News Releases

• 05 October 2008COPD landmark trial UPLIFT® proves tiotropium sustains lung function improvements over four years and improves survival rate
• 24 September 2008Landmark UPLIFT® study reaffirms the safety of Spiriva® (tiotropium) in patients with Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
• 23 September 2008Established safety profile of Spiriva® confirmed by 30 rigorously controlled clinical trials
• 14 November 2007International communication award recognises and rewards that extends public awareness and understanding of COPD.
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Documents

• Backgrounder: COPD - Sept. / Oct. 2008 - PDF (76 KB)
• Backgrounder: Spiriva - Sept. / Oct. 2008 - PDF (80 KB)
• Backgrounder: COPD compared with other chronic diseases - Sept. / Oct. 2008 - PDF (18 KB)
• Backgrounder: Diagnosis and Management of COPD - Sept. / Oct. 2008 - PDF (68 KB)
• Glossary: COPD - Sept. / Oct. 2008 - PDF (34 KB)

Images and Videos

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Related Links

• Press conference, 05 October 2008: UPLIFT® Breaking News
• Focus on Clincal Research - interactive animation
• Glossary
• Research & Development

External Links

• Press Release by Prof. Marc Decramer, University of Leuven/Belgium (Dutch version)
• Boehringer Ingelheim Global Clinical Trials website