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The evaluation of pulmonary function and blood gas analysis in patients submitted to laparoscopic versus open nephrectomy

International Brazilian Journal of Urology, 2015
Background: The aim of this study was to assess the early postoperative pulmonary function and arterial blood gases in patients who have undergone open versus laparoscopic nephrectomy.
Ayfer Koc, Gozde Inan, Fusun Bozkirli, Demet Coskun, Lutfi Tunc   +4 more
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High serum folate level is positively associated with pulmonary function in elderly Korean men, but not in women

Scientific Reports, 2022
A limited number of studies have been conducted on the relationship between serum vitamin levels and pulmonary function, particularly in the elderly population. This study attempted to confirm the association between serum vitamin levels (folate, vitamin
Suk Won Chang, Min Bum Kim, Ju Wan Kang
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Evaluation of pulmonary function tests in long and short distance runners [PDF]

E3S Web of Conferences
Physical exercise has been reported to improve many health indices and well-being of individual of any age. Among various physical exercises, running is hugely popular and convenient leisure time activity. Running reduces the risk of respiratory illness.
Nehe Sanjay, Ambad Ranjit, Totey Manish, Jadhav Deepali, Dhawade Manish Ramdas, Wankhade Yashwant   +5 more
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Pulmonary function of armed forces members in Montenegro among different age groups

Kinesiologia Slovenica, 2022
The results of numerous medical studies and kinesiology research show the existence of differences in the pulmonary function with reference to age, body height and size and the relation of certain parameters of body composition.
Boris Banjevic, Bojan Masanovic
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Chest assessment and simple lung function tests

South African Journal of Physiotherapy, 1980
The main elements of a chest assessment are outlined. Elementary measurements which should be taken by physiotherapists are described. Simple lung function tests which are within the capability of physiotherapists who are closely concerned with chest ...
C. P. Rodseth
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Thoracic gas compression during forced expiration is greater in men than women

Physiological Reports, 2020
Intrapleural pressure during a forced vital capacity (VC) maneuver is often in excess of that required to generate maximal expiratory airflow.
Elizabeth A. Gideon, Troy J. Cross, Brooke E. Cayo, Aaron W. Betts, Dallin S. Merrell, Catherine L. Coriell, Lauren E. Hays, Joseph W. Duke   +7 more
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Efficacy and Safety of Balloon Pulmonary Angioplasty for Patients With Chronic Thromboembolic Pulmonary Hypertension and Comorbid Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease

Journal of the American Heart Association: Cardiovascular and Cerebrovascular Disease, 2023
Background Balloon pulmonary angioplasty (BPA) is a promising treatment modality for nonoperable chronic thromboembolic pulmonary hypertension (CTEPH). However, BPA for atypical CTEPH with concurrent chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) remains ...
Hiroyuki Fujii, Yu Taniguchi, Sachiyo Yoneda, Keisuke Miwa, Yoichiro Matsuoka, Kenichi Yanaka, Yasunori Tsuboi, Noriaki Emoto, Kenichi Hirata   +8 more
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Association between dietary niacin intake and lung function among American adults: A cross-sectional analysis from national health and nutrition examination survey, 2007–2012

Heliyon
Background: The pathogenesis of pulmonary senescence involves immune system dysregulation, oxidative stress, and mitochondrial dysfunction. The effects on lung function of niacin, an essential coenzyme involved in mitochondrial energy metabolism with ...
Xiaoli Xu, Qiong Han, Xiaoying Lin, Jianping Lin, Shizhong Wang   +4 more
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Excessive gas exchange impairment during exercise in a subject with a history of bronchopulmonary dysplasia and high altitude pulmonary edema [PDF]

, 2007
A 27-year-old male subject (V(O2 max)), 92% predicted) with a history of bronchopulmonary dysplasia (BPD) and a clinically documented case of high altitude pulmonary edema (HAPE) was examined at rest and during exercise.
Lovering, AT, Haverkamp, HC, Hokanson, JS, Eldridge, MW, Andrew T. Lovering, Lee M. Romer, John S. Hokanson, Romer, LM, Marlowe W. Eldridge, Hans C. Haverkamp   +9 more
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Longitudinal study of lung function in pregnant women: Influence of parity and smoking

Clinics
OBJECTIVES: To evaluate pulmonary function in the first and third trimesters of pregnancy and analyze the influence of parity and smoking on spirometry parameters. METHODS: This longitudinal prospective study included a cohort of 120 pregnant women. The
Luciana Duzolina Manfré Pastro, Miriam Lemos, Frederico Leon Arrabal Fernandes, Silvia Regina Dias Médici Saldiva, Sandra Elisabete Vieira, Beatriz Mangueira Saraiva Romanholo, Paulo Hilário Nascimento Saldiva, Rossana Pulcineli Vieira Francisco   +7 more
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