Addressing epidermal growth factor receptor tyrosine kinase inhibitor resistance in non-small cell lung cancer.

abstract：:Cigarette smoking in asthma is frequently present and is associated with worsening of symptoms, accelerated lung-function decline, a higher frequency of hospital admissions, a higher degree of asthma severity, poorer asthma control and reduced responsiveness to corticosteroids. Furthermore, it is associated with reduc...

journal_title：Expert review of respiratory medicine

authors： Fattahi F,Hylkema MN,Melgert BN,Timens W,Postma DS,ten Hacken NH

更新日期：2011-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Allergic airway disease is a major global health burden, and novel treatment options are urgently needed. Numerous epidemiological and experimental studies suggest that certain helminths and bacteria protect against respiratory allergies. These microorganisms are strong regulators of the immune system, and various pot...

journal_title：Expert review of respiratory medicine

authors： Obieglo K,van Wijck Y,de Kleijn S,Smits HH,Taube C

更新日期：2014-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Techniques to promote clearance of sputum from the airways (airway clearance techniques; ACTs) have existed in clinical practice for more than a century. This review examines current evidence and clinical recommendations regarding ACTs for individuals with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. Comparisons between thi...

journal_title：Expert review of respiratory medicine

authors： Osadnik CR,McDonald CF,Holland AE

更新日期：2013-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Introduction. Optimizing nutrition remains the cornerstone of therapy for patients with cystic fibrosis (CF) since it is associated with better pulmonary function and survival. However, a significant proportion of patients still fail to achieve normal growth and nutritional status. Areas covered. This review describes...

journal_title：Expert review of respiratory medicine

authors： Colombo C,Nobili RM,Alicandro G

更新日期：2019-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Introduction: Muscle impairments are prevalent in COPD and have adverse clinical implications in terms of physical performance capacity, disease burden, quality of life and even mortality. During acute exacerbations of COPD (AECOPDs) the respiratory symptoms worsen and this might also apply to the muscle impairments. ...

journal_title：Expert review of respiratory medicine

authors： Gosker HR,Langen RC,Simons SO

更新日期：2021-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Innovations in surgery have significantly increased the number of procedures performed every year. While more individuals benefit from better surgical techniques and technology, a larger group of patients previously deemed ineligible for surgery now undergo high-complexity surgical procedures. Despite continuous impro...

journal_title：Expert review of respiratory medicine

authors： Restrepo RD,Braverman J

更新日期：2015-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Introduction: Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is highly prevalent and constitutes a major health hazard. Current pharmacotherapy is ineffective in correcting sleep-disordered breathing and is used adjunctively to address residual sleepiness. A new drug, solriamfetol, a selective norepinephrine-dopamine reuptake inhibito...

journal_title：Expert review of respiratory medicine

authors： Abad VC,Guilleminault C

更新日期：2018-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:The independent and central role of the patient with a complex chronic respiratory disease in targeted, personalized disease management strategies is becoming increasingly important. Patients are the ones living with the disease and are finally responsible for their lives underlining their role as essentia...

journal_title：Expert review of respiratory medicine

authors： Houben-Wilke S,Augustin IM,Wouters BB,Stevens RA,Janssen DJ,Spruit MA,Vanfleteren LE,Franssen FM,Wouters EF

更新日期：2017-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Objectives: Pleurodesis is an important management option to palliate breathlessness in patients with malignant pleural effusion (MPE). This systematic review aimed to examine available literature for studies investigating factors that predict pleurodesis outcome.Methods: The healthcare databases advanced search (HDAS...

journal_title：Expert review of respiratory medicine

authors： Hassan M,Gadallah M,Mercer RM,Harriss E,Rahman NM

更新日期：2020-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Survival after lung transplantation lags behind outcomes of other solid organ transplants, and complications from lung transplant are the second most common cause of death in cystic fibrosis. Evolving surgical techniques, therapeutics, and perioperative management have improved short-term survival after lu...

