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Therapeutic Apheresis in Nigeria: A Multi‐Center Summary of Abstracts From the Inaugural Nigerian Society for Apheresis Scientific Meeting

Therapeutic Apheresis and Dialysis, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Background Therapeutic apheresis (TA) is an established treatment modality for hematologic, neurologic, and immunologic disorders, yet access remains severely limited in sub‐Saharan Africa. Donor apheresis, including platelet apheresis collection from healthy donors, represents an important complementary modality supporting blood product ...
Nosa Bazuaye, Chimezie Okwuonu, Evelyn Idam, Folasade Adelekan‐Popoola, Shakirat Gold‐Olufadi, Olufunto Olufela Kalejaiye, Abdullateef Ogala, Zinnah Aloziem, Blossom Amamchukwu, Patience Elimia, Mkpoikanabasi Obot‐Obot, Henry Mbakwe, Praises Maduagwuna, Olatunji Akinrodoye, Chiamaka Anyanwu, Benjamin Anyanwu, Adedamola Akinsiku, Oluwatoyin A. Akinsiku, Muzamil O. Hassan, Fatiu A. Arogundade, Olalekan E. Ojo, Homayemem Weli, Jesupelumi Adenihun, Aderemi Adelaja, Ebun Bamgboye, Olalekan Olatise, Ade E. Faponle, Ayoola Odeyemi, Michael Muoka, Stephen Asaolu, Qudrat Busari, Blessing Dawudu, Michael Naiyeju, Rasheed A. Balogun   +33 more
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Respiratory changes during defecation in patients with chronic respiratory failure

, 2004
Oxygen (O2) desaturation may occur in patients affected by respiratory diseases during daily activities, although most of these activities, e.g. walking, washing and cooking, can be avoided or eventually performed with an external aid.
Santoro, C, M. Delmastro, C. Santoro, NAVA, STEFANO, Delmastro, M, S. Nava   +5 more
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Exercise-induced respiratory muscle work: Effects on blood flow, fatigue and performance [PDF]

, 2008
This is the post print version of this article. The official published version can be obtained from the link below.In healthy subjects, heavy intensity endurance exercise places substantial demands on the respiratory muscles as breathing frequency ...
C. A. Smith, Romer, L, J. A. Dempsey, L. Romer, J. D. Miller, Miller, JD, Smith, CA, Dempsey, JA, M. Amann, Amann, M   +9 more
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Adaptive Servo‐Ventilation for Glottic Closure in a Patient With Adult‐Onset Congenital Central Hypoventilation Syndrome: A Case Report

Respirology Case Reports
Congenital central hypoventilation syndrome (CCHS) is a rare disorder characterised by autonomic dysfunction and typically presents in infancy, although adult‐onset disease is increasingly recognised. We report a genetically confirmed case of adult‐onset
Sushil Agwan, Saul McWhae, Krishna Bajee Sriram   +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
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An Unusual Cause of Acute Hypercapneic Respiratory Failure

, 2011
We present a rare cause of hypercapneic respiratory failure through this case report of a 72-year-old man presenting with progressive dyspnea and dysphagia over two years. Hypercapneic respiratory failure was acute on chronic in nature without an obvious
Janice Wang, Astha Chichra, Seth Koenig
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Evaluating four –variable screening tool in european population of a sleep clinic for assessing obstructive sleep apnea syndrome

Asian Journal of Medical Sciences, 2015
Background: Different questionnaires have been used to evaluate patients with Obstructive sleep apnea/hypopnea syndrome (OSAHS). The 4-Variable screening tool (4-V) was developed and validated in Asian population for identifying moderate to severe OSAHS.
Athanasia Pataka
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Association between muscle quality index and pulmonary function in post-COVID-19 subjects

BMC Pulmonary Medicine, 2023
Background The SARS-CoV2 pandemic impacted many critically ill patients, causing sequelae, affecting lung function, and involving the musculoskeletal system. We evaluated the association between lung function and muscle quality index in severely ill post-
Dulce González-Islas, Robinson Robles-Hernández, Laura Flores-Cisneros, Arturo Orea-Tejeda, Susana Galicia-Amor, Nadia Hernández-López, Mariana I. Valdés-Moreno, Rocío Sánchez-Santillán, Juan Carlos García-Hernández, Armando Castorena-Maldonado   +9 more
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The Role of high flow nasal therapy in Intensive Care Units

Journal of Education, Health and Sport, 2023
Introduction and purpose: High Flow Nasal Therapy is quite new respiratory support method, although recently it became more popular – especially during COVID-19 pandemic.
Michał Wyszkowski, Anna Jaremek, Joanna Kępa, Norbert Kandefer, Aleksandra Grabarczyk, Anna Pawlak, Sylwia Grad, Małgorzata Gregorek, Paweł Gregorek   +8 more
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Effect of DFPP on Ferroptosis in Peripheral Blood CD14+ Monocytes of Hyperlipidemic Patients Involving the ACSL4/LPCAT3/ALOX5 Pathway

Therapeutic Apheresis and Dialysis, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Introduction Hyperlipidemia is a major risk factor for atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease (ASCVD). Although statins are the cornerstone of lipid‐lowering therapy, their use may be limited in some patients by adverse effects. This study evaluated the possible impact of non‐drug treatment using double‐filtration plasmapheresis (DFPP) on CD14+
Yun Cheng, Lan Li, Qingmei Yang, Meipeng Wu   +3 more
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