New insight into Alzheimer's disease: Light reverses Aβ‐obstructed interstitial fluid flow and ameliorates memory decline in APP/PS1 mice by Xiangpei Yue, Yufei Mei, Yun Zhang, Zheng Tong, Dehua Cui, Jun Yang, Aibo Wang, Rui Wang, Xuechao Fei, Li Ai, Yalan Di, Hongjun Luo, Hui Li, Wenhong Luo, Yu Lu, Rui Li, Chunli Duan, Ge Gao, Hui Yang, Binggui Sun, Rongqiao He, Weihong Song, Hongbin Han, Zhiqian Tong

“…Then, the brains were sampled for biochemical analysis. Results RL at 630 nm had the least heating effects than other wavelengths associated with ~49% penetration ratio into the brains. …”
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Associations Between Obstructive Sleep Apnea and Metabolic Dysfunction-Associated Fatty Liver Disease: Insights from Comprehensive Mendelian Randomization and Gene Expression Analy... by Ma T, Liao C, Chen W, Feng J

“…Four key genes and three immune cell phenotypes play crucial roles in the shared pathogenesis of both diseases.Keywords: obstructive sleep apnea, metabolic dysfunction-associated fatty liver disease, OSA, Mendelian randomization, bioinformatics…”
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The key genes ME1 and ALDH3A1 involved in glycolysis regulate the lactate pathway and mediate COPD related immune dysregulation by Wenli XIE, Guang ZHOU, Zhitao JING, Shilin QIU

“…An immune infiltration analysis was performed to evaluate the extent of immune cell infiltration in COPD samples and explore the correlation between key genes and immune cells. …”
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Unseen crisis: Revealing the hidden health impact of indoor air pollution—A scoping review by Ranjana G. Chavan, Jasneet Kaur, Gopal S. Charan

“…Ten studies were selected based on predefined inclusion criteria, totaling a sample size of 37,43166 individuals. The synthesis of findings from the selected studies reveals the multifaceted impact of indoor air pollution on health status. …”
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Characteristics and clinical value of intestinal metabolites in 4 to 6-year-old children with OSAHS by Yanbo Lu, Daina Chen, Junhua Wu, Jishan Zheng

“…Methods We collected fecal samples from 40 OSAHS children and 40 healthy controls aged 4–6 years and recorded some OSAHS-related clinical indicators. …”
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Long-term non-invasive ventilation for COPD patients following an exacerbation with acute hypercapnic respiratory failure: a randomized controlled trial by Caroline Hedsund, Kasper Linde Ankjærgaard, Tine Peick Sonne, Philip Tønnesen, Ejvind Frausing Hansen, Helle Frost Andreassen, Ronan M. G. Berg, Jens-Ulrik Stæhr Jensen, Jon Torgny Wilcke

“…Introduction It remains unclear whether long-term non-invasive ventilation (LT-NIV) for patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) improves survival and reduces admissions as results from randomized trials are inconsistent. …”
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Knowledge, attitude and practice of Chinese medical staff in early pulmonary rehabilitation during acute exacerbation of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease: a cross-sectional st... by Yan Liu, Li Yao, Yaling Li, Tingshu Wang, Tingrui Wang, Zhangyi Wang, Fangrong Jia, Pe Cai, Qinqin Li, Yuhan Chen

“…Objective To investigate the knowledge, attitude and practice (KAP) of early pulmonary rehabilitation (PR) of acute exacerbation of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (AECOPD) among Chinese medical staff and the relationship between them.Design A multicentre cross-sectional survey was used in this study.Setting The study was conducted at multiple hospitals in Guizhou Province, China.Participants A total of 745 medical staff were recruited from several hospitals in Guizhou Province by convenient sampling method.Primary and secondary outcome measures A 41-item questionnaire was used to collect the demographic characteristics of the respondents and the KAP of the medical staff on the early PR of AECOPD.Results The average KAP scores were 64.49±17.24, 42.81±5.95 and 41.39±8.97. …”
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Understanding facilitators and barriers to adherence in home-based pulmonary rehabilitation for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease patients using the Health Belief Model: a qual... by Qiuxuan Zeng, Wenli Chen, Siyi Xu, Xu Yang, Dandan Xue, Yuhang Peng, Xiaohong Lin, Yingwen Yu, Huixin Huang, Ping Huang, Min Dong, Jiaying Li

“…BackgroundHome-based pulmonary rehabilitation (PR) is a key non-pharmacological intervention for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), but poor adherence limits its effectiveness. …”
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Outcomes in Cecal Volvulus: Does Age Affect Outcomes in Patients who Undergo Surgery? by Ashley M. Tameron, Amy E. Murphy, Lala R. Hussain, David Lee, Hamza Guend

“…Background: Colonic volvulus is a rare cause of bowel obstruction with an incidence of 2%–10%. Cecal volvulus accounts for 10%–40% of cases, with a mean age of 53 years. …”
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From chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) to lung cancer: a Mendelian randomization study revealing mediation pathways through plasma metabolomics, proteomics, and immunoph... by Tianjian Ding, Qiaoming Lin, Xiaohan Qu

