Lymphocytic alveolitis in a crematorium worker.

abstract：STUDY OBJECTIVES:Clinical prediction models for the diagnosis of obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) have lacked the accuracy necessary to confidently replace polysomnography (PSG). Artificial neural networks are computer programs that can be trained to predict outcomes based on experience. This study was conducted to test t...

journal_title：Chest

authors： Kirby SD,Eng P,Danter W,George CF,Francovic T,Ruby RR,Ferguson KA

更新日期：1999-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Sleep bruxism (SB) is a stereotyped movement disorder that is characterized by rhythmic masticatory muscle activity (RMMA) and tooth grinding. Evidence has suggested that SB is associated with sleep arousals and that most RMMA episodes are preceded by physiologic changes occurring in sequence, namely, a rise...

journal_title：Chest

authors： Khoury S,Rouleau GA,Rompré PH,Mayer P,Montplaisir JY,Lavigne GJ

更新日期：2008-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：STUDY OBJECTIVES:To systematically review the evidence of randomized trials evaluating the effects of residential air filtration systems on patients with asthma. DATA SOURCES:We searched for published and unpublished studies using MEDLINE, the Cumulative Index to Nursing and Allied Health Literature, and the Cochrane ...

journal_title：Chest

authors： McDonald E,Cook D,Newman T,Griffith L,Cox G,Guyatt G

更新日期：2002-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The manifestations of amiodarone pulmonary toxicity (APT) are generally nonspecific, and a diagnosis requires appropriate clinical history, laboratory testing consistent with toxicity, and exclusion of other disease entities. To our knowledge, hemoptysis associated with APT has not been described before; the following...

journal_title：Chest

authors： Vizioli LD,Cho S

更新日期：1994-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A case of acute and recrudescent melioidosis complicated by pericarditis and pericardial effusion is described. The potential for the appearance of future cases in the United States and the necessity for physicians to remain aware of this potential diagnosis are discussed. ...

journal_title：Chest

authors： Ruff MJ,Lamkin N Jr,Braun J,Barnwell P

更新日期：1976-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:POC testing provides an opportunity for clinicians and laboratorians to work together to consider how best to serve the patients within an individual institution. Each health system has unique characteristics relative to patient population, as well as a unique laboratory structure. If physicians, nurses, laboratorians...

journal_title：Chest

authors： Kost GJ,Ehrmeyer SS,Chernow B,Winkelman JW,Zaloga GP,Dellinger RP,Shirey T

更新日期：1999-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Electromagnetic navigation in bronchoscopy is a novel method for assisting in the localization of peripheral lung lesions. STUDY OBJECTIVE:To assess the usability, accuracy, and safety of electromagnetic navigation during flexible bronchoscopy in a clinical setting. DESIGN:Prospective evaluation. PATIENTS...

journal_title：Chest

authors： Hautmann H,Schneider A,Pinkau T,Peltz F,Feussner H

更新日期：2005-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH) is a rare disease with a predilection for young women that is associated with right ventricular failure and premature death. PAH can complicate pregnancy with hemodynamic instability or sudden death during parturition and postpartum. Our aim was to examine the impact of ...

journal_title：Chest

authors： Duarte AG,Thomas S,Safdar Z,Torres F,Pacheco LD,Feldman J,deBoisblanc B

更新日期：2013-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The distribution of antibiotics into cardiac valvular tissues is incompletely understood. By integrative computer modeling, we have used previously obtained pharmacokinetic data in experimental endocarditis to characterize aminoglycoside distribution within various geographic sectors of aortic vegetations of rabbits a...

journal_title：Chest

authors： Bayer AS,Crowell D,Nast CC,Norman DC,Borrelli RL

更新日期：1990-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:End-tidal CO2 monitors are used to estimate arterial CO2 pressure (PaCO2), but appropriate use of this noninvasive method of assessing blood gases is unclear. In patients with lung disease, the end-tidal CO2 pressure (PETCO2) can differ from PaCO2 because of ventilation-perfusion (VA/Q) mismatching, and changes in PET...

