Evaluating the Efficacy of Biofeedback for Chronic Constipation Using the Constipation Severity Instrument and Constipation-Related Quality of Life Measure by Yuan-Tzu Lan, Lillian G. Jahan, Madhulika G. Varma

“…Limitations: The study limitation was the small sample size due to difficulty in obtaining complete information in the enrolled patients.…”
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Aspergillosis: Case Series from the Central Public Health Laboratory–Ministry of Health. Asunción, Paraguay. Period 2000–2019 by Aguilar-Fernández, Gustavo, Araujo-López, Patricia, Lird, Graciela, Arguello-Velaztiqui, Rocío del Carmen, Blasco-Gavilán, Raquel

“…Objectives: To characterize patients diagnosed with aspergillosis whose samples were sent to the Mycology section of the Central Public Health Laboratory during the period 2000–2019. …”
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Intraoral appliance treatment modulates inflammatory markers and oxidative damage in elderly with sleep apnea by Alessandra Peres, João Carlos Fraga da Rosa, Joane Severo Ribeiro, Sofia de Lima Silva, Cristiane Bündchen, Gilson Pires Dornelles, Vania Fontanella

“…Abstract Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) causes intermittent hypoxia, increased production of reactive oxygen species, and inflammation, which may elevate morbidity and mortality from cardiovascular disease. …”
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Is there an association between cognitive impairment and urinary adrenaline, norepinephrine, gamma-aminobutyric acid, and taurine levels in children with obstructive sleep apnea?:... by Jiapeng Ji, Yuqing Wang, Bolin Chen, Xueyun Xu, Meng Lv

“…Abstract Background Children with obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) can develop cognitive impairments. …”
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Prevalence and determinants of high-risk obstructive sleep apnea among hypertensive patients in referral hospitals of the Amhara Region, Northwest Ethiopia, 2022 by Meseret Kassaw, Bezawit Mulat Ayal, Dagimawi Chilot, Kassa Abebaw, Baye Ashenef

“…BackgroundObstructive sleep apnea results from intermittent airway collapse during sleep. …”
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Copy number variation of the beta-defensin genes in europeans: no supporting evidence for association with lung function, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease or asthma. by Louise V Wain, Linda Odenthal-Hesse, Razan Abujaber, Ian Sayers, Caroline Beardsmore, Erol A Gaillard, Sally Chappell, Cristian M Dogaru, Tricia McKeever, Tamar Guetta-Baranes, Noor Kalsheker, Claudia E Kuehni, Ian P Hall, Martin D Tobin, Edward J Hollox

“…Further beta-defensin copy number measurement in larger sample sizes of COPD cases and children with asthma are needed.…”
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Inhibition of 5-hydroxyindoleacetic acid to reduce neutrophil extracellular trap production improves lung condition in chronic obstructive pulmonary disease mice by Qiang Zeng, Lei Xue, Wu Li, Cheng Liang, Weijia Zhou, Wei Xiong, Xiaotian Dai

“…Background Neutrophil extracellular trap (NET) correlate with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) severity. Platelets can promote NET generation. …”
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Comparative effects of square-stepping and strengthening exercises on cognitive and balance functions in chronic obstructive pulmonary disease: a randomized clinical trial by Alp Özel, Eylem Tütün Yümin, Suat Konuk

“…Background Cognitive impairment and balance dysfunction are common in individuals with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), yet targeted interventions remain limited. …”
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Genetic and Molecular Relationships Between Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease and Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm: Insights from a Multi-Omics Approach by Jian Wang, Yuemeng Li, Yun Li, Jamol Uzokov, Zhaoxuan Zhang, Xiaoxu Zhang, Deying Jiang, Han Jiang, Azad Hussain, Chen Chen, Jian Zhang, Yanshuo Han

“…Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and abdominal aortic aneurysm (AAA) are both severe conditions with complex etiologies and substantial comorbidities. …”
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Physician knowledge and attitudes towards screening and referral for obstructive sleep apnea: a mixed methods study in a tertiary care hospital by Nicole Beck, Aref G Ebrahim, Samarth Shetty, Salim Afshar, Alben Sigamani, Paul Salins

“… # Results The mean OSAKA knowledge score across our sample was 12.31 (± 2.7). This level of awareness was as high as other OSAKA studies that have been conducted worldwide. …”
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Evaluation of the cost effectiveness of vesico-amniotic shunting in the management of congenital lower urinary tract obstruction (based on data from the PLUTO Trial). by Lavanya Diwakar, Rachel K Morris, Pelham Barton, Lee J Middleton, Mark D Kilby, Tracy E Roberts

