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FastCAR: fast correction for ambient RNA to facilitate differential gene expression analysis in single-cell RNA-sequencing datasets

BMC Genomics, 2023
Cell type-specific differential gene expression analyses based on single-cell transcriptome datasets are sensitive to the presence of cell-free mRNA in the droplets containing single cells.
Marijn Berg, Ilya Petoukhov, Inge van den Ende, Kerstin B. Meyer, Victor Guryev, Judith M. Vonk, Orestes Carpaij, Martin Banchero, Rudi W. Hendriks, Maarten van den Berge, Martijn C. Nawijn   +10 more
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Exacerbations of COPD

International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease, 2016
Exacerbations of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) are defined as sustained worsening of a patient's condition beyond normal day-to-day variations that is acute in onset, and that may also require a change in medication and/or hospitalization.
David Finch, Ian Pavord, Paul Jones, Pierre Régis Burgel, Klaus F. Rabe   +4 more
openaire   +4 more sources

Chinese Expert Consensus on Standardized Outpatient Management of Sarcopenia in the Elderly (2024)

AGING MEDICINE, EarlyView.
In China, specific sarcopenia clinics are not sufficient for outpatients. This consensus combines the professional advice of domestic geriatrics experts, summarizes the existing domestic experience in the establishment of sarcopenia clinics, and provides guidance for the management of sarcopenia clinics.
Zhang Qin, Kang Lin, Wang Jianye, Xi Huan, Yu Pulin, Zhang Cuntai, Hidenori Arai, Tuo Xiping, Yang Yunmei, Liu Xiaohong, Chen Chan, Chen Huaihong, Chen Xujiao, Cheng Lijuan, Deng Linzi, Ding Yi, Dong Birong, Dong Juan, Gao Yue, Gu Haifeng, Guo Yan, Han Hui, Hidenori Arai, Hu Fang, Shangcheng District, Hu Jian, Hu Yao‐min, Hu Yixin, Huang Gairong, Jian Zaijin, Jiang Wenjing, Kang Lin, Li Fuchao, Li Jian, Li Jing, Li Tianlang, Lin Fan, Liu Juan, Liu Xiaohong, Liu Xuejun, Lou Huiling, Luo Lan, Luo Man, Ma Lina, Mao Yongjun, Nie Jing, Ouyang Xiaojun, Qi Guoxian, Qiao Wei, Shi Hong, Tian Tao, Tuo Xiping, Wang Chaohui, Wang Jiaqiu, Wang Jianye, Wang Peng, Wang Quan, Wang Xiaonan, Wang Yuan, Wang Zhaodi, Wei Yanan, Wu Jun, Wu Shuhua, Wu Xiaohe, Xi Huan, Xin Xiaofeng, Xu Meiqun, Yang Yunmei, Yin Shi, Yu Plin, Zhang Cuntai, Zhang Qin, Zhang Xiaoyan, Zhang Ying, Zhao Xiaohong, Zhong Yuan, Zhou Baiyu, Zhou Houguang, Zhou Xiaohui   +78 more
wiley   +1 more source

Reducing Agents Decrease the Oxidative Burst and Improve Clinical Outcomes in COPD Patients: A Randomised Controlled Trial on the Effects of Sulphurous Thermal Water Inhalation

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, Giulia Gnesini, Giacomo Forini, Brunilda Marku, Alessia Pauletti, Anna Padovani, Paolo Casolari, Liliana Taurino, Andrea Ferraro, Milva Chicca, Adalberto Ciaccia, Alberto Papi, Silvano Pinamonti   +12 more
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Regional and patient characteristic disparities in the outcomes of minimally invasive surgery for colorectal cancer in Japan

Annals of Gastroenterological Surgery, EarlyView.
This study aimed to clarify whether differences in minimally invasive surgery outcomes are associated with regional and patient characteristics. This study found regional and patient characteristic disparities in minimally invasive surgical outcomes; national policies should be implemented to address these inequities.
Atsushi Hamabe, Arata Takahashi, Hiraku Kumamaru, Hiroshi Hasegawa, Koki Otsuka, Yoshihiro Kakeji, Ken Shirabe, Masafumi Inomata, Yuko Kitagawa, Ichiro Takemasa   +9 more
wiley   +1 more source

The Evaluation of Diastolic Hypertention in Sleep Overlap Syndrome [PDF]

Journal of Cardio-Thoracic Medicine, 2015
Introduction: The overlap syndrome, consisting ofobstructive sleep apnea hypopnea syndrome (OSAHS) and chronic obstructvie pulmonary disease (COPD) is a major problem in COPD patients.
Fariba Rezaeetalab, Davood Attaran, Shahrzad M. Lari, Reza Basiri, Leila Ghofraniha, Vahid Dehestani   +5 more
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Lipid Profile Status in Mustard Lung Patients and its Relation to Severity of Airflow Obstruction [PDF]

Journal of Cardio-Thoracic Medicine, 2014
Introduction: Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) secondary to sulfur mustard gas poisoning, known as mustard lung, is a major late pulmonary complications in chemical warfare patients.
Davood Attaran, Mohammad Towhidi, Shahrzad M.Lari, Hossein Ayatollahi, Abbas Asadi, Majid Ghayour-Mobarhan, Omid Shadkam, Zahra Maghami   +7 more
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Telemonitoring of daily activity and symptom behavior in patients with COPD [PDF]

, 2012
Objectives. This study investigated the activity behavior of patients with COPD in detail compared to asymptomatic controls, and the relationship between subjective and objective activities (awareness), and readiness to change activity behavior. Methods.
Hermens, H.J., Palen, J.A.M. van der, Tabak, M., Tonis, T.M., Valk, P.D. van der, Vollenbroek-Hutten, M.M.R.   +5 more
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International Comparison of Geriatric‐Associated Variables in Major Gastroenterological Surgery Between National Clinical Database and American College of Surgeons National Surgical Quality Improvement Program

Annals of Gastroenterological Surgery, EarlyView.
Geriatric surgical risk factors and outcomes were compared between the US and Japanese databases. Geriatric‐associated preoperative variables and outcomes similarly increased with age. Mobility and functional domains differed between the two databases. ABSTRACT Backgrounds Incidence of malignant disease in older patients has been increasing.
Yasuhide Kofunato, Xane Peters, Arata Takahashi, Mark E. Cohen, Hiraku Kumamaru, Mitsukazu Gotoh, Yoshihiro Kakeji, Yasuyuki Seto, Yuko Kitagawa, Ken Shirabe, Hideki Ueno, Hiroaki Miyata, Clifford Y. Ko, Shigeru Marubashi   +13 more
wiley   +1 more source

Anticipated barriers and facilitators for implementing smart inhalers in asthma medication adherence management

npj Primary Care Respiratory Medicine, 2023
Smart inhalers are electronic monitoring devices which are promising in increasing medication adherence and maintaining asthma control. A multi-stakeholder capacity and needs assessment is recommended prior to implementation in healthcare systems.
Susanne J. van de Hei, Nilouq Stoker, Bertine M. J. Flokstra-de Blok, Charlotte C. Poot, Eline Meijer, Maarten J. Postma, Niels H. Chavannes, Janwillem W. H. Kocks, Job F. M. van Boven   +8 more
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