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CYFRA21-1 is a more sensitive biomarker to assess the severity of pulmonary alveolar proteinosis

BMC Pulmonary Medicine, 2022
Background Serum lactate dehydrogenase (LDH), carcinoembryonic antigen (CEA) and CYFRA21-1 are the commonly used biomarkers to identify patients with autoimmune pulmonary alveolar proteinosis (APAP).
Jiu-Wu Bai, Shui-Yi Gu, Xiao-Li Sun, Hai-Wen Lu, Shuo Liang, Jin-Fu Xu   +5 more
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Altered fecal microbiome and metabolome in adult patients with non-cystic fibrosis bronchiectasis

Respiratory Research, 2022
Background Emerging experimental and epidemiological evidence highlights a crucial cross-talk between the intestinal flora and the lungs, termed the “gut-lung axis”. However, the function of the gut microbiota in bronchiectasis remains undefined. In this
Wen-Wen Wang, Bei Mao, Yang Liu, Shu-Yi Gu, Hai-Wen Lu, Jiu-Wu Bai, Shuo Liang, Jia-Wei Yang, Jian-Xiong Li, Xiao Su, Hai-Yang Hu, Chen Wang, Jin-Fu Xu   +12 more
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Laryngopharyngeal reflux in chronic obstructive pulmonary disease - a multi-centre study

Respiratory Research, 2020
Reflux of gastric content has been associated with recurrent exacerbations of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). We aimed to assess the prevalence of laryngopharyngeal reflux (LPR) in COPD and if LPR is a contributing factor to clinically ...
Julia Sanchez, Desiree M. Schumann, Meropi Karakioulaki, Eleni Papakonstantinou, Frank Rassouli, Matthias Frasnelli, Martin Brutsche, Michael Tamm, Daiana Stolz   +8 more
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The Role of Strain by Cardiac Magnetic Resonance Imaging in Predicting the Prognosis of Patients with Chronic Thromboembolic Pulmonary Hypertension

Clinical and Applied Thrombosis/Hemostasis, 2023
Chronic thromboembolic pulmonary hypertension (CTEPH) is characterized by thrombotic obstruction of the pulmonary arteries, and right ventricular (RV) dysfunction is a major cause of death.
Xuefei Zhang MS, Xiaojuan Guo MD, Bowen Zhang MS, Qi Yang MD, Juanni Gong MD, Suqiao Yang MD, Jifeng Li MD, Tuguang Kuang MD, Ran Miao PhD, Yuanhua Yang MD   +9 more
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Risk factors for bloodstream infection (BSI) in patients with severe acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS) supported by veno–venous extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (VV–ECMO)

BMC Pulmonary Medicine, 2022
Background There were relatively few studies about the incidence and risk factors for bloodstream infection (BSI) in patients with severe acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS) supported by veno–venous extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (VV–ECMO ...
Liuting Yang, Min Li, Sichao Gu, Yingying Feng, Xu Huang, Yi Zhang, Ye Tian, Xiaojing Wu, Qingyuan Zhan, Linna Huang   +9 more
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Omadacycline, Eravacycline, and Tigecycline Express Anti-Mycobacterium abscessus Activity In Vitro

Microbiology Spectrum, 2023
Mycobacterium abscessus infections are increasing worldwide necessitating the development of new antibiotics and treatment regimens. The utility of third-generation tetracycline antibiotics was reestablished; their anti-M.
Anqi Li, Siyuan He, Jingren Li, Zhemin Zhang, Bing Li, Haiqing Chu   +5 more
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Outcomes associated with comorbid diabetes among patients with COPD exacerbation: findings from the ACURE registry

Respiratory Research, 2021
Background Diabetes is a common comorbidity among patients with exacerbation of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (AECOPD). Diabetes has been reported to be associated with length of stay (LOS), death, and cost among AECOPD patients.
Xihua Mao, Chen Liang, Hongtao Niu, Fen Dong, Ke Huang, Yahong Chen, Kewu Huang, Qingyuan Zhan, Yaowen Zhang, Yin Huang, Ting Yang, Chen Wang   +11 more
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Acceptance of and six‐month adherence to continuous positive airway pressure in patients with moderate to severe obstructive sleep apnea

The Clinical Respiratory Journal, 2021
Background Continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) is the most effective treatment for moderate to severe obstructive sleep apnea (OSA). Acceptance of and adherence to CPAP are crucial for optimal treatment outcomes.
Kun Luo, Li Zhang, Xiaolei Zhang, Teng Han, Yiming Li, Chen Wang   +5 more
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Pulmonary xenon-129 MRI: new opportunities to unravel enigmas in respiratory medicine [PDF]

European Respiratory Journal, 2019
129Xe MRI provides rapid, sensitive, non-invasive, high spatial resolution and simultaneous measurements of pulmonary ventilation, tissue microstructure and gas exchange, and is poised for routine clinical assessments in patients with chronic lung diseasehttp://bit.ly ...
Eddy, Rachel L, Parraga, Grace
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Advantages and challenges of metagenomic sequencing for the diagnosis of pulmonary infectious diseases

The Clinical Respiratory Journal, 2022
Objective We aim to familiarize the application status of metagenomic sequencing in diagnosing pulmonary infections, to compare metagenomic sequencing with traditional diagnostic methods, to conclude the advantages and limitations of metagenomic ...
Yan Chen, Li‐Chao Fan, Yan‐Hua Chai, Jin‐Fu Xu   +3 more
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