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Showing 1 to 20 of 422 for “"Obstructive"”.
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Pharmacological Treatment of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
COPD is a multifaceted disease, associated with numerous comorbidities and multiple systems may be involved and therefore, in order to achieve optimal management, a cohesive and integrated care strategy is required.
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Sleep Apnea Equipment’s for Obstructive Sleep Apnea
<p>Obstructive Sleep Apnea is a common chronic disorder that is often been ignored and not considered in the society compared to other chronic disorders. The prevalence of Obstructive Sleep Apnea is very much linked to the obesity. Sleep apnea is caused due to recurrent episodes of upper airway …
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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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An analysis of detrusor dynamics and urethral flow in the canine urinary tract, under obstructive and non-obstructive conditions
Thesis (M.S.)--Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Dept. of Mechanical Engineering, 1995.
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Sex and gender in chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
Research on sex and gender in chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) has primarily focused on differences in pulmonary function. Detailed gender- and sex-based analyses of other aspects of COPD, including epidemiology, risk factors other than cigarette smoke, pathophysiology, and measurement …
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Cardiac Co-morbidities in Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
… (CAD) is a frequent co-morbidity in chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and cardiovascular disease is the most common cause of death in COPD. Therefore, this study was performed to identify the prognostic factors associated with the CAD in COPD and investigate the independent risk …
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Obstructive Lung Disease among tobacco farmers in Malawi
… study was aimed at determining the prevalence of obstructive lung disease among tobacco farmers in Malawi and its association to nicotine and pesticide exposure. Methods A cross-sectional study was conducted comprising of 279 current workers across four flue-cured tobacco farms in rural Zomba …
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Strength Training in Patients with Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
… STRENGTH TRAINING IN PATIENTS WITH CHRONIC OBSTRUCTIVE PULMONARY DISEASE Thesis under the direction of Michael J. Berry, Ph.D., Department Chair and Professor of Health and Exercise Science The purpose of this study was to obtain pilot data comparing aerobic exercise to strength training …
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Obstructive Sleep Apnea in Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder
The general metadata -- e.g., title, author, abstract, subject headings, etc. -- is publicly available, but access to the submitted files is restricted to UT Southwestern campus access and/or authorized UT Southwestern users.
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Neuropsychological Sequelae of Obstructive Sleep Apnea in Later Adulthood
… and a clinical sample of patients with untreated obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) between 40 and 90 years of age. The cognitive performance of 67 patients with obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) was compared to those of 46 controls screened for OSA using a portable device called ApneaLinkTM. The current …
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Beta-adrenoceptor blockade and stimulation in obstructive lung disease
Contains fulltext : mmubn000001_029174244.pdf (Publisher’s version ) (Open Access)
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Epstein-Barr virus suppression in chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
Introduction: Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is a heterogeneous disease characterised by progressive breathlessness and functional decline. This condition is now the third most common cause of global mortality and there are currently no treatments that can meaningfully alter disease …
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Obstructive Sleep Apnea Educational Intervention of Dental Hygiene Students
… the knowledge of information relevant to obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) screening in dental hygiene (DH) students. Methods: OSA knowledge was assessed with a 17 question, comprehension based pre-test and post-test. The convenience sample consisted of first year DH students enrolled in DNHY …
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Cerebrovascular and Ventilatory Function in Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) is a disease primarily affecting the pulmonary system, most commonly resulting from prolonged exposure to cigarette smoke. While systemic respiratory disturbances in COPD are apparent, the chemical regulation within the brainstem and at the carotid …
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Analysis and detection of obstructive apnea in individual breath cycles
Vaxandi samstaða vísindamanna á sviði svefnrannsókna er að kæfisvefn sé röskun sem hrjáir stóran hluta fólks. Kæfisvefn veldur fjölda neikvæðra heilsufarslegra áhrifa, þar á meðal einkenna eins og mikla syfju yfir daginn. Til að greina kæfisvefn eru sjúklingar settir í svefnrannsókn. …
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Serum Cholesterol in Ambulatory Individuals With Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
The problem: Current accepted therapeutic modality in dietary management for individuals with chronic obstructiv e pulmonary disease(COPD)includes 40-50% of the caloric intake to come from fat sources. According to current literature, diets high in fat lead to elevated total serum cholesterol …
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MicroRNA Nanocarriers for the Treatment of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
Chronic obstruction pulmonary disease (COPD) is a major cause of morbidity and mortality across the world. COPD is currently the fourth leading cause of death in the world and is predicted to become the third leading cause of chronic illness and death worldwide by 2030. There are several …
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A size and shape analysis in obstructive sleep apnea patients
Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA) is related to an abnormal configuration of the upper airway. Since it presupposes a complex pathogenesis, studies on the disease usually require the analysis of many variables. This makes it difficult to obtain an adequate sample size. Further, the size of the upper …
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