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The Safety of Opioid Use in Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
This session will evaluate the safety of opioid therapy among patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). The session will cover existing safety and effectiveness evidence from clinical trials, and present the latest data from observational studies. The presentation will include a discussion of the strengths and disadvantages of observational study designs along with implications for future practice.
Approximately 15.7 million Americans (6.4%) currently are diagnosed with CO... |
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Developing Optimal Strategies for Reducing Morbidity in Patients with Non-Cystic Fibrosis Bronchiectasis
This case-based morbidity and mortality review (MMR) assesses the negative implications of suboptimal therapeutic management for patients with non-cystic fibrosis bronchiectasis. Cases and expert discussion focus on ensuring a prompt and accurate diagnosis of bronchiectasis, understanding the benefits of high frequency chest wall oscillation (HFCWO), and identifying patients who can benefit from HFCWO. |
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