journal_title：Expert review of respiratory medicine

authors： Li SS,Tumin D,Krone KA,Boyer D,Kirkby SE,Mansour HM,Hayes D Jr

更新日期：2018-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:Anemia is often seen in chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) patients. However, the implications of anemia on the outcomes of patients with COPD is not clearly known. Therefore, we conducted a systematic review and meta-analysis to evaluate the effects of anemia on the morbidity and mortality of pati...

journal_title：Expert review of respiratory medicine

authors： Xu Y,Hu T,Ding H,Chen R

更新日期：2020-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The management of pulmonary hypertension has already incorporated the use of multiple therapies into routine practice. Available therapies act principally through vasodilatation of the pulmonary arterial circulation through well-delineated mechanisms, although right ventricular function determines function and prognos...

journal_title：Expert review of respiratory medicine

authors： Mukherjee B,Howard L

更新日期：2011-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Owing to the prevalence, the considerable risk of accidents and cardiovascular consequences, optimal treatment of obstructive sleep apnea syndrome is of crucial importance. However, many patients look for alternative conservative or surgical therapies to continuous positive airway pressure to avoid discomfort and loca...

journal_title：Expert review of respiratory medicine

authors： Randerath WJ

更新日期：2009-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:The treatment of lung cancer has radically changed over the last few years. The discovery of druggable oncogenic alterations and the introduction of immunotherapy have provided lung cancer patients with the possibility of more efficient and less toxic therapeutic alternatives than chemotherapy. In the case...

journal_title：Expert review of respiratory medicine

authors： Lazzari C,Karachaliou N,Gregorc V,Bulotta A,Gonzalez-Cao M,Verlicchi A,Altavilla G,Rosell R,Santarpia M

更新日期：2017-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:There is an ongoing need for additional interventions in idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF) as antifibrotic drugs currently available only inhibit and do not stall disease progression. Vitamin K is a co-factor for the activation of coagulation factors. However, it is also required to activate proteins wit...

journal_title：Expert review of respiratory medicine

authors： De Brouwer B,Piscaer I,Von Der Thusen JH,Grutters JC,Schutgens RE,Wouters EF,Janssen R

更新日期：2018-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Optimal management of malignant pleural effusion (MPE) is important in the care of patients with advanced cancer. Surgical (especially video-assisted thoracoscopic surgery (VATS)) and non-surgical strategies are available. Clinicians should be aware of the evidence supporting the use of different modalitie...

journal_title：Expert review of respiratory medicine

authors： Fitzgerald DB,Koegelenberg CFN,Yasufuku K,Lee YCG

更新日期：2018-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:The treatment of infection with Mycobacterium tuberculosis in young children is supported by universal policy based on strong rationale and evidence of effectiveness, but has rarely been implemented in tuberculosis endemic countries. Areas covered: This review highlights a number of important recent develo...

journal_title：Expert review of respiratory medicine

authors： Graham SM

更新日期：2017-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Refractory breathlessness is one of the most common and devastating symptoms of advanced cardiorespiratory disease, both malignant and nonmalignant. In spite of increased interest in research in the last 20 years, there have been few significant advances in the palliation of this distressing condition. The most succes...

journal_title：Expert review of respiratory medicine

authors： Booth S,Bausewein C,Higginson I,Moosavi SH

更新日期：2009-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Introduction: Acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS) is a severe form of acute lung injury common in critically ill patients and characterized by significant morbidity and mortality. It frequently manifests long-lasting effects beyond hospitalization, from cognitive impairment to physical weakness.Areas covered: S...

journal_title：Expert review of respiratory medicine

authors： Mart MF,Ware LB

更新日期：2020-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Cardiorespiratory physiotherapy is an evidence-based practice that has evolved alongside changes in medical and surgical management, analgesia, the ageing society and increasing comorbidities of our patient populations. Continued research provides the profession with the ability to adapt to meet the changi...

