Biomarkers of lung inflammation in recreational joggers exposed to ozone.

abstract：RATIONALE:Activin-A is up-regulated in various respiratory disorders. However, its precise role in pulmonary pathophysiology has not been adequately substantiated in vivo. OBJECTIVES:To investigate in vivo the consequences of dysregulated Activin-A expression in the lung and identify key Activin-A-induced processes th...

journal_title：American journal of respiratory and critical care medicine

authors： Apostolou E,Stavropoulos A,Sountoulidis A,Xirakia C,Giaglis S,Protopapadakis E,Ritis K,Mentzelopoulos S,Pasternack A,Foster M,Ritvos O,Tzelepis GE,Andreakos E,Sideras P

更新日期：2012-02-15 00:00:00

abstract：:Tumor-associated angiogenesis is important for tumor growth and metastasis. Interleukin (IL)-8 was recently reported to be an important angiogenic factor both in vitro and in vivo. In this study we evaluated, for the first time, IL-8 messenger RNA (mRNA) expression in non-small-cell lung cancer (NSCLC), using real-tim...

journal_title：American journal of respiratory and critical care medicine

authors： Yuan A,Yang PC,Yu CJ,Chen WJ,Lin FY,Kuo SH,Luh KT

更新日期：2000-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Ineffective lung repair in patients with unresolving acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS) is accompanied by progressive fibroproliferation, inability to improve lung injury score (LIS), progressive multiple organ dysfunction syndrome (MODS), and an unfavorable outcome. Our aim was to investigate the relationship...

journal_title：American journal of respiratory and critical care medicine

authors： Meduri GU,Tolley EA,Chinn A,Stentz F,Postlethwaite A

更新日期：1998-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：RATIONALE:Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is common in people with hypertension, particularly resistant hypertension. Treatment with an antihypertensive agent alone is often insufficient to control hypertension in patients with OSA. OBJECTIVES:To determine whether continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) added to trea...

journal_title：American journal of respiratory and critical care medicine

authors： Thunström E,Manhem K,Rosengren A,Peker Y

更新日期：2016-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：RATIONALE:Severe asthma is a major public health issue throughout the world. Increased bronchial smooth muscle (BSM) mass, a characteristic feature of airway remodeling in severe asthma, is associated with resistance to high-intensity treatment and poor prognosis. In vitro, the Ca(2+)-channel blocker gallopamil decreas...

journal_title：American journal of respiratory and critical care medicine

authors： Girodet PO,Dournes G,Thumerel M,Begueret H,Dos Santos P,Ozier A,Dupin I,Trian T,Montaudon M,Laurent F,Marthan R,Berger P

更新日期：2015-04-15 00:00:00

abstract：RATIONALE:The degree to which chronic respiratory health effects caused by exposures to cotton dust and endotoxin is reversible after cessation of textile work is unknown. OBJECTIVES:To investigate changes in lung function and respiratory symptoms after cessation of textile work and to determine whether past exposure ...

journal_title：American journal of respiratory and critical care medicine

authors： Shi J,Hang JQ,Mehta AJ,Zhang HX,Dai HL,Su L,Eisen EA,Christiani DC

更新日期：2010-07-15 00:00:00

abstract：:Changes in dynamic lung compliance during inspiration and expiration cannot be modeled accurately with conventional algorithms. We developed a simple method to analyze pressure-volume (P/V) relationships under condition of nonlinearity (APVNL) and tested it in a lung model with known resistance and nonlinear P/V relat...

journal_title：American journal of respiratory and critical care medicine

authors： Nikischin W,Gerhardt T,Everett R,Bancalari E

更新日期：1998-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The number of alveoli is a key structural determinant of lung architecture. A design-based stereologic approach was used for the direct and unbiased estimation of alveolar number in the human lung. The principle is based on two-dimensional topology in three-dimensional space and is free of assumptions on the shape, si...

journal_title：American journal of respiratory and critical care medicine

authors： Ochs M,Nyengaard JR,Jung A,Knudsen L,Voigt M,Wahlers T,Richter J,Gundersen HJ

