Expression of cancer-testis antigens MAGE-A3/6 and NY-ESO-1 in non-small-cell lung carcinomas and their relationship with immune cell infiltration.

abstract：BACKGROUND:Depression is an important comorbidity for patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). The association between depression and acute exacerbations of COPD is unknown. This study was designed to determine the frequency of COPD exacerbations in outpatients with and without depressive symptoms. ...

journal_title：Lung

authors： Jennings JH,Digiovine B,Obeid D,Frank C

更新日期：2009-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Microbiological cultures are the mainstay of the diagnosis of tuberculosis (TB). False-positive TB results lead to significant unnecessary therapeutic and economic burden and are frequently caused by laboratory cross-contamination. The aim of this meta-analysis was to quantify the prevalence of laboratory cr...

journal_title：Lung

authors： Barac A,Karimzadeh-Esfahani H,Pourostadi M,Rahimi MT,Ahmadpour E,Rashedi J,Mahdavipoor B,Kafil HS,Spotin A,Abate KH,Mathioudakis AG,Asgharzadeh M

更新日期：2019-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:This study was conducted to investigate the percentages of Th22 and Th17 cells in the peripheral blood of septic patients with and without acute lung injury (ALI) and their clinical significance. METHODS:A total of 479 patients were divided into non-ALI and ALI groups. The percentages of Th22 and Th17 cells an...

journal_title：Lung

authors： Li G,Zhang L,Han N,Zhang K,Li H

更新日期：2020-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To explore the role of CARM1 in lung cancer (LC) and its relationship with TP53 and CTNNB1. METHODS:Lung cells H1299 and PC14 were randomly divided into six groups: ov-H1299, si-H1299, ov-PC14, si-PC14, Con-H1299, and Con-PC14. Transwell assay, plate clone formation assay, and flow cytometry were used to det...

journal_title：Lung

authors： Hu B,Li X,Chen L,Liu Z

更新日期：2020-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF) is a progressive and lethal fibrosing lung disease with a median survival of approximately 3 years after diagnosis. The only medical option to improve survival in IPF is lung transplantation (LTX). The purpose of this study was to evaluate trajectory data of IPF patients...

journal_title：Lung

authors： ten Klooster L,Nossent GD,Kwakkel-van Erp JM,van Kessel DA,Oudijk EJ,van de Graaf EA,Luijk B,Hoek RA,van den Blink B,van Hal PT,Verschuuren EA,van der Bij W,van Moorsel CH,Grutters JC

更新日期：2015-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The angiogenesis system has been implicated in inflammatory and neoplastic processes; nevertheless, it has been little studied in relation to the pleural space. Our aim is to analyze pleural and plasma levels of the activators--vascular endothelial growth factor, basic fibroblastic growth factor, and inhibitors--endos...

journal_title：Lung

authors： Ruiz E,Alemán C,Alegre J,Monasterio J,Segura RM,Armadans L,Vázquez A,Soriano T,Fernández de Sevilla T

更新日期：2005-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Patients with untreated obstructive sleep apnea hypopnea (OSAH) are predisposed to developing hypertension, and therapy with continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) may reduce blood pressure (BP). The purpose of this study was to assess the impact of CPAP therapy on BP in patients with OSAH. We performed a comprehe...

journal_title：Lung

authors： Alajmi M,Mulgrew AT,Fox J,Davidson W,Schulzer M,Mak E,Ryan CF,Fleetham J,Choi P,Ayas NT

更新日期：2007-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH) is a deadly disease, and the molecular mechanism of PAH has not been clarified clearly. The objective of this study was to identify possible biomarkers and explore the potential mechanisms of Schistosoma-induced PAH. METHODS:GSE49114 RNA-Seq data developed from mouse wh...

journal_title：Lung

authors： Sun Y,Lin X,Li L

更新日期：2017-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Isoniazid (INH) is one of the most important first line drugs in the treatment of tuberculosis. We utilized high performance liquid chromatography with a hydrazone extraction technique to measure INH in bronchoalveolar lavage (BAL) fluid specimens from six patients with active pulmonary tuberculosis. We found BAL flui...

journal_title：Lung

authors： O'Brien JK,Doerfler ME,Harkin TJ,Rom WN

更新日期：1998-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:This study was designed to use volumetric capnography to evaluate the breathing pattern and ventilation inhomogeneities in patients with chronic sputum production and bronchiectasis and to correlate the phase 3 slope of the capnographic curve to spirometric measurements. Twenty-four patients with cystic fibrosis (CF) ...

