Fcγ receptor IIIb (CD16b) polymorphisms are associated with susceptibility to idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis.

abstract：INTRODUCTION:The cardinal symptom of pulmonary hypertension (PH) is dyspnea on exertion, leading to decreased activity in daily living. The aim of this study was to analyze daily physical activity in incident patients with arterial or chronic thromboembolic PH (PAH/CTEPH) and to investigate its correlation with pulmona...

journal_title：Lung

authors： Saxer S,Lichtblau M,Berlier C,Hasler ED,Schwarz EI,Ulrich S

更新日期：2019-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:While the care of cystic fibrosis (CF) patients has been mainly the province of pediatricians, great improvements in the therapy and life span of CF patients often results in their transition to care by adult physicians. In this review of CF, we begin with an overview of the epidemiology and genetics of the disease, w...

journal_title：Lung

authors： Bye MR,Ewig JM,Quittell LM

更新日期：1994-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The original version of this article unfortunately contained a mistake in the article title. The correct article title is "Residual Renal Function and Obstructive Sleep Apnea in Peritoneal Dialysis: A Pilot Study". ...

journal_title：Lung

authors： Lanis A,Kerns E,Hu SL,Bublitz MH,Risica P,Martin S,Parker J,Millman R,Dworkin LD,Bourjeily G

更新日期：2018-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Surfactant is not a homogeneous material and can be separated into subtypes. Subtype conversion is clinically important because it is thought to occur naturally and because surface activity varies depending on the subtype. Fibrinogen, a naturally occurring serum protein, is known to affect this conversion. In this stu...

journal_title：Lung

authors： Manalo E,Merritt TA,Amirkhanian JD,Kheiter A

更新日期：1997-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:Lymphangioleiomyomatosis (LAM) is a rare, progressive, frequently lethal cystic lung disease that almost exclusively affects women. Prognostic information in LAM has been limited by small numbers and heterogeneous study methodology. Early retrospective cohorts cited 5- and 10-year mortality of 40 and 80 %, resp...

journal_title：Lung

authors： Oprescu N,McCormack FX,Byrnes S,Kinder BW

更新日期：2013-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:This multi-centred, randomised controlled trial explored the effects of adding ongoing feedback to a 12-month unsupervised maintenance walking program, on daily physical activity (PA) in people with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. Participants were randomised to either an intervention group (IG) or a usual care...

journal_title：Lung

authors： Wootton SL,Hill K,Alison JA,Ng LWC,Jenkins S,Eastwood PR,Hillman DR,Jenkins C,Spencer LM,Cecins N,McKeough ZJ

更新日期：2019-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:Idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF) is a restrictive fibrotic lung disease of uncertain etiology. Alveolar epithelial injury may be one of the inciting triggers in the pathogenesis of this disorder. We hypothesized that circulating antibodies to alveolar epithelial and endothelial cells may be involved in the p...

journal_title：Lung

authors： Fahim A,Chong MC,Crooks MG,Hart SP

更新日期：2012-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:We evaluated the diagnostic value for pulmonary embolism (PE) of the True fast imaging with steady-state precession (TrueFISP) MRI, a method that allows the visualization of pulmonary vasculature without breath holding or intravenous contrast. METHODS:This is a prospective investigation including 93 patient...

journal_title：Lung

authors： Pasin L,Zanon M,Moreira J,Moreira AL,Watte G,Marchiori E,Hochhegger B

更新日期：2017-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Binding characteristics of the alpha 1-adrenergic radioloigand [3H]prazosin, and the muscarinic cholinergic radioligand, [3H]quinuclidinyl benzilate, were determined both in intact cell preparations of rat alveolar type II pneumocytes (TIIPs) and in membrane preparations of rat lung tissue. Binding in adult and neonat...

journal_title：Lung

authors： Keeney SE,Oelberg DG

更新日期：1993-01-01 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：BACKGROUND:The right ventricular ejection fraction (RVEF) is a surrogate marker of right ventricular function in pulmonary hypertension (PH), but its measurement is complicated and time consuming. The tricuspid annular plane systolic excursion (TAPSE) measures only the longitudinal component of RV contraction while the...

journal_title：Lung

authors： Hoette S,Creuzé N,Günther S,Montani D,Savale L,Jaïs X,Parent F,Sitbon O,Rochitte CE,Simonneau G,Humbert M,Souza R,Chemla D

更新日期：2018-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is a major public health problem worldwide and is proved to be the number three cause of death in globally. The objective of this study was to explore the molecular mechanism of the progression of COPD. METHODS:Using the GSE1650 affymetrix microarray data acces...

journal_title：Lung

authors： Ye J,Wen L,Liu DL,Lai GX

更新日期：2014-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The author reviews the early history of alpha 1-antitrypsin (AAT) deficiency; the biochemical characterization of this inborn error of metabolism, its pattern of inheritance, frequency and predisposition to early, panacinar emphysema. The importance of the destructive element in emphysema and the gradual focusing on n...

journal_title：Lung

authors： Eriksson S

更新日期：1990-01-01 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：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：PURPOSE:The immuno-nutritional status is closely related to the prognosis in many cancers. Controlling nutritional status (CONUT) score is a new parameter that reflects the immuno-nutritional status and is prognostic in some cancers. However, the prognostic significance of the CONUT score in small cell lung cancer (SCL...

journal_title：Lung

authors： Yılmaz A,Tekin SB,Bilici M,Yılmaz H

更新日期：2020-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:There is a lack of evidence about whether menopausal status influences the effect of smoking on lung function. This study examined the association between smoking and menopausal status and lung function independent of each other. Data were from a cohort of women attending the 21-year follow-up of the Mater University ...

