Prenatal cigarette smoke exposure attenuates recovery from hypoxemic challenge in preterm infants.

abstract：RATIONALE:The determinants of immunoglobulin G (IgG) level and the risk of hypogammaglobulinemia (HGG) in patients with severe lung disease before and after lung transplantation are unknown. OBJECTIVES:We aimed to identify predictors of low IgG levels before and after lung transplantation. METHODS:We performed a retr...

journal_title：American journal of respiratory and critical care medicine

authors： Yip NH,Lederer DJ,Kawut SM,Wilt JS,D'Ovidio F,Wang Y,Dwyer E,Sonett JR,Arcasoy SM

更新日期：2006-04-15 00:00:00

abstract：:In mechanically ventilated neonates, the instrumental dead space is a major determinant of total minute ventilation. By flushing this dead space, continuous tracheal gas insufflation (CTGI) may allow reduction of the risk of overinflation. We conducted a randomized trial to evaluate the efficacy of CTGI in reducing ai...

journal_title：American journal of respiratory and critical care medicine

authors： Dassieu G,Brochard L,Benani M,Avenel S,Danan C

更新日期：2000-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：RATIONALE:Cystic fibrosis (CF) lung disease is caused by the loss of function of the cystic fibrosis transmembrane conductance regulator (CFTR) combined with hyperactivation of the epithelial sodium channel (ENaC). In the lung, ENaC is responsible for movement of sodium. Hyperactivation of ENaC, which creates an osmoti...

journal_title：American journal of respiratory and critical care medicine

authors： Scott DW,Walker MP,Sesma J,Wu B,Stuhlmiller TJ,Sabater JR,Abraham WM,Crowder TM,Christensen DJ,Tarran R

更新日期：2017-09-15 00:00:00

abstract：:Reduced bronchodilatation in response to deep inspiration (DI) has been demonstrated in asthmatics. We have previously shown that inhibition of DI for 10 min or more during methacholine inhalation increases airway narrowing in normals. We tested the hypothesis that inhibition of DIs during methacholine inhalation in a...

journal_title：American journal of respiratory and critical care medicine

authors： King GG,Moore BJ,Seow CY,Paré PD

更新日期：2001-07-15 00:00:00

abstract：RATIONALE:Interferon-gamma (IFN-gamma) is of central interest in the study of tuberculosis. A number of single-gene mutations have been identified in the IFN-gamma signaling pathway that predispose to severe mycobacterial disease, but the relevance of polymorphism within these genes to the common phenotype of tuberculo...

journal_title：American journal of respiratory and critical care medicine

authors： Cooke GS,Campbell SJ,Sillah J,Gustafson P,Bah B,Sirugo G,Bennett S,McAdam KP,Sow O,Lienhardt C,Hill AV

更新日期：2006-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：RATIONALE:Although research supports a sleep-disordered breathing and atrial fibrillation association, prospective data examining sleep-disordered breathing predicting incident atrial fibrillation are lacking. OBJECTIVES:To investigate sleep-disordered breathing indices as predictors of incident atrial fibrillation. ...

journal_title：American journal of respiratory and critical care medicine

authors： May AM,Blackwell T,Stone PH,Stone KL,Cawthon PM,Sauer WH,Varosy PD,Redline S,Mehra R,MrOS Sleep (Outcomes of Sleep Disorders in Older Men) Study Group.

更新日期：2016-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：RATIONALE:The effect of graft ischemic time on early graft function and long-term survival of patients who underwent lung transplantation remains controversial. Consequently, graft ischemic time has not been incorporated in the decision-making process at the time of graft acceptance. OBJECTIVES:To investigate the rela...

journal_title：American journal of respiratory and critical care medicine

authors： Thabut G,Mal H,Cerrina J,Dartevelle P,Dromer C,Velly JF,Stern M,Loirat P,Lesèche G,Bertocchi M,Mornex JF,Haloun A,Despins P,Pison C,Blin D,Reynaud-Gaubert M

