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MRI of the lung (3/3)-current applications and future perspectives [PDF]

open access: yes, 2011
BACKGROUND: MRI of the lung is recommended in a number of clinical indications. Having a non-radiation alternative is particularly attractive in children and young subjects, or pregnant women.
A Hebestreit   +96 more
core   +1 more source

Genetic polymorphism in matrix metalloproteinase-9 and transforming growth factor-β1 and susceptibility to combined pulmonary fibrosis and emphysema in a Chinese population

open access: yesKaohsiung Journal of Medical Sciences, 2017
In this study, we aimed to explore the association of genetic polymorphism in matrix metalloproteinase-9 (MMP-9) and transforming growth factor-β1 (TGF-β1) and the susceptibility to combined pulmonary fibrosis and emphysema (CPFE).
Ling Xu, Wei Bian, Xiao-Hua Gu, Ce Shen
doaj   +1 more source

New Spirometry Indices for Detecting Mild Airflow Obstruction. [PDF]

open access: yes, 2018
The diagnosis of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) relies on demonstration of airflow obstruction. Traditional spirometric indices miss a number of subjects with respiratory symptoms or structural lung disease on imaging.
Barjaktarevic, Igor   +13 more
core   +2 more sources

Protective effect of Galectin-9 in murine model of lung emphysema: Involvement of neutrophil migration and MMP-9 production. [PDF]

open access: yesPLoS ONE, 2017
Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is characterized by irreversible airflow obstruction and pulmonary emphysema. Persistent inflammation and remodeling of the lungs and airways result in reduced lung function and a lower quality of life ...
Yuko Horio   +9 more
doaj   +1 more source

Pulmonary artery stiffness in chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (copd) and emphysema: The Multi-Ethnic Study of Atherosclerosis (MESA) COPD Study [PDF]

open access: yes, 2018
Purpose: Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and particularly emphysema are characterized by stiffness of the aorta, due in part to accelerated elastin degradation in the lungs and aorta. Stiffness of the pulmonary arteries (PAs) may also be
Balte, Pallavi   +12 more
core   +1 more source

A diffuse lung emphysema, severe pulmonary hypertension and lack of airflow limitation

open access: yesRespiratory Medicine Case Reports, 2017
Pulmonary veno-occlusive disease is characterized by remodeling of pulmonary arteries, capillaries and venules. We report a case of diffuse lung emphysema and pulmonary veno-occlusive disease with the characteristic of having no airflow limitation.
Morgane Faure, MD   +7 more
doaj   +1 more source

An increased risk of pulmonary hypertension in patients with combined pulmonary fibrosis and emphysema: a meta-analysis

open access: yesBMC Pulmonary Medicine, 2023
Background and aim Pulmonary hypertension (PH) is a common complication of combined pulmonary fibrosis and emphysema (CPFE). Whether the incidence of PH is increased in CPFE compared with pure pulmonary fibrosis or emphysema remains unclear.
Hangqi Ni   +3 more
doaj   +1 more source

Attitudes and access to lung volume reduction surgery for COPD: a survey by the British Thoracic Society. [PDF]

open access: yes, 2014
OBJECTIVE: Lung volume reduction surgery for emphysema leads to improved survival in appropriately selected individuals, and it is therefore recommended in national and international guidelines for this group of patients.
Hopkinson, NS, Jordan, S, McNulty, W
core   +1 more source

Giant compressive emphysema: a rare complication of COVID-19

open access: yesBMC Infectious Diseases, 2021
Background The severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus-2 (SARS-CoV-2) is a new ribonucleic acid (RNA) beta-coronavirus, responsible for a worldwide pandemic.
Julien Rakotoson   +6 more
doaj   +1 more source

Pulmonary Emphysema Regional Distribution and Extent Assessed by Chest Computed Tomography Is Associated With Pulmonary Function Impairment in Patients With COPD

open access: yesFrontiers in Medicine, 2021
Objective: This study aimed to evaluate how emphysema extent and its regional distribution quantified by chest CT are associated with clinical and functional severity in patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD).Methods/Design: Patients ...
Plácido Gomes   +15 more
doaj   +1 more source

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