Surrogate Markers of Cardiovascular Risk and Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease: A Large Case-Controlled Study. [PDF]
Cardiovascular disease is a common comorbidity and cause of mortality in chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. A better understanding of mechanisms of cardiovascular risk in chronic obstructive pulmonary disease patients is needed to improve clinical ...
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Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
Three distinct disorders combine to produce chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD): emphysema, peripheral airway disease or bronchospasm, and chronic bronchitis. Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease is defined as a disease state characterized by airflow limitation that is not fully reversible.
David, Price, Martin, Duerden
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The objective of the research was to determine the characteristics of arterial stiffness and cardiovascular risk in patients with co-existence of asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. Materials and methods.
Kseniia Nazarenko
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Determinants of initial inhaled corticosteroid use in patients with GOLD A/B COPD:a retrospective study of UK general practice [PDF]
Initial use of inhaled corticosteroid therapy is common in patients with Global Initiative for Chronic Obstructive Lung Disease (GOLD) A or B chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, contrary to GOLD guidelines.
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The Evaluation of Pulmonary Function Tests in Patients with Polycystic Ovary Syndrome [PDF]
Introduction: Recently a relation between female sex hormones and severity of asthma symptoms has been proposed. As a common endocrine dysfunction, polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) could significantly influence the level of sex hormones in PCOS patients.
Davood Attaran +5 more
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Economic Burden of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD): A Systematic Literature Review
Background and Objectives Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) affects over 250 million people globally, carrying a notable economic burden. This systematic literature review aimed to highlight the economic burden associated with moderate-to-very
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Cardiovascular risk in patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease and metabolic syndrome [PDF]
Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease is a cause of morbidity and mortality worldwide. The presence of infl ammatory markers in circulation, sputum, and broncho-alveolar fl uid suggest systemic infl ammation is one of the potential mechanisms responsible
S. Nikolaeva, A. Angelov
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Inhaled corticosteroids versus long-acting beta -agonists for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (Review). [PDF]
Long-acting beta(2)-agonists and inhaled corticosteroids can be used as maintenance therapy by patients with moderate to severe chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. These interventions are often taken together in a combination inhaler.
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Self management and symptom monitoring among older adults with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease [PDF]
Aims. To describe self-management, symptom monitoring and the associated influences among older adults with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. Background.
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Evaluating Patient Preferences of Maintenance Therapy for the Treatment of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease: A Discrete Choice Experiment in the UK, USA and Germany. [PDF]
Introduction: With increasing availability of different treatments for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), we sought to understand patient preferences for COPD treatment in the UK, USA, and Germany using a discrete choice experiment (DCE ...
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