Report on advances for pediatricians in 2018: allergy, cardiology, critical care, endocrinology, hereditary metabolic diseases, gastroenterology, infectious diseases, neonatology, nutrition, respiratory tract disorders and surgery. [PDF]
This review reported notable advances in pediatrics that have been published in 2018. We have highlighted progresses in allergy, cardiology, critical care, endocrinology, hereditary metabolic diseases, gastroenterology, infectious diseases, neonatology ...
Bernasconi S+10 more
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Ammonia Dynamics in the Human Body: Insights in Biomedical Sensing Technologies
Ammonia (NH3) is a significant biomarker in diagnostics, affecting the respiratory system, stomach, liver, kidneys, bladder, and gastrointestinal tract. NH3 detection, using sensors, has the potential to improve medical diagnosis. This review examines recent advancements in NH3 sensing technologies and explores future research directions, including ...
Annelot Nijkoops+8 more
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Prediction of spirometry outcome in Croatian patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
The current study offers an extensive examination of the influence of 29 diverse parameters on spirometry measurement variables in a cohort of 534 patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) from five different centers in Croatia.
Erim Bešić+8 more
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Family doctors' attitudes towards patient self-management of upper respiratory tract infections. [PDF]
OBJECTIVES: To determine the clinical attitudes and behaviour of family doctors in Hong Kong towards patient self-management of upper respiratory tract infections, and factors which may influence this practice.
Lam, KF, Lam, TP
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Intrinsically Soft Implantable Electronics for Long‐term Biosensing Applications
Intrinsically soft implantable biosensors address the mechanical mismatch of conventional rigid implants, improving biocompatibility and stability. This review explores soft encapsulation matrices, stretchable conductors, implantation strategies, and chronic fixation techniques.
Su Hyeon Lee+5 more
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Background. In phthisiology, all recurrent respiratory tract infections are considered risk factors for tuberculosis (TB) in children. A differentiated assessment of the predictive value of recurrent upper and lower respiratory tract infections will ...
S. N. Shugaeva+5 more
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Kejadian Ispa Dengan Curah Hujan Dan Kualitas Udara (Pm 10) Di Kabupaten Kapuas, Provinsi Kalimantan Tengah [PDF]
Forests burning is one of the major sources of air pollution in the countryside that extends into urban areas. Respiratory tract disease is the biggest number of disease in developing countries.
Mardiana, M. (Mardiana)+1 more
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Non‐Invasive Diagnosis of Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy by Breath
The use of sensor technologies for the diagnosis of hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (HCM) by identification of volatile organic compounds (VOCs) in breath samples. By combining gas chromatography‐mass spectrometry (GC‐MS) and electronic nose (eNose) platforms, specific VOC patterns associated with HCM are detected and analyzed.
Yael Hershkovitz‐Pollak+5 more
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Objective To investigate the clinical features and risk factors of complicated respiratory tract infection of primary nephrotic syndrome(PNS). Methods From January 2015 to July 2017, 203 patients with PNS in the nephrology department of our hospital were
LIU Kun, YANG Jin-jin, LI Sheng-kai
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Implantable Self‐Powered Systems for Electrical Stimulation Medical Devices
In this paper, the design strategy and clinical application of ISS are discussed in depth from four aspects: the design and optimization of the energy collection module, the selection and preparation of adaptive electrode materials, the innovation of system design strategy, and the biological effect of electrical stimulation of ISS.
Xi Cui, Li Wu, Chao Zhang, Zhou Li
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