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The effects of inhaled and oral corticosteroids on serum inflammatory biomarkers in COPD: an exploratory study

Therapeutic Advances in Respiratory Disease, 2009
Background: Several studies suggest that inhaled and oral corticosteroids repress systemic inflammation in chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). However, the cytokines that may respond to these medications are unclear.
S.F. Paul Man, Xuekui Zhang, Rupert Vessey, Terry Walker, Kwan Lee, Dan Park, Don D. Sin   +6 more
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Management of ring chromosome 20 syndrome: Narrative review and consensus recommendations

Epilepsia, EarlyView.
Abstract Ring chromosome 20 (ring 20) is a rare genetic condition usually presenting as developmental and epileptic encephalopathy. The disease is caused by fusion of the long and short arms of chromosome 20. Patients are symptomatic even if there is no loss of genetic material.
Asma Khamis, Emilia Ricci, Maria Paola Canevini, Lieven Lagae, Kentaro Tokumoto, Yushi Inoue, Tim Buckinx, Allison Watson, Kenneth A. Myers   +8 more
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Diagnosis and management guidelines for infantile epileptic spasms syndrome around the world: A scoping review and comparative study of international approaches

Epilepsia, EarlyView.
Abstract Objective Infantile epileptic spasms syndrome (IESS) is an epileptic encephalopathy requiring rapid diagnosis and treatment to optimize neurodevelopmental outcomes. Although multiple national and regional guidelines exist, recommendations vary.
Gozde Erdemir, Chethan K. Rao, Anne Francine Pino, Christina Briscoe, Debopam Samanta, Jo M. Wilmshurst, Sonal Bhatia, Jessica L. Carpenter, Christina Hoei‐Hansen, Puneet Jain, Tommy Stodberg, Robyn Whitney, Ryuki Matsuura, Karina Rosso Astorga, Keryma Acevedo Gallinato, Pratibha Singhi, Aristides Hadijinicolaou, Gia Melikishvili, Patricia Smeyers, Nicola Specchio, Stéphane Auvin, Pediatric Epilepsy Research Consortium Infantile Spasm Work Group and International Committee   +21 more
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Adverse outcomes from initiation of systemic corticosteroids for asthma: long-term observational study

Journal of Asthma and Allergy, 2018
David B Price,1,2 Frank Trudo,3 Jaco Voorham,1 Xiao Xu,4 Marjan Kerkhof,1 Joanna Ling Zhi Jie,1 Trung N Tran5 1Observational and Pragmatic Research Institute, Singapore, Singapore; 2Academic Primary Care, Division of Applied Health Sciences, University ...
Price DB, Trudo F, Voorham J, Xu X, Kerkhof M, Ling Zhi Jie J, Tran TN   +6 more
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Intratympanic corticosteroid for sudden hearing loss: does it really work?

Brazilian Journal of Otorhinolaryngology
INTRODUCTION: Sudden deafness is characterized by an abrupt hearing loss of at least 30 dB in three sequential frequencies in the standard pure tone audiogram over three days or less.
Monique Antunes de Souza Chelminski Barreto, Aleluia Lima Losno Ledesma, Carlos Augusto Costa Pires de Oliveira, Fayez Bahmad Jr   +3 more
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Ketogenic diet therapy for children with super‐refractory status epilepticus in intensive care: International clinical practice recommendations

Epilepsia Open, EarlyView.
Abstract Objective We aimed to create practical recommendations to support healthcare teams starting ketogenic diet therapy (KDT) for children with super‐refractory status epilepticus in intensive care settings. Methods A literature review was conducted to extract published data on patient selection, diet prescription, diet initiation, monitoring, fine‐
Robyn Blackford, Victoria J. Whiteley, Isobel Hardy, Marisa Armeno, Tessa Bollard, J. Helen Cross, Christin Eltze, Susan George, Charlotte Howard, A. Laura Nijstad, Erin Talzzia, Chris Paget, Samiran Ray, Zoe Simpson, Elizabeth Song‐Pozderac, Agnieszka Szmurlo, Charlene Tan‐Smith, Lisa Vanatta, Elles van der Louw, Natasha E. Schoeler, on behalf of the Ketogenic Dietitians Research Network   +20 more
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Clinical and research applications of synthetic bone substitutes in equine veterinary medicine: A systematic review

Equine Veterinary Journal, EarlyView.
Abstract Background Bone grafting in equine medicine offers a promising contribution to treating orthopaedic developmental diseases and chondral, osteochondral and segmental bone defects. Among grafts, synthetic bone substitutes—alloplastics—show favourable biological properties addressing numerous limitations presented by autografts, xenografts and ...
Katarzyna Skierbiszewska, Bernard Turek, Tomasz Jasiński, Michał Kaczorowski, Natalia Kozłowska, Julia Higuchi, Małgorzata Domino   +6 more
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Tracheal wash culture is not associated with bronchial infection, remodelling or inflammation in horses with asthma

Equine Veterinary Journal, EarlyView.
Abstract Background Antimicrobials are commonly prescribed for the treatment of equine asthma, despite limited evidence supporting their use. Tracheal wash (TW) bacterial culture results are known to influence antimicrobial prescription decisions. Objectives To determine whether a positive TW bacterial culture in horses with asthma is associated with ...
Laurence Leduc, Guillaume St‐Jean, Jean‐Pierre Lavoie   +2 more
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Prevalence of insulin dysregulation in a sport horse population as determined by traditional and stall‐side testing

Equine Veterinary Journal, EarlyView.
Abstract Background The prevalence of insulin dysregulation (ID) has not been investigated in sport horses. Stall‐side insulin assays offer convenience but need further validation. Objectives To determine the prevalence of and risk factors for ID in a sport horse population using an oral sugar test (OST) and assess agreement between stall‐side and ...
Kimberly L. Hallowell, Caitlyn R. Horne, Cary S. Miller, Sara R. Tufts, Katarzyna Dembek, Kim R. Love, Andrew W. van Eps, Lauren V. Schnabel   +7 more
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How do general practitioners implement decision-making regarding COPD patients with exacerbations? An international focus group study

International Journal of COPD, 2016
Johanna Laue,1 Hasse Melbye,1 Peder A Halvorsen,1 Elena A Andreeva,2 Maciek Godycki-Cwirko,3 Anja Wollny,4 Nick A Francis,5 Mark Spigt,6 Kenny Kung,7 Mette Bech Risør1 1Department of Community Medicine, General Practice Research Unit, University ...
Laue J, Melbye H, Halvorsen PA, Andreeva EA, Godycki-Cwirko M, Wollny A, Francis NA, Spigt M, Kung K, Risør MB   +9 more
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