New Tool To Predict Risk Of Death In COPD May Help Physicians To Individualize Treatment
Monday, August 31, 2009 - 13:35
in Health & Medicine
Researchers have developed an index scale to help physicians predict a patient's risk of dying from chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). The ADO index can help physicians assess the severity of a patient's illness to determine the appropriate level of treatment. COPD is a major public health problem and it is the fourth leading cause of death in the US.