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Pulmonary Function Tests for the Radiologist [PDF]

RadioGraphics, 2017
Pulmonary function tests (PFTs) provide important quantitative information about lung function and can be used to elucidate pathologic conditions responsible for respiratory symptoms, assess the severity and course of disease, and evaluate the patient for suitability and timing for lung transplantation.
Hsiang-Jer, Tseng, Travis S, Henry, Srihari, Veeraraghavan, Pardeep K, Mittal, Brent P, Little   +4 more
openaire   +2 more sources

Pulmonary function tests in type 2 diabetes mellitus

Archives of Medicine and Health Sciences, 2016
Background: Diabetes mellitus is a chronic disease with microvascular and macrovascular complications. Effect of diabetes on lung capacity has been reported previously but with controversial results.
Simran Kaur, Nandini Agarwal
doaj   +1 more source

Pulmonary function tests in type 2 diabetes: a meta-analysis

ERJ Open Research, 2021
Objectives The aim of this study was to determine the association between type 2 diabetes (T2D) and pulmonary function tests. Methods After conducting an exhaustive literature search, we performed a meta-analysis.
Jesús Díez-Manglano, Uxua Asìn Samper
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Air flow limitation in smokers – A cause of concern

Journal of Family Medicine and Primary Care, 2022
Introduction: In India smoking is a common habit prevalent in both urban and rural areas irrespective of mode of smoking i.e., cigarettes, bidis, pipes, cigar, hookah etc., Spirometry can be helpful to determine effects of smoking on pulmonary functions.
Naresh Kumar, Gopal Chawla, Amrit Pal Kansal, Kunal Deokar, Ram Niwas, Nupur Abrol, Shahir Asfahan, Sakshi Garg, Monika Keena   +8 more
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Pulmonary function tests in patients with primary hyperparathyroidism

Indian Journal of Endocrinology and Metabolism, 2012
Context: There is limited information on respiratory muscle functions in patients with primary hyperparathyroidism (PHPT). AIM: To assess respiratory muscle dysfunction in patients with PHPT. Setting and Design: This prospective study was carried between
Sanjay Kumar Bhadada, Ahutosh Agrawal, Viral N Shah, Anil Bhansali, Arnanshu Behera, Anish Bhattacharya, Uma Nahar   +6 more
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Ovarian Sex Cord Stromal Tumors in Children and Adolescents—The European Standard Clinical Practice Recommendations

Pediatric Blood &Cancer, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT As part of the European Cooperative Study Group for Paediatric Rare Tumours initiative, we developed standard clinical practice guidelines for ovarian sex cord stromal tumors, based on comprehensive national and international cohort analyses, literature review, and a final expert consensus conference.
Dominik T. Schneider, Kris‐Ann Schultz, Nora Schnitzler, Michael Abele, Tal Ben‐Ami, Ewa Bien, Gianni Bisogno, Ines B. Brecht, Maja Cesen, Andrea Ferrari, Michaela Kuhlen, Malgorzata A. Krawczyk, Ricardo Lopez‐Almaraz, Yves Reguerre, Calogero Virgone, Daniel Orbach   +15 more
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Pediatric Idiopathic Multicentric Castleman Disease Is Often Severe But Responsive to Siltuximab

Pediatric Blood &Cancer, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Background Idiopathic multicentric Castleman disease (iMCD) is a potentially fatal immunologic disorder marked by widespread lymphadenopathy and inflammation. Siltuximab, an interleukin‐6 (IL‐6) inhibitor, is the only FDA‐approved treatment for adult patients with iMCD.
Bridget Austin, Sheila K. Pierson, Kelley C. Dacus, Mateo Sarmiento Bustamante, Saishravan Shyamsundar, Larissa Borys, Kayla McHugh, Abiola Irvine, Yoojin Jo, Adam Bagg, Mary Jo Lechowicz, Daisy Alapat, Amy Chadburn, Megan S. Lim, Gordan Srkalovic, Frits van Rhee, David C. Fajgenbaum, Joshua D. Brandstadter   +17 more
wiley   +1 more source

A study on effect of Anapanasati meditation on pulmonary function tests in meditators of Maheswara Maha Pyramid Center in Telangana

National Journal of Physiology, Pharmacy and Pharmacology, 2021
Background: During the last decade, apart from the other disease conditions, there is a robust rise in respiratory related problems. There is a need to identify cost effective, easily penetrable, and effective intervention in both preventable and disease-
Srikanth T, Pradeep Reddy Srikaram, Pavani R   +2 more
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Safety of Daprodustat for the Treatment of Chronic Kidney Disease Anemia: Final Analysis of a Multicenter Postmarketing Surveillance Study in Japan

Therapeutic Apheresis and Dialysis, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Introduction This final analysis of a multicenter, prospective postmarketing surveillance study evaluated the safety of daprodustat in patients with chronic kidney disease anemia in routine clinical practice in Japan. Methods Patients who initiated daprodustat between September 2020 and July 2022 were registered.
Tadao Akizawa, Kyomi Kanaya, Kiyomi Aizawa, Masanori Onoki, Hirofumi Ozeki, Kazuko Suzuki, Ai Hayashi, Tomohiko Asamura   +7 more
wiley   +1 more source

Structural insights and therapeutic targets in Acinetobacter baumannii capsule biosynthesis

FEBS Letters, EarlyView.
Hypervirulent KL49 A. baumannii's capsular polysaccharide contains the nonulosonic acid 8‐epi‐Leg5,7Ac2, synthesized by epimerization via ElaA, ElaB, and ElaC. Crystal structures of ElaA, ElaB, and ElaC reveal their role in CMP‐Leg5,7Ac2 synthesis and regioselective C8 epimerization.
Woo Cheol Lee, Junho Jeong, Chae Yeong Lee, Hyunjoon Cho, Man Hwan Oh, Je Chul Lee, Jee‐Young Lee, Yangmee Kim   +7 more
wiley   +1 more source