A Sleep Sensor Made with Electret Condenser Microphones by Teru Kamogashira, Tatsuya Yamasoba, Shu Kikuta, Kenji Kondo

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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

“…An expert evaluation of psychological testing data showed that subclinical depression was observed in 24%, clinically significant depression was observed in 46%, and major depression in 8% of hypertensive patients with frequent exacerbations of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease.…”
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Vitamin D, C-reactive protein, and oxidative stress markers in chronic obstructive pulmonary disease by Sarika Pandey, Rajiv Garg, Surya Kant, Priyanka Gaur

“…Objective: Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is a leading cause of morbidity and mortality worldwide. …”
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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

“…Diagnostic investigations included a renal biopsy, which confirmed focal segmental glomerulosclerosis, and an abdominal enhanced CT scan, suggesting hepatic sinusoidal obstruction syndrome. Hematological tests revealed elevated white blood cell count (19.73 × 109/L), hemoglobin level (183 g/L), and platelet count (395 × 109/L). …”
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Premature mortality with gout and hyperuricemia may be reduced by early resolution of comorbid obstructive sleep apnea by Burton Abrams

“…Nevertheless, people with hyperuricemia, gouty or not, too often continue to be at risk for shortened lifespans from life-threatening comorbidities, all of which are known to be consequences of obstructive sleep apnea (OSA), which is shown herein to cause most hyperuricemia. …”
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Cyclops syndrome following ACL reconstruction: a complex issue that extends beyond mechanical obstruction by Esteban Andres Lobos Centeno, Pierre Chambat, Johannes Barth

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Coronary microcirculation dysfunction causing ischemia with non-obstructive coronary arteries: a case report by Wei Qi, Wei Qi, Yazheng Zhang, Yazheng Zhang, Le Wang, Le Wang, Kai Hou, Kai Hou, Ting Li, Ting Li, Jiachun Lang, Jiachun Lang, Hongliang Cong, Hongliang Cong

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The significance of smoking as a risk factor for the disorder of the obstructive pulmonary pattern in the patients with systemic sclerosis by Stefanović-Nešković Jelena, Petronijević Milan, Ristić Anđelka, Đurović Branka, Stević-Carević Silvija, Nešković Branimir

“…In addition, distribution of the patients with the obstructive pulmonary pattern revealed by spirometry was uniform between smokers and nonsmokers. …”
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Effects of Oral Doxofylline and Procaterol on Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease: A Randomized Crossover Study by Narongkorn Saiphoklang, Sarawut Panichaporn, Thiravit Siriyothipun, Pitchayapa Ruchiwit

“…Assessments included the modified Medical Research Council (mMRC) dyspnea scale, COPD assessment test (CAT) scores, and 6-minute walking distance (6MWD). …”
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Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease and Metabolic Syndrome: A Maltese Study on Biomarkers and Clinical Implications by Gauci J, Gauci Pullicino S, Caruana E, Petroni Magri V, Formosa MM, Fenech AG, Fava S, Montefort S, Fsadni P

“…A respiratory questionnaire was administered, followed by the Six-Minute Walk Test (6MWT), Fractional Exhaled Nitric Oxide (FeNO) testing, spirometry and phlebotomy. …”
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Predictors of Successful Testicular Sperm Extraction: A New Era for Men with Non-Obstructive Azoospermia by Aris Kaltsas, Sofoklis Stavros, Zisis Kratiras, Athanasios Zikopoulos, Nikolaos Machairiotis, Anastasios Potiris, Fotios Dimitriadis, Nikolaos Sofikitis, Michael Chrisofos, Athanasios Zachariou

“…<b>Background/Objectives</b>: Non-obstructive azoospermia (NOA) is a severe form of male infertility characterized by the absence of sperm in the ejaculate due to impaired spermatogenesis. …”
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Clinical and sleep-related characteristics as predictors for risk of dysphagia in patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease by Gabriele dos Anjos Palagi da Silva, Angela Ruviaro Busanello-Stella, Adriane Schmidt Pasqualoto

“… Objective: To identify clinical risk predictors for dysphagia in patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). Methods: This is a cross-sectional study carried out in the pulmonary rehabilitation unit of a University Hospital. …”
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NEW DIAGNOSTIC POSSIBILITIES FOR DETERMINING THE NATURE OF RESPIRATORY SYMPTOMS IN PATIENTS WITH CHRONIC OBSTRUCTIVE PULMONARY DISEASE by T.O. Pertseva, L.I. Konopkina, L.A. Botvinikova

“…Taking into account the data that the Phadiatop test results may change in the dynamics of patients’ follow-up, it can be assumed that the manifestations of respiratory allergosis may change over time. …”
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EVALUATION AND DINAMICS OF AIRWAY OBSTRUCTION IN PATIENTS WITH CHRONIC DESTRUCTIVE PULMONARY TUBERCULOSIS BEFORE AND AFTER TREATMENT by JEYHUN M. Ismailzade, RAFIQ I. Bayramov, URFANA B. Nagieva, IRADA M. Akhundova

“…Materials and Methods. 117 patients with СDP-TB have been subjected to in-depth examination including specially designed questionnaire, physical examination, and spirometry along with bronchodilator test. Resistance to anti-tuberculosis drugs was determined by conventional bacteriological techniques, BACTEC MGIT 960 system, Hain test, and GeneXpert system.Results. …”
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Risk factors that determine the severity of bronchial obstruction syndrome of acute respiratory viral infections in children by L. V. Kramar, T. Yu. Larina, N. V. Malyuzhinskaya

“…Comparison of indicators was carried out according to Student's t-test for independent samples and у 2 test to assess categorical differences. …”
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Association between pulmonary function and carotid intima-media thickness in chronic obstructive pulmonary disease by Shahabaddin Sorouri, Maryam Naseri, Sepideh Hejazi

“…Conclusion: The results indicated an inverse association between carotid IMT and lung function test in COPD patients.…”
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Intelligent wearable devices with audio collection capabilities to assess chronic obstructive pulmonary disease severity by Chunbo Zhang, Kunyao Yu, Zhe Jin, Yingcong Bao, Cheng Zhang, Jiping Liao, Guangfa Wang

“…Methods COPD patients underwent lung function tests, electrocardiograms, blood gas analysis, and 6-min walk tests. …”
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Effect of Nutritional Management on the Nutritional Status and Quality of Life of Patients with Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease by Zhang JH

“…Moreover, after the intervention, the 6-Minute Walk Test (6MWT) distance increased, and COPD Assessment Test (CAT) scores decreased significantly in both groups, with the observation group showing greater improvements (P < 0.05).Conclusion: Nutrition management has a remarkable clinical curative effect in treating COPD patients, which can improve their nutritional status and quality of life.Keywords: nutritional management, nutritional status, quality of life, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease…”
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Effectiveness of Digital Health Interventions for Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease: Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis by Miaoqing Zhuang, Intan Idiana Hassan, Wan Muhamad Amir W Ahmad, Azidah Abdul Kadir, Xiaodong Liu, Furong Li, Yinuo Gao, Yang Guan, Shuting Song

“… BackgroundChronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), marked by dyspnea, cough, and sputum production, significantly impairs patients’ quality of life and functionality. …”
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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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