Role of CD4+ T and CD8+ T Lymphocytes-Mediated Cellular Immunity in Pathogenesis of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease by Weilin Xue, Jianying Ma, Yue Li, Chunxia Xie

“…This work was to explore the changes of T lymphocyte subsets in peripheral blood of patients with acute exacerbation of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) (AECOPD) and the role of cellular immunity mediated in the disease process. …”
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Vascular Pathology in Alpha 1 Antitrypsin Deficient Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease and Emphysema Patients: Case Reports by Gordon M, Gangemi AJ, Sandwith EL, Kumaran M, Kueppers F

“…AATD is linked to chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and emphysema. In addition to pulmonary manifestations, AATD has also been associated with vascular pathology due to excessive protease activity, tissue degradation, and vessel stiffening. …”
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Hyperpolarized 3He Functional Magnetic Resonance Imaging of Bronchoscopic Airway Bypass in Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease by Lindsay Mathew, Miranda Kirby, Donald Farquhar, Christopher Licskai, Giles Santyr, Roya Etemad-Rezai, Grace Parraga, David G McCormack

“…Given the complex relationship between well-established pulmonary function and quality of life measurements, the present case provides evidence of the value-added information functional imaging may provide in chronic obstructive pulmonary disease interventional studies.…”
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T-cell immune status in patients with acute exacerbation of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease: a case-control study by Xiao-feng Xiong, Xiao-feng Xiong, Min Zhu, Min Zhu, Hong-xia Wu, Zuo-hong Wu, Li-li Fan, De-yun Cheng

Subjects: “…chronic obstructive pulmonary disease…”
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The protective role of carotenoids in chronic obstructive pulmonary disease: A systematic review and Meta-analysis of observational studies by Jing Sui, Wenbin Shen, Yanni Zhang, Jiarui Liang, Hui Xia, Guiju Sun

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A normal electrocardiogram indicates a better prognosis in patients with moderate to very severe chronic obstructive pulmonary disease by Martina Kulirova, Miroslav Solar, Michal Kopecky, Barbora Novotna, Marek Plutinsky, Kristian Brat, Libor Fila, Petr Vanik, Pavlina Musilova, Tomas Dvorak, Petr Safranek, Michal Svoboda, Vladimir Koblizek

Subjects: “…Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease…”
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Effect of neuromuscular electrical stimulation combined with respiratory rehabilitation training on pulmonary rehabilitation in patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease by Shujun Jin, Baojuan Huang, Yinfeng Kong, Xiaoxi Zhou, Jing Ma

“…Abstract Objective the study aimed to analyze the therapeutic effects of neuromuscular electrical stimulation (NMES) combined with respiratory muscle training (RMT) on patients with moderate-to-severe chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). Methods 135 patients with moderate/severe chronic obstructive pulmonary disease were selected as the research object and randomly selected. 72 cases were divided into rehabilitation group and 63 cases in control group. 63 healthy individuals who underwent physical examination in the same period were also included in the internal control group (blank group). …”
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Biologic Therapies for Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease: A Systematic Review and Network Meta-Analysis of Randomized Controlled Trials by Tyler Pitre, Daniel Lupas, Jasmine Mah, Matthew Stanbrook, Alina Blazer, Dena Zeraatkar, Terence Ho

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Inhaled Corticosteroids and the Risk of Lung Cancer in Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease Patients: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis by Amare Abera Tareke, Wondwosen Debebe, Addis Alem, Nebiyou Simegnew Bayileyegn, Taddese Alemu Zerfu, Andualem Mossie Ayana

“…The global prevalence of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is increasing, and the risk of lung cancer in these patients is high. …”
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Investigation of the Prevalence and Diagnosis of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease in a Group of Elderly Individuals Residing in an Island Area of Ningbo by Wei Sheng, Youchang Huang, Zaichun Deng, Hongying Ma

“…This epidemiological investigation aimed at determining the current situation regarding the diagnosis and treatment of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), especially missed diagnosis and missed treatment, in a group of individuals residing in an island area of Ningbo. …”
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Effect of Pulmonary Rehabilitation on Dyspnoea, Functional Capacity and Thoracic Excursion in Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease: A Case Report by Priyanka K Chilhate, Lajwanti Lalwani (Adwani)

“…Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) is a top cause of death. …”
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Comparison between cortical and subcortical diaphragmatic motor stimulation by transcranial magnetic stimulation on patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease by Hanan Mohamed Ibrahim Elshoura, Ahmed Adel Ahmed Ghareeb Nofal, Hossam Salaheldin Labib

Subjects: “…Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease…”
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Comment on “Assessment of Bone Mineral Density in Male Patients with Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease by DXA and Quantitative Computed Tomography” by Jose M. Moran, Juan D. Pedrera Zamorano

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Association between albumin corrected anion gap and in-hospital mortality in critically ill patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease by Mohan Giri, Anju Puri, Lan Huang, Shuliang Guo

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Comparison of physical activity levels in people with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease and healthy subjects residing in hypobaric hypoxia environments by Wilder A Villamil-Parra

“…# Background The reduced level of physical activity in individuals with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is associated with disease severity; however, mild COPD may or may not decrease individuals' physical fitness. …”
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A Bidirectional Mendelian Randomization Study Investigating the Causal Relationship Between Ankylosing Spondylitis and Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease by Pan D, Dai X, Li P, Xue L

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End-Of-Life Care for Persons with Advanced Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease: Report of a National Interdisciplinary Consensus Meeting by DM Goodridge, DD Marciniuk, D Brooks, A van Dam, S Hutchinson, P Bailey, S Baxter, P Dorasamy, S Dumont, S Hassan, P Hernandez, A Kerigan, G Rocker, D Wilson, J Young

“…While systemic shortcomings in meeting the needs of individuals with progressive chronic illnesses at the end of life have been well documented, there is growing interest in improving both care and quality of life for persons with advanced chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). For instance, the American Thoracic Society has issued an official statement on palliative care for patients with respiratory diseases, affirming that the prevention, relief, reduction and soothing of symptoms “without affecting a cure” must become an integral component of standard care. …”
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Healthcare Workers (HCWs)’ Perceptions and Current Practice of Managing Cognitively Impaired Patients with Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) by Rayan A. Siraj

“…<i>Background and Objectives</i>: Despite the significant impacts of cognitive impairment on patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), there is limited information available on healthcare workers’ (HCWs) perceptions, current practice, and barriers to managing COPD patients with cognitive impairment. …”
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Managing Dyspnea in Patients with Advanced Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease: A Canadian Thoracic Society Clinical Practice Guideline by Darcy D Marciniuk, Donna Goodridge, Paul Hernandez, Graeme Rocker, Meyer Balter, Pat Bailey, Gordon Ford, Jean Bourbeau, Denis E O’Donnell, Francois Maltais, Richard A Mularski, Andrew J Cave, Irvin Mayers, Vicki Kennedy, Thomas K Oliver, Candice Brown, Canadian Thoracic Society COPD Committee Dyspnea Expert Working Group

“…Dyspnea is a cardinal symptom of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), and its severity and magnitude increases as the disease progresses, leading to significant disability and a negative effect on quality of life. …”
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Prevalence and clinical correlates of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease in heart failure patients: a cross-sectional study in China by Ailing Zhu, Manman Hu, Dehai Ge, Xiujian Zhang, Jinfeng Zhang, Yangchun Wang, Xin Yao, Junjun Liu

“…BackgroundDespite chronic obstructive pulmonary disease’s (COPD)'s prevalence in the general populace, its incidence in heart failure (HF) patients is understudied. …”
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