International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease

Abstract

The International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease Indexed:- American Chemical Society's Chemical Abstracts Service (CAS)- PubMed (files to appear soon)ISSN 1176-9106 (Print)ISSN 1178-2005 (Online)An international, peer-reviewed journal of therapeutics and pharmacology focusing on concise rapid reporting of clinical studies and reviews in COPD. Special focus will be given to the pathophysiological processes underlying the disease, intervention programs, patient focused education, and self management protocols. This journal is directed at specialists and healthcare professionals. Key benefitsConcise rapid reportingFocus on improved management of COPDSubject areas include:Chronic bronchitis, emphysema, and irreversible or partially reversible progressive airway obstruction, as a result of chronic inflammation due to smoking or exposure to other toxic substances. Clinical and pharmacological studies throughout the drug development process on relevant compounds including bronchodilators (long- and short-acting), anticholinergics, theophylline, phosphodiesterase inhibitors, leukotriene receptor antagonists, cromoglicate and related therapies, inhaled and oral steroids, combination products, mucolytics, and alpha-1 antitrypsin replacementSpecific focus on delivery devices and optimal usagePrevalence, safety, outcome, health economic, and quality of life studiesSmoking cessation programsPalliative care and treatment of associated morbidities and complications, eg, anxiety and depressionUse of antibiotics, antivirals, and vaccination to treat/prevent exacerbationsEarly identification to facilitate preventionDisease management programs, and multidisciplinary team approachClinical guidelines, formulary management, and drug utilization reviewsCompliance, concordance, and persistency studiesPatient and care giver health education programs including patient self managementNon pharmacological interventions including pulmonary rehabilitation, physiotherapy, non-invasive ventilation, surgery.These areas are addressed through:Original clinical research (full papers and concise rapid reports)Reviews Basic science studies that shed light on disease pathogenesis or the mode of action of treatment modalitiesSystematic reviews of individual new or important drugs. Such reviews will normally be commissionedExpert opinion and commentary.