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Sarcoidosis-associated pulmonary hypertension (SAPH) is listed in Group 5 of the clinical classification of pulmonary hypertension, due to its complex and multifactorial pathophysiology. The most common cause ...
In advanced chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), hypercapnia may occur due to severe bronchial obstruction with lung hyperinflation. Non-invasive ventilation (NIV) provides the standard of care intend...
Primary ciliary dyskinesia (PCD) is an autosomal recessive hereditary disease characterized by recurrent respiratory infections. In clinical manifestations, DNAH5 (NM_001361.3) is one of the recessive pathogenic ...
Pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH) is a progressive disease of vascular remodeling characterized by persistent pulmonary arterial pressure elevation, which can lead to right heart failure and premature deat...
Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) has been associated with alterations in the brain cortical structure. Nonetheless, the causality between COPD and brain cortical structure has not been determined. ...
We present an extremely rare manifestation of dirofilariasis in the pleural cavity. This is the first human pulmonary dirofilariasis reported in Lithuania; according to our knowledge, only two other patients w...
Chronic lung disease (CLD) is common among children with HIV (CWH) including in those taking antiretroviral therapy (ART). Azithromycin has both antimicrobial and anti-inflammatory effects and has been effecti...
Metagenomic next-generation sequencing (mNGS) excels in diagnosis of infection pathogens. We aimed to evaluate the performance of mNGS for the diagnosis of Pneumocystis jirovecii pneumonia (PJP) in non-HIV infect...
Recent studies have suggested that N-methyl-D-aspartate (NMDA) receptors are involved in the cell proliferation in several tumors. However, there have been no reports demonstrating the expression of NR1 subuni...
Pulmonary hypertension due to interstitial lung disease (PH-ILD) is associated with high rates of respiratory failure and death. Healthcare resource utilization (HCRU) and cost data are needed to characterize ...
Risk scores (RS) evaluate the likelihood of short-term mortality in patients diagnosed with community-acquired pneumonia (CAP). However, there is a scarcity of evidence to determine the risk of long-term morta...
The relationship between risk factors of common postoperative complications after pulmonary resection, such as air leakage, atelectasis, and arrhythmia, and patient characteristics, including nutritional statu...
Real-world data regarding patient characteristics, adjuvant treatment patterns, and long-term survival outcomes are needed to better understand unmet needs among patients with completely resected early-stage n...
Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) is a viral pneumonia that can result in serious respiratory illness. It is associated with extensive systemic inflammation, changes to the lung extracellular matrix, and lon...
Prior observational studies have suggested a potential direct link between psoriasis (PSO) and interstitial lung disease (ILD). Consequently, we applied Mendelian randomization (MR) to further evaluate the bid...
The incidence of pneumothorax is higher in patients with emphysema who undergo percutaneous lung biopsy. Needle embolization has been shown to reduce the incidence of pneumothorax in patients with emphysema. E...
This study’s purposes were to evaluate the impact of biological therapies on outcomes in patients with severe asthma (SA) and chronic rhinosinusitis (CRS) and to compare these effects among those with NP (CRSw...
Adverse events of secondary adrenal insufficiency caused by anti-PD-1 immune agents are relatively rare in clinical practice, so in this article, we retrospectively analyzed three patients who suffered seconda...
To investigate the associations of different combinations of moderate to vigorous physical activity (MVPA) and muscle strengthening activity (MSA) with all-cause and cancer mortality among lung cancer survivors.
SARS-CoV-2 is a systemic disease that affects endothelial function and leads to coagulation disorders, increasing the risk of mortality. Blood levels of endothelial biomarkers such as Von Willebrand Factor (VW...
The advent of immunotherapy targeting immune checkpoints has conferred significant clinical advantages to patients with lung adenocarcinoma (LUAD); However, only a limited subset of patients exhibit responsive...
In the tumor microenvironment (TME), a bidirectional relationship exists between hypoxia and lactate metabolism, with each component exerting a reciprocal influence on the other, forming an inextricable link. ...
Chronic cough (CC) is common in the general population of China, creating a difficult-to-ignore public health burden. However, there is a lack of research on the nationwide prevalence and disease burden of CC ...
