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Background: Lung cancer is the leading cause of cancer-related mortality in the United States. Cigarette smoking is the number one risk factor for lung cancer. It causes about 90% of lung cancers (14).
Gamal Elkhouly+5 more
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Inhaled Interleukin-10 before and after induction of experimental endotoxemia in the rat : effects on the inflammatory response [PDF]
To determine the effects of inhaled IL-10 at different doses and different time points on the pulmonary and systemic inflammatory response during endotoxemia, 48 ventilated, anaesthetized rats (mean body weight ± standard deviation, 500 ± 33g) were ...
Nguyen, Ngoc-Thach
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ABSTRACT Eosinophilic pneumonia (EP) involves the accumulation of eosinophilic infiltrates in the lung parenchyma, potentially triggered by smoking, infections, or medications, including biologics for psoriasis. This case report describes a 49‐year‐old female with a history of psoriasis and chronic pancreatitis, who developed EP after initiating ...
Katie K. Lovell, Steven R. Feldman
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The role of the host—Neutrophil biology
Abstract Neutrophilic polymorphonuclear leukocytes (neutrophils) are myeloid cells packed with lysosomal granules (hence also called granulocytes) that contain a formidable antimicrobial arsenal. They are terminally differentiated cells that play a critical role in acute and chronic inflammation, as well as in the resolution of inflammation and wound ...
Iain L. C. Chapple+4 more
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Diagnostic Accuracy of Interleukin-27 in Bronchoalveolar Lavage Fluids for Pulmonary Tuberculosis
Shan Lin,1,2,* Yan Wang,1,* Yuhong Li,1 Di Xiao,1 Jin Guo,1 Weixiu Ma,1 Wenjing An,1 Hongqian Liu,1 Yingqing Shi,1 Lei Zhang,1 Jingxia Cui,1 Wei Guan1,3,* 1Department of Respiratory Medicine, Qinghai University Affiliated Hospital, Xining 810001, People ...
Lin S+11 more
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Sweet syndrome with pulmonary involvement in a patient with myelodysplastic syndrome [PDF]
We report a patient with Sweet syndrome involving the pulmonary system in the context of myelodysplastic syndrome. Although Sweet syndrome may involve a variety of organ systems, the pulmonary system is rarely affected and can result in poor clinical ...
Bordelon, Jenna+7 more
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Bronchoscopy, Imaging, and Concurrent Diseases in Dogs with Bronchiectasis: (2003-2014). [PDF]
BackgroundBronchiectasis is a permanent and debilitating sequel to chronic or severe airway injury, however, diseases associated with this condition are poorly defined.ObjectiveTo evaluate results of diagnostic tests used to document bronchiectasis and ...
Byrne, BA+4 more
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Background Equine asthma is a common, non-infectious, chronic lung disease that affects up to 80% of the horse population. Strict phenotyping and identification of subclinically asthmatic horses can be challenging.
Lia Kristin Meiseberg+3 more
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Increased Hematopoietic Extracellular RNAs and Vesicles in the Lung during Allergic Airway Responses. [PDF]
Extracellular RNAs (exRNAs) can be released by numerous cell types in vitro, are often protected within vesicles, and can modify recipient cell function. To determine how the composition and cellular sources of exRNAs and the extracellular vesicles (EVs)
Ansel, K Mark+6 more
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Bronchoalveolar lavage (BAL) is a minimally invasive procedure and plays an important role in the diagnostic evaluation of interstitial lung disease, pulmonary infiltrates, and some infectious diseases. The decision to perform bronchoscopy and BAL should be guided by clinical presentation and the patient’s status as well as local technical expertise ...
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