Effects of corticosteroids on bone turnover.

abstract：BACKGROUND:Many patients with DMD undergo tracheostomy. Tracheostomy is associated with certain complications, however its effect on prognosis is not known. METHODS:The relationship between type of mechanical ventilation and survival at 12 years was evaluated in a prospective cohort of patients with Duchenne muscular ...

journal_title：Respiratory medicine

authors： Boussaïd G,Lofaso F,Santos DB,Vaugier I,Pottier S,Prigent H,Bahrami S,Orlikowski D

更新日期：2016-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:To document the rate and cost of antibiotic prescribing for patients diagnosed only with influenza during US ambulatory care visits. Federal survey data for 1997-2001 were used to estimate outpatient trends for all patients and healthy people age 5-49 years. Cost estimates were based on Medicare payments and Red Book ...

journal_title：Respiratory medicine

authors： Ciesla G,Leader S,Stoddard J

更新日期：2004-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：AIM:To describe how patients with COPD, heart failure, dementia and cancer differ in frequency and timing of referral to palliative care services. METHODS:We performed a population-based study with the Sentinel Network of General Practitioners in Belgium. Of 2405 registered deaths respectively 5%, 4% and 28% were iden...

journal_title：Respiratory medicine

authors： Beernaert K,Cohen J,Deliens L,Devroey D,Vanthomme K,Pardon K,Van den Block L

更新日期：2013-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Non-invasive ventilation (NIV) is increasingly used in the treatment of patients with chronic hypercapnic respiratory failure (CRF). Residual sleep related respiratory events under NIV such as obstructive or central apnea/hypopnea (AH), or patient-ventilator asynchrony (PVA), may compromise treatment efficac...

journal_title：Respiratory medicine

authors： Aarrestad S,Qvarfort M,Kleiven AL,Tollefsen E,Skjønsberg OH,Janssens JP

更新日期：2017-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Given the high incidence of confirmed infection by SARS-CoV-2 and mortality by COVID-19 in the Spanish population, its impact was analysed among persons with Cystic Fibrosis (CF) as a group at risk of a worse evolution. The possible causes of the incidence observed in them are explained and how CF Units have...

journal_title：Respiratory medicine

authors： Mondejar-Lopez P,Quintana-Gallego E,Giron-Moreno RM,Cortell-Aznar I,Ruiz de Valbuena-Maiz M,Diab-Caceres L,Prados-Sanchez C,Alvarez-Fernandez A,Garcia-Marcos PW,Peñalver-Mellado C,Pastor-Vivero MD,Olveira C,Lopez-Neyra A,Castil

更新日期：2020-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:The Korea Centers for Disease Control & Prevention has implemented a review process for the approval of new drugs used to treat patients with multidrug-resistant tuberculosis (MDR-TB) since September 2016. Therefore, this study aimed to evaluate the efficacy and safety of these new drugs bedaquiline (Bdq) and d...

journal_title：Respiratory medicine

authors： Kang H,Jo KW,Jeon D,Yim JJ,Shim TS

更新日期：2020-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:The possible effect of the various meteorological variables on the incidence of upper and lower respiratory tract infections (RTIs) has intrigued the scientific community for decades. METHODS:We performed a retrospective analysis regarding the association between meteorological variables and clinical data fo...

journal_title：Respiratory medicine

authors： Falagas ME,Theocharis G,Spanos A,Vlara LA,Issaris EA,Panos G,Peppas G

更新日期：2008-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Myeloperoxidase (MPO) and human neutrophil lipocalin (HNL) are proteins which are stored in neutrophil granulocytes, in the primary and secondary granules, respectively. These granules or their contents of MPO and HNL are secreted upon activation of the cells, and measurement of these soluble markers in biological flu...

journal_title：Respiratory medicine

authors： Schmekel B,Seveus L,Xu SY,Venge P

更新日期：2000-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:Although pulmonary rehabilitation (PR) improves function in people with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), a community-based exercise program may be necessary to maintain functional capacity. We aimed to determine the effectiveness of a post-rehabilitation, community-based maintenance program on exer...

journal_title：Respiratory medicine

authors： Butler SJ,Desveaux L,Lee AL,Beauchamp MK,Brusco NK,Wang W,Goldstein RS,Brooks D

更新日期：2020-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:The usefulness of any questionnaire in clinical management and research trials depends on its ability to indicate a likelihood of treatment success during follow-up. The Minimal Clinically Important Difference (MCID) reflects a clinically relevant change score. The aim of this study was to estimate the MCID f...

