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European Respiratory Society International Congress best abstract preview from the allied respiratory professionals from assembly 9 [PDF]

, 2018
The 28th European Respiratory Society (ERS) International Congress [2018] in Paris features interesting research findings within the allied respiratory professional assembly (assembly 9).
Blonshine, Jason, Cruz, Joana, De Brandt, Jana, Sajnic, Andreja   +3 more
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Functional Pulmonary Imaging

Journal of Magnetic Resonance Imaging, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT The aging of the world population gave rise to an increased prevalence of many lung diseases, with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease now ranking as the third‐leading cause of death according to the World Health Organization. To diagnose lung disease, a thorough assessment of lung function is essential since it may reveal unique signatures ...
Agilo L. Kern, Filip Klimeš, Andreas Voskrebenzev, Hoen‐Oh Shin, Jens Vogel‐Claussen   +4 more
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Knowledge and practice of spirometry among pediatricians in Riyadh, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia

Annals of Thoracic Medicine, 2008
Background: Spirometry is the most basic, widely used and effort-dependent pulmonary function test. It assesses the lung volumes and flows, and is ideally suited to describe the effects of restriction or obstruction on lung function.
Al-Saadi Muslim
doaj  

SPIROMETRY IN A PHYSIOTHERAPY DEPARTMENT

Australian Journal of Physiotherapy, 1975
Spirometry is used to provide information which will assist in determining the amount of pulmonary impairment. Tests can be quite elaborate and sophisticated, but physiotherapy departments in hospitals without a respiratory laboratory, can provide a good deal of information by using simple spirometry.
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Implementation of a Multidisciplinary Enhanced Recovery After Surgery (ERAS) Program for Cytoreductive Surgery (CRS) With Hyperthermic Intraperitoneal Chemotherapy (HIPEC)

Journal of Surgical Oncology, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Background and Objectives Cytoreductive surgery with hyperthermic intraperitoneal chemotherapy (CRS/HIPEC) can be associated with prolonged hospital stays. A novel Enhanced Recovery After Surgery (ERAS) based on ERAS Society guidelines was designed and implemented. The primary outcome was ERAS compliance.
Cecily Stockley, Antoine Bouchard‐Fortier, Jennifer Mateshaytis, Kadhim Taqi, Lloyd Mack, Gregg Nelson, Michael Chong, Melina Deban   +7 more
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Requirements for cabin crew medical examinations and assessments [PDF]

, 2015
The aim of the current study is to review current regulations relatively to medical requirements necessary to achieve suitability to fly of the cabin crew. There are three classes of flight crew medical standards and licensing. A first class medical
Di Folco, Francesco, Feltrin, Gianpietro, Sernia, Sabina, Unim, BRIGID ANDOUNIMYE   +3 more
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Total Gastrectomy for Gastric Malignancy: Trends Over 15 Years in Major Morbidity, Mortality, and Patient Selection From The National Surgical Quality Improvement Program

Journal of Surgical Oncology, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Introduction We examined trends in major morbidity and mortality following total gastrectomy for malignancy in a national cohort. Methods The National Surgical Quality Improvement Program was used to identify patients who underwent total gastrectomy for malignancy from 2007 to 2021.
Nicholas J. Kelly, Neha Shafique, Gabriella N. Tortorello, Gracia Vargas, John T. Miura, Giorgos C. Karakousis   +5 more
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Spirometry profiles among pregnant and non-pregnant African women: a cross-sectional study

BMC Women's Health, 2022
Background Spirometry is a commonly used lung function test. It assesses respiratory functions by measuring the air volume and the rate at which a person can exhale from lungs filled to their total capacity.
Jacktan Josephat Ruhighira, Fredirick L. Mashili, Alexander Mtemi Tungu, Simon Mamuya   +3 more
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Machine learning for nocturnal diagnosis of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease using digital oximetry biomarkers [PDF]

arXiv, 2020
Objective: Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is a highly prevalent chronic condition. COPD is a major source of morbidity, mortality and healthcare costs. Spirometry is the gold standard test for a definitive diagnosis and severity grading of COPD. However, a large proportion of individuals with COPD are undiagnosed and untreated.
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Olfaction, Eating Preference, and Quality of Life in Cystic Fibrosis Chronic Rhinosinusitis

The Laryngoscope, EarlyView.
This cross‐sectional study investigated the relationships between olfactory dysfunction (OD), quality of life (QOL), and modulator use in people with cystic fibrosis and chronic rhinosinusitis (CRS). The results showed that OD was associated with increased CRS severity, impaired olfactory QOL, and decreased eating‐related QOL.
Christine M. Liu, Jakob L. Fischer, Michelle J. Lee, Jess C. Mace, Adam J. Kimple, Karolin Markarian, Jeremiah A. Alt, Todd E. Bodner, Naweed I. Chowdhury, Sei Y. Chung, Patricia H. Eshaghian, Yuqing A. Gao, Anne E. Getz, Peter H. Hwang, Ashoke Khanwalkar, Jivianne T. Lee, Douglas A. Li, Meghan Norris, Jayakar V. Nayak, Jonathan B. Overdevest, Cameran Owens, Zara M. Patel, Lindsay E. Pappas, Katie Poch, Rodney J. Schlosser, Kristine A. Smith, Timothy L. Smith, Zachary M. Soler, Jeffrey D. Suh, Grant A. Turner, Marilene B. Wang, Jennifer L. Taylor‐Cousar, Milene T. Saavedra, Daniel M. Beswick   +33 more
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