Laparoscopic treatment of intestinal obstruction due to a vitelline vascular remnant and simultaneous appendicitis: a case report by Kenjiro Date, Taro Yokota, Naoki Maehara

“…After reduction, neither ischemic change of the small intestine nor Meckel’s diverticulum was detected. …”
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Quantitative study on whole brain volume in patients with obstructive sleep apnea based on synthetic magnetic resonance imaging by Yanpeng Li, Xiaomeng Du, Xiaoyan Lang, Zuojun Geng

“…Abstract Objective To apply SyMRI to quantify whole brain volume changes in patients with varying degrees of obstructive sleep apnea (OSA). …”
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Effectiveness of Septal Swell Body Reduction for Patients With Nasal Airway Obstruction: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis by Ji-Sun Kim, Gulnaz Stybayeva, Se Hwan Hwang

“…Methods A systematic review was conducted using PubMed, Scopus, Embase, Web of Science, and Cochrane databases through October 2024. Outcomes included changes in nasal obstruction scores, cross-sectional area, and nasal airway resistance before and after SSBVR. …”
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Assessment of continuous positive airway pressure effect on the circadian clock signaling pathway in obstructive sleep apnea patients by Agata Gabryelska, Szymon Turkiewicz, Adrian Gajewski, Julia Jaromirska, Dominik Strzelecki, Piotr Białasiewicz, Maciej Chałubiński, Marcin Sochal

“…Abstract Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is associated with circadian rhythm dysregulation plausibly through affecting clock genes. …”
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The lower airways microbiome and antimicrobial peptides in idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis differ from chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. by Kristel S Knudsen, Sverre Lehmann, Rune Nielsen, Solveig Tangedal, Ingvild Haaland, Pieter S Hiemstra, Tomas M Eagan

“…Beta diversity similarity between OW and PBAL in IPF may indicate that microaspiration contributes to changes in its microbiome.…”
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Evaluation of DAZ1 Gene Expression in Spermatogenic Failure among Infertile Non-Obstructive Azoospermic Iraqi Males by I Abd Ali Al-Humairi, HA Karbal, AA Abid Albdairi

“…Background and Objective: Non-obstructive azoospermia (NOA) is one of the causes of male infertility. …”
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24-HOUR ARTERIAL STIFFNESS VALUES IN MEN WITH DIFFERENT PHENOTYPES OF CHRONIC OBSTRUCTIVE PULMONARY DISEASE CONCURRENT WITH HYPERTENSION by N. A. Karoli, G. R. Dolishnyaya, A. P. Rebrov

“…Objective: to study the specific features of the daily arterial stiffness (AS) profile in men with different phenotypes of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) concurrent with hypertension. …”
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Effectiveness of holistic interventions for people with severe chronic obstructive pulmonary disease: systematic review of controlled clinical trials. by Ulugbek Nurmatov, Susan Buckingham, Marilyn Kendall, Scott A Murray, Patrick White, Aziz Sheikh, Hilary Pinnock

“…<h4>Background</h4>Despite a well-recognised burden of disabling physical symptoms compounded by co-morbidities, psychological distress and social isolation, the needs of people with severe chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) are typically poorly addressed.…”
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Investigation of the therapeutic effects and mechanisms of Houpo Mahuang Decoction on a mouse model of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease by Shanlan Li, Ziqi Dai, Tong Zhang, Zhuoqian Guo, Feng Gao, Xuehao Cheng, Jin An, Yixuan Lin, Xiaomin Xiong, Nan Wang, Guanghui Jiang, Bing Xu, Haimin Lei

“…BackgroundWith a growing global population affected by Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), the traditional Chinese herbal formula Houpo Mahuang Decoction (HPMHD) has been used for centuries to address respiratory ailments. …”
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Beneficial Bacteria in the Gut Microbiota May Lead to Improved Metabolic and Immunological Status in Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease by Fabine Correia Passos, Lucas Matheus Gonçalves de Oliveira, Fabíola Ramos Jesus, Dalila Lucíola Zanette, Odilon Lobão Leal Neto, Margarida Célia Lima Costa Neves, Antônio Carlos Moreira Lemos, Gyselle Chrystina Baccan

“…The progression of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is characterized by functional changes in the airways. …”
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CARDIAC MAGNETIC RESONANCE IMAGING IN DIFFERENTIAL DIAGNOSTICS OF ACUTE CORONARY SYNDROME IN PATIENTS WITH NON-OBSTRUCTION CORONARY ATHEROSCLEROSIS by V. V. Ryabov, S. B. Gomboeva, Т. A. Shelkovnikova, A. Е. Baev, М. S. Rebenkova, Yu. V. Rogovskaya, V. Yu. Usov

“…To investigate on the nosological structure of acute coronary syndrome (ACS) in patients with non-obstruction coronary atherosclerosis (NOCA) before and after magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) of the heart.Material and methods. …”
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Treatable Traits in Patients with Obstructive Lung Diseases in a Well-Established Asthma/COPD Service for Primary Care by Dijk L, Gerritsma YH, Van der Molen T, Pavord I, Meijer RJ, Kerstjens HAM, JWH Kocks