更新日期：2005-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：RATIONALE:Pulmonary infection in cystic fibrosis (CF) is polymicrobial and it is possible that anaerobic bacteria, not detected by routine aerobic culture methods, reside within infected anaerobic airway mucus. OBJECTIVES:To determine whether anaerobic bacteria are present in the sputum of patients with CF. METHODS:S...

journal_title：American journal of respiratory and critical care medicine

authors： Tunney MM,Field TR,Moriarty TF,Patrick S,Doering G,Muhlebach MS,Wolfgang MC,Boucher R,Gilpin DF,McDowell A,Elborn JS

更新日期：2008-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Because interleukin 8 (IL-8) is a potent neutrophil chemotactic and activating cytokine, we investigated IL-8 production in relation to neutrophil migration and elastase release in the human lung during unilateral community-acquired pneumonia (CAP). In 17 patients, the local response in the involved lung was compared ...

journal_title：American journal of respiratory and critical care medicine

authors： Boutten A,Dehoux MS,Seta N,Ostinelli J,Venembre P,Crestani B,Dombret MC,Durand G,Aubier M

更新日期：1996-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The objective of this study was to determine quantitative and qualitative surfactant alterations, proteins, and platelet activating factor (PAF) in bronchoalveolar lavage (BAL) fluid from patients with pulmonary thromboembolism (PTE) with respect to ventilated patients without PTE. Patients with PTE underwent BAL at t...

journal_title：American journal of respiratory and critical care medicine

authors： Nakos G,Kitsiouli EI,Lekka ME

更新日期：1998-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:During dynamic hyperinflation, the ventilatory pump is facing increased demand because it must overcome the intrinsic positive end-expiratory pressure (PEEPi) and decreased capacity since it must operate at a dynamically increased end-expiratory lung volume (EELV). The aim of this study was to evaluate the relative pr...

journal_title：American journal of respiratory and critical care medicine

authors： Yan S,Kayser B

更新日期：1997-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:In many countries the majority of patients with asthma are now treated with inhaled beta 2-agonists as required and regular inhaled steroids. Compliance with asthma medication is poor, particularly for inhaled steroids, which do not give immediate relief of symptoms. An inhaler combining a beta 2-agonist and a steroid...

journal_title：American journal of respiratory and critical care medicine

authors： Barnes PJ,O'Connor BJ

更新日期：1995-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The aim of this study was to compare the effects of salmeterol and beclomethasone on lung function and symptoms in children with mild to moderate asthma. Sixty-seven children not treated with inhaled corticosteroids were randomized in a double-blind parallel study either to salmeterol 50 micrograms b.i.d. or beclometh...

journal_title：American journal of respiratory and critical care medicine

authors： Verberne AA,Frost C,Roorda RJ,van der Laag H,Kerrebijn KF

更新日期：1997-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Asthmaexpert, an expert system (ES), was produced at the special request of several clinicians in order to better understand the medical decisions made clinical experts in managing an asthmatic patient. We describe and evaluate this knowledge base, focusing mainly on assessment of the severity of asthma. After compili...

journal_title：American journal of respiratory and critical care medicine

authors： Redier H,Daures JP,Michel C,Proudhon H,Vervloet D,Charpin D,Marsac J,Dusser D,Brambilla C,Wallaert B

更新日期：1995-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：RATIONALE:The CD40 protein plays important roles in cell-mediated and humoral immune responses, especially in immunoglobulin class-switching to IgE. OBJECTIVES:We tested the association of CD40 polymorphisms with the risk of asthma and the level of serum IgE and investigated the functional effect of associated polymor...

journal_title：American journal of respiratory and critical care medicine

authors： Park JH,Chang HS,Park CS,Jang AS,Park BL,Rhim TY,Uh ST,Kim YH,Chung IY,Shin HD

更新日期：2007-04-15 00:00:00

abstract：:Physiologic adaptations after an 8-wk endurance training program were examined in 13 patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) (age, 64 +/- 4 [SD] yr; FEV1, 43 +/- 9% pred; PaO2, 72 +/- 8 mm Hg; and PaCO2, 36 +/- 2 mm Hg) and in eight healthy sedentary control subjects (61 +/- 4 yr). Both pre- and pos...

