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Respiratory Diseases : Health & Medical
Dynamics of Pro-inflammatory and Anti-inflammatory Cytokine Release
The kinetics of cytokine release from COPD parenchymal explants using an ex vivo model of lipopolysaccharide induced acute inflammation was assessed.
NT-ProBNP and Mortality After Acute Exacerbation of COPD
Find out more to fully utilize the results of pro BNP in acute COPD exacerbation.
Effect of Bitter Taste Receptors in Human Bronchi
Is bitter better when it comes to opening airways in people with asthma and COPD?
Respiratory Syncytial Virus, an Ongoing Medical Dilemma
There is a large, unmet need for the development of vaccines, prophylactics or therapeutics to help combat RSV. Have there been any clinical trials that look promising?
Climate Change and Respiratory Health
Climate change is a key driver of the accelerating environmental change affecting populations around the world. Many of these changes and our response to them can affect respiratory health.
Implementing the 2013 PAD Guidelines
The trifecta of pain, agitation/sedation, and delirium make clinicians take a safe bet on balanced symptom management. Find out how it's done.
Clinical Updates in Cystic Fibrosis-Related Diabetes
Learn more about cystic fibrosis-related diabetes, the commonest extrapulmonary complication of cystic fibrosis.
Management of Severe Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension
Here's an approach to patients with advanced PAH focusing on both medical and surgical strategies -- to improve RV function.
Personalizing and Targeting Therapy for COPD
Find out how potential clinical biomarkers for COPD could be used to personalize treatment and lead to improved disease management.
Treatment of Allergic Asthma
Reduction or elimination of allergen-specific Th2 cells may reduce the consequences of repeated allergic inflammatory responses.
Aclidinium Bromide and Formoterol Fumarate Combination in COPD
Will COPD exacerbations may be a thing of the past with this combination inhaler therapy?
Long-acting Beta-agonists in the Management of COPD
Once-daily LABAs,, used alone or in combination with other medications, promises improved therapy options for COPD patients.
Epidemiology and Treatment of Multidrug Resistant Tuberculosis
Multidrug resistant tuberculosis is now thought to afflict between 1 and 2 million patients annually. What factors currently influence surveillance and intervention?
Inspiratory-Expiratory Chest CT to Assess COPD
How well does gas trapping work as a surrogate for small airway disease in smokers with COPD?
Obstructive Lung Diseases and Inhaler Treatment
Learn why beliefs and perceptions matter -- with respect to respiratory diseases and the use of inhaler devices.
CRP, Procalcitonin and Neutrophil Elastase in COPD Patients
Can saliva testing help COPD patients stay healthier?
Portopulmonary Hypertension
Pulmonary hypertension in patients with liver disease or portal hypertension may be due to multiple mechanisms.
Rheumatoid Arthritis and Lung Disease: A Practical Approach
Common scenarios facing pulmonologists and rheumatologists are addressed using the current best evidence.
Clinical Prognostic Score for Acute COPD Exacerbations
Learn why it pays to keep score, with hospitalized patients who present with acute COPD exacerbations.
Elevation of IL-6 in the Asthmatic Airway Is Independent of Inflammation
This study investigates the role of IL-6 in asthma and lung function.