更新日期：2004-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:At present there is some indirect evidence for increased nocturnal inflammation in patients suffering from nocturnal asthma: 1. Circulating eosinophil numbers and activation, as reflected by increased levels of ECP and EDN and low-density eosinophils, are increased at night. 2. Circulating histamine levels are increas...

journal_title：American journal of respiratory and critical care medicine

authors： Postma DS,Oosterhoff Y,van Aalderen WM,Kauffman HF,Wempe JB,Koëter GH

更新日期：1994-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Large pleural effusions are typically associated with dyspnea and potential respiratory compromise. Experimental evidence suggests that with large effusions, increased intrapleural pressure may be transmitted to the pericardial space, resulting in impaired cardiac filling and reduced stroke volume. We report two cases...

journal_title：American journal of respiratory and critical care medicine

authors： Kaplan LM,Epstein SK,Schwartz SL,Cao QL,Pandian NG

更新日期：1995-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:It is controversial whether obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) causes pulmonary hypertension (PH) in the absence of hypoxemic lung disease. To investigate this further we measured awake pulmonary hemodynamics, pulmonary gas exchange, and small airways function in 32 patients with OSA (apnea- hypopnea index, mean +/- SE, 46...

journal_title：American journal of respiratory and critical care medicine

authors： Sajkov D,Wang T,Saunders NA,Bune AJ,Neill AM,Douglas Mcevoy R

更新日期：1999-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Many persons say that they "don't know" whether they snore. The purpose of this study was to investigate the prevalence and correlates of such responses in an elderly population. Subjects were 1715 members (1,155 men, 560 women) of a previously defined cohort (Western Group Collaborative Study) followed prospectively ...

journal_title：American journal of respiratory and critical care medicine

authors： Bliwise DL,Swan GE,Carmelli D,La Rue A

更新日期：1999-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Cilomilast (Ariflo), a new oral phosphodiesterase-4 selective inhibitor, improves lung function in chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). We have evaluated its antiinflammatory effects in 59 patients with COPD randomized to receive cilomilast, 15 mg two times a day, or placebo for 12 weeks. Induced sputum diffe...

journal_title：American journal of respiratory and critical care medicine

authors： Gamble E,Grootendorst DC,Brightling CE,Troy S,Qiu Y,Zhu J,Parker D,Matin D,Majumdar S,Vignola AM,Kroegel C,Morell F,Hansel TT,Rennard SI,Compton C,Amit O,Tat T,Edelson J,Pavord ID,Rabe KF,Barnes NC,Jeffery PK

更新日期：2003-10-15 00:00:00

abstract：:Hypersensitivity pneumonitis (HP) represents an immunologic reaction of the pulmonary parenchyma to an inhaled agent. Since tumor necrosis factor (TNF)-alpha is thought to be involved in the pathogenesis of HP, and polymorphisms in the TNF genes have been associated with variations in the production of TNF-alpha, we i...

journal_title：American journal of respiratory and critical care medicine

authors： Schaaf BM,Seitzer U,Pravica V,Aries SP,Zabel P

更新日期：2001-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：RATIONALE:An objective and simple prognostic model for patients with pulmonary embolism could be helpful in guiding initial intensity of treatment. OBJECTIVES:To develop a clinical prediction rule that accurately classifies patients with pulmonary embolism into categories of increasing risk of mortality and other adve...

journal_title：American journal of respiratory and critical care medicine

authors： Aujesky D,Obrosky DS,Stone RA,Auble TE,Perrier A,Cornuz J,Roy PM,Fine MJ

更新日期：2005-10-15 00:00:00

abstract：RATIONALE:HIV-1-induced interstitial pneumonitis (IP) is a serious complication of HIV-1 infection, characterized by inflammation and cellular infiltration in lungs, often leading to respiratory failure and death. The barrier function of the pulmonary endothelium is caused in part by tight junction (TJ) proteins, such ...