journal_title：American journal of respiratory and critical care medicine

authors： Sala E,Roca J,Marrades RM,Alonso J,Gonzalez De Suso JM,Moreno A,Barberá JA,Nadal J,de Jover L,Rodriguez-Roisin R,Wagner PD

更新日期：1999-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The influx of neutrophils into the lung is a sentinel event in LPS-induced acute lung inflammation. Previous studies have shown that systemic inhibition of p38 decreases LPS-induced neutrophil influx into the alveolar space but has no effect on pulmonary parenchymal neutrophil accumulation or on microvascular leak, in...

journal_title：American journal of respiratory and critical care medicine

authors： Arndt PG,Young SK,Lieber JG,Fessler MB,Nick JA,Worthen GS

更新日期：2005-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Mechanical ventilation may promote overdistension-induced pulmonary lesions in patients with acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS). The static pressure-volume (P-V) curve of the respiratory system can be used to determine the lung volume and corresponding static airway pressure at which lung compliance begins to ...

journal_title：American journal of respiratory and critical care medicine

authors： Roupie E,Dambrosio M,Servillo G,Mentec H,el Atrous S,Beydon L,Brun-Buisson C,Lemaire F,Brochard L

更新日期：1995-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:In order to assess the usefulness of sputum analysis in studying plasma-protein exudation and local secretion of proteins in the airways, we measured specific proteins in the sputum sol phase (SSP) and sputum gel phase (SGP) from patients with stable asthma or chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). Protein leve...

journal_title：American journal of respiratory and critical care medicine

authors： Schoonbrood DF,Lutter R,Habets FJ,Roos CM,Jansen HM,Out TA

更新日期：1994-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Rationale: Recent studies have demonstrated that extracellular vesicles (EVs) released during acute lung injury (ALI) were inflammatory.Objectives: The current study was undertaken to test the role of EVs induced and released from severe Escherichia coli pneumonia (E. coli EVs) in the pathogenesis of ALI and to determ...

journal_title：American journal of respiratory and critical care medicine

authors： Liu A,Park JH,Zhang X,Sugita S,Naito Y,Lee JH,Kato H,Hao Q,Matthay MA,Lee JW

更新日期：2019-11-15 00:00:00

abstract：RATIONALE:Systemic steroids are the standard treatment for bronchiolitis obliterans syndrome (BOS) after allogeneic hematopoietic stem cell transplantation (HSCT) despite their poor efficacy and disabling side effects. OBJECTIVES:To evaluate the effectiveness and tolerance of budesonide/formoterol as an alternative tr...

journal_title：American journal of respiratory and critical care medicine

authors： Bergeron A,Chevret S,Chagnon K,Godet C,Bergot E,Peffault de Latour R,Dominique S,de Revel T,Juvin K,Maillard N,Reman O,Contentin N,Robin M,Buzyn A,Socié G,Tazi A

更新日期：2015-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：RATIONALE:Drug-resistant tuberculosis transmission in hospitals threatens staff and patient health. Surgical face masks used by patients with tuberculosis (TB) are believed to reduce transmission but have not been rigorously tested. OBJECTIVES:We sought to quantify the efficacy of surgical face masks when worn by pati...

journal_title：American journal of respiratory and critical care medicine

authors： Dharmadhikari AS,Mphahlele M,Stoltz A,Venter K,Mathebula R,Masotla T,Lubbe W,Pagano M,First M,Jensen PA,van der Walt M,Nardell EA

更新日期：2012-05-15 00:00:00

abstract：:This study aimed to compare O2 consumption (VO2) determination by the gas-exchange (VO2GE) and Fick (VO2F) methods in cardiac surgical patients. A total of 10 mechanically ventilated postoperative patients were studied prospectively. Thermodilution was performed using three randomly applied techniques: room temperatur...

