Utility of an artificial intelligence-based lung CT airway model in the quantitative evaluation of large and small airway lesions in patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary dis... by Zheng Liu, Jing Li, Bo Li, Guozhen Yi, Shaoqian Pang, Ruinan Zhang, Peixiu Li, Zhaoping Yin, Jing Zhang, Bingxin Lv, Jingjing Yan, Jiao Ma

“…Conclusion Artificial intelligence lung CT airway segmentation model is a non-invasive quantitative tool for measuring chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. The main changes in COPD patients are that the central airway diameter becomes narrower and the thickness becomes thinner. …”
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OSA Wellness Scale (OWS): A New Health-Related Quality of Life Test in Obstructive Sleep Apnea Patients Treated with Mandibular Advancement Device by Domenico Ciavarella, Alessandra Campobasso, Laura Guida, Angela Pia Cazzolla, Graziano Montaruli, Fabrizio Corlianò, Luigi Romano, Michele Cassano, Michele Tepedino, Giuseppe Burlon

“…To present a new short self-test, called the OSA wellness scale (OWS), for assessing the health-related quality of life (HRQoL) changes in obstructive apnea syndrome (OSA) patients treated with mandibular advancement device (MAD). …”
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Acupuncture improves the symptoms, gut microbiota, metabolomics, and inflammation of patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease: a multicenter, randomized, sham-controlled... by Yilin Liu, Qin Luo, Junqi Li, Chunyan Yang, Fengyuan Huang, Guixing Xu, Fanrong Liang

“…BackgroundChronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is a common chronic respiratory disease. …”
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Impact of inferior vena cava obstruction during orthotopic liver transplantation without venovenous bypass grafting on early postoperative renal function (pilot analysis) by Ye. O. Santotsky, A. F. Minov, D. I. Yurlevich, L. V. Kirkovsky, S. V. Korotkov, D. P. Kharkov, L. S. Bolonkin, Yu. V. Slobodin, Ye. L. Avdei, A. M. Fedoruk, A. M. Dzyadzko, A. Ye. Shcherba, O. O. Rummo, I. L. Kulinkovich, P. V. Kozich

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Analysis of toxicity and mechanisms of busulfan in non-obstructive azoospermia: A genomic and toxicological approach integrating molecular docking, single-cell sequencing, and expe... by Yanggang Hong, Qichao Yuan, Yi Wang, Deqi Wang, Xiaoju Guan, Congde Chen

“…Additionally, the immune landscape of NOA-affected testes revealed significant changes in immune cell infiltration, potentially worsening the condition. …”
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Application of progressive exercise training based on mMRC grading in respiratory rehabilitation for patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease in a primary healthcare set... by Tingting GE, Chengyue ZHU, Yanan ZHANG, Zixuan ZHENG, Jiannan LI, Junqing LI, Zhijun JIE, Jindong SHI, Hanwei ZHAO

“…After 4 weeks of continuous treatment, the changes in the 6-minute walk test (6MWT), COPD assessment test (CAT) score, mMRC grading, Global Initiative for Chronic Obstructive Lung Disease (GOLD) grading and pulmonary function were compared between the two groups. …”
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Tele-Pulmonary Rehabilitation and Mediterranean-like Lifestyle, Adjunctively to Continuous Positive Airway Pressure in Obstructive Sleep Apnea Patients: Effects in Fitness and Oxid... by Vasileios T. Stavrou, Eirini Papayianni, Kyriaki Astara, George D. Vavougios, Meropi D. Kontogianni, Alexandra Bargiota, Chaido Pastaka, Zoe Daniil, Konstantinos I. Gourgoulianis

