APCOM Trial

Activating #PrimaryCare #COPD Patients with #Multimorbidity (APCOM) Trial - a global-first, #MRFF/@NHMRC-sponsored pragmatic clinical trial in primary care.

[APCOM Trial @APCOMTrial]

The baseline findings poster of the #APCOMTrial, presented at the 2025 @tsanz_thoracic Scientific Meeting, can be downloaded here: https://t.co/HbCFUayyab #COPD #multimorbidity #primaryhealthcare

[Sameera Ansari @SameeraAnsari_2]

Our poster on baseline findings of the @APCOMTrial is up at the @tsanz_thoracic #tsanzsrsasm2025. Please visit poster board 97 during the Poster Session at 4 15pm today. #COPD #multimorbidity #primaryhealthcare #APCOMTrial

[COPD ATHLETE @russwinn66]

Join the World COPD Day — #COPD Baton Pass step challenge to celebrate Pulmonary Rehabilitation week in the United Kingdom. June 15th-19th
Patient link
https://t.co/bO0KQS1T6F
Healthcare Professionals link
https://t.co/FJ4RMFG5C8

[COPD Canada @COPDCanada]

COPD is frequently diagnosed late when the disease has already progressed. We think people with COPD deserve to have access to the right diagnostic tools to inform a timely and accurate diagnosis. Read and download the COPD Patient Charter to learn more: https://t.co/7GOhidVOZm

[COPD Canada @COPDCanada]

Patient Education - Living with COPD
Assessing your COPD, Treating your COPD, Understanding your COPD, Using your Inhaler, Medications & Practical Tips. #COPD Learn more: https://t.co/RlXuaTwH3v

[John Hurst @ProfHurst]

This one of the most important #COPD papers I’ve read in years, paving the way for biology-driven therapeutics. It’s a must read.

Kudos to all involved.

[Frances Mair @FrancesMair]

If you are interested in #multimorbidity then you might want to read our new editorial just out in ⁦@bmj_latest⁩ today: https://t.co/f6TGK5vWJT

[Sameera Ansari @SameeraAnsari_2]

Qualitative evaluation of the #APCOMProgram found acceptance by patients, PNs and GPs: https://t.co/XlTdbGOOhL Funding and standards for #selfmanagement education in general practice are needed. #COPD #multimorbidity #primaryhealthcare @HassanHosseinza @MohanaSekaran @nickzwar

[COPD Canada @COPDCanada]

What is a flare-up action plan? #SpeakUpForCOPD Learn more: https://t.co/41VGEO3xcp

[Francesca Polverino @FrancyPolverino]

After 9 years of work, our new @ATSBlueEditor paper is out, showing that in utero maternal smoke leaves lasting scars on lung health, and identifies CC16 as the first reliable biomarker of lung health across the lifespan.
#cureCOPD

https://t.co/Ctbz7cvgnH

[COPD Canada @COPDCanada]

World COPD Day, November 19, 2025 - The goal of this year’s campaign is to emphasize that shortness of breath is a symptom that should prompt patients and healthcare providers to consider a diagnosis of COPD.

[COPD Canada @COPDCanada]

World COPD Day, November 19, 2025 - The goal of this year’s campaign is to emphasize that shortness of breath is a symptom that should prompt patients and healthcare providers to consider a diagnosis of COPD.

[John Hurst @ProfHurst]

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The skin condition #panniculitis is a rare manifestation of #alpha1. The lack of evidence makes it difficult to treat, and those affected often experience diagnostic delay and significant symptoms.

You can read more in this paper by @ReemAlluhibi from my lab.

@AlphaFriend

[Prof Chris P Gale @cpgale3]

The International Cardiovascular & Respiratory Alliance, ICRA, is a global group that I founded & co-chair with Prof M Bhutani.

We represent healthcare professionals, academics & patients from >40 countries.

To join (free) email:

[email protected]

[Don Sin @donsin4]

In theory, #DPP-1 inhibitors should work any neutrophilic #airway conditions such as #COPD. The key is finding the #neutrophilic #COPD patients.

[Sameera Ansari @SameeraAnsari_2]

Wonderful collaboration with Sadan Taher, @alta_schutte, @ProfHurst and @cpgale3 on this global-first systematic review: https://t.co/NK4FrkNdR4 #COPD #HTN #CVD #multimorbidity #publichealth

[Asian Pacific Society of Respirology @APSRapsr]

The July issue of Respirology is now available online:
https://t.co/cF3wjnIhFW

[COPD ATHLETE @russwinn66]

Feeling of satisfaction completing the Gold Coast Marathon today with one of our children. I’ve now had the joy of doing an event with all four of them as well as one grandchild. Marathons are no longer about medals or times. It’s about the joy of the experience! #copd

[Prof Chris P Gale @cpgale3]

#COPD & the Management of Cardiopulmonary Risk

https://t.co/8bEWPOEheq

[ERS @EuroRespSoc]

A landmark moment for global lung health! #WHA78

ERS and @europeanlung applaud adoption of historic lung health resolution on “Promoting and prioritizing an integrated lung health approach” at the 78th World Health Assembly.

Read more: https://t.co/geHv8ms0NM

[COPD ATHLETE @russwinn66]

Come and take me on in our #ATS2025 #COPD bike challenge. Can you beat the #copdathlete
Find me at the Inogen booth #326

[Sameera Ansari @SameeraAnsari_2]

Glad to have presented last week's @Woolcockmedical Friday seminar about my innovative research program on managing #COPD in the context of #multimorbidity. The seminar recording is available here: https://t.co/Uh8rty0o1r #publichealth #primaryhealthcare