“…<h4>Objective</h4>To determine the cost-effectiveness of in-utero percutaneous Vesico Amniotic Shunt (VAS) in the management of fetal lower urinary tract obstruction (LUTO).<h4>Design</h4>Model based economic analysis using data from the randomised controlled arm of the PLUTO (percutaneous vesico-amniotic shunting for lower urinary tract obstruction) trial.…”
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Association Between Urinary Glyphosate Concentrations and Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease in USA Participants: Evidence from NHANES 2013&ndash;2018 by Shi Y, Pu S, Huang N, Wang Y

“…Further studies are needed to investigate the influence of factors and other environmental pollutants on COPD.Keywords: chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, glyphosate, herbicide, national health and nutrition examination survey, urinary concentrations…”
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Quality improvement initiative: use of the STOP-BANG score and monitoring to reduce adverse events in hospitalised patients at risk of obstructive sleep apnoea by Aniko Szabo, Kathryn K Lauer, Donglin Zhang, Lauren Lunar, Curtis Landry, Jennifer Welter, Kellianne Flemming, Rose Franco, Danielle Siclovan, Jamie Avdeev, B Tucker Woodson, Jonathon D Truwit, Keri R Hainsworth

“…Background Obstructive sleep apnoea increases risk of respiratory depression with administration of sedatives, narcotics or anxiolytics. …”
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Smoking and asthma mediate the protective effect of educational attainment on chronic obstructive pulmonary disease risk: a mediation Mendelian randomization analysis by Xue Bai, Lantao Chen, Fenghai Ren, Ying Zhao, Yue Zheng, Yanbo Wang, Sainan Pang, Jian Zhang, Erliang Guo, Huiyan Li

“…Abstract Background Clinical observational studies have shown an association between educational attainment and a lower incidence of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD). However, strong evidence for a causal relationship remains lacking. …”
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Association Between Obstructive Sleep Apnea and Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease: Epidemiological Cross-Sectional Study and Mendelian Randomization Analysis by Yu T, Zhou Y, Wu X, Fang Z, Liu C

“…To assess causal inference and minimize observational bias, five distinct two-sample Mendelian randomization approaches were applied.Results: After excluding 9345 individuals who did not meet the study criteria, a total of 6215 participants were included. …”
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Association Between Physical Activity, Sedentary Behavior and Sleep Disorders in Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease Patients: A Cross-Sectional Study by Ma X, Zhang Q, Gao X, Sun M

“…The analyses were conducted from April 1 to July 1, 2023.Results: A total of 2063 COPD samples were included in this work, of which 58% had LTPA < 150 min/wk and 48% had DST > 6h. …”
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Spatiotemporal Trends in the Prevalence of Obstructive Sleep Apnoea Across China: A Multilevel Meta-Analysis Incorporating Geographic and Demographic Stratification (2000-2024) by Niu Y, Sun S, Wang Y, Chen L, Shao Y, Zhang X

“…Methodological harmonization is critical for tracking OSA’s evolving burden.Keywords: obstructive sleep apnoea, OSA, prevalence, China, subgroup analysis, meta-analysis…”
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Characteristics of the microbiota in patients with various clinical phenotypes of occupational COPD and chronic bronchitis by Fedotov V.D., Zhestkov A.V., Lyamin A.V., Lavrenyuk N.А., Dobrotina I.S., Falaleeva E.A.

“…To study the characteristics of microbial landscape in patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease and chronic simple bronchitis of occupational etiology from mineral dust exposure (COPD OE) with different clinical phenotypes. …”
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Prevalence and determinants of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease among residents aged 40 years and older in Hebei province: a cross-sectional survey by Weiwei SHI, Yanxin YANG, Yajing CAO, Jingjing ZHAO, Mei LI, Yuhuan LIU, Jixin SUN, Ze CUI, Xiaoli LIU

“…ObjectiveTo investigate the prevalence of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and its influencing factors among residents aged 40 years and older in Hebei province, and to provide a reference for the development of local COPD prevention and control strategies. …”
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One-year Prevalence, Comorbidities, and Cost of Hospitalizations for Alpha-1 Antitrypsin Deficiency among Patients with Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease in the United States by Christopher M. Blanchette, Emily Zacherle, Joshua M. Noone, Bryce A. Van Doren, Debosree Roy, Reuben Howden

“…# Objectives Little is known about severe chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) exacerbations among patients with Alpha-1 Antitrypsin Deficiency (AATD). …”
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