journal_title：Lung

authors： Hayatbakhsh MR,Najman JM,O'Callaghan MJ,Williams GM,Paydar A,Clavarino A

更新日期：2011-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:To investigate inpatient prevalence, expenditures, and comorbidities of hospitalized patients with sarcoidosis in the USA. METHODS:Patients with sarcoidosis were identified within the Nationwide Inpatient Sample (NIS) database for the years 2013 and 2014 using the respective ICD-9 diagnostic code. Data on pati...

journal_title：Lung

authors： Ungprasert P,Wijarnpreecha K,Cheungpasitporn W,Thongprayoon C,Manatsathit W,Kröner PT

更新日期：2019-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The purpose of this study was to compare the risk factors, clinical characteristics, and complications of respiratory distress syndrome (RDS) in infants delivered very preterm, late preterm, and term in order to help optimize the management of RDS in neonates. METHODS:A retrospective study was conducted on ...

journal_title：Lung

authors： Sun H,Xu F,Xiong H,Kang W,Bai Q,Zhang Y,Zhou C,Zhuang F,Wang X,Zhu C

更新日期：2013-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Several clinical trials of chemotherapy for non-small-cell lung cancer (NSCLC) have been conducted to date. However, these studies have not been effective at identifying category 1 recommended strategies for systemic chemotherapy according to the National Comprehensive Cancer Network clinical practice guidel...

journal_title：Lung

authors： Inoue K,Narukawa M,Takeuchi M

更新日期：2012-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The effect of azelastine and some selected compounds on ciliary beating frequency (CBF) was investigated in vitro using human mucosal samples and in vivo using anesthetized guinea pigs. Further influence of azelastine on mucus secretion was evaluated in mice and on mucociliary clearance in anesthetized rabbits. Azelas...

journal_title：Lung

authors： Achterrath-Tuckermann U,Saano V,Minker E,Stroman F,Arny I,Joki S,Nuutinen J,Szelenyi I

更新日期：1992-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Sarcoidosis is a systemic disease in which the personal environment seems to drive a differentiated disease frequency and clinical expression. The main epidemiological studies suggest a key influence of potential environmentally linked exposures related to the type of occupation, the household, life style, s...

journal_title：Lung

authors： Ramos-Casals M,Kostov B,Brito-Zerón P,Sisó-Almirall A,Baughman RP,Autoimmune Big Data Study Group.

更新日期：2019-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Allergen exposure in atopic asthmatic patients is associated with recruitment and activation of eosinophils in the airways. Once activated, eosinophils release toxic products, including the eosinophil cationic protein (ECP), able to damage bronchial structures and to increase bronchial hyperresponsiveness. With this b...

journal_title：Lung

authors： Oddera S,Silvestri M,Penna R,Galeazzi G,Crimi E,Rossi GA

更新日期：1998-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Up to 50% of patients suffer short-term postoperative adverse events (AEs) and metastatic recurrence in the long-term following curative-intent lung cancer resection. The association between AEs, particularly infectious in nature, and disease recurrence is controversial. We sought to evaluate the association...

journal_title：Lung

authors： Gowing S,Baker L,Tran A,Zhang Z,Ahn H,Ivanovic J,Anstee C,Grigor E,Gilbert S,Maziak DE,Shamji F,Sundaresan S,Villeneuve PJ,Seely AJE

更新日期：2020-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:It has been reported that a low concentration of exogenously applied vasoactive intestinal peptide (VIP) suppresses the release of acetylcholine (ACh) from vagus nerve terminals in the ferret and feline trachea. There has been, however, no documentation of the prejunctional action of VIP in the human airway. We observ...

journal_title：Lung

authors： Aizawa H,Inoue H,Shigyo M,Takata S,Koto H,Matsumoto K,Hara N

更新日期：1994-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:The goal of our systematic review and meta-analysis is to examine the therapeutic effectiveness of bronchoscopic lung volume reduction (BLVR), and to compare it with medical management and lung volume reduction surgery. METHODS:Variables of interest were absolute change in FEV1, 6MWT, and SGRQ. Meta-analy...

journal_title：Lung

authors： Kumar A,Dy R,Singh K,Jeffery Mador M

更新日期：2017-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:We previously demonstrated that the exposure to hyperbaric hyperoxia increased respiratory system elastance and both the "ohmic" and viscoelastic components of inspiratory resistances, probably because of increased oxygen tension toxic effects. We presently investigated the possible consequences of a single ...

journal_title：Lung

authors： Rubini A,Porzionato A,Sarasin G,Zara S,Macchi V,Camporesi E,Bosco G

更新日期：2014-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Difficult weaning is fortunately a rare occurrence in mechanically ventilated patients in ICU. When faced with this problem, a vast number of factors must be carefully considered simultaneously: physiological adjustment, technical problems (tubing, circuit resistances, . . .) [13]. The most promising approach to diffi...

journal_title：Lung

authors： Chevrolet JC

更新日期：1990-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Along with upper airway cough syndrome (formerly, postnasal drip syndrome) and eosinophilic airway inflammation (asthma, nonasthmatic eosinophilic bronchitis), gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) is generally considered among the most common etiologies of chronic cough. Indeed, cough management guidelines published...

journal_title：Lung

authors： Kahrilas PJ,Smith JA,Dicpinigaitis PV

更新日期：2014-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Tracheobronchopathia osteochondroplastica (TO) is a rare disorder of the large airways characterized by the development of submucosal cartilaginous and bony nodules. The nodules involve the anterior and lateral walls and typically spare the posterior membranous wall. The clinical presentation of TO is variable and ran...

journal_title：Lung

authors： Abu-Hijleh M,Lee D,Braman SS

更新日期：2008-11-01 00:00:00