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National Institutes of Health
Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, COPD, is a leading cause of death in the United States, with more than 150,000 deaths annually. Nationwide millions are affected by the disease, which imposes an enormous burden on individuals with COPD, their caregivers, and the nation’s health care system, especially in rural communities.
February 29
to
March 1,
2016
National Institutes of Health
The National Institutes of Health is partnering with other Federal agencies to host a national meeting to develop a National Action Plan ...
NIH
In preparation for convening a meeting involving both federal and non-federal stakeholders, including patients and their families, NHLBI ...
NIH
Bethesda, MD
Bethesda, MD
During this November 2014 teleconference, federal agencies provided updates on their efforts to improve understanding, treatment, and awa...
Toronto, Ontario
In August 2014, a working group recommended actions to advance COPD research through using existing resources and establishing new collab...
September 19
-
20, 2013
NIH
The NHLBI Lung Division convened a workshop in September 2013, at which pulmonary experts discussed prevention of lung diseases, identifi...
Bethesda, Maryland
In response to congressional encouragement, the NHLBI hosted in May 2013 a forum of representatives from federal government agencies to s...