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Clinical Trials

1. The psychologic consequences of chronic dyspnea in chronic pulmonary obstruction disease: the effects of acupressure on depression.

Author
Wu HS; Lin LC; Wu SC; Lin JG;
Institution
School of Nursing, National Yang-Ming University, Taipei, Taiwan.
Journal
J Altern Complement Med. 2007 Mar;13(2):253-61.
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2. Pulmonary embolism and deep venous thrombosis in hospitalized adults with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease.

Author
Stein PD; Beemath A; Meyers FA; Olson RE;
Institution
St Joseph Mercy Oakland Hospital, Pontiac 48341-5023, and Wayne State University, Detroit, Michigan, USA. steinp@trinity-health.org
Journal
J Cardiovasc Med (Hagerstown). 2007 Apr;8(4):253-7.
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3. The traditional herbal medicine Hochuekkito improves systemic inflammation in patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease.

Author
Shinozuka N; Tatsumi K; Nakamura A; Terada J; Kuriyama T;
Institution
Journal
J Am Geriatr Soc. 2007 Feb;55(2):313-4.

4. Screening of cognitive impairment in chronic obstructive pulmonary disease.

Author
Antonelli-Incalzi R; Corsonello A; Trojano L; Pedone C; Acanfora D; Spada A; Izzo O; Rengo F;
Institution
Department of Geriatric Medicine, University Campus Bio-Medico, Rome, Italy.
Journal
Dement Geriatr Cogn Disord. 2007;23(4):264-70. Epub 2007 Mar 12.
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5. Antibiotic treatment of exacerbations of COPD: a randomized, controlled trial comparing procalcitonin-guidance with standard therapy.

Author
Stolz D; Christ-Crain M; Bingisser R; Leuppi J; Miedinger D; Muller C; Huber P; Muller B; Tamm M;
Institution
Clinics of Respiratory Medicine and Pulmonary Cell Research, University Hospital Basel, Basel, Switzerland. dstolz@uhbs.ch
Journal
Chest. 2007 Jan;131(1):9-19.
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6. Pulmonary rehabilitation improves depression, anxiety, dyspnea and health status in patients with COPD.

Author
Paz-Diaz H; Montes de Oca M; Lopez JM; Celli BR;
Institution
Pulmonary Division, Hospital Universitario de Caracas, Universidad Central de Venezuela, Caracas, Venezuela.
Journal
Am J Phys Med Rehabil. 2007 Jan;86(1):30-6.
Abstract URL
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7. Depressive symptoms and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease: effect on mortality, hospital readmission, symptom burden, functional status, and quality of life.

Author
Ng TP; Niti M; Tan WC; Cao Z; Ong KC; Eng P;
Institution
Gerontological Research Programme, Faculty of Medicine, National University of Singapore, Singapore. pcmngtp@nus.edu.sg
Journal
Arch Intern Med. 2007 Jan 8;167(1):60-7.
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8. Impact of salmeterol/fluticasone propionate versus salmeterol on exacerbations in severe chronic obstructive pulmonary disease.

Author
Kardos P; Wencker M; Glaab T; Vogelmeier C;
Institution
Group Practice and Center for Respiratory and Sleep Medicine, Allergy, Maingau Hospital, Scheffelstrasse 2, 60318 Frankfurt am Main, Germany. pkardos@aol.com
Journal
Am J Respir Crit Care Med. 2007 Jan 15;175(2):144-9. Epub 2006 Oct 19.
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9. Improving outcomes for COPD patients with mild-to-moderate anxiety and depression: a systematic review of cognitive behavioural therapy.

Author
Coventry PA; Gellatly JL; Coventry PA; Gellatly JL; Coventry PA; Gellatly JL;
Institution
School of Nursing, Midwifery and Social Work, The University of Manchester, UK. peter.a.coventry@manchester.ac.uk
Journal
Br J Health Psychol. 2008 Sep;13(Pt 3):381-400. Epub 2007 Apr 18.
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10. Responses to tiotropium in African-American and Caucasian patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease.

Author
Rice KL; Leimer I; Kesten S; Niewoehner DE; Rice KL; Leimer I; Kesten S; Niewoehner DE; Rice KL; Leimer I; Kesten S; Niewoehner DE;
Institution
Veterans Affairs Medical Center, Minneapolis, Minnesota 55417, USA. Kathryn.Rice@va.gov
Journal
Transl Res. 2008 Aug;152(2):88-94. Epub 2008 Jun 23.
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