The EMBARC European Bronchiectasis Registry:protocol for an international observational study [PDF]
Bronchiectasis is one of the most neglected diseases in respiratory medicine. There are no approved therapies and few large-scale, representative epidemiological studies.
Aksamit, Timothy +35 more
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Soft Artificial Ciliary Brush with Integrated Haptic Feedback for Efficient Airway Mucus Cleaning
A fundamental mucus cleaning mechanism is reported, which utilizes both artificial cilia mechanical sweeping and suction‐based mucus cleaning. A novel haptic feedback interface for the artificial cilia provides touch feedback on tissue contact, enhancing operator control and safety.
Zhongming Lyu +7 more
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This study aims to discover drug targeted genes and explore the potential epigenetics mechanisms in bronchiectasis. Cis-expression quantitative trait locus (eQTL) was obtained as exposure, and bronchiectasis from the FinnGen cohort was used as outcome ...
Jiangyue Qin +7 more
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Research priorities in bronchiectasis:a consensus statement from the EMBARC Clinical Research Collaboration [PDF]
Bronchiectasis is a disease of renewed interest in light of an increase in prevalence and increasing burden on international healthcare systems. There are no licensed therapies, and large gaps in knowledge in terms of epidemiology, pathophysiology and ...
Anthony De Soyza +15 more
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ABSTRACT We evaluated 12 workers with documented exposure to respirable crystalline silica who were referred to a tertiary care center due to clinical suspicion of silicosis, sarcoidosis, or silicosarcoidosis. Although silica exposure is a well‐established risk factor for silicosis and has been associated with autoimmune diseases, mycobacterial ...
Guilherme Ward Leite +9 more
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The Efficacy of Therapeutic Respiratory Muscle Training Interventions in People with Bronchiectasis: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis [PDF]
Background: Respiratory muscle dysfunction is an important health problem with high morbidity and mortality and associated costs in patients with bronchiectasis (BC).
Casuso-Holgado, Maria Jesus +5 more
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Paediatric development of radiopharmaceutical imaging agents and radioligand therapeutics
Abstract This review focuses on the development of radiopharmaceutical imaging agents and radioligand therapeutics for paediatric use. Nuclear medicine plays an important role in the diagnosis and treatment of various childhood conditions, including cancers, infections and brain disorders.
Justin L. Hay +5 more
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Medical Causes of Hospitalisation among Patients with Bronchiectasis: A Nationwide Study in Japan
Purpose: Although the international guidelines for managing bronchiectasis are centred on preventing the exacerbation of bronchiectasis, the medical causes of admissions to hospital among patients with bronchiectasis have not been fully investigated ...
Akihiko Hagiwara +7 more
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Background: Gastro-oesophageal reflux disease (GORD) is not only a common aetiology but also accompanying comorbidity of non-cystic fibrosis bronchiectasis (bronchiectasis).
Jai Hoon Yoon +9 more
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Idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis: evaluation of progression and prognosis after the ATS/ERS/JRS/ALAT statement 2011 [PDF]
Objectives The prediction of usual interstitial pneumonia (UIP) progression and prognosis by the a application of HRCT criteria pattern recommended by ATS/ERS/JALAT guidelines 2011 Materials and methods Two radiologists after assessing the baseline HRCT ...
ROMEI, CHIARA
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