Πλοήγηση ανά Θέμα "OBSTRUCTIVE PULMONARY-DISEASE"
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The mitogenic effect of testosterone and 17 beta-estradiol on airway smooth muscle cells
(2011)Airway disease distribution and/or severity exhibit sex differences suggesting that sex hormones are involved in the respiratory system physiology and pathophysiology. The implication of airway smooth muscle cells (ASMCs) ... -
New insights into weaning from mechanical ventilation: left ventricular diastolic dysfunction is a key player
(2011)To investigate the diagnostic performance of Doppler echocardiography (DE) in predicting the outcome of weaning from mechanical ventilation in patients without overt cardiac disease. Fifty critical care noncardiac patients ... -
Non-invasive ventilation in chronic hypercapnic COPD patients with exacerbation and a pH of 7.35 or higher
(2007)Background: Current guidelines suggest the use of non-invasive ventilation (NIV) in hypercapnic chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) exacerbations in patients presenting with a pH of 7.25-7.35. The aim of this study ... -
One-year non-invasive ventilation in chronic hypercapnic COPD: Effect on quality of life
(2008)The data on long-term application of non-invasive ventilation (NIV) in patients with chronic respiratory failure due to COPD are contradictory. We evaluated the effect of the addition of NIV to optimal treatment for 1 year ... -
Plasma leptin and adiponectin in COPD exacerbations: Associations with inflammatory biomarkers
(2010)Background: Various systemic inflammatory markers have been evaluated for their value in acute exacerbations of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). Leptin and adiponectin have been linked to acute exacerbations ... -
Prevalence of chronic diseases and morbidity in primary health care in central Greece: An epidemiological study
(2010)Background: In Greece there is lack of large epidemiological studies regarding morbidity and mortality in primary health care. The aim of the present study was to estimate the prevalence and morbidity of the most common ... -
Secondhand smoke exposure induces acutely airway acidification and oxidative stress
(2013)Previous studies have shown that secondhand smoke induces lung function impairment and increases proinflammatory cytokines. The aim of the present study was to evaluate the acute effects of secondhand smoke on airway ... -
Statins and outcome after hospitalization for COPD exacerbation: A prospective study
(2011)Background: Retrospective studies have shown that the use of statins is associated with reduced mortality and decreased hospitalizations from COPD, but data from prospective studies are lacking. Methods: We followed-up ...