Successful heart transplantation after 4 years of bridging with HeartWare HVAD for left ventricular noncompaction in an 11-year-old boy with prohibitively high pulmonary vascular r... by Komarakshi R. Balakrishnan, Sureshkumaran Kandasami, Suresh Rao Kemundel Genny, Rajesh Kumar Ramaswamy, Ratnagiri Ravikumar

“…End-stage heart failure due to left ventricular noncompaction (LVNC) poses unique challenges for ventricular assist device implantation, like inflow cannula obstruction due to trabeculations. …”
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Hypoglossal Nerve Stimulation Respiratory Lead Migration: MAUDE Database Review and Case Report by Emily A. Commesso, Marcus F. Paoletti, Eric J. Kezirian

“…Abstract Objective Unilateral hypoglossal nerve stimulation (HGNS) to treat obstructive sleep apnea involves implantation of a pulse generator, a respiratory sensing lead, and a stimulation lead. …”
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Diagnosis and Severity Assessment of COPD Using a Novel Fast-Response Capnometer and Interpretable Machine Learning by Leeran Talker, Cihan Dogan, Daniel Neville, Rui Hen Lim, Henry Broomfield, Gabriel Lambert, Ahmed Selim, Thomas Brown, Laura Wiffen, Julian Carter, Helen F. Ashdown, Gail Hayward, Elango Vijaykumar, Scott T. Weiss, Anoop Chauhan, Ameera X. Patel

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Factors associated with medical device-related pressure injury in an intensive care unit in the Amazon region during the COVID-19 pandemic: retrospective cohort by Vitória Alice Alencar Sousa, Daniele Nunes da Silva Ferreira, Giovana Vitória Guimarães Mendonça, Rebecca Lobato Marinho, Natasha Cristina Oliveira Andrade, Tamires de Nazaré Soares, Marcos Jessé Abrahão Silva, Marcos Jessé Abrahão Silva, Diana da Costa Lobato, Suziane do Socorro dos Santos, Yan Corrêa Rodrigues, Yan Corrêa Rodrigues, Yan Corrêa Rodrigues, Daniele Melo Sardinha, Daniele Melo Sardinha, Daniele Melo Sardinha, Luana Nepomuceno Gondim Costa Lima, Luana Nepomuceno Gondim Costa Lima, Luana Nepomuceno Gondim Costa Lima

“…Medical device–related pressure injuries (MDRPIs) pose a serious public health challenge, particularly in intensive care settings during the COVID-19 pandemic. …”
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The dynamics of 24-hour ambulatory blood pressure monitoring parameters, subclinical damage and endothelial function of vessels in patients with arterial hypertension and chronic o... by O. G. Ivanko, A. V. Tovma, A. V. Kamenshchyk, M. V. Patsera

“…The average age was (54.7 ± 9.5) years. The 24-h BPM by devices “АВРМ-04” (“Meditech”, Hungary) and “EBPM” (“Innomed”, Hungary) was provided to all patients. …”
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Could the use of a new novel bipolar radiofrequency device (Aerin) improve nasal valve collapse? A systematic review and meta-analysis by Manuele Casale, Antonio Moffa, Lucrezia Giorgi, Michelangelo Pierri, Rodolfo Lugo, Ofer Jacobowitz, Peter Baptista

“…This work aims to assess the efficacy of a new radiofrequency device, the Vivaer™ System (Aerin Medical, Sunnyvale, CA), to treat nasal obstruction through a systematic review and meta-analysis. …”
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Short-term oral estriol for cervical stenosis, labial adhesion, and challenging intrauterine contraceptive device removal in postmenopausal women: A case series by Ayano Yuge, Hiroshi Ishikawa, Rie Okuya, Yuki Goto, Meika Kaneko, Kaori Koga

“…Cervical stenosis and labial adhesion associated with vulvovaginal atrophy (VVA) obstruct access to the uterine cavity and reduce quality of life. …”
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A Buccal Mucosal Oximeter Accurately Measures Arterial Oxyhemoglobin Saturation by Snow C, Magnison-Benoit S, Pun M, Tripp TR, Clarke A, Berghmans S, Hansen B, Transfiguracion L, Adatia S, Rawling JM, Roy S, Di Simone G, Lai ML, Mosca EV, Remmers JE, Poulin MJ

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Health inequity: Possibilities of initiating pulmonary telerehabilitation programs for adults with chronic obstructive pulmonary disorders in conflict and low-resourced areas; A mi... by Suad J Ghaben, Arimi Fitri Mat Ludin, Badr Elkholi, Reem Kullab, Majd Al-Hour, Devinder Kaur Ajit Singh