“…The secondary objective was to assess the stability of TTs and the effect of management advice on changes in traits and health outcomes.Patients and Methods: Data from the Dutch asthma/COPD service (2007– 2023) were studied retrospectively. …”
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Factors Associated with Initial Treatment Failure in Inpatients with Exacerbation of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease: A Cohort Study by Kohyama N, Hirai K, Sagara H, Sato MT, Ohbayashi M, Kogo M

“…Noriko Kohyama,1 Kuniaki Hirai,2 Hironori Sagara,2 Miki Takenaka Sato,1 Masayuki Ohbayashi,1 Mari Kogo1 1Division of Pharmacotherapeutics, Department of Clinical Pharmacy, Showa Medical University School of Pharmacy, Tokyo, Japan; 2Division of Allergology and Respiratory Medicine, Department of Medicine, Showa Medical University School of Medicine, Tokyo, JapanCorrespondence: Noriko Kohyama, Division of Pharmacotherapeutics, Department of Clinical Pharmacy, Showa Medical University School of Pharmacy, 1-5-8 Hatanodai, Shinagawa-ku, Tokyo, 142-8555, Japan, Tel +81-3-3784-8221, Fax +81-3-3784-3838, Email noriko-kyb@pharm.showa-u.ac.jpPurpose: Some patients do not respond to initial therapy for exacerbation of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (ECOPD), resulting in treatment failure that requires antimicrobial changes or advanced therapies. …”
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Identification of factors directly linked to incident chronic obstructive pulmonary disease: A causal graph modeling study. by Robert W Gregg, Chad M Karoleski, Edwin K Silverman, Frank C Sciurba, Dawn L DeMeo, Panayiotis V Benos

“…<h4>Background</h4>Beyond exposure to cigarette smoking and aging, the factors that influence lung function decline to incident chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) remain unclear. …”
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Effects of Physical Exercise on the Body Composition and Functionality in Individuals with Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease: A Systematic Review by Daysa de Souza-Santos, Redha Taiar, José Alexandre Bachur, Luiza Torres-Nunes, Bruno Bessa Monteiro-Oliveira, Eliane de Oliveira Guedes-Aguiar, Ana Carolina Coelho-Oliveira, Vanessa Amaral Mendonça, Ana Cristina Rodrigues Lacerda, Anelise Sonza, Adérito Seixas, Mario Bernardo-Filho, Danúbia da Cunha de Sá-Caputo

“…Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is a heterogeneous condition with airflow limitation and obstructive characteristics of respiratory function. …”
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The variation of respiration biomechanics and high resolution computed tomography indices when analyzing chronic obstructive lung disease by E. V. Ekkardt, T. N. Bodrova, F. F. Tetenev, O. V. Rodionova, N. G. Ivanova

“…It was revealed that respiration biomechanics indices are changed at the early stages of chronic obstructive lung disease formation.…”
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Long‐Term Safety and Efficacy of Mavacamten in Symptomatic Obstructive Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy: Interim Results of the PIONEER‐OLE Study by Ahmad Masri, Steven J. Lester, John C. Stendahl, Sheila M. Hegde, Amy J. Sehnert, Ganesh Balaratnam, Ashish Shah, Shawna Fox, Andrew Wang

“…Background The phase 2 PIONEER‐HCM (Phase 2 Open‐label Pilot Study Evaluating Mavacamten in Subjects With Symptomatic Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy and Left Ventricular Outflow Tract Obstruction) study showed that mavacamten improved left ventricular outflow tract gradients, exercise capacity, and symptoms in patients with obstructive hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (HCM), but the results of longer‐term treatment are less well described. …”
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Impact of transapical beating-heart septal myectomy on left atrial remodeling and atrioventricular coupling in hypertrophic obstructive cardiomyopathy by Yun Zhao, Jin-Yi Xiang, Ziyi Pan, Chenhe Li, Lu Huang, Dazhong Tang, Yi Luo, Chunlin Xiang, Xiaoyue Zhou, Xiang Wei, Liming Xia, Lian-Ming Wu

“…The subgroup with poor atrioventricular coupling had greater rate of change of εs, εa, and SRa postoperatively (all P < 0.001). …”
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Anatomical Variations, Genitourinary Anomalies and Clinical Presentations in Obstructed Hemivagina and Ipsilateral Renal Anomaly Syndrome: Case Series by Hyun Jeong Kim, Eun Ji Lee, Yun-Woo Chang, Seong Sook Hong, Jiyoung Hwang, Boda Nam, Sung Hwan Bae

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The State of the Art of eHealth Self-Management Interventions for People With Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease: Scoping Review by Eline te Braake, Roswita Vaseur, Christiane Grünloh, Monique Tabak

“… BackgroundChronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is a common chronic incurable disease. …”
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