Contactless Sleep Monitoring for the Detection of Exacerbations in People With Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease: Protocol for a Longitudinal Observational Study by Julie Egmose, Thomas Kronborg, Ole Hejlesen, Stine Hangaard

“…Telemedicine solutions have shown promising results for the detection of exacerbations in COPD and have increasingly been used. …”
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‘Talk the Walk’: The co-design of socially sustainable mobility solutions in informal settlements by Karen Lucas, Winnie Mitullah, Sharmin Nasrin, Farzana Rahman, Romanus Opiyo, Emma Tsoneva

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Central retinal artery catheterization for retinal artery occlusion with balanced salt solution by Xiangdong Luo, Xiaoying Wang, Yang Li, Xiaoyan Chen, Bin Wang, Qinrui Hu, Xiaoxin Li

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Healthcare accessibility in yemen’s conflict zones: comprehensive review focused on strategies and solutions by Ahmed Salem, Aiman Rosen, Iman Alharazi, Yaser Gamallat, Aamer Aldbyani, Bushra Amer, Namoonga Chimpandu

“…In the current review, we are trying here to elucidate the many perspective areas where the conflict in Yemen has made it harder to access medical care, emphasizing how the war has negatively affected medical infrastructure, caused a severe shortage of medical supplies, and obstructed access to or the ability to receive medical services. …”
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The Long-term Outcome of Sleeve Gastrectomy in Managing Obstructive Sleep Apnea in Prader-Willi Syndrome Patients: A Case Series by Safa Eltahir, Mohammed Alzaid, Gawahir Mukhtar, Wadha Alotaibi

“…There is some controversy around sleeve gastrectomy as a management strategy in PWS to control Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA). Case-Series: In this case series we are questioning the effectiveness of bariatric gastric sleeve surgery as a long-term solution for weight control. …”
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Sputum SLC40A1 as a Novel Biomarker is Increased in Patients with Acute Exacerbation of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease by Ju X, Chen Z, Gao L, Chen M, Wang Q, Jiang Z

“…However, it remains unknown whether SLC40A1 is a potential diagnostic biomarker in induced sputum cells of patients with acute exacerbation of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (AECOPD). We in this study aimed to investigate the expression and the anti-inflammatory role of SLC40A1 in the induced-sputum cells of AECOPD patients.Methods: A total of 35 induced sputum samples were collected from patients with AECOPD. …”
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Potential active ingredients and mechanisms of Shufeitie ointment in the treatment of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease by integrating transdermal chemistry and network pharmac... by Jianing Sun, Jianing Sun, Di Zhang, Panpan Wang, Panpan Wang, Panpan Wang, Panpan Wang, Junhan Shi, Junhan Shi, Junhan Shi, Junhan Shi, Tan Xue, Tan Xue, Panpan Zhang, Panpan Zhang, Qi Wang, Qi Wang, Xinjing Gui, Xinjing Gui, Xinjing Gui, Xinjing Gui, Suyun Li, Suyun Li, Jiansheng Li, Jiansheng Li, Xuelin Li, Xuelin Li, Xuelin Li, Xuelin Li, Ruixin Liu, Ruixin Liu, Ruixin Liu, Ruixin Liu, Ruixin Liu, Ruixin Liu

“…PurposeThis study aims to identify the transdermal penetration components of Shufeitie ointment (SFTOT) and investigate the potential active components and mechanisms through which SFTOT exerts its effects on Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD).MethodsAn in vitro permeation test (IVPT) of SFTOT was conducted using a modified Franz diffusion cell method. …”
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Evaluating Locally Run Large Language Models for Obstructive Sleep Apnea Diagnosis and Treatment: A Real-World Polysomnography Study by Seifen C, Huppertz T, Bahr-Hamm K, Gouveris H, Pordzik J, Eckrich J, Matthias C, Smith H, Kelsey T, Blaikie A, Kuhn S, Buhr CR

“…Therefore, at present, the routine implementation of locally run LLMs in sleep medicine needs more refinement and fine tuning before they can be used for interpretation of real-world PSG results.Keywords: large language model, LLM, polysomnography, PSG, obstructive sleep apnea, OSA, sleep medicine, digital health…”
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Sustainable modular biofiltration system with rainshower technology for AQI reform by Vivek Jaiswal, Shubham Singh, Arpit Mangal, Pushpendra P. Singh

