The PAR6B-PRKCI-PAR3 complex influences alveolar regeneration in patients with the emphysema subtype of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. [PDF]
Wang D, Liu H, Bai S, Zheng X, Zhao L.
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Structural and functional features on quantitative chest computed tomography in the Korean Asian versus the White American healthy non-smokers [PDF]
al., et, Castro, Mario
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We have successfully constructed hybrid 3D tissue using mesothelial cells, fibronectin‐gelatin nanofilm‐coated fibroblasts, and collagen‐coated PGA nanofiber sheets to create artificial pleura, and achieved successful isogenic engraftment in a rat model of pleural defects. ABSTRACT Background Impairment of the visceral pleura following thoracic surgery
Kengo Tani+5 more
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Kernel Conversion Improves the Correlation between the Extent of Emphysema and Clinical Parameters in Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease: A Multicenter Cohort Study. [PDF]
An TJ+6 more
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Lung Transplantation From Donors With a History of Substance Use
ABSTRACT Background Substance use is common among lung transplant donors, but concerns persist about graft damage. Stimulant drugs such as cocaine and methamphetamine can induce pulmonary arterial hypertension, while smoked products such as cannabis and crack cocaine can produce airway and parenchymal diseases. We sought to characterize donor substance
David Li+8 more
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Pleurodesis With 50% Dextrose for Old Patient With Secondary Spontaneous Pneumothorax: Relatively Safe and Efficient Method. [PDF]
Jeong J, Kang MK.
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Disruption of Hepatic Sinusoidal Homeostasis Leads to Hepatopulmonary Syndrome
ABSTRACT Hepatopulmonary syndrome (HPS) is a pulmonary vascular complication of liver disease and/or portal hypertension. HPS manifests as impaired gas exchange and hypoxemia due to intrapulmonary vascular dilatations and shunts. In response to primary liver disease, the abnormal adaptation of respiratory epithelial cells, pulmonary endothelial cells ...
Jiaxin Chen+7 more
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Painless esophageal rupture in the second stage of labor presenting as surgical emphysema of the neck: a case report. [PDF]
Hussey T+3 more
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Abstract Nasogastric tubes (NGTs) are commonly used in the intensive care unit (ICU) and are often inserted blindly at the bedside. Previous studies have highlighted various complications associated with NGT misplacement, including epistaxis, pneumothorax and even fatal perforations.
Yiqi Zhang+4 more
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Bilateral pneumothorax following acupuncture. [PDF]
Kashiura M, Yasuda H, Moriya T.
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