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Endoscopic ultrasound-guided gastroenterostomy, with focus on technique and practical tips by Chi-Ying Yang, Wen-Hsin Huang, Hsing-Hung Cheng

“…Gastric outlet obstruction (GOO) is a condition characterized by a mechanical obstruction of the stomach or duodenum, caused by either benign or malignant disease. …”
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Application of Mixed Effects Limits of Agreement in the Presence of Multiple Sources of Variability: Exemplar from the Comparison of Several Devices to Measure Respiratory Rate in... by Richard A Parker, Christopher J Weir, Noah Rubio, Roberto Rabinovich, Hilary Pinnock, Janet Hanley, Lucy McCloughan, Ellen M Drost, Leandro C Mantoani, William MacNee, Brian McKinstry

“…We address the practical challenges of applying mixed effects limits of agreement to the comparison of several devices to measure respiratory rate in patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD).…”
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Effect of PIFR-based optimised inhalation therapy in patients recovering from acute exacerbation of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease: protocol of a prospective, multicentre, s... by Jing Zhang, Jianlan Hua, Hui-fang Cao, Chun-ling Du, Jia-yun Ma, Yi-hui Zuo

“…Introduction Acute exacerbation (AE) is a major cause of disease progression and death in patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), accounting for majority of medical expenditures. …”
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Feasibility and acceptability of switching from a previous-generation to a new-generation mask for positive airway pressure therapy of sleep apnea using remote care by Xueling Zhu, Adam Benjafield, Ross Deas, Leslee Willes, Jeff Armitstead

“…Purpose: Mask selection could affect an individual's experience with positive airway pressure (PAP) treatment for obstructive sleep apnea, but there is very limited data on the impact of switching to a different mask once established on PAP therapy. …”
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Impressions and Perceptions of a Smartphone and Smartwatch Self-Management Tool for Patients With COPD: A Qualitative Study by Robert Wu, Maryann Calligan, Tanya Son, Harshmeet Rakhra, Eyal de Lara, Alex Mariakakis, Andrea S. Gershon

“…Background Patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) often do not seek care until they experience an exacerbation. …”
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Difference in Sleep Apnea Pattern According to Body Mass Index (BMI): A Cohort Study in a Tertiary Care Center-Rawalpindi by Karamat Ali, Abdul Rehman Arshad, Muhammad Imran, Attia Khaliq, Amir Rashid, Hassan Raza

“…Objective: To evaluate the prevalence of Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA) using polysomnography (PSG) in symptomatic Pakistani patients and assess its association with demographic factors (age, sex, BMI) and obesity. …”
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A mixed-methods pilot study of domiciliary nasal high-flow therapy for breathlessness in people with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease who do not qualify for domiciliary long-t... by Natasha Smallwood, Amy Pascoe, Catherine Buchan, Aaron K. Wong, David Currow, Brian Le

“…Thirteen (87%) completed the trial, with 8 (54%) keeping the device at the end of the trial and 3 (20%) continuing use long-term. …”
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Sleep-related breathing disorders in patients with heart failure: current aspects of treatment. Part II by K. S. Krupichka, M. V. Agaltsov, R. P. Myasnikov, O. M. Drapkina

“…The second part of the review highlights treatments for different types of sleep apnea in patients with heart failure. In both obstructive and central sleep apnea, ventilatory support during sleep takes a special place in treatment. …”
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Optimizing Treatment for Hospitalized Patients with COPD: A Study on the Impact of a LINE App-Based Multidisciplinary Team Approach Targeting Pharmacological Treatment, Lifestyle C... by Huang HY, Chen CL, Lin YL, Chen SC, Lee LC, Dai HM, Chiang CY, Chang YF, Lu H, Lee MR, Yang CC, Su CH, Chiang YZ, Yang MC, Shyu RY, Lan CC

“…The integration of mobile apps and devices improves COPD management by reducing symptoms and exacerbations. …”
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AEROSOL THERAPY DURING NON-INVASIVE VENTILATION by S. N. Аvdeev

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A Double-Blinded Randomized Controlled Trial: Can Pulsed Electromagnetic Field Therapy Be a Novel Method for Treating Chronic Rhinosinusitis? by Nessrien Afify Abed Elrashid, Olfat Ibrahim Ali, Zizi M. Ibrahim, Mohammed A. El Sharkawy, Bodor Bin sheeha, Wafaa Mahmoud Amin

“…The control group received the same PEMF application as an inactive device. Before and after the intervention, researchers assessed fatigue levels with a visual analog fatigue scale (VAFS), headache intensity via a numerical pain-rating scale, and the status of sinus opacifications and ostiomeatal complex obstructions by computerized tomography (CT). …”
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