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International Journal of COPD, 2017 Introduction A low body mass index (BMI) is associated with increased mortality and low health-related quality of life in patients with COPD. The Asia-Pacific classification of BMI has a lower cutoff for overweight and obese categories compared to the ...
Jeong Uk Lim +9 more
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Advanced Chinese Medicine, EarlyView.Abstract The gut microbiota plays a pivotal role in maintaining host metabolic homeostasis and overall physiological functions. Shenling Baizhu San (SLBZS), a time‐honored classical prescription for tonifying Qi, strengthening the spleen, removing dampness, and arresting diarrhea, has shown broad clinical efficacy in digestive disorders.
Jinlan Di, Xiaochun Zhang
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The unmet global burden of COPD
Global Health, Epidemiology and Genomics, 2018 Chronic respiratory diseases receive little attention and funding in comparison with other major causes of global morbidity and mortality [1]. Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is a major public health problem.
Shumonta Quaderi, J. Hurst
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Annals of Clinical and Translational Neurology, EarlyView.ABSTRACT Objective To investigate the overall use of prescription medications among individuals with multiple sclerosis compared to the general population, with a focus on treatments beyond disease‐modifying therapies. Methods We conducted a nationwide, registry‐based study in Denmark.
Josefine Windfeld‐Mathiasen +4 more
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The effects of lung volume reduction treatment on diffusing capacity and gas exchange
European Respiratory Review, 2020 Lung volume reduction (LVR) treatment in patients with severe emphysema has been shown to have a positive effect on hyperinflation, expiratory flow, exercise capacity and quality of life.
Marlies van Dijk +5 more
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Inflammatory endotypes in COPD
Allergy. European Journal of Allergy and Clinical Immunology, 2019 Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is a major global health problem that is poorly treated by current therapies as it has proved difficult to treat the underlying inflammation, which is largely corticosteroid‐resistant in most patients ...
P. Barnes
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Change in Cognition Following Ischaemic Stroke
Annals of Clinical and Translational Neurology, EarlyView.ABSTRACT Objective Cognitive decline can occur following ischaemic stroke. How cognition changes over time and associations with cognitive change are poorly understood. This study aimed to explore these issues over 2 years following ischaemic stroke.
Wenci Yan +8 more
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The Scientific World Journal, 2013 Background. Inhalation of thermal water with antioxidant properties is empirically used for COPD. Aims. To evaluate the effects of sulphurous thermal water (reducing agents) on airway oxidant stress and clinical outcomes in COPD. Methods.
Marco Contoli +12 more
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AGER expression and alternative splicing in bronchial biopsies of smokers and never smokers
Respiratory Research, 2019 Cigarette smoking is one of the major risk factors for the development of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). Evidence is accumulating that Receptor for Advanced Glycation-End products (RAGE)-signaling is a key pathway in the pathophysiology of
Alen Faiz +5 more
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European Respiratory Journal, 2019 Background While the role of acute non-invasive ventilation (NIV) has been shown to improve outcome in acute life-threatening hypercapnic respiratory failure in COPD, the evidence of clinical efficacy of long-term home NIV (LTH-NIV) for management of ...
B. Ergan +19 more
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