“…Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA), often overlooked by clinicians, may lead to negative outcomes if left untreated. …”
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Pediatric Adenotonsillectomy Trial for Snoring (PATS): protocol for a randomised controlled trial to evaluate the effect of adenotonsillectomy in treating mild obstructive sleep-di... by Rui Wang, Jessie P. Bakker, Ronald D. Chervin, Susan L. Garetz, Fauziya Hassan, Stacey L. Ishman, Ron B. Mitchell, Michael G. Morrical, Syed K. Naqvi, Jerilynn Radcliffe, Emily I. Riggan, Carol L. Rosen, Kristie Ross, Michael Rueschman, Ignacio E. Tapia, H. Gerry Taylor, David A. Zopf

“…Introduction Mild obstructive sleep-disordered breathing (oSDB), characterised by habitual snoring without frequent apnoeas and hypopnoeas on polysomnography, is prevalent in children and commonly treated with adenotonsillectomy (AT). …”
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Electronic cigarette use in relation to changes in smoking status and respiratory symptoms by Linnéa Hedman<sup>+<sup>, Gustaf Lyytinen<sup>+<sup>, Helena Backman, Magnus Lundbäck, Caroline Stridsman, Anne Lindberg, Hannu Kankaanranta, Lina Rönnebjerg, Eva Rönmark, Linda Ekerljung

“…The aim was to study the association between e-cigarette use and, changes in smoking status and changes in respiratory symptoms. …”
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CHANGES IN THE DENTAL STATUS OF PATIENTS WITH NON-ALCOHOLIC FATTY LIVER DISEASE by D.V. Emelyanov, T.O. Petrushanko

“…On the basis of the results of many scientific studies it has been indicated that there are common features for pathogenetic mechanisms of formation and development of generalized chronic periodontitis and chronic obstructive pulmonary diseases, cardiovascular diseases, diseases of the digestive system, and others. …”
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Independent Association of Sleep Apnea-Specific Hypoxic Burden and Sleep Breathing Impairment Index with Thyroid Function in Obstructive Sleep Apnea: A Retrospective Study by Zhou Y, Shi Y, Zhu S, Cao Z, Xie Y, Lu C, Niu X, Ma L, Wang Z, Su Y, Xia Z, Yuan Y, Yang J, Lu R, Feng Y, Ren X, Hou W

“…Yanuo Zhou,1,2,&amp;ast; Yewen Shi,1,2,&amp;ast; Simin Zhu,1,2,&amp;ast; Zine Cao,3 Yushan Xie,1,2 Chendi Lu,1,2 Xiaoxin Niu,1,2 Lina Ma,1,2 Zitong Wang,1,2 Yonglong Su,1,2 Zihan Xia,1,2 Yuqi Yuan,1,2 Jiayi Yang,1,2 Rui Lu,1,2 Yani Feng,1,2 Xiaoyong Ren,1,2 Wei Hou1,2 1Department of Otorhinolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Xi’an Jiaotong University, Xi’an, People’s Republic of China; 2Shaanxi Provincial Key Laboratory for Precision Diagnosis and Treatment of Otorhinolaryngology, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Xi’an Jiaotong University, Xi’an, People’s Republic of China; 3Department of Otorhinolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery, The Affiliated Children Hospital of Xi’an Jiaotong University, Xi’an, People’s Republic of China&amp;ast;These authors contributed equally to this workCorrespondence: Xiaoyong Ren, Department of Otorhinolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Xi’an Jiaotong University, NO. 157 Xi Wu Road, Xi’an, Shaanxi Province, People’s Republic of China, Email cor_renxiaoyong@126.com Wei Hou, Department of Otorhinolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Xi’an Jiaotong University, NO. 157 Xi Wu Road, Xi’an, Shaanxi Province, People’s Republic of China, Email hw716@163.comPurpose: This study aimed to explore thyroid function changes in patients with obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) and analyze the relationships among the sleep apnea-specific hypoxic burden (SASHB), the sleep breathing impairment index (SBII), and the function during different sleep stages.Methods: This retrospective study included 452 patients with OSA who visited the Second Affiliated Hospital of Xi’an Jiaotong University between August 2017 and March 2024. …”
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New insight into Alzheimer's disease: Light reverses Aβ‐obstructed interstitial fluid flow and ameliorates memory decline in APP/PS1 mice by Xiangpei Yue, Yufei Mei, Yun Zhang, Zheng Tong, Dehua Cui, Jun Yang, Aibo Wang, Rui Wang, Xuechao Fei, Li Ai, Yalan Di, Hongjun Luo, Hui Li, Wenhong Luo, Yu Lu, Rui Li, Chunli Duan, Ge Gao, Hui Yang, Binggui Sun, Rongqiao He, Weihong Song, Hongbin Han, Zhiqian Tong

