Predictive Value of Pleural Cytology in the Diagnosis of Complicated Parapneumonic Effusions and Empyema Thoracis [0.03%]
胸腔积液和脓胸诊断中胸水细胞学的预测价值分析
John Ferguson,Michal Kazimir,Michael Gailey et al.
John Ferguson et al.
Introduction: Complicated parapneumonic effusions (CPE) are distinguished from uncomplicated parapneumonic effusions (UPE) by the ability to resolve without drainage. Determinants include pleural pH, pleural glucose, and ...
Comparison between the Interferon γ Release Assay-QuantiFERON Gold Plus (QFT-Plus)-and Tuberculin Skin Test (TST) in the Detection of Tuberculosis Infection in Immunocompromised Children [0.03%]
干扰素γ释放实验（QUANTIFERON-TB GOLD PLUS）与结核菌素皮肤试验在免疫抑制儿童中结核感染检出率比较研究
Cory Primaturia,Lelani Reniarti,Heda M N Nataprawira
Cory Primaturia
Background: Immunocompromised patients are at a higher risk of having latent tuberculosis infection (LTBI). QuantiFERON-TB Gold Plus (QFT-Plus) has been proven to perform effectively in LTBI detection among immunocompromi...
Comparative Study
Pulmonary medicine. 2020 May 10:2020:7159485. DOI:10.1155/2020/7159485 2020
Association of TERT, OGG1, and CHRNA5 Polymorphisms and the Predisposition to Lung Cancer in Eastern Algeria [0.03%]
突变型端粒酶逆转录酶、8-氧鸟嘌呤DNA糖基化酶1和胆碱能受体烟碱α多态性与东部阿尔及利亚人肺癌易感性的关联研究
Asma Mimouni,Etienne Rouleau,Patrick Saulnier et al.
Asma Mimouni et al.
Lung cancer remains the most common cancer in the world. The genetic polymorphisms (rs2853669 in TERT, rs1052133 in OGG1, and rs16969968 in CHRNA5 genes) were shown to be strongly associated with the risk of lung cancer. Our study's aim is ...
High Serum Level of IL-17 in Patients with Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease and the Alpha-1 Antitrypsin PiZ Allele [0.03%]
慢性阻塞性肺疾病患者中IL-17的血清水平升高及其与抗胰蛋白酶PiZZ等位基因的相关性研究
Margarita Y Pervakova,Alexandra V Mazing,Sergey V Lapin et al.
Margarita Y Pervakova et al.
Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is multifactorial disease, which is characterized by airflow limitation and can be provoked by genetic factors, including carriage of the PiZ allele of the protease inhibitor (Pi) gene, encoding ...
Serge Ade,Mênonli Adjobimey,Gildas Agodokpessi et al.
Serge Ade et al.
Background and Objectives. There is a dearth of information on asthma among bakers in low-income settings. The objectives of this study were to determine (i) the prevalence of asthma symptoms, (ii) factors associated with probable occupatio...
Nasal Provocation Test with Cat and Dog Extracts: Results according to Molecular Components [0.03%]
猫和狗提取物鼻激发试验的分子成分结果分析
Andres Sánchez,Ricardo Cardona,Marlon Munera et al.
Andres Sánchez et al.
Background: IgE sensitization (atopy) to pets is commonly evaluated using pet dander extracts. However, the diagnosis by components seems to be more adequate to evaluate the clinical relevance (allergy) of sIgE sensitizat...
Respiratory Involvement in Patients with Neuromuscular Diseases: A Narrative Review [0.03%]
神经肌肉疾病患者的呼吸系统受损：叙事性综述
Athanasios Voulgaris,Maria Antoniadou,Michalis Agrafiotis et al.
Athanasios Voulgaris et al.
Respiratory muscle weakness is a major cause of morbidity and mortality in patients with neuromuscular diseases (NMDs). Respiratory involvement in NMDs can manifest broadly, ranging from milder insufficiency that may affect only sleep initi...
Does Pseudomonas aeruginosa Colonization Affect Exercise Capacity in CF? [0.03%]
绿脓杆菌定植会影响囊性纤维化患者的运动能力吗？
Asterios Kampouras,Elpis Hatziagorou,Vasiliki Avramidou et al.
Asterios Kampouras et al.
Introduction: Cardio-Pulmonary Exercise Testing (CPET) has been recognized as a valuable method in assessing disease burden and exercise capacity among CF patients. ...
Establishment of Reference Norms for Lung Function Parameters of Healthy Sri Lankan Tamils [0.03%]
斯里兰卡泰米尔人健康人群肺功能参数参考值的制定
Mathanki Sooriyakanthan,Savithri Wimalasekera,Sivapalan Kanagasabai
Mathanki Sooriyakanthan
Spirometry and Peak Expiratory Flow Rate (PEFR) are important measurements in diagnosing and monitoring of COPD and asthma. Ethnic specific reference equations are necessary in interpretation of these parameters. However, equations for Sri ...
Pharmacist Led Intervention on Inhalation Technique among Asthmatic Patients for Improving Quality of Life in a Private Hospital of Nepal [0.03%]
尼泊尔私立医院哮喘患者吸入技巧改善的药师干预研究
Anita Yadav,Parbati Thapa
Anita Yadav
Purpose: Asthma is a chronic disease which cannot be cured but can be controlled. Although drug therapy is used to relieve and prevent symptoms of asthma and treat exacerbations, still a good asthma control and a better q...
Randomized Controlled Trial
Pulmonary medicine. 2019 Nov 24:2019:8217901. DOI:10.1155/2019/8217901 2019