journal_title：Lung

authors： Veronez L,Moreira MM,Soares ST,Pereira MC,Ribeiro MA,Ribeiro JD,Terzi RG,Martins LC,Paschoal IA

更新日期：2010-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Treatment of allergic asthma with inhaled corticosteroids results in local down-regulation of proinflammatory cytokine synthesis and in marked decrease in tissue eosinophilia. Blood concentrations of inhaled corticosteroids, although significantly lower than those measured in the lung, may still have antiinflammatory ...

journal_title：Lung

authors： Lantero S,Oddera S,Silvestri M,Gonzalez Rodriguez R,Morelli MC,Rossi GA

更新日期：1999-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:There is very little evidence of the utility of the exhaled fraction of NO (FeNO) for the diagnosis of interstitial lung disease and nearly all of it is related with connective tissue disease. Some authors have suggested that in patients with hypersensitivity pneumonitis (HP), evolution to pulmonary fibrosis...

journal_title：Lung

authors： Ojanguren I,Cruz MJ,Villar A,Barrecheguren M,Morell F,Muñoz X

更新日期：2016-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The aims of this study were to determine the incidence of tuberculosis (TB) and nontuberculous mycobacteria (NTM) lung disease in patients who were treated with tumor necrosis factor (TNF) antagonists in South Korea and to evaluate their clinical characteristics. METHODS:We surveyed all patients (N = 509) w...

journal_title：Lung

authors： Lee SK,Kim SY,Kim EY,Jung JY,Park MS,Kim YS,Kim SK,Chang J,Kang YA

更新日期：2013-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:This study demonstrates for the first time that endothelial cells freshly isolated from small pulmonary arteries of the rat, based on their electrophysiological profile, possess two distinct populations of cells. Immunohistochemical staining revealed the presence of both anti-Kv1.5 and anti-Kir2.1 immunoreactivity in ...

journal_title：Lung

authors： Hogg DS,McMurray G,Kozlowski RZ

更新日期：2002-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：STUDY OBJECTIVES:The aim of this study was to determine if electrocardiographically synchronized, prospectively triggered multidetector row computed tomography (ECG-MDR-CT) angiography of the aorta can accurately predict the location of ectopic bronchial arteries in patients with cystic fibrosis (CF) with massive hemop...

journal_title：Lung

authors： Hayes D Jr,Winkler MA,Kirkby S,Capasso P,Mansour HM,Attili AK

更新日期：2012-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Bronchopleural (BPF) and alveolar-pleural (APF) fistulas are frequently encountered in clinical practice with persistent air leaks that can lead to significant morbidity, prolonged hospital stay, and potentially increased mortality. BPF and APF are commonly related to pulmonary resections. Other etiologies include min...

journal_title：Lung

authors： Abu-Hijleh M,Blundin M

更新日期：2010-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The contribution of T-cells after lung transplant (LTx) remains controversial with no current consensus of their role concerning chronic lung allograft dysfunction. Using flow cytometry to assess T-cell subsets of bronchoalveolar lavage fluid (BALF) in 16 cystic fibrosis (CF) LTx recipients, we identified a decline in...

journal_title：Lung

authors： Hayes D Jr,Harhay MO,Nicol KK,Liyanage NPM,Keller BC,Robinson RT

更新日期：2020-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A 15-year-old male had a history of increasing dyspnea on exertion, cough, sputum production, fever, weakness, hemoptysis, and diarrhea. Chest radiography demonstrated bilateral alveolar consolidation. Bronchoalveolar lavage fluid analysis revealed extensive hemosiderin-laden alveolar macrophages. On the basis of iron...

journal_title：Lung

authors： Hoca NT,Dayioglu D,Ogretensoy M

更新日期：2006-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:It is well known that chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) patients present with muscle dysfunction that may not correlate with the degree of severity of airflow obstruction. Historically, the strength deficit of the knee extensor musculature (quadriceps) has been described as an independent factor of mortalit...

journal_title：Lung

authors： Pleguezuelos E,Guirao L,Moreno E,Samitier B,Ortega P,Vila X,Garnacho-Castaño MV,Majó M,Ovejero L,Miravitlles M

