Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Diseases:Journal of the COPD Foundation

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Higher Plasma Omega-3 Levels are Associated With Improved Exacerbation Risk and Respiratory-Specific Quality of Life in COPD

Tyus A. Kemper, BS1 Han Woo, PhD2 Daniel Belz, MD, MPH2 Ashraf Fawzy, MD, MPH2 Wendy Lorizio, MD, MPH2 Michelle N. Eakin, PhD, MA2 Nirupama Putcha, MD, MHS2 Meredith C. McCormack, MD, MHS2 Emily P. Brigham, MD, MHS3 Corrine Hanson, PhD4 Abigail L. Koch, MD5 Nadia N. Hansel, MD, MPH2

Citation: Kemper TA, Woo H, Belz D, et al. Higher plasma omega-3 levels are associated with improved exacerbation risk and respiratory-specific quality of life in COPD. Chronic Obstr Pulm Dis. 2024; Published online April 22, 2024. doi: https://doi.org/10.15326/jcopdf.2023.0468


Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease and Osteoporosis: A Two-Sample Mendelian Randomization Analysis

Zhangqi Dou1 Xinru Chen2 Jun Chen3 Hua Yang1 Jiaqi Chen1

Citation: Dou Z, Chen X, Chen J, et al. Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease and osteoporosis: a two-sample Mendelian randomization analysis. Chronic Obstr Pulm Dis. 2024; Published online April 16, 2024. doi: https://doi.org/10.15326/jcopdf.2024.0501


COPD: Iron Deficiency and Clinical Characteristics in Patients With and Without Chronic Respiratory Failure

Ingrid Marie Hardang, MD1,2 Vidar Søyseth, MD, PhD2,3 Natalia Kononova, MD2,4 Tor-Arne Hagve, MD, PhD1,2 Gunnar Einvik, MD, PhD2,3

Citation: Hardang IM, Søyseth V, Kononova N, Hagve T-A, Einvik C. COPD: iron deficiency and clinical characteristics in patients with and without chronic respiratory failure. Chronic Obstr Pulm Dis. 2024; Published online April 3, 2024. doi: https://doi.org/10.15326/jcopdf.2023.0477


Sexual Orientation Health Disparities in Chronic Respiratory Disorders

Kevin P. Ferriter, MD1 Mike C. Parent, PhD, MBA2 Maggie Britton, PhD3

Citation: Ferriter KP, Parent MC, Britton M. Sexual orientation health disparities in chronic respiratory disorders. Chronic Obstr Pulm Dis. 2024; Published online April 3, 2024. doi: https://doi.org/10.15326/jcopdf.2023.0467


Blood Eosinophil Count Stability and Clinical Outcomes in Patients With Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease in a High Endemic Area of Parasitic Infection: A Prospective Study

Punchalee Kaenmuang1 Asma Navasakulpong1 Sarayut Lucien Geater1 Sirikorn Densrisereekul2 Siwasak Juthong1

Citation: Kaenmuang P, Navasakulpong A, Geater SL, et al. Blood eosinophil count stability and clinical outcomes in patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease in a high endemic area of parasitic infection: a prospective study. Chronic Obstr Pulm Dis. 2024; Published online April 3, 2024. doi: https://doi.org/10.15326/jcopdf.2023.0492


From Invisibility to Inclusion: A Call to Action to Address COPD Disparities in the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, and Queer+ Community

Ninad T Maniar, MD1,2 M. Bradley Drummond, MD, MHS3

Citation: Maniar NT, Drummond MB. From invisibility to inclusion: a call to action to address COPD disparities in the lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer+ community. Chronic Obstr Pulm Dis. 2024; Published online April 1, 2024. doi: https://doi.org/10.15326/jcopdf.2024.0496


Exploring the Role of Gut-Lung Interactions in COPD Pathogenesis: A Comprehensive Review on Microbiota Characteristics and Inflammation Modulation

Zi-Xuan Cheng1 Jing Zhang2

Citation: Cheng Z, Zhang J. Exploring the role of gut-lung interactions in COPD pathogenesis: a comprehensive review on microbiota characteristics and inflammation modulation. Chronic Obstr Pulm Dis. 2024; Published online April 1, 2024. doi: https://doi.org/10.15326/jcopdf.2023.0442


Persons With Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease and High Levels of Activation Improved Their Physical Activity Skills After an Educational Session

María C. Fernández-Sánchez,1 Francisco J. Ruiz-López,2 José A. Ros-Lucas,2 Rubén Andújar-Espinosa,2 Juan Del Coso,3 Teresa García-Pastor4

Citation: Fernández-Sánchez MC, Ruiz-López FJ, Ros-Lucas JA, et al. Persons with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease and high levels of activation improved their physical activity skills after an educational session. Chronic Obstr Pulm Dis. 2024; Published online March 22, 2024. doi: https://doi.org/10.15326/jcopdf.2023.0456


Increased Herpes Zoster Risk With Inhaled Corticosteroid Use for Those With Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease

Barbara P. Yawn, MD, MSc1 Elisabeth Callen, PhD, PStat2 Gabriela Gaona-Villarreal, MPH2 Asif Shaikh, MD, DrPH, MPH3 Wilson D. Pace, MD2

Citation: Yawn BP, Callen E, Gaona-Villarreal G, Shaikh A, Pace WD. Increased herpes zoster risk with inhaled corticosteroid use for those with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. Chronic Obstr Pulm Dis. 2024; Published online March 22, 2024. doi: https://doi.org/10.15326/jcopdf.2023.0478