Increased Stress Hyperglycemia Ratio Predicts Poor Clinical Outcome in Critically Ill COPD Patients: A Retrospective Study by Qiao M, Yang H, Qin M, Li Y, Wang H

“…Secondary endpoints were acute exacerbation of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (AECOPD) and acute respiratory failure (ARF). …”
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Cardiovascular risk profiles and stress echocardiography results in patients with hypertensive response to exercise by E. A. Karev, E. G. Malev, A. Yu. Suvorov, S. L. Verbilo, M. N. Prokudina

“…To compare markers of high cardiovascular risk and stress echocardiography results depending on the type of blood pressure (BP) response to exercise in patients without obstructive coronary artery disease.Material and methods. …”
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Comparison of Clinical Characteristics and Prognosis Among Spontaneous Pneumothorax Patients of Different Ages: A Two-Year Follow-Up Study by Wang T, Bai Y

“…Additionally, as most patients in the elderly group had chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), data about patients’ lung function tests and medication were also analyzed.Results: Compared with adolescents/adults (6.45± 0.24 days), patients with SP in the neonate and elderly groups had more comorbidities, resulting in a longer hospital stay (13.85± 0.34 days in neonates and 9.50± 0.36 days in the elderly). …”
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Barriers and facilitators to pulmonary rehabilitation in COPD: a mixed-methods systematic review by Hua Qin, Ping Jia, Qilin Yan, Xi Li, Yan Zhang, Hong Jiang, Hongmei Yang, Linzhang Li

“…Abstract Objective This mixed-methods systematic review examines determinants influencing engagement in pulmonary rehabilitation (PR) among patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and synthesizes evidence to guide intervention strategies. …”
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The Effect of an Individualized Informational Intervention on the Quality of Life, Adherence and Psychosocial Economic Status of Patients with COPD: A Research Protocol by Antonia Aravantinou Karlatou, Antonios Christodoulakis, Sophia E. Schiza, Evangelos C. Karademas, Ioanna Tsiligianni

“…Introduction: Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) has a diverse negative impact on patients, affecting them both physically and mentally. …”
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A survey and analysis of inhalation medication adherence among 977 COPD patients in a region of northern China by Lu Liu, Jinling Xiao, Shihuan Yu

“…Abstract Objective Inhalation therapy is recommended by the World Health Organization as the first-line treatment for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) due to its rapid onset of action, good safety profile, ease of use, and portability. …”
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A cross-tissue transcriptome-wide association study reveals GRK4 as a novel susceptibility gene for COPD by Guanglei Chen, Yaxian Jin, Cancan Chu, Yuhao Zheng, Changfu Yang, Yunzhi Chen, Xing Zhu

“…Abstract Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is a prevalent respiratory disorder with environmental factors being the primary risk determinants. …”
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Study to evaluate the effectiveness and cost-effectiveness of different screening strategies for identifying undiagnosed COPD among residents (≥40 years) in four cities in China: p... by Sue Jowett, Peymane Adab, Chunhua Chi, Alice J Sitch, Andrew P Dickens, Alexandra Enocson, Zihan Pan, Xia Kong, Kar Keung Cheng, Rachel Jordan

“…Introduction The latest chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) epidemiology survey in China estimated that there were 99 million potential COPD patients in the country, the majority of whom are undiagnosed. …”
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Associations of TyG index with coronary heart disease risk and coronary artery sclerosis severity in OSA by Xuan Qiu, Gulimire Aimaiti, Yulan Chen, Yu Li, Xiaojing Sun

“…Abstract Background Insulin resistance (IR) is involved in the pathogenesis and progression of obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) and coronary heart disease (CHD). …”
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Pharmacological and surgical experimental animal models of induction of spermatogenesis disorders by M. V. Epifanova, A. A. Kostin, O. Yu. Malinina, S. A. Artemenko, A. A. Epifanov

“…On days 0, 7, 14, 28 after the last day of induction of spermatogenesis disorders, epididymal semen analysis, blood test, total serum testosterone, pathomorphological examination of testes tissue, body weight, reproductive system organ weight were performed to assess model performance.Results. …”
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A pediatric patient with chronic enteropathy associated with SLCO2A1 who underwent multimodal treatment including several surgeries: a case report by Yoojin Jung, Jaehee Chung, Inhyuk Yoo

