Clinical course and cardio-respiratory monitoring of patients with obstructive sleep apnea and gastroesophageal reflux disease by V. I. Kryvenko, O. A. Svitlytska

“…Patients were questioned on a scale of reactive (RA) and personal (PA) anxiety by Spielberger–Khanin scale. Patients were tested for H. pylori infection by the stool-test. …”
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ACUTE MYOCARDIAL INFARCTION IN THE ABSENCE OF CORONARY ARTERY OBSTRUCTION – A COMPLICATION OF ANTICANCER THERAPY WITH CAPECITABINE by E. A. Kolomiets, I. A. Kurmukov, Sh. R. Kashiya, N. S. Besova, S. V. Limareva, A. P. Sandomirskaya

“…The diagnosis was confirmed by biochemical blood tests. The administration of capecitabine was discontinued. …”
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Accuracy of the Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale for Identifying Depression in Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease Patients by Christoph Nowak, Noriane A. Sievi, Christian F. Clarenbach, Esther Irene Schwarz, Christian Schlatzer, Thomas Brack, Martin Brutsche, Martin Frey, Sarosh Irani, Jörg D. Leuppi, Jochen Rüdiger, Robert Thurnheer, Malcolm Kohler

“…Lung function, HADS score, 6-minute walking test (6-MWT), MRC dyspnoea score, and COPD Assessment Test (CAT) were evaluated. …”
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Evaluating Changes in the Clinical Presentation of Acute Obstructive Bronchitis in Preschool Children Using Antiviral Therapy by E. G. Kondyurina, I. O. Tyuleneva, E. I. Burtseva, S. V. Trushakova, E. A. Mukasheva, A. A. Vinogradova, T. N. Elkina, V. V. Zelenskaya

“…A randomized double-blind controlled study was carried out to evaluate changes in the clinical presentation of acute obstructive bronchitis in preschool children using antiviral, anti-inflammatory therapy. …”
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Diagnostic Value of the Maximal Expiratory Flow–Volume Curve for Central Airway Obstruction by Feng Y, Lian X, Wang H, Chen J, Xu J

“…Analyses using a Chi-squared test and a normal test showed that CAO was correlated with PEF, FEF25, FEF50, FEF75, FEV1, VC MAX, and their actual/predicted values (P < 0.05). …”
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Comparative analysis of prothrombotic activity in patients with myocardial infarction with and without obstructive coronary artery disease by D. A. Vorobieva, Yu. G. Lugacheva, N. A. Kapilevich, V. V. Ryabov

“…To compare parameters of prothrombotic activity in patients with myocardial infarction (MI) with obstructive (MICAD) and non-obstructive coronary artery disease (MINOCA).Material and methods. …”
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MDCT of Small Bowel Obstruction: How Reliable Are Oblique Reformatted Images in Localizing Point of Transition? by Wasim Memon, Yasir Jamil Khattak, Tariq Alam, Luca Maria Sconfienza, Muhammad Awais, Shayan Sirat Maheen Anwar

“…Materials and Methods. 102 consecutive patients with suspected small bowel obstruction (SBO) underwent 64-slice multidetector row CT (MDCT) using surgical findings as reference standard. …”
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COMBINATION THERAPY WITH BISOPROLOL AND AMLODIPINE IN TREATMENT OF ARTERIAL HYPERTENSION PATIENTS WITH CHRONIC OBSTRUCTIVE PULMONARY DISEASE by V. A. Nikitin, E. V. Gosteva, L. V. Pyshnograeva, L. V. Vasilyeva

“…To evaluate the effectiveness of fixed combination of bisoprolol and amlodipine in arterial hypertension (AH) with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD).Material and methods. …”
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Nasal obstruction during development leads to defective synapse elimination, hypersynchrony, and impaired cerebellar function by Moe Tanigawa, Mengke Liu, Mariko Sekiguchi, Kyosuke Goda, Chiho Kato, Takashi Ono, Naofumi Uesaka

“…We show that mice with nasal obstruction during developmental phases exhibit marked impairments in motor function and exhibit increased immobility time in forced swimming test. …”
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Knowledge, attitudes, and practices of inhalation device use among patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease by Yadan Tu, Qiuju Yao, Yong Chen, Yi Ren, Bangjiang Fang, Xuanhan Li, Chenghu Wang, Yigang Wang

“…Abstract This study aimed to assess the knowledge, attitudes, and practices (KAP) of patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) regarding inhalation devices. …”
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A Modern Cohort of Duodenal Obstruction Patients: Predictors of Delayed Transition to Full Enteral Nutrition by Sigrid Bairdain, David C. Yu, Chueh Lien, Faraz Ali Khan, Bhavana Pathak, Matthew J. Grabowski, David Zurakowski, Bradley C. Linden