journal_title：American journal of respiratory and critical care medicine

authors： Li H,Singh S,Potula R,Persidsky Y,Kanmogne GD

更新日期：2014-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：RATIONALE:Lung transplant recipients are particularly at risk of complications from rhinovirus, the most frequent respiratory virus circulating in the community. OBJECTIVES:To determine whether lung transplant recipients can be chronically infected by rhinovirus and the potential clinical impact. METHODS:We first ide...

journal_title：American journal of respiratory and critical care medicine

authors： Kaiser L,Aubert JD,Pache JC,Deffernez C,Rochat T,Garbino J,Wunderli W,Meylan P,Yerly S,Perrin L,Letovanec I,Nicod L,Tapparel C,Soccal PM

更新日期：2006-12-15 00:00:00

abstract：:A nonvolitional test to assess diaphragm strength in neonates has not been previously described. Our aim was to assess the feasibility of cervical (CMS) and anterior (AMS) magnetic stimulation of the phrenic nerves in neonates. Double circular stimulating coils (90-mm) were used. For CMS, one coil was placed over the ...

journal_title：American journal of respiratory and critical care medicine

authors： Rafferty GF,Greenough A,Dimitriou G,Kavadia V,Laubscher B,Polkey MI,Harris ML,Moxham J

更新日期：2000-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：RATIONALE:End-tidal CO2 (EtCO2) is used to monitor cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR), but it can be affected by intrathoracic airway closure. Chest compressions induce oscillations in expired CO2, and this could reflect variable degrees of airway patency. OBJECTIVES:To understand the impact of airway closure during ...

journal_title：American journal of respiratory and critical care medicine

authors： Grieco DL,J Brochard L,Drouet A,Telias I,Delisle S,Bronchti G,Ricard C,Rigollot M,Badat B,Ouellet P,Charbonney E,Mancebo J,Mercat A,Savary D,Richard JM

更新日期：2019-03-15 00:00:00

abstract：:Respiratory system compliance (Crs) in infants with cystic fibrosis (CF) has been reported as decreased or not different compared with healthy control subjects; however, the reported measurements of Crs were "quasi-static" or by the single-breath occlusion technique, with all measurements limited to tidal lung volume,...

journal_title：American journal of respiratory and critical care medicine

authors： Tepper RS,Weist A,Williams-Nkomo T,Kisling J

更新日期：2004-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The inflection points of the pressure-volume curve have been used for setting mechanical ventilation in patients with acute lung injury. However, the lung status at these points has never been specifically addressed. In 12 patients with early lung injury we traced both limbs of the pressure-volume curve by means of a ...

journal_title：American journal of respiratory and critical care medicine

authors： Albaiceta GM,Taboada F,Parra D,Luyando LH,Calvo J,Menendez R,Otero J

更新日期：2004-11-15 00:00:00

abstract：:We investigated whether cephalometric measurements, nocturnal indices of negative intrathoracic pressure, or the frequency of sleep-related breathing disorders were related to the level of effective continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) in patients with obstructive sleep apnea (OSA). We examined 22 OSA patients w...

journal_title：American journal of respiratory and critical care medicine

authors： Sforza E,Krieger J,Bacon W,Petiau C,Zamagni M,Boudewijns A

更新日期：1995-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：RATIONALE:Bacterial pneumonia is a major cause of morbidity for HIV-infected persons and contributes to excess mortality in this population. OBJECTIVES:To evaluate the frequency and risk factors for occurrence of bacterial pneumonia in the present era of potent antiretroviral therapy. METHODS:We evaluated data from a...

journal_title：American journal of respiratory and critical care medicine

authors： Gordin FM,Roediger MP,Girard PM,Lundgren JD,Miro JM,Palfreeman A,Rodriguez-Barradas MC,Wolff MJ,Easterbrook PJ,Clezy K,Slater LN

更新日期：2008-09-15 00:00:00

abstract：:Stenotrophomonas maltophilia is a gram-negative bacterium that has been cultured with increasing prevalence from the sputum of patients with cystic fibrosis (CF). We conducted a cohort study, using the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation Registry, to assess the effect of S. maltophilia on survival. We studied all patients in t...

