COPD Differs by Sex (and Other Recent Findings)

Among persons with COPD whose BMI decreased over a 4-year follow-up, mortality risk rose 70% compared with those whose BMI remained the same, researchers reported.

Tezepelumab, a TSLP inhibitor, reduced COPD exacerbations in individuals with moderate/very severe COPD, regardless of baseline BEC and inflammatory drivers, Amgen said.

THARROS is the first phase 3 RCT to evaluate an inhaled triple combination therapy for reduction of adverse cardiopulmonary events in people with COPD, says AstraZeneca.

The monthly out of pocket cap applies to all BI inhalers and goes into effect on June 1, 2024.

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A PDUFA date of June 27, 2024 has been set for approval of a 6th dupilimab indication - as add-on therapy for individuals with COPD and eosinophilic inflammation.