Palliative management for malignant biliary obstruction and gastric outlet obstruction from pancreatic cancer by Pengfei Wu, Kai Chen, Jin He

“…These patients are often presented with malignant biliary obstruction (MBO) and gastric outlet obstruction (GOO). …”
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Recommendation for Standardized Exam for Nasal Obstruction by Jordan Kai Simmons, Wasiq Nadeem, Matthew K. Lee, Henry H. Chen

“…Conclusion In this study, we summarize the existing literature surrounding the nasal exam in cases of obstruction and offer a standardized nasal exam protocol based on grading systems and physical exam maneuvers. …”
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Childhood Obesity and Obstructive Sleep Apnea by Indra Narang, Joseph L. Mathew

“…Importantly, obesity is additionally complicated by obstructive sleep apnea (OSA), occurring in up to 60% of obese children. …”
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Dental diagnosis and treatment and obstructive sleep apnea screening by LUO Yuqin, TAN Lijun, DU Shufang, BAI Ding, FENG Jie

“…Lots of patients with obstructive sleep apnea(OSA)are first recognized in dental institutions. …”
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Monoclonal Antibodies for the Treatment of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease by Dimitrios Toumpanakis, Konstantinos Bartziokas, Agamemnon Bakakos, Evangelia Fouka, Petros Bakakos, Stelios Loukides, Paschalis Steiropoulos, Andriana I. Papaioannou

“…Abstract Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is a common and complex disease characterized by persistent airflow limitation and the presence of exacerbations, resulting in significant morbidity and mortality. …”
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Increased microcirculatory heterogeneity in patients with obstructive sleep apnea. by Lukas Ruzek, Karolina Svobodova, Lyle J Olson, Ondrej Ludka, Ivan Cundrle

“…<h4>Introduction</h4>Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is the most common form of sleep disordered breathing and has been associated with major cardiovascular comorbidities. …”
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FEATURES OF THE INTESTINAL MICROBIOTA IN PATIENTS WITH CHRONIC OBSTRUCTIVE PULMONARY DISEASE by L. M. Ogorodova, V. M. Govorun, S. V. Fedosenko, M. A. Karnaushkina, I. V. Saltykova, D. G. Alekseyev, Ye. S. Kostrytikova, A. V. Tyakht, A. S. Popenko

“…The article summarizes the results of studies on the composition of microbial communities in stool samples of patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) compared with healthy volunteers using genome-metagenomic sequencing. …”
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Mucus Hypersecretion in Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease and Its Treatment by Binay Kumar Shah, Bivek Singh, Yukun Wang, Shuanshuan Xie, Changhui Wang

“…Most patients diagnosed with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) present with hallmark features of airway mucus hypersecretion, including cough and expectoration. …”
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Programmed cell death in the cognitive impairment of obstructive sleep apnea by Yanru Ou, Xiufang Wang, Dandan Zong, Ruoyun Ouyang

“…Abstract Cognitive impairment (CI) is a significant and extraordinary complication of obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) patients. Programmed cell death (PCD) is an active and ordered process regulated by genes. …”
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Research progress on the comorbidity mechanism of hemorrhoids and obstructive defecation syndrome by Li Qing, Qian Haihua, Su Dan, Ren Donglin

“…This article reviews and summarizes the research progress on the comorbidity mechanism of hemorrhoids and obstructive defecation syndrome from the perspectives of non-genetic and genetic factors, aiming to provide new insights for the study, clinical diagnosis, and management of the pathogenesis of both diseases.…”
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Use and Outcomes of Dexamethasone in the Management of Malignant Small Bowel Obstruction by Frank F. Yang, MD, Elina Serrano, MD, Kyle S. Bilodeau, MD, Michael Weykamp, MD, Caitlin J. Silvestri, MD, Ashleigh C. M. Bull, MD, Brenda Lin, MD, Sara L. Schaefer, MD, Colette Galet, PhD, Luis J. Garcia, MD, FACS, Baraka Gitonga, BS, David T. Kolodziej, BS, Samantha Esposito, BS, Molly Parker-Brigham, BS, Rohan Luhar, BS, Avinash Mamgain, MS, Kendrick C. Brown, BS, Summer Dewdney, MD, Thea P. Price, MD, FACS, Nicole Siparsky, MD, FACS, Sarah Knerr, PhD, Pauline K. Park, MD, FACS, Sabrina Sanchez, MD, FACS, Dionne A. Skeete, MD, FACS, Katherine N. Fischkoff, MD, FACS, David R. Flum, MD, FACS