“…Methods. 87 patients who were surgically treated for intrinsic duodenal obstructions from 1998 to 2012 were reviewed. Variables were tested as potential risk factors. …”
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Prevalence and predictors of suboptimal peak inspiratory flow rates in the management of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease by Madhusmita Mohanty Mohapatra, Mahesh Babu Vemuri, Vinod Kumar Saka, Pratap Upadhya, Vishnukanth Govindharaj

“…Participants underwent comprehensive assessments that included demographic data collection, the use of the ABCD assessment tool to evaluate disease severity, the COPD Assessment Test (CAT) for quality of life measurement, and assessments for adherence to inhaler therapy and inhaler technique proficiency. …”
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The obstructed hernia dilemma: lichtenstein or darn? a comprehensive comparison lichtenstein vs darn repair by Shahzeena Kaleem, Khalil Ur Rehman, Naeem Sarwar, Ahmed Naeem Sarwar, Hashir, Muhammad Rehman Gulzar

“…CONCLUSION: This study provides valuable insights into managing obstructed inguinal hernias, suggesting that Lichtenstein mesh repair may be a viable option for this condition. …”
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Possible cross‑talk between atrial fibrillation and obstructive sleep apnea revealed by transcriptomic analysis by Xinmiao Chen, Yi Li, Yao Liu

“…Background Clinical observational studies have demonstrated a high prevalence of obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) in patients with atrial fibrillation (AF), indicating a significant comorbidity between the two conditions. …”
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Development and validation of a risk prediction model for depression in patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease by Tong Feng, PeiPei Li, Ran Duan, Zhi Jin

“…Abstract Background Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) is a prevalent respiratory condition often accompanied by depression, which exacerbates disease burden and impairs quality of life. …”
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CHRONIC OBSTRUCTIVE PULMONARY DISEASE AND ARTERIAL HYPERTENSION: VASCULAR WALL AS THE TARGET ORGAN IN COMORBID PATIENTS by N. A. Karoli, A. P. Rebrov

“…To reveal features of disturbances of arterial wall vasoregulatory function in patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) in the presence and absence of arterial hypertension (HT).Material and methods. …”
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Relationship between sleep apnea severity and mild cognitive impairment in people with obstructive sleep apnea by Shuxin Guo, Chunguang Liang, Jinrui Fei, Ying Ma, Weiwei Su, Huameng Xu, Jie Kong

“…Abstract Background It is becoming increasingly acknowledged that obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is a variable factor influencing cognitive health. …”
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Association Between Perinasal Uptake on Radioactive Iodine Whole-Body Scan and Nasolacrimal Duct Obstruction by Minjung Seo, Hongje Lee, Na Ri Park, Ju-Hyang Lee, Seol Hoon Park

“…<i>Background and Objectives:</i> This study reports an association between nasolacrimal duct obstruction (NLDO) and perinasal uptake on radioactive iodine (RAI) whole-body scan. …”
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Costs of Sleep Endoscopy With Same‐Day Versus Staged Surgery for Pediatric Obstructive Sleep Apnea by Nicholas R. Lenze, Michael M. Allevato, William J. Benjamin, Emmanuel Servin, Erin M. Kirkham, David A. Zopf, Joseph G. Sinnwell

“…Abstract Objective To compare the costs of staged versus same‐day surgery after drug‐induced sleep endoscopy (DISE) for pediatric obstructive sleep apnea (OSA). Study Design Retrospective cohort study. …”
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Quantitative MRCP metrics as imaging biomarkers to differentiate benign from malignant bile duct obstructions by Kulyada Eurboonyanun, Julaluck Promsorn, Prakasit Sa-Ngiamwibool, Chalerm Eurboonyanun, Sarah Finnegan, Carlos Ferreira, Amy Herlihy, Elizabeth Shumbayawonda, Rita Maria Lahoud, Isha Atre, Aileen O’Shea, Mukesh Harisinghani

“…Non-contrast MRCP images were post-processed with MRCP+. Mann-Whitney U test compared the metrics between groups. Diagnostic accuracy of MRCP+ markers (duct number and dimensions, biliary tree and gallbladder volume) to stratify benign from malignant biliary obstructions was assessed using the area under the receiver operating characteristic curve (AUC).ResultsAll bile duct metrics were significantly higher in malignant biliary obstruction (p&lt;0.05). …”
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