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21 Rapid increase of serum neuron specific enolase level and tachyphylaxis of EGFR-tyrosine kinase inhibitor indicate small cell lung cancer transformation from EGFR positive lung adenocarcinoma? Lung Cancer, May 20, 2013
22 The Effect of the Endothelin-1 Receptor Antagonist, Bosentan, on Patients with Poorly Controlled Asthma: A 17-week, Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled Crossover Pilot Study Journal of Asthma, May 20, 2013 Clinical Article
23 Numblike regulates proliferation, apoptosis, and invasion of lung cancer cell Tumor Biology, May 20, 2013 Clinical Article
24 The co-expression of ERβ2 and IL-12Rβ2 is better prognostic factor in non-small-cell lung cancer progression Medical Oncology, May 20, 2013 Clinical Article
25 Tumor cavitation among lung cancer patients receiving first-line chemotherapy at a tertiary care centre in India: association with histology and overall survival Medical Oncology, May 20, 2013 Clinical Article
26 Understanding the experience of patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease who access specialist palliative care: A qualitative study Palliative Medicine, May 20, 2013 Clinical Article
27 Heme-related gene expression signatures of meat intakes in lung cancer tissues Molecular Carcinogenesis, May 20, 2013 Clinical Article
28 The optimal duration of vitamin supplementation prior to the first dose of pemetrexed in patients with non-small-cell lung cancer Lung Cancer, May 17, 2013 Review Article
29 Effects of lung support formula on respiratory symptoms among older adults: results of a three-month follow-up study in Shanghai, China Full Text Nutrition Journal, May 17, 2013 Clinical Article
30 Comparison of the Respiratory Microbiome in Healthy Nonsmokers and Smokers American Journal of Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine, May 17, 2013 Clinical Article
31 In-Home Air Pollution Is Linked to Respiratory Morbidity in Former Smokers with Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease American Journal of Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine, May 17, 2013 Clinical Article
32 Lung Microbiota and Bacterial Abundance in Patients with Bronchiectasis when Clinically Stable and during Exacerbation American Journal of Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine, May 17, 2013 Clinical Article
33 Glucocorticoid-induced Changes in Gene Expression of Airway Smooth Muscle in Patients with Asthma American Journal of Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine, May 17, 2013 Clinical Article
34 Widespread Colonization of the Lung by Tropheryma whipplei in HIV Infection American Journal of Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine, May 17, 2013 Clinical Article
35 Pulmonary Issues in Patients with Chronic Neuromuscular Disease American Journal of Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine, May 17, 2013 Clinical Article
36 Heat-related Emergency Hospitalizations for Respiratory Diseases in the Medicare Population American Journal of Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine, May 17, 2013 Clinical Article
37 The CD36 dynamic change after radiation therapy in lung cancer patients and its correlation with symptomatic radiation pneumonitis Radiotherapy & Oncology, May 17, 2013 Review Article
38 PTTG1 Promotes Migration and Invasion of Human Non-small Cell Lung Cancer Cells and is modulated by miR-186 Carcinogenesis, May 17, 2013 Clinical Article
39 Lung Cancer Detection with Digital Chest Tomosynthesis: Baseline Results from the Observational Study SOS Journal of Thoracic Oncology, May 17, 2013 Review Article
40 Epidermal Growth Factor Receptor Mutations in Lung Adenocarcinoma in Malaysian Patients Journal of Thoracic Oncology, May 17, 2013 Review Article
As published in Cardiovascular Diabetology, an elevated retinol-binding protein 4 (RBP4) level was shown to be associated hypertriglyceridemia and coronary artery calcification, but not other cardiometabolic risk factors, such as hypertension, hypercholesterolemia, hyperglycemia, hyperinsulinemia, elevated CRP, and increased CIMT. The study involved 709 postmenopausal women from the Kronos Early Estrogen Prevention Study (KEEPS).
Read the article summaryAs published in Diabetes Care, n-3 PUFA supplementation (4 g/d x 6 w) in patients with diabetes (n=29) resulted in decreased urine NGAL excretion; there was no effect on urine albumin excretion, serum markers of kidney function, and eGFR. In patients taking RAAS blockers, n-3 PUFA supplementation decreased albumin excretion, NGAL, LFABP, and NAG.
Read the article summaryResearchers at the University of Sydney have reported that the highest vs. lowest quartile of homocysteine (HR=2.45) and folate deficiency (HR=1.53), but not vitamin B12 levels, predict CHD mortality. Further hyperhomocysteinaemia (> 15 µmol/L) was reported to be associated with all-cause mortality (HR=1.47).
Read the article summary1 Fatigue in chronic obstructive pulmonary disease: a qualitative study of peoples experiences Scandinavian Journal of Caring Sciences, April 1, 2013
2 The effectiveness gap in COPD: a mixed methods international comparative study Primary Care Respiratory Journal, April 4, 2013 Free full text Review Article
3 Factors to Inform Clinicians About the End of Life in Severe Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease Journal of Pain and Symptom Management, April 10, 2013
4 Fatigue, anxiety and depression levels, activities of daily living of patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease International Journal of Nursing Practice, April 17, 2013
5 An assessment of the effects of Iyengar yoga practice on the health-related quality of life of patients with chronic respiratory diseases: A pilot study, Canadian Respiratory Journal, April 4, 2013
6 The role of respiratory management of Pompe disease Respiratory Medicine, April 19, 2013
7 The use of fused PET/CT images for patient selection and radical radiotherapy target volume definition in patients with non-small cell lung cancer: Results of a prospective study with mature survival data Radiotherapy & Oncology, April 3, 2013
8 Trends in the lifetime risk of COPD exacerbation requiring hospitalisation European Respiratory Journal , February 25, 2013 Clinical Guideline
9 Diagnosis of COPD and clinical course in patients with unrecognized airflow limitation International Journal of COPD, April 19, 2013 Free full text
10 Genetic ancestry and the relationship of cigarette smoking to lung function and per cent emphysema in four race/ethnic groups: a cross-sectional study Thorax, April 22, 2013
11 Exacerbations among chronic bronchitis patients treated with maintenance medications from a US managed care population: an administrative claims data analysis International Journal of COPD, April 10, 2013 Free full text
12 Effects of Cardiovascular Drugs on Mortality in Severe Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease American Journal of Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine, April 15, 2013
13 Respiratory impedance in healthy subjects: baseline values and bronchodilator response European Respiratory Journal , April 22, 2013
14 Lack of a relation between serum 25(OH)D concentrations and asthma in adolescents American Journal of Clinical Nutrition, April 18, 2013
15 Role of long term antibiotics in chronic respiratory diseases Respiratory Medicine, March 28, 2013 Review Article
16 Nutritional status and disease severity in patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) Archives of Gerontology and Geriatrics, February 5, 2013 Review Article
17 Aspergillus fumigatus during stable state and exacerbations of COPD European Respiratory Journal , April 22, 2013
18 Daily physical activity in subjects with newly diagnosed COPD Thorax, April 22, 2013
19 Contemporary Ventilator Management in Patients With and at Risk of ALI/ARDS Respiratory Care, April 8, 2013 Free full text
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