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The Pathological Changes in Chronic Bronchitis and Emphysema [PDF]
Lynne Reid
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ABSTRACT Background A thorough examination of psychosocial problems and individual patient experiences could contribute to a better understanding of the needs of advanced stage lung cancer patients and the development of personalized care models. Methods This qualitative study investigates the psychosocial issues and end‐of‐life coping strategies ...
Dilek Yıldırım, Vildan Kocatepe
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ABSTRACT Objective This study aimed to externally validate existing lung cancer models using data from the Guangzhou Biobank Cohort Study (GBCS) and compare their predictive performance for Chinese ever and never smokers. Methods We evaluated the discrimination and calibration of LCRAT (Lung Cancer Risk Assessment Tool), LLP version 2 (Liverpool Lung ...
Bo Xing Feng+7 more
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ABSTRACT Ziziphus budhensis Bhattarai & M.L. Pathak is a specie described in 2015 in Nepal poorly studied for its phytochemical composition and possible bioactivities. In this study, six extracts were obtained from Z. budhensis leaves using ultrasound assisted extraction with solvents in increasing polarity namely hexane, dichloromethane, chloroform ...
Samjhana Bharati+7 more
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Effects of Disease Type and Latency on the Value of Mortality Risk [PDF]
We evaluate the effects of disease type and latency on willingness to pay (WTP) to reduce environmental risks of chronic, degenerative disease. Using contingent-valuation data collected from approximately 1,200 respondents in Taiwan, we find that WTP ...
James K. Hammitt, Jin-Tan Liu
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Occupational Factors in the Incidence of Bronchitis [PDF]
James Gregory
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ABSTRACT This study explores the potential of Thymus ciliatus as a natural source of bioactive compounds by investigating its chemical composition and in vitro biological activities, including antioxidant, antimicrobial, antidiabetic, and anti‐Alzheimer properties.
Nadia Djermane+8 more
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Sex Differences in Morbidity and Mortality [PDF]
Women have worse self-rated health and more hospitalization episodes than men from early adolescence to late middle age, but are less likely to die at each age. We use 14 years of data from the U.S.
Anne C. Case, Christina Paxson
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ABSTRACT Background Asthma is characterized by airway obstruction driven by chronic inflammation, leading to extracellular matrix (ECM) remodeling. This involves ECM alterations, including increased collagen deposition and elastolysis, resulting in airway wall thickening and irreversible airflow limitation. Despite ECM remodeling's known role in asthma,
Matej Andelic+4 more
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Functional, Nutraceutical and Health Endorsing Perspectives of Saffron
Saffron is generally regarded as safe for human consumption in moderate quantities, its potential adverse effects at higher doses require careful consideration. This review presents a balanced perspective on saffron's medicinal potential and its safe usage, making it a valuable resource for researchers and healthcare professionals.
Tabussam Tufail+4 more
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