Measurement of lung mechanics at different lung volumes and esophageal levels in normal subjects: effect of posture change.

abstract：:Six European treatment centers contributed to a controlled trial to study nocturnal hypoxemia in COPD patients having daytime PaO2 of 60-70 mmHg. The trial is composed of two parts: first, patients inclusion, taking men aged under 70 years, excluding sleep apnea syndrome and all other concomitant pathologies leading t...

journal_title：Lung

authors： Levi-Valensi P,Aubry P,Rida Z

更新日期：1990-01-01 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：:In previous studies, we showed that Fischer rats fed 175 mg/kg of amiodarone accumulated large amounts of drug and metabolite in the lung and developed pulmonary toxicity, whereas Wistar rats fed the same drug dose had significantly less amiodarone in the lung and did not develop pulmonary inflammation. The present st...

journal_title：Lung

authors： Wilson BD,Lippmann ML

更新日期：1996-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Malignant mesothelioma is an aggressive tumor of serosal surfaces that is closely associated with asbestos exposure which induces oxidative stress. Heme oxygenase (HO)-1, a rate-limiting enzyme of heme degradation, plays a protective role against oxidative stress. The HO-1 gene promoter carries (GT)n repeats...

journal_title：Lung

authors： Murakami A,Fujimori Y,Yoshikawa Y,Yamada S,Tamura K,Hirayama N,Terada T,Kuribayashi K,Tabata C,Fukuoka K,Tamaoki T,Nakano T

更新日期：2012-06-01 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：:Exhaled breath condensate analysis is a developing method for investigating airway pathology. Impact of food and drink on breath condensate composition has not been systematically addressed. The aim of the study was to follow exhaled breath condensate pH after drinking an acidic and a neutral beverage. Breath condensa...

journal_title：Lung

authors： Kullmann T,Barta I,Antus B,Horváth I

更新日期：2008-07-01 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：PURPOSE:Melanocortin 3 Receptor (MC3R) is one of the families of seven-transmembrane G-protein-coupled receptors, and a recent study showed that MCR3 promoter polymorphism was significantly associated with the susceptibility of tuberculosis (TB) in South African population. METHODS:We analyzed six MC3R polymorphisms t...

journal_title：Lung

authors： Park BL,Kim LH,Namgoong S,Kim JO,Kim JY,Chang HS,Park JS,Jang AS,Park SW,Kim DJ,Kim KU,Kim YG,Uh ST,Seo KH,Kim YH,Park CS,Shin HD

更新日期：2014-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Models of pulmonary edema have been used to study the nuclear magnetic resonance (NMR) characteristics of lung water. Several investigators have measured changes in the relaxation times in the permeability type of pulmonary edema, but relatively few have measured relaxation times in the hydrostatic type of pulmonary e...

journal_title：Lung

authors： Shioya S,Tsuji C,Haida M,Fukuzaki M,Tanigaki T,Kurita D,Ohta Y,Yamabayashi H

更新日期：1996-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Several pieces of evidence support the view that exudation of plasma into the airway wall and into the airway lumen occurs in asthma. Vascular leakage of plasma results from inflammatory mediator-induced separation of endothelial cells in postcapillary venules belonging to the tracheobronchial circulation. Whereas pro...

journal_title：Lung

authors： Persson CG

更新日期：1988-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The influence of phospholipids on the ultrastructure and metabolism of reconstituted surfactants has not been well defined. The aim of this study was to determine if changes in the phospholipid composition of reconstituted surfactants altered their biophysical properties, ultrastructure, and conversion to light subtyp...

journal_title：Lung

authors： Dhand R,Young J,Krishnasamy S,Possmayer F,Gross NJ

更新日期：1999-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Lung cancer is the leading cause of cancer death in the USA, claiming more than 140,000 deaths annually. Delays in diagnosis and treatment can lead to missed opportunities for both curative and life prolonging therapies. This study aimed to evaluate duration of time to diagnosis and first treatment, as wel...

journal_title：Lung

authors： Albano D,Bilfinger T,Feraca M,Kuperberg S,Nemesure B

更新日期：2020-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:Restoring the barrier integrity of the alveolar epithelium after injury is pivotal. In the current study, we evaluated the effects of surfactant, surfactant protein A (SP-A), transforming growth factor β (TGF-β), and analogues of SP-A on alveolar epithelial repair. Additionally, we assessed the influence of mic...

journal_title：Lung

authors： Willems CH,Zimmermann LJ,Langen RM,van den Bosch MJ,Kloosterboer N,Kramer BW,van Iwaarden JF

更新日期：2012-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:This study was designed to determine the effects of thromboxane A2 (TxA2) on the distribution of vascular resistance, lung weight, and microvascular permeability in isolated dog lungs perfused at a constant pressure with autologous blood. The stable TxA2 analogue (STA2; 30 micrograms, n = 5) caused an increase in pulm...