journal_title：Chest

authors： Yamanaka MK,Sue DY

更新日期：1987-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Results of preoperative pulmonary function tests were evaluated in 106 patients who had major thoracic or upper abdominal cardiovascular surgery. These results were related to the occurrence of postoperative complications by comparison of pulmonary function data in patients with an ICU stay of less than 5 days versus ...

journal_title：Chest

authors： Cain HD,Stevens PM,Adaniya R

更新日期：1979-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:It is unknown if the radiographic fibrosis score predicts mortality in persistent hypersensitivity pneumonitis (HP) and if survival is similar to that observed in idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF) when adjusting for the extent of radiographic fibrosis. METHODS:We reviewed records from 177 patients with HP...

journal_title：Chest

authors： Mooney JJ,Elicker BM,Urbania TH,Agarwal MR,Ryerson CJ,Nguyen MLT,Woodruff PG,Jones KD,Collard HR,King TE Jr,Koth LL

更新日期：2013-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The preoperative physiologic assessment of a patient being considered for surgical resection of lung cancer must consider the immediate perioperative risks from comorbid cardiopulmonary disease, the long-term risks of pulmonary disability, and the threat to survival due to inadequately treated lung cancer. As with any...

journal_title：Chest

authors： Beckles MA,Spiro SG,Colice GL,Rudd RM,American College of Chest Physicians.

更新日期：2003-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The literature contains many reports of the echocardiographic findings in left atrial myxoma and clot; however, descriptions of left ventricular thrombus or tumor are rare. We discuss here the echocardiographic findings in a patient with a large apical left ventricular thrombus which was confirmed both angiographicall...

journal_title：Chest

authors： DeJoseph RL,Shiroff RA,Levenson LW,Martin CE,Zelis RF

更新日期：1977-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We developed a Rapid Tuberculosis Screening Program for use in women who have not had prenatal care. All patients who presented for delivery without a documented tuberculin skin test (TBN-ST) were given a symptom questionnaire. Those who had a positive response to any of the questions received a chest roentgenogram to...

journal_title：Chest

authors： Metersky ML,Catanzaro A

更新日期：1993-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Proximal pulmonary artery aneurysms (PAAs) are rare. Most are associated with secondary pulmonary hypertension or a variety of rare systemic disorders. An asymptomatic adult patient presented with bilateral hilar enlargement on a routine chest roentgenogram. Computed tomography of the chest revealed 5 cm bilateral pro...

journal_title：Chest

authors： Girgis R,Kavuru MS,Miller M,Spizarny D

更新日期：1992-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A man with primary lung cancer developed respiratory failure due to lymphangitis carcinomatosis that was diagnosed by transbronchial lung biopsy specimen. After combination chemotherapy with high-dose etoposide and cisplatin (CDDP), he was able to cease oxygen therapy and showed improvement of his lymphangitis carcino...

journal_title：Chest

authors： Fujita J,Yamagishi Y,Kubo A,Takigawa K,Yamaji Y,Takahara J

更新日期：1993-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Treatment failure (TF) is defined as a clinical condition with inadequate response to antimicrobial therapy. Clinical response should be evaluated within the first 72 h of treatment, whereas infiltrate images may take up to 6 weeks to resolve. Early failure is considered when ventilatory support and/or septic shock ap...

journal_title：Chest

authors： Menendez R,Torres A

更新日期：2007-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Liquid silicone is an inert material that is utilized for cosmetic procedures by physicians as well as illegally by nonmedical personnel. We present a case report and collated clinical findings of 32 other patients who were hospitalized after illegal silicone injections. Symptoms and signs of the "silicone syndrome" i...

journal_title：Chest

authors： Schmid A,Tzur A,Leshko L,Krieger BP

更新日期：2005-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A female patient was treated with high-dose inhaled fluticasone propionate for her asthma. Over 2 years, she developed features of Cushing's syndrome with proximal myopathy, osteopenia, hypertension, depressive psychosis, and cushingoid appearance. She had biochemical evidence of marked adrenal suppression with a 9:00...

