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Comparison of the adherence of nontypeable haemophilus influenzae to lung epithelial cells

BMC Infectious Diseases
Objective Nontypeable Haemophilus influenzae (NTHi) plays an important role in respiratory tract infections, and adherence to lung epithelial cells is the first step in lung infections.
Yuwei Rong, Zihao Liu, Heping Wang, Zuguo Zhao   +3 more
doaj   +1 more source

Characterizing Post Tonsillectomy Respiratory Complications in Patients Under Three

The Laryngoscope, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Objective To characterize the postoperative respiratory complications in children < 3 years old who underwent tonsillectomy. Methods Retrospective chart review of patients < 3 years old at time of tonsillectomy. Demographics, comorbidities, polysomnography results, intraoperative factors, and postoperative respiratory complications ...
Nathan E. Lu, Fendi Obuekwe, Amber D. Shaffer, Marina V. Rushchak, Amanda L. Stapleton   +4 more
wiley   +1 more source

Comparative Evaluation of the Role of Non-bronchoscopic vs Bronchoscopic Techniques for the Diagnosis of Ventilator-Associated Pneumonia

Advanced Medical Journal
Background and objectives: Ventilator-associated pneumonia is a common form of hospital-acquired pneumonia that develops after 48 hours from intubation and mechanical ventilation.
Zidan Mohammed Abdullah, Abdulhameed Aldabbagh   +1 more
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Analysis of fatty acids in ghee and olive oil and their probable causal effect in lipoid pneumonia [PDF]

Journal of Medical Biochemistry, 2011
Lipoid pneumonia develops when lipids enter the bronchial tree. This form of pneumonia is common in some developing countries where it is a traditional practice to give infants oily products (ghee and olive oil) for various reasons.
Mirghani Zein, Zein Tayseer, Annoble Samuel, Winter John, Mostafa Randa   +4 more
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Toxoplasma gondii Infection After Kidney Transplantation: A Case Report and Literature Review

Organ Medicine, EarlyView.
Toxoplasma gondii infection after kidney transplantation is rare and presents with nonspecific clinical manifestations; however, the associated mortality rate is high. We discuss the relevant literature, clinical manifestations, therapeutic regimens, and prognoses of post‐transplantation toxoplasmosis.
Peng Zhang, Xingqiang Lai, Rongxin Chen, Li Li, Jiali Fang, Guanghui Li, Junjie Ma, Luhao Liu, Zheng Chen   +8 more
wiley   +1 more source

Glucocorticoids Impair the Airway Epithelial Barrier via Autophagy‐Associated Apoptosis in Asthma: A Preliminary Study Both In Vitro and In Vivo

Pediatric Discovery, EarlyView.
Mechanism underlying the negative effects of glucocorticoids on the airway epithelial barrier. Glucocorticoids upregulate autophagy factors and downregulate anti‐autophagy factors. Enhanced autophagy promotes excessive apoptosis and epithelial detachment, impairing airway barrier function.
Hao You, Wenjing Zou, Tangqiaochu Gan, Yu Zhao, Jie Hu, Wen Tan, Ting Wang, Luo Ren, Zhengxiu Luo, Zhou Fu, Chao Niu   +10 more
wiley   +1 more source

Ruta graveolens L. in Evidence‐Based Phytotherapy: Pharmacological Activities, Bioactive Compounds and Safety

Phytotherapy Research, EarlyView.
Graphical representation of ethnomedical uses, major bioactive compounds, pharmacological potential and toxicological risks of Ruta graveolens L. ABSTRACT Ruta graveolens L. is widely used in traditional European, Asian, African, and South American medicine for digestive, nervous, cardiovascular, respiratory, and reproductive disorders.
Tetiana Serhiienko, Victoriya Georgiyants, Liudas Ivanauskas, Olha Mykhailenko   +3 more
wiley   +1 more source

Pharmacokinetic and Pharmacodynamic Interactions Between Anti‐Asthma Drugs and Medicinal Plants: A Comprehensive Review

Phytotherapy Research, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Asthma affects 260–300 million people worldwide. About 20%–35% of patients use medicinal plants with their asthma medication, often without telling their clinicians. Disclosure rates are low; up to 42% of asthma outpatients use herbal products, with no records in their charts.
Emine Kocyigit, Aylin Bülbül, Betul Kocaadam‐Bozkurt, Osman Bozkurt, Duygu Ağagündüz, Raffaele Capasso   +5 more
wiley   +1 more source

Detection of viable Staphylococcus aureus/methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus and antimicrobial resistance directly by PMA-TaqMan qPCR from bronchoalveolar lavage fluid

BMC Pulmonary Medicine
Background Timely detection of viable Staphylococcus aureus (MSSA)/ methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) and antimicrobial resistance are crucial for the treatment of patients with pulmonary infection.
Jun Luo, Min Liu, Wen Ai, Xiaoling Zheng, Lu Han, Kuo Huang, Changlin Zhang, Peng Wang, Jinhong Fan, Qianyuan Li, Chunhua Luo   +10 more
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Potential of Ginkgo biloba Extract to Intervene in Chronic Inflammation‐Related Diseases

Phytotherapy Research, EarlyView.
Chronic inflammation is a pathological mechanism underpinning many diseases. Ginkgo biloba extract (GBE) is well known for its anti‐inflammatory property. GBE and its active constituents have been shown to attenuate pro‐inflammatory cytokine production, suppress nuclear factor kappa B activation, restore redox homeostasis, and modulate disease‐relevant
Yipeng Lin, Inho Cho, Xue Zhu, Ke Wang, Ling Zhu, Wenchang Wong, Michael Murray, Fanfan Zhou   +7 more
wiley   +1 more source