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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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Circulating leukotriene b4 identifies respiratory complications after trauma [PDF]

, 2012
Background. Leukotriene B4 (LTB4), a proinflammatory lipid mediator correlates well with the acute phase of Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome (ARDS). Therefore, LTB4-levels were investigated to determine whether they might be a useful clinical marker ...
Henrich, Dirk, Geiger, Emanuel Valentin, Lehnert, Mark, Marzi, Ingo, Emanuel V. Geiger, Ingo Marzi, Dirk Henrich, Birgit Auner, Auner, Birgit, Borna Relja, Relja, Borna, Mark Lehnert   +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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Lipid-laden alveolar macrophages and pH monitoring in gastroesophageal reflux-related respiratory symptoms [PDF]

, 2012
Lipid-laden alveolar macrophages and pH monitoring have been used in the diagnosis of chronic aspiration in children with gastroesophageal reflux (GER).
Rosewich, Martin, Rose, Markus A., H. J. Boehles, M. A. Rose, Kitz, Richard, M. Rosewich, Böhles, Hansjosef, R. Kitz   +7 more
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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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The pathophysiological role of novel pulmonary arterial hypertension gene SOX17.

, 2021
Pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH) is a progressive disease predominantly targeting pre-capillary blood vessels. Adverse structural re-modelling and increased pulmonary vascular resistance result in cardiac hypertrophy and ultimately failure of the ...
Zhao, Lan, Aman, Jurjan, Wu, Yukyee, Rhodes, Christopher J, Wilkins, Martin R., Vasilaki, Eleni, Walters, Rachel, Wharton, John, Wilkins, Martin R, Rhodes, Christopher J.   +9 more
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Impact of targeted pulmonary arterial hypertension therapies in severe pulmonary hypertension in chronic lung diseases

ERJ Open Research, 2023
Research questions Patients with severe pulmonary hypertension associated with chronic lung disease have a poor prognosis. Targeted pulmonary arterial hypertension therapies might improve exercise capacity and outcome, but there are no guidelines on ...
Romain Naud, Julien Bermudez, Noémie Resseguier, Ana Nieves, Bérengère Coltey, Nadine Dufeu, Clarisse Gautier, Youssef Trigui, Marc Laine, Benjamin Coiffard, Martine Reynaud-Gaubert   +10 more
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The diagnostic value of transbronchial lung cryobiopsy combined with rapid on-site evaluation in diffuse lung diseases: a prospective and self-controlled study

BMC Pulmonary Medicine, 2022
Background The etiology of interstitial lung diseases (ILDs) is varied. Early diagnosis and a specific pathological type could significantly improve the prognosis.
Xianqiu Chen, Jie Luo, Li Yang, Likun Hou, Bing Jie, Yang Hu, Jianxiong Li, Xing Jiang, Jinfu Xu, Kebin Cheng   +9 more
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A new estimator to minimize the error due to breathing in the measurement of respiratory impedance [PDF]

, 1988
This paper presents a new respiratory impedance estimator to minimize the error due to breathing. Its practical reliability was evaluated in a simulation using realistic signals.
Farré Ventura, Ramon, Peslin, René, Navajas Navarro, Daniel, Rotger i Estapé, Maria del Mar   +3 more
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