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Effect of inspiratory pressure support on exercise performance in patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease [PDF]

, 2006
Title: Effect of inspiratory pressure support on exercise performance in patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. Purpose: This study examined the effects of a non-invasive ventilator on submaximal and maximal exercise performance in ...
Doggett, Anita
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Comparação do perfil clínico de crianças não obesas com apneia do sono e ronco Comparing the clinical profile of non obese children with sleep apnea and snoring

Brazilian Journal of Otorhinolaryngology, 2012
Poucos trabalhos na literatura estudam repercussões cardiovasculares e metabólicas da Síndrome da Apneia Obstrutiva do Sono (SAOS) em crianças. OBJETIVO: Avaliar o perfil metabólico de crianças não obesas com SAOS. MÉTODO: Foram incluídas 52 crianças (21
Daniele de Oliveira Soares Stefanini, Emília Leite de Barros, Renato Stefanini, Márcia Lurdes de Cássia Pradella-Hallinan, Shirley Shizue Nagata Pignatari, Reginaldo Raimundo Fujita   +5 more
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Models of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease [PDF]

, 2004
Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is a major global health problem and is predicted to become the third most common cause of death by 2020. Apart from the important preventive steps of smoking cessation, there are no other specific treatments ...
David A Groneberg, Chung K Fan, Chung, K. Fan, Groneberg, Jan David Alexander, Groneberg David A, K Fan Chung   +5 more
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Impact of Radiation Therapy on Physical and Psychosocial Health of Adolescents and Young Adults: A Joint Report From the Children's Oncology Group AYA and Radiation Oncology Committees

Pediatric Blood &Cancer, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Rates of cancer among adolescents and young adults (AYA), age 15–39 years, are increasing. Consequently, radiation oncologists are treating more AYAs who have diagnoses spanning both pediatric and adult practices. Compared to pediatric and older adult patients, AYAs face a unique set of challenges.
Hesham Elhalawani, Rachel K. Peterson, Avani D. Rao, Laurie J. McKenzie, Ahmed Magdy Elmotayam, Leslie Chang, Michael Roth, Susan L. McGovern   +7 more
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Changes in plasma levels of B-type natriuretic peptide with acute exacerbations of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. [PDF]

, 2014
Background: Elevated plasma B-type natriuretic peptide (BNP) levels and their association with heart failure have been reported in subjects with acute exacerbations of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (AECOPD).
Oga, T, Nishimura, K, Nishimura, T, Onishi, K, Jones, PW, Hasegawa, Y   +5 more
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Social Functioning Within the First Years After Pediatric Brain Tumor Diagnosis and the Relationship With Family Psychosocial Risk

Pediatric Blood &Cancer, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Background Survivors of pediatric brain tumors (PBTs) can experience long‐term social difficulties, impacting quality of life. Beyond medical and environmental factors, family psychosocial risk may play a role in social outcomes by shaping the caregiving environment and may provide intervention options.
Renske H. Houben, Marisa H. Huisman, Martha A. Grootenhuis, Femke K. Aarsen, Marita Partanen   +4 more
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Changing patterns in long-acting bronchodilator trials in chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. [PDF]

, 2011
Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is a major cause of morbidity and mortality worldwide. Developments in the understanding of COPD have led to standard guidelines for diagnosis, treatment, and spirometry assessments, which have in turn ...
James Donohue, Paul Jones, James F Donohue, Paul W Jones, Donohue, JF, Jones, PW   +5 more
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Organoids in pediatric cancer research

FEBS Letters, EarlyView.
Organoid technology has revolutionized cancer research, yet its application in pediatric oncology remains limited. Recent advances have enabled the development of pediatric tumor organoids, offering new insights into disease biology, treatment response, and interactions with the tumor microenvironment.
Carla Ríos Arceo, Jarno Drost
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Interleukin-6 and airflow limitation in chemical warfare patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease [PDF]

Objectives: Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is one of the main late complications of sulfur mustard poisoning. The aim of this study was to evaluate serum levels of interleukin (IL)-6 in war veterans with pulmonary complications of sulfur ...
خواجه دلوئی, محمد, Shahrzad Lari, توحیدی, محمد, آیت اللهی, حسین, محمدزاده لاری, شهرزاد, قبادی مراللو, حسن, عطاران, داود, بصیری, رضا, قانعی, مصطفی   +8 more
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Estimating the cost-effectiveness of fluticasone propionate for treating chronic obstructive pulmonary disease in the presence of missing data [PDF]

, 2006
Objectives: To explore the cost-effectiveness of fluticasone propionate (FP) for the treatment of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), we estimated costs and qualityadjusted life-years (QALYs) over 3 years, based on an economic appraisal of a ...
Spencer, Michael D., Spencer, S, Spencer, Sally, Spencer, M.D., Lozano-Ortega, Greta, Briggs, AH, Briggs, A.H., Burge, P Sherwood, Bale, G., Burge, PS, Burge, P. Sherwood, Spencer, MD, Briggs, Andrew H., Briggs, Andrew H, Spencer, Michael D, Lozano-Ortega, G., Sherwood, P, Burge, S., Bale, G, Lozano-Ortega, G, Spencer, S., Bale, Geraldine, Spencer, Sally; id_orcid   +22 more
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