journal_title：Respiratory medicine

authors： de Kleijn WP,De Vries J,Wijnen PA,Drent M

更新日期：2011-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We report the first study of triple-dose immunotherapy with heat-killed Mycobacterium vaccae (SRL 172) combined with short-course, directly observed chemotherapy in newly diagnosed pulmonary tuberculosis patients. The study was carried out in Rosario, Argentina, where single-dose immunotherapy with M. vaccae has previ...

journal_title：Respiratory medicine

authors： Dlugovitzky D,Fiorenza G,Farroni M,Bogue C,Stanford C,Stanford J

更新日期：2006-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The role of positive end-expiratory pressure (PEEP) in the postoperative course of cardiac surgery patients remains questionable. In this prospective study, we examined the effect of different levels of PEEP on arterial oxygenation, SvO2 and PvO2 values, and on haemodynamic indices, during the early postoperative peri...

journal_title：Respiratory medicine

authors： Michalopoulos A,Anthi A,Rellos K,Geroulanos S

更新日期：1998-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Therapeutic approaches to seasonal allergic rhinitis are reviewed in this paper. Pharmacotherapeutic approaches include nonsedative antihistamines, anti-allergic drugs, vasoconstrictors, anticholinergic agents and topical corticosteroids. The choice of treatment depends upon its relative efficacy and safety. Although ...

journal_title：Respiratory medicine

authors： Bousquet J,Chanez P,Michel FB

更新日期：1990-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:Acid gastro-esophageal reflux has been shown associated with chronic pulmonary diseases. The role of non-acid refluxes in these children is still unknown. Therefore we investigated the prevalence of acid and non-acid refluxes, and their association with desaturations, in children with chronic pulmonary sympt...

journal_title：Respiratory medicine

authors： Thilmany C,Beck-Ripp J,Griese M

更新日期：2007-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:This randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled, cross-over, Phase II dose-ranging study investigated the efficacy and safety of GP MDI (glycopyrronium administered by metered dose inhaler formulated using co-suspension delivery technology) compared with an open-label active comparator, salmeterol dry powd...

journal_title：Respiratory medicine

authors： Kerwin E,Wachtel A,Sher L,Nyberg J,Darken P,Siddiqui S,Duncan EA,Reisner C,Dorinsky P

更新日期：2018-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The prevalence of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) according to guidelines of today seems considerably higher than has been reported also in recent literature. AIM:To estimate the prevalence of COPD as defined by British Thoracic Society (BTS) criteria and the recent global initiative for chroni...

journal_title：Respiratory medicine

authors： Lundbäck B,Lindberg A,Lindström M,Rönmark E,Jonsson AC,Jönsson E,Larsson LG,Andersson S,Sandström T,Larsson K,Obstructive Lung Disease in Northern Sweden Studies.

更新日期：2003-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Induced sputum and bronchoalveolar lavage (BAL) are widely used for retrieving cells and soluble materials for studies of airway inflammation. Centrifuged cell samples are suitable for immunochemical identification of cellular products. The aim was to determine the optimal fixation procedure to detect intracellular an...

journal_title：Respiratory medicine

authors： Metso T,Haahtela T,Sevéus L

更新日期：2002-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Lung cancer remains the most common cause of cancer-related mortality in Scotland, accounting for 28.9% of all cancer deaths in 2007. (1) Current guidelines recommend assessment of patient fitness and operability by a multi-disciplinary team when selecting management options. (2-6) Two of the most important prognostic...

journal_title：Respiratory medicine

authors： Tsim S,O'Dowd CA,Milroy R,Davidson S

更新日期：2010-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Anti-endothelial cell antibodies (AECA) are circulating antibodies that bind to endothelial antigens and induce endothelial cell damage. AECA have been detected in patients with collagen vascular disease (CVD) and their presence is associated with interstitial lung disease (ILD) in cases of CVD. However, the...

journal_title：Respiratory medicine

authors： Matsui T,Inui N,Suda T,Chida K

更新日期：2008-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:This research was carried out to develop a new carrier in dry powder aerosols. Two types of cyclodextrin were chosen; gamma cyclodextrin (GCD) and dimethyl-beta-cyclodextrin (DMCD) as carriers in dry powder formulations. Salbutamol was used as a model drug and a control formulation containing lactose and the drug was ...

