Validation of Automated Respiratory Event Scoring in Type 3 Home Sleep Apnea Testing by Shiroshita N, Obata R, Kawana F, Kato M, Sato A, Ishiwata S, Yatsu S, Matsumoto H, Shitara J, Murata A, Shimizu M, Kato T, Suda S, Tomita Y, Hiki M, Naito R, Kasai T

“…Nanako Shiroshita,1,* Ryoko Obata,1,2,* Fusae Kawana,1 Mitsue Kato,1 Akihiro Sato,3 Sayaki Ishiwata,3 Shoichiro Yatsu,3 Hiroki Matsumoto,3,4 Jun Shitara,3 Azusa Murata,3 Megumi Shimizu,3 Takao Kato,3,4 Shoko Suda,1,3,4 Yasuhiro Tomita,3– 5 Masaru Hiki,3 Ryo Naito,3,4 Takatoshi Kasai1,3,4 1Cardiovascular Respiratory Sleep Medicine, Juntendo University Graduate School of Medicine, Tokyo, Japan; 2Philips Japan, Tokyo, Japan; 3Department of Cardiovascular Biology and Medicine, Juntendo University Graduate School of Medicine, Tokyo, Japan; 4Sleep and Sleep-Disordered Breathing Center, Juntendo University Hospital, Tokyo, Japan; 5Sleep Center, Toranomon Hospital, Tokyo, Japan*These authors contributed equally to this workCorrespondence: Takatoshi Kasai, Department of Cardiovascular Biology and Medicine, Juntendo University Graduate School of Medicine, Tokyo, Japan, Tel +81-3-3813-3111, Fax +81-3-5689-0627, Email kasai-t@mx6.nisiq.netPurpose: Home sleep apnea tests (HSATs) using polygraphy devices are becoming increasingly important for evaluating obstructive sleep apnea. …”
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To compare the efficacy of incentive spirometry and resistive inspiratory devices on ventilatory muscle strength in patients with moderate dyspnea in Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary... by Kalpesh Satani, Ratan Khuman, Surbala Devi, Gopal Nambi

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The Effect of Different Regimens of Vaccination against Pneumococcal Infection on the Clinical Course of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease: Focus on Changes in Sputum Microorga... by M. P. Kostinov, А. D. Protasov, А. V. Zhetkov, M. L. Shteyner, Yu. V. Tezikov, I. S. Lipatov

“…To verify the diagnosis of COPD, all subjects underwent external respiratory function test and bronchodilator test (salbutamol, 400 μg) according to the standard method. …”
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Validating the pathogenic mechanism of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease induced by negative emotions via Mendelian randomization and traditional Chinese medicine theory of emo... by Zhiying Wang, Yun Li, Zhixian Zhong, Ling Xu, Yi Zhong, Jian Chen

“…Objective: We employed Mendelian randomization (MR) to test the traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) theory of emotional pathogenesis concept and explore the causal relationship between negative emotions and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). …”
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An assessment of written leaflets for enhancing patient education and counselling on asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease in the implementation of a New Medicine Servic... by Weronika Guzenda, Magdalena Jasińska-Stroschein, Aleksandra Wawrowska, Olga Sierpniowska, Artur Jędra, Piotr Przymuszała, Piotr Dąbrowiecki, Patrycja Wiśniewska, Magdalena Waszyk-Nowaczyk

“…Abstract In recent years, an increasing number of people have been struggling with chronic respiratory diseases such as asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). Experienced pharmacists may play a crucial role in spreading knowledge by explaining what these diseases are and why it is important to take medications correctly. …”
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Evaluation of a Novel eHealth Tool for Pulmonary Rehabilitation in People With Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease: Randomized Controlled Pilot and Feasibility Trial by Åsa Karlsson, Pernilla Sönnerfors, Sara Lundell, Annika Toots, Karin Wadell

“… BackgroundThere is a growing interest in eHealth solutions to enhance access to and use of pulmonary rehabilitation for people with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). ObjectiveThis study aims to evaluate the feasibility of a novel eHealth tool (Me&COPD) to support pulmonary rehabilitation concerning usability, exercise adherence, intensity, progression, and adverse events. …”
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Elevated Serum Level of Krebs von den Lungen-6 Predicts Death in Patients With Comorbid Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis and Obstructive Sleep Apnea by Li F, Geng J, Zhang H, Xie B, Zhang H, Xie J, Dai H

“…These findings underscore the need for sleep tests and KL-6 measurement for IPF patients at high risk.Keywords: death, idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis, obstructive sleep apnea, serum Krebs von den Lungen-6…”
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Case Report: Reproductive evaluation of a Murgese stallion with obstructive azoospermia, accumulation of hyaline material in the ampullae ducts, and corpora amylacea in vesicular g... by Roberta Bucci, Salvatore Parrillo, Monica Probo, Vincenzo Varasano, Anastasia Romano, Augusto Carluccio

“…SPAP assay is performed on seminal plasma, with a value of 30 IU/L, compatible with obstructive azoospermia. A biopsy is performed, detecting the presence of complete germ lines in both testes. …”
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Effectiveness of the long-term therapy with bronchodilators, fenspiride and an ACE inhibitor perindopril among patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease and chronic cor p... by R. G. Bakaev, A. V. Strutynsky, A. I. Sivtseva, M. A. Voronina