“…Initial lab results included hemoglobin of 6.1 g/dl, normal CRP, and positive stool tests, without hematochezia. Capsule endoscopy revealed chronic ulcers and strictures in small bowel, and genetic testing identified a variant in SLCO2A1 gene, finally confirming CEAS. …”
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Screening of Chronic Kidney Diseases in Patients Hospitalized for Surgery at the National Hospital of Zinder in Niger by Hassane Diongolé, Hassan Maman Laouel, Amadou Magagi, Abdoul Aziz Garba, Zeinabou Maiga Moussa Tondi, Laouali Chaibou, Saadatou Brah Waziri, Abdoulaye Idrissa Abdoulmadjid, Lionel Rostaing

“…Medical histories revealed high blood pressure (n=24;4.8%), diabetes (1 patient), urinary tract infections (n=13;2.6%), and obstructive syndrome of the lower urinary tract (n=30;7.8%). …”
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Lichen Sclerosus is a high-cost diagnosis, compounded by comorbid conditions by Joseph Visingardi, Shreya Patel, Vanessa Lu, Darrel Bibicheff, Elise J.B. De

“…Johns Hopkins Adjusted Clinical Groups (ACG) risk assessment was utilized to determine future costs. Z-tests were utilized to determine the differences in rates of comorbidities, and T-tests for differences in cost. …”
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The association between non-high-density lipoprotein cholesterol to high-density lipoprotein cholesterol ratio and preserved ratio impaired spirometry: NHANES 2007–2012 by Qilei Zhu, Ran He, Yiqin Yan, Lihan Xiang, Yarong Li, Yi Yang, Dandan Hu, Liming Lou

“…Subgroup analysis and interaction tests revealed a significant interaction effect among different waist circumference categories (P for interaction = 0.020). …”
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Features of haemophilus influenzae type b vaccine in patients waitlisted for lung transplantation by V. B. Polishchuk, M. P. Kostinov, A. A. Pyzhov, O. O. Magarshak, N. E. Yastrebova, N. A. Karchevskaya, E. A. Тarabrin, T. E. Kallagov, A. E. Vlasenko

“…IgG antibody concentrations to Hib capsular polysaccharide before vaccination and 1 month after was measured by ELISA using a test system developed at Mechnikov Research Institute of Vaccines and Sera. …”
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Evaluation of Inflammatory Markers in Patients Undergoing a Short-Term Aerobic Exercise Program while Hospitalized due to Acute Exacerbation of COPD by Caroline Knaut, Carolina Bonfanti Mesquita, Victor Zuniga Dourado, Irma de Godoy, Suzana E. Tanni

“…After 48 hours of hospitalization, all patients underwent a 6-minute walk test (6MWT) and a new spirometry test, and BODE index was calculated. …”
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Prediction Model of 30-Days Postoperative Pneumonia in Elderly Patient Undergoing Abdominal Surgery by Noto Dwimartutie, Harini Oktadiana, Gurmeet Singh, Wifanto Saditya Jeo, Kuntjoro Harimurti

“…Model’s calibration performance was determined by Hosmer-Lameshow test and its discrimination performance was determined by calculating area under the curve (AUC). …”
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Real-World Effectiveness of Triple Extrafine Fixed-Dose Combination with Beclomethasone/Formoterol/Glycopyrronium on Symptoms and Lung Function in COPD: A Systematic Review and Met... by Rogliani P, Manzetti GM, Cazzola M, Calzetta L

“…Heterogeneity was significant, but Egger’s test suggested no significant publication bias.Conclusion: The triple extrafine BDP/FF/G FDC effectively improves health status and lung function in real-world COPD patients, supporting its use as a viable therapeutic strategy. …”
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Intermittent hypoxemia during hemodialysis: AI-based identification of arterial oxygen saturation saw-tooth pattern by Hanjie Zhang, Andrea Nandorine Ban, Peter Kotanko

“…., central sleep apnea) or upper airway obstruction (i.e., obstructive sleep apnea). Intermittent SaO2 saw-tooth patterns are a hallmark of sleep apnea. …”
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Existing comorbidities in people with osteoarthritis: a retrospective analysis of a population-based cohort in Alberta, Canada by Cheryl Barnabe, Karen Yee, Xiaoxiao Liu, Deborah A Marshall, Peter D Faris, Claire Barber, Dianne Mosher, Thomas Noseworthy, Jason Werle

“…Depression, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and hypertension were the most prevalent in both females and males after age-standardisation, with 40% of all cases having any combination of these comorbidities. …”
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