Interaction of inflammatory parameters and thiol/disulfide system of antioxidant protection in chronic obstructive pulmonary disease by Tatyana I. Vitkina, Elena E. Mineeva, Karolina A. Sidletskaya

“…Introduction — Increased incidence and prevalence of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) provides rationale for describing the disease progression mechanism, considering the interaction of key participants of this process. …”
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RARE VASCULAR ANOMALY «ARTERIAL FORCEPS» AS A CAUSE OF OBSTRUCTION URETEROPELVIC JUNCTIONOF THE RIGHT KIDNEY by M. M. Batyushin, A. A. Kastanayan, I. S. Valueva

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The level of anxiety in patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease: diagnosis, differential diagnosis and treatment approaches by T. O. Pertseva, L. I. Konopkina, O. V. Veresa, Yu. V. Huba

“…Mental disorders including increased anxiety are comorbid conditions in chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). They have a negative influence on the general condition of patients, their quality of life, and commitment to long-term treatment, impair the effectiveness of rehabilitation. …”
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CLINICAL EFFICIENCY OF VACCINATION, ERDOSTEINE AND PULMONARY REHABILITATION IN THE PREVENTION OF CHRONIC OBSTRUCTIVE PULMONARY DISEASE EXACERBATIONS by A. V. Budnevskiy, E. S. Ovsyannikov, A. V. Pertsev, S. A. Kozhevnikova

“…Clinical efficiency manifested through confident reduction in the number of exacerbations and admissions to hospital, positive changes in the clinical signs of COPD, confident reduction of the system biomarkers' level, increased tolerance to physical load, and enhancement in the life quality of the patients.…”
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Transthoracic Ultrasound of Parasternal Intercostal Muscles and its relation with severity of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary disease by Nehad Emad El Din Gomaa, Entesar Sayed Ahmed, Heba H. Eltrawy, Heba Mohamed Galal

“…Background Chest wall musculature changes may indicate combined systemic consequences of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), which disrupts respiratory mechanics locally due to airflow restriction and hyperinflation. …”
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Case Report of Hepatic Sinusoidal Obstruction Syndrome Complicated with Myeloproliferative Neoplasm and Focal Segmental Glomerulosclerosis by Yuxuan Song, Yajing Zhen, Hui Ma, Bo Feng, Yandi Xie

“…Case Presentation: The patient displayed a ruddy complexion, deepening pigmentation in the limbs and abdomen, visible reticular skin pattern changes, and pronounced abdominal striae. Diagnostic investigations included a renal biopsy, which confirmed focal segmental glomerulosclerosis, and an abdominal enhanced CT scan, suggesting hepatic sinusoidal obstruction syndrome. …”
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The Interaction between Obstructive Sleep Apnea and Parkinson’s Disease: Possible Mechanisms and Implications for Cognitive Function by Marta Kaminska, Anne-Louise Lafontaine, R. John Kimoff

“…Neuroimaging has demonstrated structural and functional changes in OSA patients; in animal models, OSA causes brain inflammation and oxidative injury, including in key areas involved in PD pathophysiology such as locus coeruleus. …”
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Concomitant Obstructive Sleep Apnoea in Patients with Meniere’s Disease: A Case Report and Literature Review by Wong Kein Low, Esther Jiayi Lim

“…Obstructive sleep apnoea syndrome (OSAS) is common, especially in people who are grossly overweight. …”
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Review Findings of Drug-induced Sleep Endoscopy (DISE) in Children with Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA) by Gerry Man-Fung Yeung, Shuk-Yu Leung, Ka-Li Kwok

“…Background: Drug-induced sleep endoscopy (DISE) is an objective assessment and diagnostic procedure of the upper airway obstruction (UAO) under sedation. Findings of DISE in Hong Kong pediatric group patients with obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) are limited. …”
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EFFICIENCY OF QUANTITATIVE ANALYSIS OF LUNG COMPUTED TOMOGRAPHY FINDINGS IN PATIENTS WITH CHRONIC OBSTRUCTIVE PULMONARY DISEASE by A. V. Kolsanov, P. M. Zel,ter, A. V. Kapishnikov, S. S. Chaplygin