更新日期：2018-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Respiratory adaptation during sleep improves with growth. The most vulnerable period for respiratory adaptation to sleep is from birth to 3 months of age. Factors that favor vulnerability are immaturity in ventilatory control and high rib cage compliance which impairs its effectiveness for ventilation. Improvement in ...

journal_title：Lung

authors： Gaultier C

更新日期：1990-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Particulate matter less than PM(10) and aromatic chemicals formed during incomplete combustion of organic matter are major environmental pollutants because of their toxic potential. The present study reports on the respiratory morbidity pattern of people exposed to auto exhaust as a result of the traffic load consisti...

journal_title：Lung

authors： Chattopadhyay BP,Mukherjee A,Mukherjee K,Roychowdhury A

更新日期：2007-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Pneumocystis carinii pneumonia (PCP) is the most common presenting symptom in patients with the acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS). Clinical trials have shown that inhaled pentamidine, delivered by nebulizer, is an effective prophylaxis for PCP in high-risk patients, and can be used to treat mild to moderate ep...

journal_title：Lung

authors： Newman SP,Simonds AK

更新日期：1990-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Flexible fiberoptic bronchoscopy (FFB) plays an important role in the surveillance of cystic fibrosis (CF) patients after lung transplantation (LTx). With rapid onset and clearance, propofol provides a safe and efficient method for sedation during FFB, yet sedation requirements for CF patients are not well...

journal_title：Lung

authors： Ho C,Hayes D Jr,Khosravi M,Splaingard ML,Tumin D,Lloyd EA

更新日期：2018-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:Asthmatics are adversely affected by the presence of air pollutants, the concentrations of which can nowadays be measured. However, the utility of this information in clinical practice has not been defined in a group of asthmatics in stable condition. Our objective was to determine what impact the level of air ...

journal_title：Lung

authors： Fernandez R,Ariza M,Iscar M,Martinez C,Rubinos G,Gagatek S,Montoliu MA,Casan P

更新日期：2015-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Tuberculosis (TB) pleurisy is accepted to be the best model for evaluating the local protective cellular immune response to Mycobacterium tuberculosis (MTB) since it can be spontaneously self-cured. Therefore, we aimed to evaluate the involvement of cytokines and the soluble apoptosis-modulating factors sFas and sFasL...

journal_title：Lung

authors： Budak F,Uzaslan EK,Cangür S,Göral G,Oral HB

更新日期：2008-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:Combined pulmonary fibrosis and emphysema (CPFE) is increasingly recognized, as current reports of its clinical features show. To determine CPFE's physiologic and radiologic features, we conducted quantitative assessment of computed tomography scans to compare with those of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease...

journal_title：Lung

authors： Ando K,Sekiya M,Tobino K,Takahashi K

更新日期：2013-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Long-term treatment studies with formoterol and salmeterol show that these inhaled long-acting beta 2-agonists compared to available beta 2-agonists produce better bronchodilation, decrease the need for additional doses, decrease asthma symptoms, and are strongly preferred by the patients. Development of tolerance has...

journal_title：Lung

authors： Larsson S

更新日期：1990-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Exhaled nitric oxide (NO) levels have been reported to be lower in patients with cystic fibrosis (CF) than in controls; however the mechanism(s) responsible and the effect on pathogenesis are unclear. The objective of these studies was to determine if the low levels of gas phase NO (gNO) could be reproduced ...

journal_title：Lung

authors： Ostrowski LE,Stewart D,Hazucha M

更新日期：2012-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The early pathogenic events in cystic fibrosis (CF) include colonization of Pseudomonas in the lung, airway inflammation, and mucus hypersecretion with airway obstruction. The primary mechanisms leading to chronic infection and inflammation are not well understood. One possible explanation for this cascade of events i...

journal_title：Lung

authors： Voynow JA,Selby DM,Rose MC

更新日期：1998-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Clusterin is an enigmatic glycoprotein with a nearly ubiquitous tissue distribution. It plays important roles in various pathophysiological processes, including tissue remodeling, reproduction, lipid transport, complement regulation, and apoptosis. Clusterin appears to have two main isoforms that result from alternati...

journal_title：Lung

authors： Li H,Liu S,Zhu X,Yang S,Xiang J,Chen H

更新日期：2010-10-01 00:00:00