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La differenciation – « solution miracle » pour l’avenir de l’Union Europeenne? by Bogdana Petrică

“…The Irish “No” demonstrated once more the inevitable obstructions of the unanimity rule, and differentiation might be a solution, while still respecting the diversity of Member States.…”
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Liberal Citizenship Through the Prism of Shia Jurisprudence: Embracing Fundamental over Partial Solutions by Javad Fakhkhar Toosi

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Sun-powered solutions: Investigating productivity and economics of small-scale solar desalination system by Ahmad Manasrah, Mai Bani Younes, Eman Abdelhafez

“…Though desalination may be one of the solutions to the problem, the cost and energy expenses could be an obstruction. …”
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A service evaluation following the implementation of computer guided consultation software to support primary care reviews for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease by B. Chakrabarti, E. McKnight, M. G. Pearson, L. Dowie, J. Richards, M. Choudhury-Iqbal, R. Malone, M. Osborne, C. Cooper, L. Davies, R. M. Angus

“…The integration of technology in the form of clinical decision support system software results in greater implementation of guideline-level care representing a scalable solution when performing COPD reviews.…”
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Neuroprotective mechanism of Lycium barbarum polysaccharides against hippocampal-dependent spatial memory deficits in a rat model of obstructive sleep apnea. by Chun-Sing Lam, George Lim Tipoe, Kwok-Fai So, Man-Lung Fung

“…Chronic intermittent hypoxia (CIH) is a hallmark of obstructive sleep apnea (OSA), which induces hippocampal injuries mediated by oxidative stress. …”
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Fatigue is distinct from sleepiness and negatively impacts individuals living with obstructive sleep apnea (OSA): results from qualitative research of individuals with OSA by Helene A. Emsellem, Hilary H. Colwell, John Cronin, Ronald H. Farkas, Susan D. Mathias

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Primary care for people with severe mental illness and comorbid obstructive airways disease: a qualitative study of patient perspectives with integrated stakeholder feedback by Elizabeth Walton, Caroline Mitchell, Neil Dolan, Brigitte Delaney, Joe Hulin, Camelia Yousefpour, Helen Twohig, Nicholas Zuraw

“…Objectives To explore patient and stakeholder perspectives on primary respiratory care for people with severe mental illness (SMI) and comorbid obstructive airways disease (OAD).Design Qualitative, semistructured qualitative interviews were undertaken with a purposive sample of people with a diagnosis of SMI (bipolar illness, schizophrenia, affective disorder with psychosis) and comorbid asthma or chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. …”
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The Mindfulness Levels of Adults During the Covid-19 Pandemic: The Role of Solution Focused Thinking and Valuing by Faika Şanal Karahan, Orkide Bakalım

“…The aim of this research is to identify the role of solution focused thinking and valuing on mindfulness among adults during the Covid-19 pandemic. …”
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"Reproachable Self-Forgetfulness" in the Viewpoint of Ayatollah Javadi Amoli (Rereading and Analysis of the Foundations, Contexts, and Solutions) by mohammad karami, Hamedeh Rastaei, Behrouz Asadi

“…The central issue in this study is to analyze the foundations, grounds, and solutions of reprehensible self-forgetfulness in the perspective of Ayatollah Javadi Amoli. …”
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Evaluation of a Novel eHealth Tool for Pulmonary Rehabilitation in People With Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease: Randomized Controlled Pilot and Feasibility Trial by Åsa Karlsson, Pernilla Sönnerfors, Sara Lundell, Annika Toots, Karin Wadell

“… BackgroundThere is a growing interest in eHealth solutions to enhance access to and use of pulmonary rehabilitation for people with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). …”
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Experiences of Home‐Based Pulmonary Rehabilitation With mHealth and Centre‐Based Pulmonary Rehabilitation in People With Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease: A Qualitative Study... by Hannah Rutherford, Marita Dale, Sally Wootton, Rashmi Pithavadian, Sarah Dennis, Sarah Brown, Jennifer A. Alison, Andrew S. L. Chan, Ian A. Yang, Zoe McKeough

“…ABSTRACT Background Mobile health (mHealth) provides innovative solutions to improve access to pulmonary rehabilitation (PR). …”
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