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Showing 1 to 20 of 141 for “"Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)"”.
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Proteases, antiproteases and other inflammatory mediators associated with Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)
Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is a complex heterogeneous lung condition characterised by chronic inflammation and a reduction in airflow. COPD is diagnosed by measuring patient airflow obstruction, a late developing symptom, by which time irreversible lung damage has already …
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Best-Practice Evidence Based Medicine for the Effective Management of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)
Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is a highly prevalent condition characterised by progressive airflow limitation through the lungs. It is a significant socioeconomic burden and appropriate management of COPD has become a health priority, resulting in a breadth of innovation and …
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The effect of individualized nutrition intervention in malnourished, ambulatory patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)
… malnutrition is prevalent among patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). Nutritional interventions directed toward improving nutritional status in malnourished COPD patients appear warranted because malnutrition in these patients is associated with impaired respiratory muscle …
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The effect of smoking on the severity, and mechanisms of acute exacerbations of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)
COPD (Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease) worldwide has a prevalence of<br/>10% in men and 8.5% in women. Exacerbations of COPD account for<br/>approximately 10% of all acute medical admissions. Projected prevalence<br/>figures suggest that by 2020 COPD will be the third leading cause of …
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The development of novel strategies to modulate epithelial sodium channel (ENaC) activity in chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)
… and progressive lung damage is a hallmark of the chronic bronchitis (CB) phenotype in COPD, and the hydration status of the airways has been indicated as the main factor affecting this disorder. Inhibition of ENaC function in the airways has become an attractive therapeutic strategy to counteract …
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THE EFFECTS OF ACUTE DIETARY NITRATE SUPPLEMENTATION ON CONSTANT WORK RATE EXERCISE IN CHRONIC OBSTRUCTIVE PULMONARY DISEASE (COPD) PATIENTS
Dietary nitrate supplementation has been shown to positively influence the physiological responses to exercise and improve exercise capacity. The purpose of this study was to investigate the effects of acute dietary nitrate ingestion on the submaximal,
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The Effects of Acute Dietary Nitrate Supplementation on Constant Work Rate Exercise in Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) Patients
… juice on exercise capacity in patients with COPD. Six mild to moderately diseased patients completed four visits and were randomized to one of two treatment groups (beetroot juice, for visit 3, placebo for visit 4; or placebo for visit 3, beetroot juice for visit 4). The primary outcome was …
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Time-frequency investigation of heart rate variability and cardiovascular system modeling of normal and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) subjects
… cardiovascular regulation system in normal and Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) subjects. It explores the correlations between heart rate variability and cardiovascular regulation, which interact through complex multiple feedback and control loops. This work examines the coupling …
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Direct Incremental Costs in Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) and Asthma in United States - An Analysis of 2007 Medical Expenditure Panel Survey Data
… and direct incremental expenditures in Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) and asthma using 2007 Medical Expenditure Panel Survey (MEPS) data.</p><p> Methods: COPD and asthma were identified using ICD-9 codes and were the main independent variables. Covariates included age, …
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Characterising human lung tissue for biomarkers of EMT-fibrosis and functional steroid receptor components in chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) patients and control subjects
COPD is a poorly reversible airflow obstruction commonly induced by cigarette smoke. Pathology is linked to a series of inflammatory and fibrotic events in the small airways and lung parenchyma; including fibrosis, emphysema and mucus plugging. This work focuses on the inflammatory and fibrotic …
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Exercise tolerance and skeletal muscle structure and function in patients with chronic obstructive pulminary disease
… intolerance is well documented in patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). Historically, this exercise intolerance has been attributed to the central factors of lung damage and subsequent heart failure. However, recent evidence suggests that (i) patients with cardiac and renal …
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Hospital Resource Utilization among Patients with Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease - An Analysis of 2002 - 2005 Healthcare Cost and Utilization Project Data
… and in-hospital mortality among patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), using retrospective data derived from Nationwide Inpatient Sample (NIS) of the Healthcare Cost and Utilization Project (HCUP).
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The biochemical characterisation of respiratory mucus & mucins in normal, asthma & COPD
… cause of mortality and morbidity in respiratory diseases such as asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and is the leading cause of death in South Africa. Mucus is a viscid, slimy visco-elastic gel-like material, which coats the epithelial tissue of gastrointestinal, reproductive …
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Induction of Neutrophil Extracellular Traps by Nontypeable Haemophilus Influenzae And Defense Mechanisms Against Host NETs and Oxidative Stress
… often leads to middle ear inflammation and disease in the form of otitis media. A high frequency of doctor visits, antibiotic prescription, and drainage tube placement are due to childhood otitis media infections. Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is a restriction of airflow …
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Evaluating the Implementation of a Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease Management Program Using the Consolidated Framework for Implementation Research: A Case Study
Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is a prevalent chronic disease that requires comprehensive approaches to manage. Interprofessional teams are effective at providing chronic disease management and care that meets the needs of patients. As part of an ongoing spread, an interprofessional …
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An exploratory study of neuropsychological impairment, driving performance, and sleepiness in obstructive sleep apnoea and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
Obstructive Sleep Apnoea (OSA) and Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) are both medical conditions clearly associated with cognitive impairment. Impaired performance on tasks measuring reaction time, concentration, learning, memory, and driving ability have been observed. These deficits …
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Respiratory muscle work and inspiratory muscle training on cytokines, oxidative stress and diaphragm fatigue in younger and older populations
… and at rest in older adults and those with pulmonary limitations such as chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). When sufficiently strenuous it can result in diaphragmatic fatigue, increased blood lactate concentrations, and an alteration in respiratory muscle recruitment patterns. …
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