journal_title：American journal of respiratory and critical care medicine

authors： Chioléro R,Mavrocordatos P,Bracco D,Schutz Y,Cayeux C,Revelly JP

更新日期：1994-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The place of surgical treatment in obstructive sleep apnea syndrome (OSAS) remains unclear. Uvulopalatopharyngoplasty (UPPP) has a response rate of 41% overall and only 5% when retrolingual narrowing is present. Thus, in cases with suspected hypopharyngeal collapse maxillofacial surgery has been proposed with improved...

journal_title：American journal of respiratory and critical care medicine

authors： Bettega G,Pépin JL,Veale D,Deschaux C,Raphaël B,Lévy P

更新日期：2000-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The Pulmonary Complications of HIV Infection Study is a prospective, multicenter, observational study evaluating pulmonary disease among HIV-infected persons. For approximately 52 mo, 1,182 HIV-infected subjects were followed. All participants were evaluated for pulmonary disease on a predetermined schedule. There wer...

journal_title：American journal of respiratory and critical care medicine

authors： Stansell JD,Osmond DH,Charlebois E,LaVange L,Wallace JM,Alexander BV,Glassroth J,Kvale PA,Rosen MJ,Reichman LB,Turner JR,Hopewell PC

更新日期：1997-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：RATIONALE:In the absence of a surgical lung biopsy, patients diagnosed with idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF) in clinical practice could participate in the INPULSIS trials of nintedanib if they had honeycombing and/or traction bronchiectasis plus reticulation, without atypical features of usual interstitial pneumonia...

journal_title：American journal of respiratory and critical care medicine

authors： Raghu G,Wells AU,Nicholson AG,Richeldi L,Flaherty KR,Le Maulf F,Stowasser S,Schlenker-Herceg R,Hansell DM

更新日期：2017-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The interleukin-1 cluster on human chromosome 2q12-2q14 harbors various promising candidate genes for asthma and other inflammatory diseases. We conducted a systematic association study with single-nucleotide polymorphisms (SNPs) located in candidate genes situated in this cluster. Single-marker, two-locus and three-l...

journal_title：American journal of respiratory and critical care medicine

authors： Gohlke H,Illig T,Bahnweg M,Klopp N,André E,Altmüller J,Herbon N,Werner M,Knapp M,Pescollderungg L,Boner A,Malerba G,Pignatti PF,Wjst M

更新日期：2004-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：RATIONALE:Daily azithromycin decreases acute exacerbations of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (AECOPD), but long-term side effects are unknown. OBJECTIVES:To identify the types of exacerbations most likely to be reduced and clinical subgroups most likely to benefit from azithromycin, 250 mg daily, added to usual...

journal_title：American journal of respiratory and critical care medicine

authors： Han MK,Tayob N,Murray S,Dransfield MT,Washko G,Scanlon PD,Criner GJ,Casaburi R,Connett J,Lazarus SC,Albert R,Woodruff P,Martinez FJ

更新日期：2014-06-15 00:00:00

abstract：:This study investigated the clinico-pathologic correlation of tumor angiogenesis in non-small-cell lung cancers. Formalin-fixed, paraffin-embedded surgical specimens of 55 consecutive patients with primary non-small-cell lung cancers were examined. Included were 26 squamous cell carcinomas and 29 adenocarcinomas. Twen...

journal_title：American journal of respiratory and critical care medicine

authors： Yuan A,Yang PC,Yu CJ,Lee YC,Yao YT,Chen CL,Lee LN,Kuo SH,Luh KT

更新日期：1995-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Observation of bronchus-associated lymphoid tissue (BALT) in whole lung specimens from healthy nonsmoking adults has questioned the hypothesis that BALT is not constitutively present in healthy adult human lungs. In our study, we investigated endobronchial biopsies of the second- and third-generation carinae from 44 c...

journal_title：American journal of respiratory and critical care medicine

authors： Sue-Chu M,Karjalainen EM,Altraja A,Laitinen A,Laitinen LA,Naess AB,Larsson L,Bjermer L

更新日期：1998-08-01 00:00:00