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Genetic Polymorphisms of the Serotonin Transporter, but Not the 2a Receptor or Nitric Oxide Synthetase, Are Associated with Pulmonary Hypertension in Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
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Ulrich S et al. - In this COPD cohort the authors confirm that PH is frequent and usually mild, but out of proportion in a subgroup. The authors found a significant association of the L-allelic variant of 5HTT with PH overall and especially in out-of-proportion PH. These findings may point towards a role of the serotonin system in COPD-PH and warrant further studies.
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Stimulation of Sphingosine 1 Phosphate Signaling as an Alveolar Cell Survival Strategy in Emphysema
American Journal of Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine, 12/09/09
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Proceedings of the American Thoracic Society, 12/04/09
Increased mRNA expression of collagen V gene in pulmonary fibrosis of systemic sclerosis
European Journal of Clinical Investigation, 12/04/09
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Hyperinflation is Associated with Lower Sleep Efficiency in COPD with Co-existent Obstructive Sleep Apnea
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Quantitative Airway Assessment on Computed Tomography in Patients with alpha-1-antitrypsin Deficiency
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Stimulation of Sphingosine 1 Phosphate Signaling as an Alveolar Cell Survival Strategy in Emphysema
American Journal of Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine, 12/09/09
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Towards improving the care of children with pulmonary hypertension: The rationale for developing a Pediatric Pulmonary Hypertension Network
Progress in Pediatric Cardiology, 12/09/09
Capnometry in suspected pulmonary embolism with positive D-dimer on the field
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Pulmonary arterial hypertension associated with congenital heart disease
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