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Objectives: Various cytokines induced by inhalation of coal dust may mediate inflammation and lead to tissue damage or fibrosis, such as coal workers' pneumoconiosis (CWP).
Jong Seong Lee+5 more
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Intra-vesical instillations with bacillus Calmette-Guerin (BCG) are the established adjuvant therapy for superficial bladder cancer. Although generally safe and well tolerated, they may cause a range of different, local, and systemic complications.
Katarzyna Lewandowska+6 more
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Potential role of saffron and its components on miRNA levels in various disorders, a comprehensive review [PDF]
The potential therapeutic benefits of saffron and its active constituents have been investigated for the treatment of numerous illnesses. In this review, the impacts of saffron and its essential components on the levels of microRNAs (miRNAs) in different
Mohammad Reza Aslani+4 more
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Scleroderma lung disease [PDF]
Systemic sclerosis (SSc) is a systemic autoimmune disease that is characterised by endothelial dysfunction resulting in a small-vessel vasculopathy, fibroblast dysfunction with resultant excessive collagen production and fibrosis, and immunological abnormalities.
Todd M. Bull+10 more
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Agricultural lung diseases. [PDF]
Agriculture is considered one of the most hazardous occupations. Organic dusts and toxic gases constitute some of the most common and potentially disabling occupational and environmental hazards. The changing patterns of agriculture have paradoxically contributed to both improved working conditions and increased exposure to respiratory hazards.
Steven R. Kirkhorn, Vincent F. Garry
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Azole-Induced Myositis after Combined Lung-Liver Transplantation
Lung transplant recipients experience a high rate of invasive pulmonary aspergillosis infections, for which voriconazole is the treatment of choice.
Sofie Happaerts+7 more
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Parasitic lung diseases are caused by a number of parasites as a result of transient passage in the lung or as a result of an immunologic reaction. The clinical presentation may be in the form of focal or cystic lesions, pleural effusion or diffuse pulmonary infiltrates. With increasing globalisation, it is important to consider parasitic infections in
Jaffar A. Al-Tawfiq+2 more
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Claudins in lung diseases [PDF]
Tight junctions are the most apically localized part of the epithelial junctional complex. They regulate the permeability and polarity of cell layers and create compartments in cell membranes. Claudins are structural molecules of tight junctions.
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Novel folliculin gene mutations in Polish patients with Birt–Hogg–Dubé syndrome
Background Birt–Hogg–Dubé syndrome (BHDS) is a rare, autosomal dominant, inherited disease caused by mutations in the folliculin gene (FLCN). The disease is characterised by skin lesions (fibrofolliculomas, trichodiscomas, acrochordons), pulmonary cysts ...
Elżbieta Radzikowska+3 more
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