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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
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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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