Patients with multiple myeloma are immunosuppressed due to both the disease itself and immunosuppressive therapies. Thus, when presenting with respiratory failure and pulmonary opacities, pneumonia must be con...
The COVID-19 pandemic has had negative drawbacks on the healthcare system worldwide and on individuals other than those directly affected by the virus. Delays in cancer therapy and diagnosis have been reported...
Obesity is a major public health concern associated with various health problems, including respiratory impairment. Bioelectrical impedance (BIA) is used in health screening to assess body fat. However, there ...
The original article was published in BMC Pulmonary Medicine 2024 24:276
Medication non-adherence is a significant problem in patients with Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD). Efforts to address this issue are receiving increased attention. Simplifying treatment by prescr...
To investigate the accuracy of three model formulae for ultrasound quantification of pleural effusion (PE) volume in patients in supine position.
Swallowing is a complex process that requires the coordination of muscles in the mouth, pharynx, larynx, and esophagus. Dysphagia occurs when a person has difficulty swallowing. In the case of subjects with re...
Massive hemoptysis is characterized by its life-threatening nature, potentially leading to airway obstruction and asphyxia. The objective of this study was to evaluate the clinical effectiveness of combining e...
Primary pulmonary myxoid sarcoma (PPMS) is a rare, low-grade malignant tumor, constituting approximately 0.2% of all lung tumors. Despite its rarity, PPMS possesses distinctive histological features and molecu...
The Omicron variant broke out in China at the end of 2022, causing a considerable number of severe cases and even deaths. The study aimed to identify risk factors for death in patients hospitalized with SARS-C...
Immunoglobulin light chain (AL) amyloidosis presents a clinical spectrum characterized by diverse manifestations and involvement of multiple organs, posing a significant diagnostic challenge for physicians.
Myasthenia gravis (MG) is the most common paraneoplastic disorder associated with thymic neoplasms. MG can develop after thymectomy, and this condition is referred to post-thymectomy myasthenia gravis (PTMG). ...
Treatment of non-small lung cancer (NSCLC) has evolved in recent years, benefiting from advances in immunotherapy and targeted therapy. However, limited biomarkers exist to assist clinicians and patients in se...
To develop a decision-support tool for predicting extubation failure (EF) in neonates with bronchopulmonary dysplasia (BPD) using a set of machine-learning algorithms.
Liver-related side effects are a known complication of treatment with elexacaftor/tezacaftor/ivacaftor (ETI) for cystic fibrosis (CF). Gilbert’s syndrome is caused by a genetic mutation that reduces activity o...
For patients with congenital heart disease-related pulmonary arterial hypertension (CHD-PAH), cardiopulmonary exercise testing (CPET) can reflect cardiopulmonary reserve function. However, CPET may not be read...
To compare the impact of telerehabilitation versus conventional rehabilitation on the recovery outcomes of patients with chronic respiratory disease (CRD).
Pulmonary embolism (PE) is a severe and life-threatening complication of venous thromboembolism. However, there is a lack of systematic studies on differences between female and male PE patients. This paper ai...
This study investigated the current status of the quality of life (QOL) of drug-resistant tuberculosis (DR-TB) patients in Nanjing, China, and analyzed the influencing factors.
This study aims to construct a model predicting the probability of RF in AECOPD patients upon hospital admission.
Sedation during flexible bronchoscopy (FB) should maintain an adequate respiratory drive, ensure maximum comfort for the patient, and warrant that the objectives of the procedure are achieved. Nevertheless, th...
The original article was published in BMC Pulmonary Medicine 2023 23:131
The efficacy of immune checkpoint inhibitors (ICIs) has been widely recognized in several cancers and is now being used in the perioperative setting for lung cancer.
To understand the prevalence rate of obstructive pulmonary dysfunction in workers exposed to silica dust and analyze its risk factors, so as to provide reference for the formulation of diagnostic criteria for ...
Asthma exacerbation (AE) is a significant clinical problem during pregnancy. This study aimed to identify maternal and perinatal outcomes associated with AE during pregnancy.
The notion of a constant relationship between resistance and capacitance (RC time) in the pulmonary circulation has been challenged by more recent research. The RC time can be obtained using either a simplifie...
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