journal_title：American journal of respiratory and critical care medicine

authors： Goss CH,Otto K,Aitken ML,Rubenfeld GD

更新日期：2002-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：RATIONALE:Protein kinase C zeta (PKCζ) has been reported to act as a tumor suppressor. Deletion of PKCζ in experimental cancer models has been shown to increase tumor growth. However, the mechanisms of PKCζ down-regulation in cancerous cells have not been previously described. OBJECTIVES:To determine the molecular mec...

journal_title：American journal of respiratory and critical care medicine

authors： Queisser MA,Dada LA,Deiss-Yehiely N,Angulo M,Zhou G,Kouri FM,Knab LM,Liu J,Stegh AH,DeCamp MM,Budinger GR,Chandel NS,Ciechanover A,Iwai K,Sznajder JI

更新日期：2014-09-15 00:00:00

abstract：RATIONALE:To identify infected contacts of tuberculosis (TB) cases, the UK National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) recommended the addition of IFN-γ release assays (IGRA) to the tuberculin skin test (TST) in its 2006 TB guidelines. Treatment for TB infection was no longer recommended for children who s...

journal_title：American journal of respiratory and critical care medicine

authors： Kampmann B,Seddon JA,Paton J,Nademi Z,Keane D,Williams B,Williams A,Liebeschutz S,Riddell A,Bernatoniene J,Patel S,Martinez N,McMaster P,Basu-Roy R,Welch SB

更新日期：2018-04-15 00:00:00

abstract：RATIONALE:IL-4 and IL-13 share many biological functions important in the development of allergic airway inflammation and are implicated in the pathogenesis of asthma. AMG 317 is a fully human monoclonal antibody to IL-4Ralpha that blocks both IL-4 and IL-13 pathways. OBJECTIVES:To evaluate efficacy and safety of AMG ...

journal_title：American journal of respiratory and critical care medicine

authors： Corren J,Busse W,Meltzer EO,Mansfield L,Bensch G,Fahrenholz J,Wenzel SE,Chon Y,Dunn M,Weng HH,Lin SL

更新日期：2010-04-15 00:00:00

abstract：:Preventing, treating, and promoting recovery from critical illness due to pulmonary disease are foundational goals of the critical care community and the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute. Decades of clinical research in acute respiratory distress syndrome, acute respiratory failure, pneumonia, and sepsis have...

journal_title：American journal of respiratory and critical care medicine

authors： Semler MW,Bernard GR,Aaron SD,Angus DC,Biros MH,Brower RG,Calfee CS,Colantuoni EA,Ferguson ND,Gong MN,Hopkins RO,Hough CL,Iwashyna TJ,Levy BD,Martin TR,Matthay MA,Mizgerd JP,Moss M,Needham DM,Self WH,Seymour CW,

更新日期：2020-03-09 00:00:00

abstract：:Rationale: Long noncoding RNAs (lncRNAs) are emerging as important regulators of diverse biological functions. Their role in pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH) remains to be explored.Objectives: To elucidate the role of TYKRIL (tyrosine kinase receptor-inducing lncRNA) as a regulator of p53/ PDGFRβ (platelet-derive...

journal_title：American journal of respiratory and critical care medicine

authors： Zehendner CM,Valasarajan C,Werner A,Boeckel JN,Bischoff FC,John D,Weirick T,Glaser SF,Rossbach O,Jaé N,Demolli S,Khassafi F,Yuan K,de Jesus Perez VA,Michalik KM,Chen W,Seeger W,Guenther A,Wasnick RM,Uchida S,Zeihe

更新日期：2020-11-15 00:00:00

abstract：:Airway pathology has been extensively investigated in adulthood asthma, whereas only few studies examined bronchial biopsies in childhood asthma. To evaluate the airway pathology in children with asthma, we analyzed bronchial biopsies obtained from 23 children undergoing bronchoscopy for clinical indications other tha...

journal_title：American journal of respiratory and critical care medicine

authors： Barbato A,Turato G,Baraldo S,Bazzan E,Calabrese F,Tura M,Zuin R,Beghe B,Maestrelli P,Fabbri LM,Saetta M

更新日期：2003-10-01 00:00:00