journal_title：Respiratory medicine

authors： Srichana T,Suedee R,Reanmongkol W

更新日期：2001-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:It has been hypothesized that hepatocyte growth factor (HGF) may play an important role in regulating the growth of lung epithelium and in the regeneration of the lung as a paracrine or endocrine factor in idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF). Based on this background, serum HGF was measured in 31 IPF patients (21 male...

journal_title：Respiratory medicine

authors： Hojo S,Fujita J,Yoshinouchi T,Yamanouchi H,Kamei T,Yamadori I,Otsuki Y,Ueda N,Takahara J

更新日期：1997-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:The duration of bronchodilator action of the long-acting beta agonist salmeterol when administered in the evening has not been investigated. In this study we have investigated whether a single evening dose of salmeterol, administered from the combination salmeterol/fluticasone (SFC) Accuhaler significantly...

journal_title：Respiratory medicine

authors： Masoli M,Weatherall M,Ayling J,Williams M,Beasley R

更新日期：2005-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We conducted a large population-based retrospective cross-sectional study for determining the extent of clinically recognized chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and asthma, and the prevalence of associated cardiovascular diseases (CVDs), using information obtained from the Health Search Database (HSD) owned ...

journal_title：Respiratory medicine

authors： Cazzola M,Calzetta L,Bettoncelli G,Cricelli C,Romeo F,Matera MG,Rogliani P

更新日期：2012-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The ability to exercise is an important clinical outcome in COPD, and the improvement in exercise capacity is recognized to be an important goal in the management of COPD. Therefore, since the current interest in the use of bronchodilators in COPD is gradually shifting towards the dual bronchodilation, we ca...

journal_title：Respiratory medicine

authors： Calzetta L,Ora J,Cavalli F,Rogliani P,O'Donnell DE,Cazzola M

更新日期：2017-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Previous research indicates a high prevalence of untreated anxiety and depression in patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). The current study examined the effect of cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) in groups for co-morbid, clinically significant anxiety and depression in COPD outpatien...

journal_title：Respiratory medicine

authors： Hynninen MJ,Bjerke N,Pallesen S,Bakke PS,Nordhus IH

更新日期：2010-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Studies have shown that peak circulatory power (peak CircP; peak oxygen uptake × peak systolic blood pressure) is a variable predictor of prognosis in patients with left heart failure. It remains unknown whether peak CircP also predicts outcome in patients with idiopathic pulmonary arterial hypertension (IPA...

journal_title：Respiratory medicine

authors： Tang Y,Yao L,Liu Z,Xie W,Ma X,Luo Q,Zhao Z,Huang Z,Gao L,Jin Q,Yu X,Xiong C,Ni X,Yan Y,Qi W

更新日期：2018-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The 72 kDa matrix metalloproteinase (MMP-2) and the 92 kDa matrix metalloproteinase (MMP-9), are type IV collagenases that have been implicated as important factors in cancer invasion and metastasis formation. We have used quantitative zymography and computer-assisted image analysis to measure the levels of MMP-9 and ...

journal_title：Respiratory medicine

authors： Hrabec E,Strek M,Nowak D,Hrabec Z

更新日期：2001-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：RATIONALE:Infradiagnosis of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) may be related to the lack of knowledge about the disease and/or the scarce use of diagnostic procedures. This study analyses the frequency of respiratory symptoms and the knowledge about COPD in the general population, together with the use of sp...

journal_title：Respiratory medicine

authors： Miravitlles M,de la Roza C,Morera J,Montemayor T,Gobartt E,Martín A,Alvarez-Sala JL

更新日期：2006-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:To determine if shortcomings in asthma management in the Accident and Emergency (A & E) department identified in a previous (1983) study (Reed et al. Thorax 1985; 40: 897-902) had been corrected, we retrospectively reviewed the case records of patients attending with asthma between December 1987 and November 1988. The...

journal_title：Respiratory medicine

authors： Chidley KE,Wood-Baker R,Town GI,Sleet RA,Holgate ST

更新日期：1991-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Assessment of asthma severity is important for disease management. Analysis of symptoms past and present, and previous and actual lung function measurements (including variability) is the usual method of evaluation and classification of asthma disease severity and activity. However, symptoms and lung function alterati...

journal_title：Respiratory medicine

authors： Dahl R,Martinati LC,Boner AL

更新日期：1997-11-01 00:00:00