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Landmark ICRA Meta-analysis Links COPD to Serious Cardiovascular and Kidney Outcomes
People living with common lung disease chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) face substantially higher risks of developing serious kidney and cardiovascular diseases, and a greater risk of death, according to a major new study led by Dr Tobin Joseph and the International Cardiovascular and Respiratory Alliance (ICRA) that was published in eClinicalMedicine. The analysis, which included more than 30 million people worldwide, adds to growing evidence that COPD is far m
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ICRA Identifies Major Unmet Need for Tools to Predict Cardiopulmonary Risk in COPD
Today the International Cardiovascular and Respiratory Alliance (ICRA) announced the publication of its latest manuscript in BMJ Open Respiratory Research , revealing a critical unmet need in COPD care: the lack of validated tools to predict cardiopulmonary risk in people living with Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD). Why Cardiopulmonary Risk Matters for People with COPD COPD is associated with a high burden of multimorbidity, particularly cardiovascular d
Mar 42 min read
Closing the Gap in COPD Research: ICRA’s Mission to Harmonize Global Data Standards
Published in Pragmatic & Observational Research , ICRA’s latest manuscript outlines a critical methodology for defining and standardizing clinical study variables for patients with – or at risk of – multimorbidity in Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD). Why This Matters Consistent, well-defined variables are the backbone of high-quality research. They enable robust study design and accurate reporting in research and quality improvement initiatives in COPD care.
Dec 12, 20252 min read
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