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The janus-faced role of uric acid in COPD: evidence from East Asians population - PubMed

The janus-faced role of uric acid in COPD: evidence from East Asians population - PubMed

Source : https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/41935062/

Uric acid as the final purine metabolite exhibits both antioxidative and proinflammatory properties. The association between uric acid and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) remains ambiguous. This is particularly true...

Uric acid shows dual roles in COPD, with higher levels linked to disease severity and exacerbations, while genetic analyses suggest a protective role in disease development, indicating complex biomarker dynamics.

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Prevalence of COPD and smoking in Spain: an ecological study by autonomous communities, 2023 - PubMed

Prevalence of COPD and smoking in Spain: an ecological study by autonomous communities, 2023 - PubMed

Source : https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/41905589/

Although the prevalence of smoking has decreased, territorial and gender inequalities persist in the distribution of COPD and smoking. It is recommended to strengthen tobacco prevention programs, improve early detection...

COPD prevalence remains linked to smoking patterns, with persistent regional and gender disparities, underscoring the need for targeted tobacco control, early detection strategies, and region-specific public health interventions.

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Did you know? Many patients with COPD live with multiple chronic conditions such as cardiovascular disease, metabolic syndrome, osteoporosis, or depression. These overlapping conditions—known as multimorbidity—can complicate diagnosis and treatment, often requiring coordinated, multidisciplinary management to optimize outcomes.

How do comorbid conditions influence your treatment priorities and care coordination for patients with COPD?

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How do comorbid conditions influence your treatment priorities and care coordination for patients with COPD?

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Impact of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease on Complications and Readmissions Following Total Knee Arthroplasty: A Retrospective Matched Cohort Study - PubMed

Impact of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease on Complications and Readmissions Following Total Knee Arthroplasty: A Retrospective Matched Cohort Study - PubMed

Source : https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/41865809/

Patients who have COPD undergoing TKA constitute a higher-risk population with more complex medical histories. Although crude analyses showed higher early complications and readmissions, these differences were not independent of...

Retrospective cohort study shows COPD patients undergoing knee arthroplasty have higher baseline risk, but no independent increase in complications or readmissions after adjustment, reflecting improved perioperative care strategies.

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