journal_title：Lung

authors： Shibamoto T,Wang HG,Yamaguchi Y,Hayashi T,Saeki Y,Tanaka S,Koyama S

更新日期：1995-01-01 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：BACKGROUND:Diffuse idiopathic pulmonary neuroendocrine cell hyperplasia (DIPNECH) is a rare pulmonary condition, characterized by diffuse proliferation of neuroendocrine cells in the respiratory epithelium. DIPNECH lesions are less than 5 mm in size and are limited to the basement membrane with no invasion. There is li...

journal_title：Lung

authors： Myint ZW,McCormick J,Chauhan A,Behrens E,Anthony LB

更新日期：2018-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:This study evaluated the extracellular matrix (collagen and elastic fibers) in pleurodesis induced by intrapleural talc (TL) or silver nitrate (SN). Study subjects were 420 rabbits divided into two groups and sacrificed from 15 min to 12 months after the injection of the sclerosing agents at intervals previously defin...

journal_title：Lung

authors： Antonangelo L,Vargas FS,Teixeira LR,Acencio MM,Vaz MA,Filho MT,Marchi E

更新日期：2006-03-01 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：: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：: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：: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：BACKGROUND:Prolonged exposure to crystalline silica leads to persistent pulmonary inflammation and progressive fibrosis. Connective tissue growth factor (CTGF) has emerged as a potent proinflammatory and profibrotic regulator to participate in a variety of chronic inflammatory diseases. However, the role of CTGF in sil...

journal_title：Lung

authors： Zhou T,Yu Q,Lin H,Wang Z,Fu G,Lei L,Shi Y,Zhang L,Qin L,Liu Y

更新日期：2019-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Occupational exposure to oyster mushroom (Pleurotus ostreatus) has been associated with obstructive lung disease. Previously, we studied an extract of oyster mushroom (OME) and determined that it causes dose-dependent contractions of nonsensitized guinea pig trachea (GPT). We extend these studies to the investigation ...

journal_title：Lung

authors： Schachter EN,Zuskin E,Pucarin-Cvetkovic J,Chiarelli A,Goswami S

更新日期：2011-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:The change in vital capacity from the seated to supine position (∆VC-supine) is used to screen for diaphragm dysfunction (DD), but some individuals are unable to tolerate the supine position. Since expiratory muscle function is often preserved in patients with isolated DD and inspiratory strength is reduced, th...

journal_title：Lung

authors： Koo P,Oyieng'o DO,Gartman EJ,Sethi JM,Eaton CB,McCool FD

更新日期：2017-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The effects of a pulmonary rehabilitation program on 44 patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) were compared to a control group. The treated group was admitted to the program for a period of three months. The program consisted of several parts, such as physical training, health education, and psych...

journal_title：Lung

authors： Cox NJ,Hendricks JC,Binkhorst RA,van Herwaarden CL

更新日期：1993-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The effect of tetraethylammonium (TEA) and K+ on contractions to histamine and acetylcholine have been compared in the pig isolated trachea using organ bath and sucrose-gap techniques. Histamine elicited weak contractions, compared with acetylcholine; however, these contractions were markedly potentiated by pretreatme...

journal_title：Lung

authors： Mitchell HW

更新日期：1987-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:To explore further the possible etiologic role of mycobacteria in the development of sarcoidosis, we measured free, nonbound tuberculostearic acid (TSA, 10-methyloctadecanoic), a component of mycobacteria, in the sera of subjects with sarcoidosis or active untreated pulmonary tuberculosis and in healthy controls by us...

journal_title：Lung

authors： Almenoff PL,Brooks JB,Johnson A,Lesser M

更新日期：1996-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:Current guidelines recommend the use of low molecular weight heparin (LMWH) for most haemodynamically stable patients with pulmonary thromboembolism (PTE), however, it is not clear whether LMWH is preferable to unfractionated heparin (UFH) for the treatment of massive PTE. We aimed to compare the use of LMWH ve...

journal_title：Lung

authors： Ucar EY,Akgun M,Araz O,Tas H,Kerget B,Meral M,Kaynar H,Saglam L

更新日期：2015-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The original version of this article contained an error in the usage of the term "false positive rate". The intention of the authors in those instances was simply to compare the absolute percentage of false positive results in the study vs the NLST, not to make any observations about false positive rate in the strict ...

journal_title：Lung

authors： Lam VK,Miller M,Dowling L,Singhal S,Young RP,Cabebe EC

更新日期：2019-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The major goal of all diagnostic and therapeutic efforts in childhood asthma is to prevent progression of lung disease into adulthood. To improve the uncomfortable situation of underdiagnosis and undertreatment and to lower the risk of acquiring irreversible lung damage, an optimal co-working relationship between fami...

journal_title：Lung

authors： Kraemer R,Speck S,Schöni MH

更新日期：1990-01-01 00:00:00