Spinal cord injury and diaphragm neuromotor control.

abstract：:During the last decade, there have been major advances in knowledge of the effects of oxygen therapy in patients with acute exacerbations of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. This includes a randomised controlled trial of oxygen therapy in the pre-hospital setting, which showed that high concentration oxygen ther...

journal_title：Expert review of respiratory medicine

authors： Pilcher J,Weatherall M,Perrin K,Beasley R

更新日期：2015-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Premature infants are at substantial risk for a spectrum of morbidities that are gestational age dependent. Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) infection is most common in the first two years of life with the highest burden in children aged <6 months. Preterm infants ≤35 weeks' gestation are handicapped by incomplete im...

journal_title：Expert review of respiratory medicine

authors： Abraha HY,Lanctôt KL,Paes B

更新日期：2015-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Approximately 14% of UK hospital in-patients receive supplemental oxygen therapy, only 57% have valid prescriptions. Oxygen must be optimally prescribed to ensure maximal therapeutic response whilst minimizing adverse outcomes (including fatality). This study investigates prescription compliance. METHODS:Al...

journal_title：Expert review of respiratory medicine

authors： Barrett R,Catangui E,Scott R

更新日期：2020-10-14 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:Lung Clearance Index, measured using the multiple breath washout (MBW) technique, may be a useful test in infants with Cystic Fibrosis (CF). However, the requirement for specialised equipment and a number of important technical and methodological considerations relevant to testing in infants have complicat...

journal_title：Expert review of respiratory medicine

authors： Davies G,Aurora P

更新日期：2017-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Some basic scientific data suggest that (S)-enantiomers of beta(2)-agonists have different and sometimes opposing effects to (R)-enantiomers. These data may explain the paradoxical response of the airways to the repeated, chronic administration of racemic beta(2)-agonists. Therefore, it is possible that the use of (R)...

journal_title：Expert review of respiratory medicine

authors： Cazzola M,Hanania NA,Matera MG

更新日期：2010-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The Understanding Potential Long-term Improvements in Function with Tiotropium (UPLIFT) trial was a global 4-year randomized placebo-controlled clinical trial that evaluated the long-term impact of tiotropium bromide 18 microg once daily on the accelerated age-related decline in pre- and post-bronchodilator forced exp...

journal_title：Expert review of respiratory medicine

authors： Tashkin DP

更新日期：2010-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Introduction: Lung transplantation is an effective treatment for certain types of end-stage lung disease. Frailty is a complex clinical syndrome associated with decreased physiological reserve and an increased risk for suboptimal health outcomes.Area covered: This article reviews the current literature on frailty in l...

journal_title：Expert review of respiratory medicine

authors： Montgomery E,Macdonald PS,Newton PJ,Jha SR,Malouf M

更新日期：2020-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Research on asthma pathophysiology over the past decade has expanded the complex repertoire involved in the pathophysiology of asthma to include inflammatory, immune and structural cells, as well as a wide range of mediators. Studies have identified a role for connective and other mesenchymal tissues involved in airwa...

journal_title：Expert review of respiratory medicine

authors： Orihara K,Dil N,Anaparti V,Moqbel R

更新日期：2010-10-01 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：:Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is a heterogeneous disease characterized by persistent airflow limitation. It is the third leading cause of death worldwide, and there are currently no curative strategies for this disease. Many factors contribute to COPD susceptibility, progression and exacerbations. These...

journal_title：Expert review of respiratory medicine

authors： Goh F,Shaw JG,Savarimuthu Francis SM,Vaughan A,Morrison L,Relan V,Marshall HM,Dent AG,O'Hare PE,Hsiao A,Bowman RV,Fong KM,Yang IA

更新日期：2013-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Asthmatic patients show a large heterogeneity in response to asthma medication. Rapidly evolving genotyping technologies have led to the identification of various genetic variants associated with treatment outcomes. Areas covered: This review focuses on the current knowledge of genetic variants influencing...

journal_title：Expert review of respiratory medicine

authors： Vijverberg SJH,Farzan N,Slob EMA,Neerincx AH,Maitland-van der Zee AH

更新日期：2018-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:A growing number of immunocompromised (IC) patients with acute hypoxemic respiratory failure (ARF) is admitted to the intensive care unit (ICU) worldwide. Areas covered: This review provides an overview of the current knowledge of the ways to prevent intubation in IC patients with ARF. Expert commentary: S...

