Predicting Surfactant Need at Birth: Failed Validation of a Bedside Method Using Gastric Aspirates
ABSTRACT Aim To validate a prototype point‐of‐care (POC) test for the lecithin/sphingomyelin (L/S) ratio by identifying the optimal L/S cut‐off for predicting surfactant need in preterm infants < 30 weeks' gestation using gastric aspirates (GAS) sampled at birth and to assess clinical feasibility.
Christian Heiring+9 more
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Background Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is associated with dysfunctional diaphragmatic breathing we assess the diaphragmatic excursion at different stages of COPD patients by transthoracic ultrasound.
Kholod Tarek Fekri+2 more
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Dynamic MRI of Normal Diaphragmatic Motions during Spontaneous Breathing and Maximal Deep Breathing
Kazuhide Tomita+4 more
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ABSTRACT Background Despite various treatment approaches for bruxism, there is limited evidence comparing exercise therapy and occlusal splints, highlighting the importance of this study. Objectives To compare the effects of a 6‐week jaw exercise (JE) program with combined jaw and posture exercises (JP) on pain and mandibular motion in patients with ...
Gul Oznur Karabicak+5 more
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Effectiveness of eye movement exercise and diaphragmatic breathing with jogging in reducing migraine symptoms: A preliminary, randomized comparison trial. [PDF]
Rahimi MD+3 more
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Clinicians utilizing CBT and GDH to treat IBS report moderate to large positive treatment effects for a majority of patients seen in routine practice and any adverse effects associated with these treatments are typically mild and short‐lived. ABSTRACT Introduction Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) and gut‐directed hypnosis (GDH) are the two most ...
Sarah Kinsinger, Olafur Palsson
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Effect of Adding Diaphragmatic Breathing Exercises to Core Stabilization Exercises on Pain, Muscle Activity, Disability, and Sleep Quality in Patients With Chronic Low Back Pain: A Randomized Control Trial. [PDF]
Masroor S+4 more
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Diaphragmatic Breathing during VR Flights in Aviophobia: Treatment Enhancer or Avoidance Behaviour?
Johanna Brütting
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Intraoperative Bronchospasm and Future Asthma in Children: A Retrospective Matched Cohort Study
ABSTRACT Background and Objectives Asthma is the most common chronic disease in children. Difficulty in diagnosis can lead to decreased quality of life and increased morbidity and mortality. Children with asthma have increased intraoperative bronchospasm; however, it is unclear whether intraoperative bronchospasm predicts future asthma.
Anila B. Elliott+4 more
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Teaching Therapeutic Yoga to Medical Outpatients: Practice Descriptions, Process Reflections, and Preliminary Outcomes [PDF]
This article describes therapeutic Yoga practices designed for a medical population with mixed diagnoses and a wide range of health challenges. We present preliminary data from 54 adults who participated in Yoga classes at a community medical center ...
Edwards, Katie M.+4 more
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