Vaping Triggers Cellular Responses Similar to Cigarette Smoking, Potentially Increasing Risk of Emphysema
Published September 24, 2019
Genetics Plus CT Highly Prognostic for Smokers’ Lung Cancer Risk
Published September 13, 2019
Lung Cancer CT Scan Can Identify Smoking–Related Diseases
Published August 30, 2019
Advisory from CDC re: Severe Pulmonary Disease Associated with Using E–Cigarette Products
Published August 30, 2019
Glycopyrrolate Improves Lung Function in COPD, Regardless of Smoking Status
Published July 19, 2019
Increasing USPSTF Lung Cancer Screening Eligibility in African American Smokers
Published July 15, 2019
Can Vaping Cause Lung Problems?
Published May 29, 2019
E-–Cigarette Use, Flavorings May Increase Heart Disease Risk, Study Finds
Published May 27, 2019
COPD Exacerbation from Biomass Smoke Likened to Risk Posed By Tobacco Smoke, Study Cautions
Published April 26, 2019
Smoking Cessation Key Component of Cancer Moonshot Program
Published January 2, 2019