journal_title：Expert review of respiratory medicine

authors： De Jong A,Calvet L,Lemiale V,Demoule A,Mokart D,Darmon M,Jaber S,Azoulay E

更新日期：2018-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Interstitial lung diseases (ILD) include a broad range of diffuse parenchymal lung disorders of known and unknown etiologies. Patients with ILD can experience acute exacerbations (AE) which are associated with extremely high morbidity and mortality. Little is known about the etiology of AEs, and whether in...

journal_title：Expert review of respiratory medicine

authors： Azadeh N,Moua T,Baqir M,Ryu JH

更新日期：2018-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Non-small-cell lung cancer is the most common cause of cancer-related death worldwide. Surgery remains the cornerstone of treatment for localized, resectable lung cancer, although advanced stages are associated with a high risk of developing distant metastases. Large randomized trials have demonstrated an improvement ...

journal_title：Expert review of respiratory medicine

authors： Kueng MM,Betticher DC

更新日期：2008-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:There have been many advances in the field of diagnostic and therapeutic pulmonary medicine in the past several years, with major progress in the field of imaging. Optical coherence tomography (OCT) is a high-resolution (micron level) imaging modality currently being advanced with the potential to image airway wall st...

journal_title：Expert review of respiratory medicine

authors： Hou R,Le T,Murgu SD,Chen Z,Brenner M

更新日期：2011-10-01 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：: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：INTRODUCTION:Chronic pulmonary aspergillosis (CPA) is a chronic lung infection caused by Aspergillus fumigatus, that complicates structural lung diseases. Of the different types of CPA, chronic cavitary pulmonary aspergillosis (CCPA) is the most common form. The mainstay of treatment of CCPA is oral triazoles. However,...

journal_title：Expert review of respiratory medicine

authors： Sehgal IS,Dhooria S,Muthu V,Prasad KT,Agarwal R

更新日期：2020-07-01 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: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 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：:With advances in CT technology and the popularity of low-dose CT as a device for lung cancer screening, the detection rate of sub-solid pulmonary nodules as well as solid nodules has been increased. Distinguishing solid from sub-solid features is an essential step in the CT evaluation of solitary pulmonary nodules (SP...

journal_title：Expert review of respiratory medicine

authors： Cha MJ,Lee KS,Kim HS,Lee SW,Jeong CJ,Kim EY,Lee HY

更新日期：2016-01-01 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：:Lung transplantation is the only effective treatment for many advanced lung diseases. However, long-term survival after transplantation remains relatively poor, thus limiting the application of lung transplantation to patients with end-stage disease only. Acute and chronic rejection is the main reason for allograft fa...

journal_title：Expert review of respiratory medicine

authors： Garantziotis S,Palmer SM

更新日期：2007-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:The aim of this pilot study was to determine the combined effect of vitamin D and omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acid (PUFA) supplementation on airway function and inflammation in recreational athletes with exercise-induced bronchoconstriction (EIB). METHODS:Ten recreational athletes with EIB participated in ...

journal_title：Expert review of respiratory medicine

authors： Price OJ,Hull JH,Howatson G,Robson-Ansley P,Ansley L

更新日期：2015-06-01 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：:Studies on cough have come a long way but many shortfalls still exist. These shortfalls can be attributed to: the lack of randomized controlled studies with a focus on cough; studies not using robust cough outcome measures, poor definition of target groups in studies and guidelines, the lack of safe and efficacious tr...

journal_title：Expert review of respiratory medicine

authors： Chang AB

更新日期：2011-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Dendritic cells (DCs) are the most potent antigen-presenting cells in the human lung and are now recognized as crucial initiators of immune responses in general. They are arranged as sentinels in a dense surveillance network inside and below the epithelium of the airways and alveoli, where they are ideally situated to...

journal_title：Expert review of respiratory medicine

authors： Blank F,von Garnier C,Obregon C,Rothen-Rutishauser B,Gehr P,Nicod L

更新日期：2008-04-01 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