“…To compare clinical effectiveness of the long-term ambulatory therapy (bronchodilators; bronchodilators and fenspiride; bronchodilators, fenspiride and an ACE inhibitor perindopril) among patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and chronic cor pulmonale (CCP). …”
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Postprandial cardiogenic syncope caused by gastric polyp-induced pyloric obstruction in an elderly woman with a giant hiatal hernia: a case report by Hideyuki Saito, Tatsuya Miyazaki, Makoto Sohda, Makoto Sakai, Hiroaki Honjyo, Yuuji Kumakura, Tomonori Yoshida, Takehiko Yokobori, Koji Kurosawa, Hiroyuki Kuwano

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A case of acute obstructive suppurative pancreatic ductitis complicated with acute cholangitis diagnosed only after the removal of a pancreatic duct stent by Hirotaka Oura, Harutoshi Sugiyama, Takayoshi Nishino

“…Abstract Acute obstructive suppurative pancreatic ductitis (AOSPD) is a rare complication of chronic pancreatitis that presents with high fever and abdominal pain. …”
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Prognostic value of hypoxia-inducible factor-1 alpha gene polymorphism in patients with heart failure with preserved ejection fraction and obstructive sleep apnea by A. V. Yakovlev, R. S. Chernyshev, K. S. Sakhonchik, S. N. Shilov, E. V. Grakova, K. V. Kop’eva, A. T. Teplyakov, I. A. Efremov, M. S. Kessler, N. F. Yakovleva, I. A. Grebenkina

“…To study the associations of hypoxia-inducible factor-1 alpha (HIF-1α) gene polymorphism (rs11549465) with the clinical course of heart failure (HF) with reserved ejection fraction (HFpEF) in patients with obesity and moderate and severe obstructive sleep apnea (OSA).Material and methods. …”
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Inflammatory Marker sTREM-1 Reflects the Clinical Stage and Respiratory Tract Obstruction in Allergic Asthma Bronchiale Patients and Correlates with Number of Neutrophils by Maria Bucova, Magda Suchankova, Martin Dzurilla, Mojmir Vrlik, Helena Novosadova, Eva Tedlova, Stefan Urban, Edita Hornakova, Marianna Seligova, Vladimira Durmanova, Peter Penz, Juraj Javor, Ema Paulovicova

“…The plasma levels of sTREM-1 were analysed by a sandwich ELISA test in the cohort of 76 patients with allergic asthma bronchiale and 39 healthy controls. …”
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Validation of the STOP-Bang Questionnaire as a Screening Tool for Obstructive Sleep Apnea among Different Populations: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis. by Mahesh Nagappa, Pu Liao, Jean Wong, Dennis Auckley, Satya Krishna Ramachandran, Stavros Memtsoudis, Babak Mokhlesi, Frances Chung

“…<h4>Background</h4>Diagnosing obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is clinically relevant because untreated OSA has been associated with increased morbidity and mortality. …”
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Psychiatric comorbidities and smoking behavior in chronic obstructive pulmonary disease: A case–control study from a north Indian tertiary Center by Rohit Pathak, Abhishek Pathak, Manish Singh

“…Background: Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is increasingly recognized as a condition with multisystem involvement, including psychiatric comorbidities. …”
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To study the impact of pulmonary rehabilitation on health-related quality of life among chronic obstructive pulmonary disease patients in a tertiary care center by Anjali G, Deepak Kumar R, Raghavendra MK

“…Aims and Objectives: To study the impact of PR on COPD patients by observing changes in common admission test (CAT) scores, body mass index, degree of airflow obstruction, dyspnea level, and exercise capacity (BODE) index, exacerbation frequency and hospital metrics across outpatient (OP), home-based, and non-rehabilitation groups. …”
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One-year Prevalence, Comorbidities, and Cost of Hospitalizations for Alpha-1 Antitrypsin Deficiency among Patients with Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease in the United States by Christopher M. Blanchette, Emily Zacherle, Joshua M. Noone, Bryce A. Van Doren, Debosree Roy, Reuben Howden

“…# Objectives Little is known about severe chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) exacerbations among patients with Alpha-1 Antitrypsin Deficiency (AATD). …”
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Association between body roundness index and obstructive sleep apnea: a cross-sectional study from the NHANES (2005–2008 to 2015–2020) by Ben Qin, Miao Shu, Song Cai, YaShi Zhou, JuKun Song, JuXiang Peng

“…Subgroup analyses, interaction tests, and smoothed curve fitting were also performed. …”
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Prevalence and determinants of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease among residents aged 40 years and older in Hebei province: a cross-sectional survey by Weiwei SHI, Yanxin YANG, Yajing CAO, Jingjing ZHAO, Mei LI, Yuhuan LIU, Jixin SUN, Ze CUI, Xiaoli LIU

“…ObjectiveTo investigate the prevalence of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and its influencing factors among residents aged 40 years and older in Hebei province, and to provide a reference for the development of local COPD prevention and control strategies. …”
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The D-Dimer to Albumin Ratio Could Predict Hospital Readmission Within One Year in Patients with Acute Exacerbation of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease by Li L, Feng Q, Yang C

“…The relationship was further explored in different modified Medical Research Council (mMRC), COPD assessment test (CAT), COPD course, pneumonia, glucocorticoid, antibiotic subgroups.Results: Totally, 117 (22.99%) COPD patients were hospital readmission due to AECOPD. …”
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