“…Thus, analysis of the lung density CT characteristics provides a physician with objective numerical values, which affect the progression of obstructive changes in patients and the development of signs of chronic cor pulmonale.…”
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Functional state of the diaphragm in patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease on long-term oxygen therapy by O. N. Titova, N. A. Kuzubova, V. A. Volchkov, A. G. Kozyrev, A. Yu. Gichkin, D. B. Skljarova

“…To study the functional state of the diaphragm in patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) complicated by chronic hypoxemia.Materials and methods. …”
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Effect of toxic air pollutants on the cytokine release by leukocytes in patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease by A. U. Ishchanka

“…Chronic inflammation in obstructive pulmonary disease develops in genetically predisposed individuals with prolonged or massive exposure to allergens or toxic air pollutants. …”
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The Effect of Tongue Volume and Adipose Content on Obstructive Sleep Apnea: Meta‐analysis & Systematic Review by Emily Baker, Meghana Chanamolu, Chad Nieri, Stephen F. White, Josiah Brandt, Marion Boyd Gillespie

“…Abstract Objective Macroglossia is a risk factor for obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) and has been linked to an elevated apnea‐hypopnea index (AHI). …”
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Evaluation of symptom control in chronic obstructive pulmonary disease after reinforcement of proper inhaler technique by Tanya Jaiswal, Sparsh Gupta, Pooja Anand, Pranav Ish, Dhruv Sakkarwal, Divya Sahu

“… Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) remains a leading cause of morbidity and mortality worldwide. …”
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Aspergillus fumigatus is responsible for inflammation in a murine model of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease exacerbation by Alexandra Bouyssi, Alexis Trecourt, Tanguy Déméautis, Florence Persat, Olivier Glehen, Martine Wallon, Gilles Devouassoux, Abderrazzak Bentaher, Jean Menotti

“…These findings were correlated with histopathological changes in the mouse lung in vivo.…”
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Analysis of cervical tracheal characteristics of obstructive sleep apnoea-hypopnoea syndrome patients using ultrasound by Haimei Lun, Lisi Wei, Linsong Ye, Liu Wei, Xiaoxi Li, Weixian Zhong, Hongyu Zheng, Qiao Hu

“…Measurements were compared between groups.ResultsAdequate visualization of cervical tracheal dimensional changes during the Müller maneuver was obtained in 91.15% of patients with OSAHS and 99.12% of healthy subjects. …”
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Comparative analysis of adrenergic reactivity of erythrocytes in patients with myocardial infarction depending on the severity of coronary obstruction by D. A. Vorobyova, T. Yu. Rebrova, S. A. Afanasyev, V. V. Ryabov

“…A statistically significant correlation of β -ARM with the ejection fraction (r=0,83, p=0,0007) and a moderate correlation between the p-ARM level on the 4th day and GRACE risk (r=0,55, p=0,03) in patients of the control group were revealed.Conclusion. β-ARM values in patients with MINOCA were doubled, and this increase was comparable to levels in patients with obstructive CAD. During the hospitalization, the β -ARM levels did not significantly change, despite the use of beta-blockers.…”
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Mechanism of action of Xipayimaizibizi oral liquid on outlet obstruction-induced overactive bladder: An integrated study by Menglu Wang, Yang Yang, Yuhang Du, Jiamei Xie, Yige Zhao, Yongcheng An, Ziyi Shan, Shenyujun Wang, Meng Hao, Baosheng Zhao

“…The rats underwent bladder outlet obstruction surgery and were administered the corresponding drug concentrations by gavage for 4 weeks. …”
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Clinical Efficacy of a Position-Responding Mandibular Advancement Device in Patients With Obstructive Sleep Apnea by Sung-Woon On, Dong-Kyu Kim, Min Hyuk Lee, Ji Hae Lee, Kyung Chul Lee, Soo-Hwan Byun, Seok Jin Hong

“…Although mandibular advancement device (MAD) treatment is effective for obstructive sleep apnea (OSA), some concerns remain regarding its potential therapeutic impact and side effects. …”
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Anxiety-depressive syndrome in patients with arterial hypertension and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease with frequent exaccations by L. A. Shpagina, I. S. Shpagin, L. D. Khidirova, A. A. Vasilenko

“…In patients with frequent exacerbations of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease occurring against the background of hypertension, there is a high level of personal neuroticism, the presence of signs characteristic of a depressive response in the emotional state and behavior, as well as a decrease in the need for communication and significant changes in the emotional state. …”
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