Pleuropulmonary manifestation in patients with rheumatoid arthritis in Saudi Arabia
Conclusions: Pneumonia, bronchiectasis, and interstitial lung disease were the most common abnormalities seen in RA patients. The presence of comorbidity, male gender, and ExRA was significantly associated with lung involvement. (Source: Annals of Thoracic Medicine)
Source: Annals of Thoracic Medicine - October 10, 2017 Category: Respiratory Medicine Authors: Omer S. B. Alamoudi Suzan Mansour Attar Source Type: research
Characteristics and predictors of mortality of patients with hematologic malignancies requiring invasive mechanical ventilation
Conclusions: Patients with HMs requiring intubation had high mortality (70.5%). Male gender and presence of septic shock were independent predictors of mortality. (Source: Annals of Thoracic Medicine)
Source: Annals of Thoracic Medicine - October 10, 2017 Category: Respiratory Medicine Authors: Hasan M Al-Dorzi Haya Al Orainni Faten Al Eid Haytham Tlayjeh Abedalrahman Itani Ayman Al Hejazi Yaseen M Arabi Source Type: research
Analysis of predictive parameters for the development of radiation-induced pneumonitis
Conclusions: Increased SP-D in BALF, rather than that in serum, could be useful biomarkers in predicting RP. The MMP-9 in BALF might play a role in the pathogenesis of RP. Pulmonary dilution test may not be predictive of the development of RP. (Source: Annals of Thoracic Medicine)
Source: Annals of Thoracic Medicine - October 10, 2017 Category: Respiratory Medicine Authors: Toru Yamagishi Norio Kodaka Yoshiyuki Kurose Kayo Watanabe Chihiro Nakano Kumiko Kishimoto Takeshi Oshio Kumiko Niitsuma Hiroto Matsuse Source Type: research
Sleep disturbances and memory impairment among pregnant women consuming khat: An under-recognized problem
Md. Dilshad Manzar, Mohammed Salahuddin, Peter Sony, Tarekegn Tesfaye Maru, Seithikurippu R Pandi-Perumal, Adam Moscovitch, Ahmed S BahammamAnnals of Thoracic Medicine 2017 12(4):247-251Khat (Catha edulis) is a evergreen flowering shrub that is cultivated at high altitudes, especially in East Africa and the southwest of the Arabian Peninsula. The plant contains alkaloids, of which cathinone and cathine have structural similarity and pharmacological action similar to amphetamines. The leaves are, therefore, consumed in some regions as a psychoactive stimulant due to cultural beliefs and misperceptions on the health benefits...
Source: Annals of Thoracic Medicine - October 10, 2017 Category: Respiratory Medicine Authors: Md. Dilshad Manzar Mohammed Salahuddin Peter Sony Tarekegn Tesfaye Maru Seithikurippu R Pandi-Perumal Adam Moscovitch Ahmed S Bahammam Source Type: research
Saudi lung cancer management guidelines 2017
Conclusion: A multidisciplinary lung cancer guidelines was developed and will be disseminated across the country. (Source: Annals of Thoracic Medicine)
Source: Annals of Thoracic Medicine - October 10, 2017 Category: Respiratory Medicine Authors: AR Jazieh on Behalf of Saudi Lung Cancer Guidelines Association - Saudi Lung Cancer Guidelines Members Abdul Rahman Jazieh Khaled Al Kattan Ahmed Bamousa Ashwaq Al Olayan Ahmed Abdelwarith Jawaher Ansari Abdullah Al Twairqi Turki Al Fayea Khalid Al Saleh Source Type: research
Saudi lung cancer management guidelines 2017: Improving lung cancer care in Saudi region
Christian Rolfo, Christoph C ZielinskiAnnals of Thoracic Medicine 2017 12(4):219-220 (Source: Annals of Thoracic Medicine)
Source: Annals of Thoracic Medicine - October 10, 2017 Category: Respiratory Medicine Authors: Christian Rolfo Christoph C Zielinski Source Type: research
Prevalence of antibodies against the Middle East Respiratory Syndrome coronavirus, influenza A and B viruses among blood donors, Saudi Arabia
Manar Alrashid, Alanoud Abu Taleb, Ali Hajeer, Yaseen ArabiAnnals of Thoracic Medicine 2017 12(3):217-218 (Source: Annals of Thoracic Medicine)
Source: Annals of Thoracic Medicine - July 13, 2017 Category: Respiratory Medicine Authors: Manar Alrashid Alanoud Abu Taleb Ali Hajeer Yaseen Arabi Source Type: research
Role of pleural transthoracic ultrasound guidance
Maria Giulia Tinti, Elisabettamaria Frongillo, Marco SperandeoAnnals of Thoracic Medicine 2017 12(3):216-217 (Source: Annals of Thoracic Medicine)
Source: Annals of Thoracic Medicine - July 13, 2017 Category: Respiratory Medicine Authors: Maria Giulia Tinti Elisabettamaria Frongillo Marco Sperandeo Source Type: research
The most frequent ABCA3 nonsense mutation -p.Tyr1515 & #42; (Y1515X) causing lethal neonatal respiratory failure in a term neonate
AlNashmi AlAnazi, Ralph Epaud, Humariya Heena, Alix de becdelievre, Abeer Mohammad Miqdad, Pascale FanenAnnals of Thoracic Medicine 2017 12(3):213-215
Defects in the surfactant biosynthesis are associated with respiratory distress syndrome, commonly occurring in premature infants due to lung immaturity. However, interstitial lung diseases have also been observed in full-term infants with mutations in the SFTPC, SFTPB, NKX2-1, or ABCA3 genes, involved in the surfactant metabolism. Herein, we report a newborn baby with neonatal respiratory distress and diffuse lung disease caused by ABCA3 mutation. The baby died at 5 weeks ...