“…Then, a light‐emitting diode with red light at 630 nm (LED‐RL) was selected to illuminate AD mice. The changes in the structure of ECS in the cortex were examined by fluorescent double labeling. …”
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Sex differences in endocrine, metabolic and psychological disturbance in obese patients with OSA by Cheng Zi Qian, Zhang Li, Li Yi Ming, Han Teng, Su Lin Fan, Zhang Xiao Lei

“…Abstract Background Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is associated with increased risks of glucolipid metabolic disruption, endocrine disturbances and psychological distress. …”
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The clinical case of a combined new coronavirus infection and whooping cough in an unvaccinated child by Yu. E. Konstantinova, I. V. Babachenko, S. M. Kharit, E. I. Bobova, M. Ya. Ioffe

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Effectiveness of Insulating Sleeve Materials for Continuous Positive Airway Pressure Therapy Tubing by Ding Yang Hsu

“…Background: Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is a prevalent sleep disorder characterized by recurrent upper-airway collapse, causing hypoxia and disrupted sleep. …”
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The elderly as a population at risk of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease mortality due to ambient ozone exposure: results from the Global Burden of Disease Study 2021 by Hongjuan Fang, Qiang Wang

“…Decomposition analysis decomposed the drivers of change. Cross-country inequality analysis assessed health inequalities between countries. …”
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Characteristics and clinical value of intestinal metabolites in 4 to 6-year-old children with OSAHS by Yanbo Lu, Daina Chen, Junhua Wu, Jishan Zheng

“…Abstract Objective This study aims to explore the characteristics and functional changes of intestinal metabolites in children with obstructive sleep apnea hypopnea syndrome (OSAHS) aged 4–6 years old through metabolomic approaches, screen potential biomarkers and analyze their correlation with clinical indicators and preliminary discuss the roles of intestinal metabolites in the occurrence and development of OSAHS. …”
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Mortality trends and disparities for coexisting chronic obstructive pulmonary disease and cardiovascular disease: A retrospective analysis of deaths in the United States from 1999-... by Aman Goyal, Humza Saeed, Wania Sultan, Ajeet Singh, Abdullah, Muhammad Khubaib Arshad, Zubair Amin, Mah I Kan Changez, Gauranga Mahalwar, Rozi Khan, Wael AlJaroudi

“…<h4>Background</h4>Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and cardiovascular disease (CVD) greatly influence morbidity and mortality, with COPD patients frequently suffering from cardiovascular comorbidities like coronary heart disease and stroke. …”
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Comparisons of exacerbations and mortality among regular inhaled therapies for patients with stable chronic obstructive pulmonary disease: Systematic review and Bayesian network me... by Hyun Woo Lee, Jimyung Park, Junwoo Jo, Eun Jin Jang, Chang-Hoon Lee

“…The results minimally changed, even in various sensitivity and covariate-adjusted meta-regression analyses. …”
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DU Is Induced by Low Levels of Urinary ATP in a Rat Model of Partial Bladder Outlet Obstruction: The Incidence of Both Events Decreases after Deobstruction by Luís Vale, Ana Charrua, Helena Cavaleiro, Rita Ribeiro-Oliveira, António Avelino, Tiago Antunes-Lopes, António Albino-Teixeira, Francisco Cruz

“…To investigate, in initial phases of bladder outlet obstruction (BOO), the urinary ATP levels, the incidence of detrusor underactivity (DU), and if they change after deobstruction. …”
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