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Spectral and Intrabreath Oscillometry for Early Diagnosis of Chronic Lung Allograft Dysfunction
Purpose: Chronic lung allograft dysfunction (CLAD) is the main obstacle to long-term survival after lung transplantation (LTx). CLAD is suspected when the forced expiratory volume in 1 second (FEV1) falls to ≤ 80% of the baseline value but is not confirmed until it is sustained for at least 3 months and other causes are ruled out. Oscillometry is a highly sensitive pulmonary function test (PFT) modality. The current study investigated whether oscillometry is associated with CLAD at the initial ≥20% drop in FEV1. (Source: The Journal of Heart and Lung Transplantation)
Source: The Journal of Heart and Lung Transplantation - April 1, 2024 Category: Transplant Surgery Authors: , A. Vasileva, N. Hanafi, S. Rajyam, G. Tanumihardja, N. Belousova, J. Wu, E. Huszti, Z. Hantos, C. Chow Source Type: research

Alpha-1 Antitrypsin Phenotyping: An Unmet Educational Need of Healthcare Providers
CONCLUSIONS: Phenotyping of patients with serum A1AT 57 - 99 mg/dL at our institution is inadequate. Accordingly, regular continuous medical educational programs on A1AT phenotyping targeting healthcare providers are warranted.PMID:38550546 | PMC:PMC10970038 | DOI:10.14740/jocmr5111 (Source: Clin Med Res)
Source: Clin Med Res - March 29, 2024 Category: Research Authors: Zane Z Elfessi Neetu Thomas Michael Wong Israel Rubinstein Source Type: research

Effect of diaphragmatic breathing training with visual biofeedback on respiratory function in patients with multiple rib fractures: A randomized-controlled study
CONCLUSION: Diaphragmatic breathing training and diaphragmatic breathing training with visual biofeedback can improve pulmonary function, respiratory muscle strength, pain, inspiratory capacity, and cough ability in patients with multiple rib fractures.PMID:38549830 | PMC:PMC10966753 | DOI:10.5606/tftrd.2024.12601 (Source: Health Physics)
Source: Health Physics - March 29, 2024 Category: Physics Authors: Ho Jeong Shin Ho Hee Son Source Type: research

Post-COVID-19 condition: systemic inflammation and low functional exercise capacity
Front Nutr. 2024 Mar 14;11:1295026. doi: 10.3389/fnut.2024.1295026. eCollection 2024.ABSTRACTINTRODUCTION: Post-COVID-19 condition (PCC) is characterised by a plethora of symptoms, with fatigue appearing as the most frequently reported. The alterations that drive both the persistent and post-acute disease newly acquired symptoms are not yet fully described. Given the lack of robust knowledge regarding the mechanisms of PCC we have examined the impact of inflammation in PCC, by evaluating serum cytokine profile and its potential involvement in inducing the different symptoms reported.METHODS: In this cross-sectional study, ...
Source: Cancer Control - March 29, 2024 Category: Cancer & Oncology Authors: Gabriela Salim de Castro Leonardo R Gama Alexandre Ferreira Ramos Guilherme Gatti da Silva Alexandre Abilio de Souza Teixeira Edecio Cunha-Neto Heraldo Possolo de Souza Suely K Marie Leda L Talib Ver ônica Coelho Jorge Kalil Adriana Ladeira de Araujo Ana Source Type: research

The Role of Continuous Glucose Monitoring in Detecting Early Dysglycemia and Clinical Outcomes in Patients with Cystic Fibrosis
Medicina (Kaunas). 2024 Mar 14;60(3):477. doi: 10.3390/medicina60030477.ABSTRACTCystic fibrosis-related diabetes (CFRD) is the most common comorbidity in patients with cystic fibrosis (CF). CFRD has been correlated with important clinical outcomes, including poor nutrition, reduced pulmonary function, and earlier mortality. However, clinical decline due to abnormalities of blood glucose (dysglycemia) begins early in CF, before the diagnosis of CFRD by the gold-standard oral glucose tolerance test (OGTT). Continuous glucose monitoring (CGM) has been validated in patients with CF and has been recognized as a valuable tool in...
Source: Medicina (Kaunas) - March 28, 2024 Category: Universities & Medical Training Authors: Lora Stanka Kirigin Bilo š Velimir Altabas Andrea Vuki ć Dugac Maja Bareti ć Source Type: research