Anxiety disorders in patients with COPD: a systematic review.

Background: There is a growing interest in the role of comorbid anxiety in patients with COPD. Comorbid anxiety has a major impact on physical functioning, health-related quality of life, and healthcare utilization. However, the prevalence of clinical anxiety, particularly specific anxiety diagnoses, in patients with COPD remains unclear.

Relationship between anxiety, depression, and quality of life in adult patients with cystic fibrosis.

Background: The impact of anxiety and depression on quality of life (QOL) in adult patients with cystic fibrosis (CF) is fully unknown. We investigated the prevalence and factors associated with anxiety and depression, including QOL, in adult CF patients.

Methods: One hundred twenty-one adult CF subjects, age ≥ 18 years were recruited from our out-patient clinic.

Tiotropium for treatment of stable COPD: a meta-analysis of clinically relevant outcomes.

Objective: To systematically review recent evidence on the effectiveness of tiotropium versus placebo, ipratropium, and long-acting β(2) agonists on outcomes relevant to patients with stable COPD, including health-related quality of life, dyspnea, exacerbations and hospitalizations.

Methods: Our inclusion criteria for trials were: ≥ 12 weeks; compared tiotropium to placebo, ipratropium, or long-acting β agonists; patients ≥ 40 y old and with stable COPD. Sixteen trials (16,301 patients) met the inclusion criteria.

Falls in people with learning disabilities: what are the risk factors and prevention strategies?

There is a high prevalence of falls and related injuries in adults with learning disabilities. This article highlights the latest evidence on the diverse risk factors for falls among this group. Research into effective falls management strategies is sparse, but there is some evidence to indicate that environmental management, strength and balance training, and careful management of medications may help to reduce falls.