“…Abstract Background Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and lung cancer are pathologically intertwined, with chronic inflammation fostering carcinogenic transformation through dynamic interactions in the tumor microenvironment. …”
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TIMI frame count and adverse events in women with no obstructive coronary disease: a pilot study from the NHLBI-sponsored Women's Ischemia Syndrome Evaluation (WISE). by John W Petersen, B Delia Johnson, Kevin E Kip, R David Anderson, Eileen M Handberg, Barry Sharaf, Puja K Mehta, Sheryl F Kelsey, C Noel Bairey Merz, Carl J Pepine

“…<h4>Methods</h4>TFC was determined in a sample of women with no obstructive CAD enrolled in the Women's Ischemia Syndrome Evaluation (WISE) study. …”
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Adherence and influencing factors of high-flow nasal cannula humidified oxygen therapy in elderly patients with stable chronic obstructive pulmonary disease: A meta-analysis by Yang Yang, Ting-Ting Liu, Dong-Mei Li, Xue-Ling Ren, Zheng Luo, Xue-Li Chen, Ying-Zhen Du, Yan-Shuang Cheng

“…Quality scores were assigned using the Newcastle–Ottawa Scale and the AHRQ assessment tool. Basic information, sample size, and adherence-related factors were extracted, and heterogeneity and publication bias were assessed. …”
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In Vitro Characterization of the Immune Response to an Epitope Ensemble Vaccine Against Rhinovirus in Pediatric Asthma and Adults With Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease: Protoc... by Sara Alonso Fernandez, Raquel Reyes-Manzanas, Susana Camara, Juan Mozas-Gutierrez, Myriam Calle-Rubio, Juan Rodriguez-Hermosa, Andres Bodas-Pinedo, Santiago Rueda Esteban, Esther M Lafuente, Jesús Reiné, Pedro A Reche

“…In addition, HRVs are implicated in the exacerbation of obstructive respiratory diseases, including asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). …”
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Nonlinear Imaging Detection of Organ Fibrosis in Minute Samples for Early Stage Utilizing Dual-Channel Two-Photon and Second-Harmonic Excitation by Bo-Song Yu, Qing-Di Cheng, Yi-Zhou Liu, Rui Zhang, Da-Wei Li, Ai-Min Wang, Li-Shuang Feng, Xiao Jia

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The Global Lung Function Initiative 2012 Equations Are as Well-Suited as Local Population Derived Equations to a Sample of Healthy Professional Firefighters by Flynn Slattery, Tjard Schermer, Adrian Esterman, Kylie Johnston, Alan Crockett

“…The GLI equations predicted similar lung function as population-specific equations and resulted in a lower incidence of obstruction in this sample of healthy SAMFS firefighters. …”
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Mortality burden from variation in provision of surgical care in emergency general surgery: a cohort study using the National Inpatient Sample by Vanessa P Ho, Elizabeth Pfoh, Christopher W Towe, Adam T Perzynski, Wyatt P Bensken, Jarrod Dalton, Alfred F Connors, Jeffrey A Claridge

“…Background The decision to undertake a surgical intervention for an emergency general surgery (EGS) condition (appendicitis, diverticulitis, cholecystitis, hernia, peptic ulcer, bowel obstruction, ischemic bowel) involves a complex consideration of factors, particularly in older adults. …”
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Microbiome and Mycobiome Analyses of Continuous Positive Airway Pressure Devices by Hyun Jin Min, Bo-Yun Choi, Woo Jun Sul, Hyung-Ju Cho

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Psychometric Validation of the Spanish OSAKA Questionnaire: A Cross-Sectional Study Among Colombian Dental Professionals by Olga Patricia López-Soto, Juan Alberto Aristizabal-Hoyos, Jackeline Mulett-Vásquez, Héctor Fuentes-Barría, Raúl Aguilera-Eguía, Lissé Angarita-Davila, Diana Rojas-Gómez, Ángel Roco-Videla

“…<b>Objectives</b>: To evaluate the psychometric properties of the Spanish version of the obstructive sleep apnea knowledge and attitudes (OSAKA) questionnaire among dental professionals in Colombia. …”
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THE EFFECT OF PURSED LIPS BREATHING IN INCREASING OXYGEN SATURATION IN PATIENTS WITH CHRONIC OBSTRUCTIVE PULMONARY DISEASE IN INTERNAL WARD 2 OF THE GENERAL HOSPITAL OF DR. R. SOED... by Budiono Budiono, Mustayah Mustayah, Aindrianingsih Aindrianingsih

“… Background: Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease is a leading cause of death and disability. …”
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Status and determinants of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease awareness, treatment, and control among residents aged 40 years and older in Nanjing city: a cross-sectional study by Huiqing XU, Zhenzhen QIN, Qing YE, Tianrui DENG, Guofeng AO, Fei XU

“…ObjectiveTo investigate the awareness, treatment, and control rates of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and their influencing factors among residents aged 40 years and older in Nanjing city to provide a reference for the development of COPD prevention and control strategies in the population. …”
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