journal_title：Expert review of respiratory medicine

authors： Denehy L,Granger CL,El-Ansary D,Parry SM

更新日期：2018-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Introduction: The forced expiratory flow between 25% and 75% of forced vital capacity (FEF25-75) is a spirometry parameter that may be useful in many clinical settings. Values <65% of predicted have been defined as abnormal.Areas covered: The current report discusses the clinical value of FEF25-75 in different setting...

journal_title：Expert review of respiratory medicine

authors： Ciprandi G,Cirillo I

更新日期：2019-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Budesonide/formoterol is a combination of an inhaled corticosteroid plus a long-acting beta(2)-agonist available as a dry-powder inhaler for the indication of asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease in various countries outside of the USA and as a pressurized metered-dose inhaler in the USA for the indication...

journal_title：Expert review of respiratory medicine

authors： Lee C,Corren J

更新日期：2008-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Reslizumab, a neutralizing anti-IL-5 monoclonal antibody, is a promising adjunctive treatment for severe eosinophilic asthma. Monthly intravenous 3.0 mg/kg reslizumab had resulted in improvements in lung function and asthma control. It is well tolerated and common adverse events include headache, nasopharyngitis and u...

journal_title：Expert review of respiratory medicine

authors： Lim HF,Nair P

更新日期：2015-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The hallmarks of allergic bronchial asthma arise from chronic airway inflammation. Thus, elucidating the mechanisms regulating the maintenance of this chronic inflammatory response is key to understanding asthma pathogenesis. To date, it is not clear whether a predominance of proinflammatory factors or a reduced capac...

journal_title：Expert review of respiratory medicine

authors： Lunding L,Schröder A,Wegmann M

更新日期：2015-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Aspergillus species are commonly isolated from lower respiratory tract samples of patients with cystic fibrosis (CF) and markers of immunological sensation to Aspergillus are frequently encountered in this group of patients; however, the contribution of Aspergillus to CF lung disease outside of the typical complicatio...

journal_title：Expert review of respiratory medicine

authors： Jones AM,Horsley A,Denning DW

更新日期：2014-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Introduction: Bronchopulmonary dysplasia (BPD) is a common long-term adverse complication of very premature delivery. Affected infants can suffer chronic respiratory morbidities including lung function abnormalities and reduced exercise capacity even as young adults. Many studies have investigated possible preventativ...

journal_title：Expert review of respiratory medicine

authors： Williams E,Greenough A

更新日期：2019-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF) is a chronic, debilitating, fibrotic lung disease leading to respiratory failure, and ultimately to death. It is characterized by marked heterogeneity regarding its clinical course. Despite significant progress in the understanding of its pathogenesis, the course of the ...

journal_title：Expert review of respiratory medicine

authors： Inchingolo R,Varone F,Sgalla G,Richeldi L

更新日期：2019-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Childhood obstructive sleep disordered breathing (OSDB), a sleep-related upper airway obstruction that degrades sleep quality, ventilation and/or oxygenation, in turn leads to a variety of daytime symptoms and morbidity. In the past, childhood OSDB was classified into primary snoring versus obstructive sleep apnea (OS...

journal_title：Expert review of respiratory medicine

authors： Jambhekar S,Carroll JL

更新日期：2008-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Since chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) has a progressive and major impact on health management, many aspects of this disorder, including development of effective and reliable biomarkers to monitor disease progression, are under intensive investigation. A huge amount of data, accumulated over the years, hav...

journal_title：Expert review of respiratory medicine

authors： Iadarola P,Luisetti M

更新日期：2013-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Sepsis is a state of systemic inflammation directed at microbes or their toxins in blood or tissues. Nitric oxide (NO) is one of many vasoactive molecules released from a variety of cell types during sepsis. Almost two decades ago, NO emerged as a potential therapeutic target in sepsis. NO produced by the constitutive...

journal_title：Expert review of respiratory medicine

authors： De Cruz SJ,Kenyon NJ,Sandrock CE

更新日期：2009-10-01 00:00:00