Source: Annals of Thoracic Medicine - July 13, 2017 Category: Respiratory Medicine Authors: AlNashmi AlAnazi Ralph Epaud Humariya Heena Alix de becdelievre Abeer Mohammad Miqdad Pascale Fanen Source Type: research
Severe fibrosing mediastinitis with atypical presentation: Effective control with novel therapeutic approach
Abdulaziz Uthman Joury, Ahmad Amer Al Boukai, Tarek Seifaw KashourAnnals of Thoracic Medicine 2017 12(3):209-212
Fibrosing mediastinitis (FM), also known as sclerosing mediastinitis, is an uncommon but serious disease involving the mediastinal structures. A high index of suspicion is essential to establish the diagnosis of FM and starting the appropriate therapy for patients. Here, we report a case of a young female who presented with chest symptoms and subsequently underwent different laboratory and radiologic investigations and an excisional biopsy. The findings of these investigations were consistent with the diagnosis...
Source: Annals of Thoracic Medicine - July 13, 2017 Category: Respiratory Medicine Authors: Abdulaziz Uthman Joury Ahmad Amer Al Boukai Tarek Seifaw Kashour Source Type: research
Pulmonary consequences of hypothyroidism
Conclusion: Even with the presence of normal chest X-ray, arterial blood gases, and spirometry in patients with hypothyroidism DLCO and exercise testing parameters can be significantly reduced. (Source: Annals of Thoracic Medicine)
Source: Annals of Thoracic Medicine - July 13, 2017 Category: Respiratory Medicine Authors: Samiaa Hamdy Sadek Walaa Anwar Khalifa Ahmad Metwally Azoz Source Type: research
Assessment of anti-factor Xa activity of enoxaparin for venous thromboembolism prophylaxis in morbidly obese surgical patients
Conclusions: Weight-based enoxaparin dose led to the anticipated peak anti-Xa levels (0.2–0.6 IU/mL) in most of the morbidly obese study patients undergoing surgery without any evidence of major side effects. The weight-based dosing of enoxaparin was also effective in preventing VTE in all patients. Although these results are promising, further comparative trials are needed in the setting of morbidly obese surgical patients. (Source: Annals of Thoracic Medicine)
Source: Annals of Thoracic Medicine - July 13, 2017 Category: Respiratory Medicine Authors: Nouf Al Otaib Zohour Bootah Maha A Al Ammari Tariq M Aldebasi Abdulmalik M Alkatheri Shmeylan A Al Harbi Salah M AbuRuz Abdulkareem M AlBekairy Source Type: research
Distribution patterns of the metastases of the lung carcinoma in relation to histological type of the primary tumor: An autopsy study
Conclusions: While, overall, the most frequent hematogenous metastases occur in the liver and adrenal glands, various histological types of lung cancer show specific dissemination patterns. Knowing distribution of metastases is essential for making algorithms of treatment, as well as for improving clinical assessment of the patients with unclear clinical findings and suspicion on occult primary lung cancer. (Source: Annals of Thoracic Medicine)
Source: Annals of Thoracic Medicine - July 13, 2017 Category: Respiratory Medicine Authors: Ivana Savic Milovanovic Mihailo Stjepanovic Dragan Mitrovic Source Type: research
The influence of intermittent fasting on the circadian pattern of melatonin while controlling for caloric intake, energy expenditure, light exposure, and sleep schedules: A preliminary report
Conclusions: In this preliminary report, under controlled conditions of light exposure, meal composition, energy expenditure, and sleep-wake schedules, intermittent fasting has no significant influence on the circadian pattern of melatonin. (Source: Annals of Thoracic Medicine)
Source: Annals of Thoracic Medicine - July 13, 2017 Category: Respiratory Medicine Authors: Aljohara S Almeneessier Ahmed S Bahammam Munir M Sharif Salman A Bahammam Samar Z Nashwan Seithikurippu R Pandi Perumal Daniel P Cardinali Mohammad Alzoghaibi Source Type: research
What should be the appropriate minimal duration for patient examination and evaluation in pulmonary outpatient clinics ?
Conclusion: According to our study, the appropriate minimal duration for patient examination is 20 min. It has been observed that in university hospitals and in patients with chronic pulmonary diseases, this duration has been increased to above 25 min. The durations in clinical practice should be planned accordingly. (Source: Annals of Thoracic Medicine)
Source: Annals of Thoracic Medicine - July 13, 2017 Category: Respiratory Medicine Authors: Benan Musellim Sermin Borekci Gulfidan Uzan Zafer Hasan Ali Sak Secil Kepil Ozdemir Goksel Altinisik Sinem Agca Altunbey Nazan Sen Oguz Kilinc Arzu Yorgancioglu The Duration for Patient Examination Working Group of Turkish Thoracic Society Source Type: research
