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The role of leptin in the respiratory system: an overview
(2010)
Since its cloning in 1994, leptin has emerged in the literature as a pleiotropic hormone whose actions extend from immune system homeostasis to reproduction and angiogenesis. Recent investigations have identified the lung ...
Analysis of tidal breathing flow volume loop in dogs with tracheal masses
(2010)
Objectives To investigate whether there are any changes in the tidal breathing flow volume loop (TBFVL) in calm, non-dyspnoeic dogs with intratracheal masses. Methods We compared 4 dogs with intratracheal masses (group 1) ...
Body Composition in Severe Refractory Asthma: Comparison with COPD Patients and Healthy Smokers
(2010)
Background: Body composition is an important parameter for patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) whereas the association between asthma and obesity is not fully understood. The impact of severe refractory ...
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 ...
The acute effect of smoking in healthy and asthmatic smokers
(2010)
Background Acute exposure to cigarette smoke is related to airway and systemic inflammation and oxidative stress. Little is known about the acute effect of cigarette smoking in smoking asthmatics. The aim of this study was ...
Cytolytic T-cell response against Epstein-Barr virus in lung cancer patients and healthy subjects
(2010)
Background: This study aimed to examine whether EBV seropositive patients with lung cancer have an altered virus-specific CTL response, as compared to age-matched healthy controls and whether any variation in this response ...
COPD prevalence and the differences between newly and previously diagnosed COPD patients in a spirometry program
(2010)
Aims: To evaluate the prevalence and severity of COPD in a primary care population participating in a spirometry program. Differences between newly and previously diagnosed COPD patients were identified. Methods: A spirometry ...