“…To describe rates of dexamethasone use in the nonoperative management of malignant small bowel obstruction (mSBO) and their outcomes. Background:. mSBO is common in patients with advanced abdominal-pelvic cancers. …”
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THE ROLE OF MICROBIAL COMMUNITIES OF AIRWAYS IN PATHOGENESIS OF CHRONIC OBSTRUCTIVE PULMONARY DISEASE by S. V. Fedosenko, L. M. Ogorodova, M. A. Karnaushkina, Ye. S. Kulikov, I. A. Deyev, N. A. Kirillova

“…This review summarizes the results of studies on the composition of microbial communities in the airways of healthy subjects and in patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. …”
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Reason and Assessment of Postural Control Deficits of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease by Xueqing SHI, Ying OUYANG, Yinlin SHAO, Yi WU

“…Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is a kind of common systematic disease, characterized by continuous airflow obstruction. …”
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The Emerging Biomarkers in Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease: A Narrative Review by Kaitlin M. Phillips, Philip F. Lavere, Nicola A. Hanania, Muhammad Adrish

“…The burden of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is increasing, especially for women in low-to-middle income countries. …”
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Revisiting non‐obstructive azoospermia: Is there a best way to retrieve testicular sperm? by Satoru Kanto, Kentaro Ichioka, Yuri Sato, Yoshihiko Uchino, Takayuki Tanaka, Mareyuki Endo

“…Abstract Background Microdissection TESE has been considered the “gold standard” for retrieving testicular sperm in cases of non‐obstructive azoospermia (NOA) despite limited scientific support. …”
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Features of the pathogenesis, diagnosis and treatment of myocardial ischemia with non-obstructive coronary arteries by E. A. Khachirova, M. D. Iarovoi

“…Despite the fact that atherosclerosis of the coronary arteries is the main cause of the development of coronary artery disease, clinicians are increasingly identifying myocardial ischemia without coronary obstruction. Myocardial ischemia with non-obstructive coronary arteries (INOCA) is characterized by clinical signs of myocardial infarction (MI) with evidence of coronary artery stenosis on angiography of less than 50%. …”
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Relationship Between Obstructive Sleep Apnea and Enuresis in Children: Current Perspectives and Beyond by Wang Z, Zhang P, Shi R, Yang S, Liu K, Zhou Z, Li Q

“…A comprehensive multidisciplinary evaluation of children with NE and OSA is needed, and the mechanism and treatment of NE in children with OSA need to be further explored.Keywords: obstructive sleep apnea, nocturnal enuresis, children, atrial natriuretic peptide, sleep-wake disorder, adenotonsillectomy…”
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Microbial dysbiosis in obstructive sleep apnea: a systematic review and meta-analysis by Yang Guo, Shuqi Sun, Yaoyao Wang, Shiyang Chen, Ziwei Kou, Peng Yuan, Wei Han, Xinjuan Yu

“…BackgroundThe association between the microbiota and obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) remains understudied. …”
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Chinese Guideline for Diagnosis and Treatment of Co-morbid Insomnia and Obstructive Sleep Apnea (2024) by Chinese Academy Society of Sleep Medicine, Chinese Medical Doctor Association, Sleep Medicine Group, China Neurologist Association

“…When insomnia and obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) coexist, it is referred to as comorbid insomnia and obstructive sleep apnea (COMISA). …”
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Robotic reconstruction for benign upper urinary tract obstruction: a review of the current literature by Rebeca Gonzalez Jauregui, Rohan G. Bhalla, Karen Doersch, Brian J. Flynn

“…This review article summarizes the knowledge gained in the last 10 years about adult robotic ureteral reconstruction. …”
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