journal_title：Chest

authors： Wilson AM,Blumsohn A,Jung RT,Lipworth BJ

更新日期：2000-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：STUDY OBJECTIVE:The aim of this study was to investigate the basal level as well as the tumor necrosis factor (TNF)-alpha- and interferon (IFN)-gamma-induced expression and release of the neutrophil chemoattractants interleukin (IL)-8 and growth-related oncogene (GRO)-alpha in primary bronchial epithelial cells (PBECs)...

journal_title：Chest

authors： Schulz C,Krätzel K,Wolf K,Schroll S,Köhler M,Pfeifer M

更新日期：2004-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The determination of effective dynamic and static relationships between pressure and volume aided in the diagnosis of pulmonary disease, its course, and the effects of therapy in 22 patients receiving continuous mechanical ventilation. These measurements were made on multiple occasions early in the course of mechanica...

journal_title：Chest

authors： Bone RC

更新日期：1976-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:This report describes the cross-sectional echocardiographic features of a left ventricular diverticulum. The echocardiographic findings are illustrated and discussed in relation to the diagnostic capabilities of this noninvasive imaging technique. ...

journal_title：Chest

authors： Estevez CM,Weyman AE,Feigenbaum H

更新日期：1976-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is a highly prevalent disorder that has been associated with an increased risk for cardiovascular morbidity, even in children. However, not all children with OSA manifest alterations in endothelial postocclusive hyperemia, an endothelial nitric oxide synthase (eNOS)-dependent re...

journal_title：Chest

authors： Kheirandish-Gozal L,Khalyfa A,Gozal D,Bhattacharjee R,Wang Y

更新日期：2013-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Photodynamic therapy (PDT) is considered a useful and minimally invasive modality for treating centrally located early lung cancer. To date, there has been limited information on the long-term outcome of patients treated with PDT, especially those who are medically operable. METHODS:Beginning in 1994, patie...

journal_title：Chest

authors： Endo C,Miyamoto A,Sakurada A,Aikawa H,Sagawa M,Sato M,Saito Y,Kondo T

更新日期：2009-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The association between pulmonary impairment and all-cause mortality was investigated among white subjects in a follow-up study of a large national cohort. Pulmonary function was measured during the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANESI) (1971 to 1975); subsequent mortality information was obtained...

journal_title：Chest

authors： Bang KM,Gergen PJ,Kramer R,Cohen B

更新日期：1993-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A patient's tolerance of fiberoptic bronchoscopy depends on the effectiveness of local anesthesia. This study compares the three different methods of local anesthesia in common use After sedation, patients (n = 53) received either 4 ml of 2.5 percent cocaine by intratracheal injection (TI) (n = 18), by bronchoscopic i...

journal_title：Chest

authors： Graham DR,Hay JG,Clague J,Nisar M,Earis JE

更新日期：1992-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：STUDY OBJECTIVE:To determine the prevalence of thrombocytopenia in an ICU and assess which factors were associated with thrombocytopenia. DESIGN:A review of the medical records of patients admitted during 3 separate months during 1 academic year. Patients must have survived at least 12 h in the ICU. SETTING:A medical...

journal_title：Chest

authors： Baughman RP,Lower EE,Flessa HC,Tollerud DJ

更新日期：1993-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Mepolizumab was the first licensed anti-IL5 monoclonal antibody for severe eosinophilic asthma (SEA). To date there are few data to confirm its efficacy in the real-world setting or assessment of baseline characteristics associated with response. RESEARCH QUESTION:How do patients with severe eosinophilic as...

journal_title：Chest

authors： Kavanagh JE,d'Ancona G,Elstad M,Green L,Fernandes M,Thomson L,Roxas C,Dhariwal J,Nanzer AM,Kent BD,Jackson DJ

更新日期：2020-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The implementation of workplace smoking bans has contributed to a significant reduction in the incidence of acute coronary syndrome admissions, but their influence on adult acute pulmonary disease admissions is unclear. We sought to assess the impact of a national smoking ban on nationwide admissions of indi...

journal_title：Chest

authors： Kent BD,Sulaiman I,Nicholson TT,Lane SJ,Moloney ED

更新日期：2012-09-01 00:00:00