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The aim of this study was to assess different clinical and genetic, microbiological and functional features of patients with cystic fibrosis living in Moscow and Moscow region on the 31st December, 2010. The mean age of the patients was 12,1±9,6 years (0,
S. A. Krasovskii +13 more
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THE REGISTER AS A MEANS OF IMPROVING THE QUALITY OF MUCOVISCIDOSIS PATIENTS’ TREATMENT
The creation of a register of mucoviscidosis (MV) patients is necessary for determining the epidemic situation in the region, evaluating the efficacy of therapeutic strategies and the quality of healthcare provided.
I. K. Asherova, N. I. Kapranov
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A MUCOLYTIC WITH ANTIINFLAMMATORY QUALITIES FOR CHILDREN SUFFERED FROM CYSTIC FIBROSIS: DORNASE ALFA
Chronic inflammation of airways always takes place in case of cystic fibrosis. Being a powerful mucolytic, dornase alfa also has antiinflammatory and antibacterial qualities.
O. I. Simonova +2 more
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Poorer European Countries are Less Concerned about Biotechnology than Richer Countries [PDF]
The author examines the relationship between GNP, media coverage, and public perceptions of the utility, risk, and acceptability of medical and food-related applications of ...
Siegrist, Michael
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Methods for Discerning the Impact of Mucus on Host Defenses Against Viral Infection
Abstract Mucus is an important component of airway host defenses that acts by enabling the trapping and clearance of infectious materials such as bacteria and viruses. It can be difficult, however, to design experiments that independently determine the extent to which mucus contributes to innate barrier functions in the lung.
Maria Corkran +3 more
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PSYCHOLOGICAL-PEDAGOGICAL ASPECTS OF TREATING CHILDREN WITH MUCOVISCIDOSIS
The article is dedicated to optimization of psychological help rendering to children with mucoviscidosis. The authors emphasize the need in multidisciplinary approach to rehabilitation of such children and present results of a study of psychological ...
T. V. Sviridova +3 more
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ABSTRACT Background Patient and family advisory councils (PFACs) are increasingly recognised as a promising approach for improving patient safety (PS) through patient engagement (PE) at the organisational level. However, PFAC stakeholders often lack the necessary knowledge and competence to engage effectively in PS‐related issues with healthcare ...
Larissa Brust +2 more
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Uncommon histopathological oral findings in an autopsied infant with cystic fibrosis.
Cystic Fibrosis or Mucoviscidosis is a hereditary genetic disease that attacks mainly children and young adults. It is characterized by a general dysfunction of the exocrine glands.
Eduardo Rodrigues Fregnani +5 more
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PEG closure in the second attempt
Background and study aims: This case report demonstrates successful endoscopic treatment of a persistent gastrocutaneous fistula after removal of a percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy (PEG) in a 21-year-old patient with mucoviscidosis after lung ...
Leif Schiffmann +2 more
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The Challenges and Promises of New Therapies for Cystic Fibrosis [PDF]
Therapeutic intervention in cystic fibrosis (CF) remains a challenge, partly because of the number of organs and tissues affected by the lack of a functional cystic fibrosis transmembrane conductance regulator (CFTR) protein.
Pier, Gerald B.
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