Obesity as a Risk Factor for Severe Influenza-like Illness
This study evaluates the association between obesity and severe influenza.
Category : Respiratory Diseases : Health & Medical
Resistance in Influenza Viruses Circulating in Central and South America
Recent studies reveal an alarming increase in inhibitor resistant viral strains worldwide.
The BTS CAP Guideline and the NICE Pneumonia Guideline
Find out which recommendations included in these guidelines overlap and how they may differ.
Aclidinium Bromide and Formoterol Fumarate Combination in COPD
Will COPD exacerbations may be a thing of the past with this combination inhaler therapy?
Microvascular Associations of Increased Aortic Stiffness in COPD
Does urinary albumin creatinine ratio reflect glomerular damage related to aortic stiffness?
Factors Associated With Exacerbation Frequency in COPD
The number of COPD exacerbations a patient experiences over a year is very strongly associated with their frequency in the previous year and also several other factors. Find out what they are.
Pulmonary Manifestations of Systemic Lupus Erythematosus
Learn more about the clinical presentation, pathogenesis, pathology, management, and prognosis of these SLE-associated lung conditions.
Diagnosis and Treatment of Latent TB Infection
Identification of latently infected individuals and their treatment has lowered the incidence of TB in rich, developed countries. This approach also holds promise for poorer nations.
Trends in ER Diagnosis of Pulmonary Embolism, 2001-2010
What impact has the increased availability and use of CT had on pulmonary embolism diagnosis in the ED?
Obstructive Lung Diseases and Inhaler Treatment
Learn why beliefs and perceptions matter -- with respect to respiratory diseases and the use of inhaler devices.
The Association Between Acetaminophen and Asthma
Is acetaminophen a real asthma promoter or an innocent bystander?
Effects of CPAP on the Carotid Artery Intima in Sleep Apnea
For patients with sleep apnea who are started on CPAP, when does the carotid intimal layer begin to thin?
Airway Smooth Muscle Cells and Functional Heterogeneity
Learn more about the pathogenesis of airway inflammation and remodeling.
Personalizing and Targeting Therapy for COPD
Find out how potential clinical biomarkers for COPD could be used to personalize treatment and lead to improved disease management.
Efficacy of Anticholinergic Drugs in Asthma
Should anticholinergic drugs play more of a leading role in chronic asthma management?
Alterations in the Muscle-to-Capillary Interface in Patients With Different Degrees of COPD
The authors investigate the muscle-to-capillary interface, an important factor involved in oxygen supply to the muscle, in patients with COPD
Th-17 Cells in the Lungs?
Evidence suggests that Th-17 cells play an important role in the pulmonary host defense against a wide range of pathogenic microbes.
Patients With Advanced Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer
Learn about innovations in chemotherapy treatment that result in improved outcomes for patients with this incurable disease.
Computed Tomography Pulmonary Angiography and Venography
Computed tomography pulmonary angiography (CTPA) is discussed including, short-term outcomes in patients with established acute PE.
Mitochondrial DNA Alteration in Obstructive Sleep Apnea
Learn why mitochondrial DNA damage presents in patients with obstructive sleep apnea.