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Quantitative computed tomography measurements of emphysema for diagnosing asthma-chronic obstructive pulmonary disease overlap syndrome

open access: yes, 2016
Mengshuang Xie, Wei Wang, Shuang Dou, Liwei Cui, Wei Xiao Department of Pulmonary Medicine, Qilu Hospital, Shandong University, Jinan, People’s Republic of China Background: The diagnostic criteria of asthma–COPD overlap syndrome (ACOS) are
Cui L, Xie M, Xiao W, Wang W, Dou S
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Surgical Appropriateness of Imaging in Acute Cholecystitis: A Danish Audit

open access: yesSurgical Practice, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Background Acute cholecystitis is a common surgical condition, most frequently caused by gallstones. Ultrasound is recommended as the first‐line imaging modality, while CT and MRCP are reserved for inconclusive cases or suspected complications. Increasing use of CT in Denmark raises concerns regarding unnecessary radiation exposure. This study
Daniel Bornemann   +6 more
wiley   +1 more source

Animal Models of Emphysema

open access: yes, 2002
This chapter will focus on reports of animal models of emphysema relating to the pathogenesis of emphysema. It will deal with the English literature that has appeared since the 1986 review written by several of the current ...
SNIDER G. L.   +3 more
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Alveolar epithelial and endothelial cell apoptosis in emphysema: What we know and what we need to know

open access: yes, 2008
Mathieu C Morissette, Julie Parent, Julie MilotCentre de Recherche de l’Hôpital Laval, Institut Universitaire de Cardiologie et de Pneumologie de l’Université Laval, Québec, CanadaAbstract: Emphysema is
Julie Parent   +2 more
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Quantitative Dual‐Energy CT Perfusion Versus SPECT/CT V/Q Scintigraphy for Preoperative Lung Function Assessment: A Prospective Cohort Study

open access: yesJournal of Medical Imaging and Radiation Oncology, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Introduction Accurate preoperative physiological assessment is critical for high‐risk patients undergoing lung resection to predict postoperative lung function. This study compared quantitative dual‐energy CT (DECT) perfusion with SPECT/CT for lobar perfusion mapping in an at‐risk oncological cohort.
Jack Edward Liu   +6 more
wiley   +1 more source

Correction: Development of a 4-aminopyrazolo[3,4-d]pyrimidine-based dual IGF1R/Src inhibitor as a novel anticancer agent with minimal toxicity

open access: yesMolecular Cancer, 2023
Ho Jin Lee   +8 more
doaj   +1 more source

Imaging of pulmonary emphysema: A pictorial review

open access: yesInternational Journal of COPD, 2008
Masashi Takahashi1, Junya Fukuoka2, Norihisa Nitta1, Ryutaro Takazakura1, Yukihiro Nagatani1, Yoko Murakami1, Hideji Otani1, Kiyoshi Murata11Department of Radiology, Shiga University of Medical Science, Shiga, Japan; 2Laboratory of Pathology, Toyama ...
Masashi Takahashi   +5 more
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Emphysema Then and Now [PDF]

open access: yes, 1994
The present definition or emphysema has three components: enlargement of airspaces. destruction or their walls and lack of fibrosis. Enlargement can be recognized by measuring the intcralvcolar wall distance or by comparing the airspaces under ...
William M Thurlbeck
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Project for Universal Management of Airways: guidelines for tracheal extubation

open access: yesAnaesthesia, EarlyView.
Summary Introduction Risk evaluation, strategy formulation and preparation are important to decreasing the incidence of adverse events associated with tracheal extubation. The focus of this guideline is tracheal extubation, but many of the principles outlined are relevant to all forms of discontinuation of airway management (tracheal extubation ...
Louise Ellard   +14 more
wiley   +1 more source

The role of pain in Graves' orbitopathy: Associations with clinical activity and quality of life

open access: yesActa Ophthalmologica, EarlyView.
Abstract Purpose Pain is included in the clinical activity score (CAS) as an indicator of inflammatory activity in Graves' orbitopathy (GO), yet its clinical relevance has not been systematically evaluated. We therefore investigated the relationship between pain, other inflammatory signs and quality of life (QoL), and assessed the effect of intravenous
Gijsbert J. Hötte   +7 more
wiley   +1 more source

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