Cuff leak test and airway obstruction in mechanically ventilated ICU patients (COSMIC): a pilot feasibility randomized controlled trial protocol by Sangeeta Mehta, Deborah J Cook, Kimberley Lewis, Roman Jaeschke, Dan Perri, Corry Marchildon, Kelly Hassall, Thomas Piraino, Waleed Alhazzani, Erick Huaileigh Duan, Karen Bosma, Jose Estrada, Irene Armanious, Kallirroi Laiya Carayannopoulos

“…Introduction The cuff leak test (CLT) is hypothesised to help optimise extubation by assessing for laryngeal oedema which, if unrecognised and untreated, could lead to post-extubation stridor, post-extubation airway obstruction, and reintubation. …”
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Point-of-care testing reduces antibiotic prescribing in acute exacerbations of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease: A systematic review and meta-analysis by Xiying Li, Shengyue Qiu, Chaojie Liu, Manzhi Zhao, Xinyi Yang, Haohai Xia, Ruonan Wang, Shanquan Chen, Jie Chen, Jinkun Zheng, Gordon Liu, Shifang Yang, Lianping Yang, Christopher C Butler

“…Background: Challenges in identifying the causes of acute exacerbations of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (AECOPD) have led to overuse of antibiotics. …”
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Randomised trial of home sleep apnoea testing compared to in-lab polysomnography for the evaluation of obstructive sleep apnoea in children: rationale and study protocol by Darko Stefanovski, Ignacio E Tapia, Christopher M Cielo, Lourdes M DelRosso, Eberechukwu A Uwah, Yaelis D Roman Rosado, Mahalakshmi Somayaji, Michelle Ward, Anjalee Galion, Sally L Davidson Ward

“…In-lab attended polysomnography (PSG) is currently the gold standard for the diagnosis of OSA in children, but it poses challenges due to the burden on families and limited testing facilities. Home sleep apnoea testing (HSAT), an unattended sleep test done at home, is an accepted alternative for adults but lacks sufficient evidence to be used clinically for the evaluation of OSA in children. …”
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Molecular-genetic testing of single-nucleotide polymorphism C-33T of IL4 gene in children with recurrent episodes of acute obstructive bronchitis. by O. V. Kens, O. Z. Gnateyko, N. S. Lukyanenko, V. I. Bergtravm

Subjects: “…molecular genetic testing…”
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Assessment of the cardiorespiratory state in a six-minute walk test in patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease with normal body mass and overweight by E. S. Ovsyannikov, S. N. Аvdeev, A. V. Budnevskiy, R. E. Tokmachev

Subjects: “…chronic obstructive pulmonary disease…”
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Diagnostic performance of the 2019 ESC pre-test probability and Coronary Artery Disease consortium models in estimating obstructive coronary artery disease by Huy Truong Hoang, Dan Van Buu Do, Thao Le Phuong Nguyen, V. V. Maiskov, Z. D. Kobalava

“…To evaluate and compare the diagnostic performance of the 2019 European Society of Cardiology pre-test probability (PTP) model and the coronary artery disease (CAD) consortium basic and clinical models in predicting obstructive CAD in patients with stable angina.Material and methods. …”
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Transthoracic Assessment of Coronary Flow Velocity Reserve: A Practical Approach to Diagnostic Testing in Patients with Angina and No Obstructive Coronary Artery Disease by Daria Frestad Bechsgaard, Eva Prescott

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Contribution of small airway disease to dynamic hyperinflation in patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease by Cristiane Chaves Marcelino da Costa, Hebert Olímpio Júnior, Paulo Victor Leandro da Silva Pinto, Milena Alves da Silva, Laura Franco Pessoa, Laura Lima da Silva, Jannis Papathanasiou, Arthur de Sá Ferreira, Agnaldo José Lopes

Subjects: “…Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease…”
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Diagnostic performance of a doppler radar-based sleep apnoea testing device by Jonathan Röcken, Andrei M. Darie, Leticia Grize, Claire Ellen Dexter, Matthias J. Herrmann, Kathleen Jahn, Werner Strobel, Michael Tamm, Daiana Stolz

Subjects: “…Home sleep apnoea testing…”
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Characteristics and Quality of Life of Patients with COPD with Different Degrees of Exercise-Induced Desaturation on Six-minute Walk Test by Gao B, Wang S, Zhao L, Liao H, Qumu S, Wang P, Yang T, Jiang S

“…Patients were categorized into three groups based on oxygen desaturation (SpO2) during the six-minute walk test (6MWT): non-EID (n = 52), mild-EID (n = 42), and severe-EID (n = 22). …”
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Evaluation of symptom control in chronic obstructive pulmonary disease after reinforcement of proper inhaler technique by Tanya Jaiswal, Sparsh Gupta, Pooja Anand, Pranav Ish, Dhruv Sakkarwal, Divya Sahu

“… Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) remains a leading cause of morbidity and mortality worldwide. …”
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Economic impact case study of a wearable medical device for the diagnosis of obstructive sleep apnoea by Jo Setters, Jonathan Paynter, Jo Hanlon

“…Conclusions AcuPebble presents an opportunity for substantial healthcare savings, enabling an increase in the number of people tested, diagnosed and treated for OSA.…”
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Effect of Pulmonary Rehabilitation on Dyspnoea, Functional Capacity and Thoracic Excursion in Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease: A Case Report by Priyanka K Chilhate, Lajwanti Lalwani (Adwani)

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Ultrasound techniques in the diagnosis of vascular structural changes and blood flow velocity in patients with obstructive sleep apnea by S. E. Bolshakova, I. M. Madaeva, O. N. Berdina, O. V. Bugun, L. V. Rychkova

Subjects: “…obstructive sleep apnea…”
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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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Infectious exacerbation of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease: place and role of respiratory viral pathogens. by Y. I. Feshchenko, V. K. Gavrisyuk, I. V. Dziublyk, O. Ya. Dziublyk, G. L. Gumeniuk, M. I. Gumeniuk, G. B. Kapitan, V. A. Yachnik

Subjects: “…chronic obstructive pulmonary disease…”
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Birth of a healthy child fathered by a man with Klinefelter`s syndrome after preimplantation genetic testing by Trninić-Pjević Aleksandra, Milatović Stevan, Havrljenko Jelena, Kavecan Ivana, Kopitović Aleksandar

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Cross-sectional study on exercise capacity in obese patients with severe obstructive sleep apnea syndrome by Shengrui Mei, Yue Zhou, Wenjun Wu, Xiaochuan Cui, Junyan Cai, Peng Yuan, Shukun Deng

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An Automated Algorithm for Obstructive Sleep Apnea Detection Using a Wireless Abdomen-Worn Sensor by Thi Hang Dang, Seong-mun Kim, Min-seong Choi, Sung-nam Hwan, Hyung-ki Min, Franklin Bien

Subjects: “…obstructive sleep apnea…”
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Contribution of 2 D strain in the detection of subtle myocardial involvement in group A and B patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease by Rania Kaddoussi, Ikram Chamtouri, Wafa Dhouib, Imen Touil, Saoussen Ben Abdallah, Monia Daami, Fatma Ezzahra Elassoufi, Walid Jomaa, Wissal Rouetbi, Ahmed Turki, Khaldoun Ben Hamda

Subjects: “…chronic obstructive…”
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