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Living with chronic pain and chronic disease has become a way of life in his/her sixties. How well we understand our own health conditions and participate and engage in our own treatment and disease management is the key, exploiting the contemporary healthcare companion apps. Carrying bulky physical medical reports and flipping through can become almost an obsolete time consuming practice, creating a congenial environment for finding a rapid solution saving the precious time of the providers and the patients.

Sharing this interesting publication on #pertussis and the associated risk of asthma and COPD. My Tdap vaccine is valid, what about yours?

Severe asthma poses a complex challenge, often masked by intermittent symptoms that can escalate rapidly, leading to significant morbidity. In this educational program, a group of expert faculty discuss how early intervention and comprehensive management can address these treatment challenges and improve outcomes. Their conversation sheds light on the underlying inflammatory pathways that contribute to asthma's severity and the latest advancements in treatment that offer hope for better control and outcomes. You'll discover insights on leveraging ongoing relationships with patients, achieving timely diagnosis, educating patients on proper inhaler technique, monitoring for signs of exacerbations, and referring patients to specialists when necessary. Discover strategies for early identification and personalized care: https://ow.ly/ypYJ50R8HMB #PrimaryCare #AsthmaManagement #HealthcareInnovation

Asthma + Lung UK (Cymru)'s new report 'Saving Your Breath' launches today showing the dire state of lung healthcare in Wales costing every year: - the NHS over £295 million - the economy £477 million through illness and early death = £772 million in total Lung disease in the 3rd biggest killer in Wales with the worst death rate in Europe and hospital admissions have doubled in the past 20 years. Not nearly enough is being done to prevent the burden of lung disease on patients and the NHS. A more effective healthcare response could be achieved to avoid this toll through ensuring diagnosis is early and accurate and improving care to enable better self-management keeping people out of hospital. Our blueprint for change quantifies the positive impact of 3 key measures. The recommendations in the report - improving early and accurate diagnosis and providing people with the treatment and support they need - would save every year: - the NHS £19.5 million - over 14,000 hospital bed days - the economy £24.5 million through enhanced productivity and quality of life = resulting in £44 million in total Great working with Joseph Carter and Ben Coates on this report - you can find it here https://t.co/vKmNaChluQ

Did you know? The chronic disease management market is expected to hit $17.68 billion by 2027, with a staggering CAGR of 20.7%! Dive into our latest article on "How Chronic Disease Management Is Empowered Through Healthcare Technology" to explore proactive care and remote monitoring, revolutionizing patient well-being. Read Here - https://lnkd.in/gAxsKje8 #ChronicDiseaseManagement #ProactiveCare #RemoteMonitoring

📣 New Paper is out: “Comprehensive care plans for patients with Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD): Effect on health services utilization”. The results can better inform future steps of primary care reorganization and chronic disease management. #COPD #ChronicDiseaseManagement #PrimaryCare https://lnkd.in/ghr4WSgg

Over the past several days, two new articles have been published, resulting from a productive collaboration between myself and colleagues from the Institute of Pulmonary Diseases of Vojvodina, Sremska Kamenica. Our research focused on adherence, disease control, and misconceptions related to the use of inhalation therapy in patients with obstructive pulmonary diseases (COPD). Additionally, we examined whether the reduction in air pollution during the COVID-19 lockdown influenced the number of COPD hospitalizations. If you are interested in further reading: Article 1: https://lnkd.in/gcTCBkj2 Article 2: https://lnkd.in/gGUJ75kq

Great post about our practical approach to addressing this overlooked but critically important condition.

Attention healthcare providers! The latest review emphasizes the importance of staying on top of cutting-edge type 2 diabetes research. It's time to shift our focus to disease remission and address the close connection between diabetes and obesity. By incorporating new insights into our practice, we can effectively manage diabetes and improve patient outcomes. Let's stay ahead of the game for better patient care!

As #COPDAwarenessMonth comes to a close, our founder and CEO Lorenzo Consoli penned an Op-Ed for MedCity News about the silent epidemic of COPD. In the article, he outlines a four-point plan to address the proliferation of #COPD by raising awareness, prioritizing diagnosis, leveraging monitoring devices, and embracing virtual care. He also mentions the great work done by organizations like the COPD Foundation and American Lung Association to tackle this preventable epidemic. Check out his article here: https://lnkd.in/e9B978HX #healthcareinnovation #virtualfirstcare #cardiopulmonarycare