Intraocular lens subluxation obstructing a glaucoma tube shunt after a Valsalva maneuver: a case report by Ahnul Ha, Ki Tae Nam, Seongmi Kim, Ji Woong Chang, Jinho Jeong

“…While common causes of glaucoma drainage devices obstruction include vitreous prolapse, inflammatory debris, and tube malposition, clinicians should recognize IOL subluxation as a potential cause of mechanical blockage. …”
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Devices and approaches for leaflet modificationCentral Message by Ali Dakroub, MD, Sarah Malik, MD, Mandeep Singh, BA, Jaffar M. Khan, MD, PhD

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Small Bowel Obstruction Secondary to Coiling of Gastric Electrical Stimulator Leads: A Rare Complication of Gastroparesis Management by Arianna Gregg, MPH, Morgan Sly, MD, Marco Lin, MD, Babawale Oluborode, MD, Kellie Mcfarlin, MD, George Arnold, MD

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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 Disease (COPD) by Kalpesh Satani, Ratan Khuman, Surbala Devi, Gopal Nambi

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The Impact of a Tongue Training Device on Tongue Muscle Strength in Patients with Obstructive Sleep Apnea After Modified Uvulopalatopharyngoplasty: A Pilot Study by Yung-An Tsou, Chien-Hao Huang, Yu-Jen Chou, Hsueh-Hsin Kao, Jui-Kun Chiang, Yee-Hsin Kao

“…This study aimed to investigate the impact of a tongue training device, the HEAL, on tongue muscle strength in patients with obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) following modified uvulopalatopharyngoplasty (UPPP), utilizing the IOPI for evaluation. …”
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Comparison of positive expiratory pressure device versus non-invasive ventilation on outcomes in acute exacerbation of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease in the emergency department by Emine Sarcan, Ahmet Burak Erdem, Merve Yazla, Şerife Büşra Uysal, Elif Çelikel

“…Abstract Background Acute exacerbations of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) are among the most common reasons for emergency department visits. …”
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Tracing the complete journey of patient compliance in obstructive sleep apnea management: a 12-year retrospective study on diagnosis, device adherence, and treatment outcomes by Fatema Abdulkarim, Esra’a Alshawamreh, Hassan Alhariri

“…Current research falls short in chronicling the complete trajectory of obstructive sleep apnea management, specifically, the intricacies of patient adherence to device therapy post-diagnosis. …”
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OSA Wellness Scale (OWS): A New Health-Related Quality of Life Test in Obstructive Sleep Apnea Patients Treated with Mandibular Advancement Device by Domenico Ciavarella, Alessandra Campobasso, Laura Guida, Angela Pia Cazzolla, Graziano Montaruli, Fabrizio Corlianò, Luigi Romano, Michele Cassano, Michele Tepedino, Giuseppe Burlon

“…To present a new short self-test, called the OSA wellness scale (OWS), for assessing the health-related quality of life (HRQoL) changes in obstructive apnea syndrome (OSA) patients treated with mandibular advancement device (MAD). …”
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Inhaled Triple Therapy with Extrafine Single Inhaler Versus Multiple Devices in Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (TRIPOLI): A Post-Authorization Retrospective Study by Cabrera César E, López García J, Vega Lizarazo DE, Benítez-Cano Gamonoso M, Segura Romero M, Sanchez Martín S, León Nieto MI, González-Segura Alsina D, Velasco Garrido JL

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Computed tomography versus sleep endoscopy (DISE) to predict the effectiveness of mandibular advancement device in adult patients with obstructive sleep apnea: A systematic review by Pedro Cebola, Cristina Caroça, Helena Donato, Sara Dias, João Paço, Cristina Manso

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Computed tomography versus sleep endoscopy (DISE) to predict the effectiveness of mandibular advancement device in adult patients with obstructive sleep apnea: A systematic review. by Pedro Cebola, Cristina Caroça, Helena Donato, Sara Dias, João Paço, Cristina Manso

“…One of the non-invasive options to treat obstructive sleep apnea is the mandibular advancement device. 2 methods can help predict the success of mandibular advancement devices, and they are Neck computed tomography (CT) and Drug-induced Sleep endoscopy (DISE). …”
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Assessment of the cardiorespiratory state in a six-minute walk test in patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease with normal body mass and overweight by E. S. Ovsyannikov, S. N. Аvdeev, A. V. Budnevskiy, R. E. Tokmachev

Subjects: “…chronic obstructive pulmonary disease…”
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Mandibular Advancement Devices in OSA Patients: Impact on Occlusal Dynamics and Tooth Alignment Modifications—A Pilot Prospective and Retrospective Study by Aylin Uyaner, Helen Schneider, Aditya Parikh, Kathrin Paeske-Hinz, Anna Konermann

Subjects: “…mandibular advancement devices…”
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Assistive products for long-term care among older people with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease in Japan: a retrospective cohort study by Satomi Kitamura, Rumiko Tsuchiya-Ito, Reina Taguchi, Tomoki Ishikawa, Tomoyuki Ota, Shota Hamada

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Effect of Airofit Pro Device on Lung Function, Capacity and Quality of Life in COPD: A Protocol for Randomised Controlled Trial by Pooja Ramesh Tiwari, Vishnu Vardhan

“…Introduction: Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) is a long-term lung disease that causes difficulty breathing due to airflow blockage. …”
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Early Diagnosis of Respiratory Disease in Light of COVID-19 Infection and Use of Oxygen Concentrators and CPAP Devices for the Treatment of Respiratory Failure by M. W. Alhamd, Ali Jassem Abdolhusain, Yahia Jaafar Lola, Mazen Abbas Al-Gharrawy

“…The effectiveness of the appointment of long-term oxygen therapy using oxygen concentrators in patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, CPAP therapy using automatic CPAP devices in patients with obstructive sleep apnea-hypopnea syndrome with mandatory pulse oximetry monitoring has been confirmed. …”
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Trans-Coronary Sinus Intra-Septal Radiofrequency Ablation (TIRA) for Hypertrophic Obstructive Cardiomyopathy: First-in-Human Results by Ji-Soo Oh, Jae-Young Seo, Cheol-Min Lee, Su-Jin Jung, June-Hong Kim, Min-Ku Chon

Subjects: “…hypertrophic obstructive cardiomyopathy (HOCM)…”
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Connectivity Analysis of Millimeter-Wave Device-to-Device Networks with Blockage by Haejoon Jung, In-Ho Lee

“…Therefore, assuming that an outage occurs in the absence of the LoS path between two wireless devices by obstructions, we focus on connectivity of the mm Wave D2D networks. …”
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Advancing the frontier of left ventricular assist device outflow graft stenting: Stenting techniques and outcomes in a landmark case series by David Gittess, MD, Mohammad A. Al-Ani, MD, Andrew Stein, MD, Juan R. Vilaro, MD, Alex M. Parker, MD, Juan M. Aranda, Jr MD, Mustafa M. Ahmed, MD, Eric Jeng, MD, R. David Anderson, MD

Subjects: “…left ventricular assist device…”
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Stents for malignant ureteral obstruction by Kristina Pavlovic, Dirk Lange, Ben H. Chew

“…Malignant ureteral obstruction can result in renal dysfunction or urosepsis and can limit the physician's ability to treat the underlying cancer. …”
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