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27 Oct 2020

Altered Iron Metabolism and Elevated Cellular Senescence in Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease Small Airway Epithelial Cells

Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is a chronic inflammatory lung disease that affects nearly 10% of people over the age of 40 years…
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27 Oct 2020

The Impact of a Stewardship Programme on Outcomes in Patients Admitted with Community-Acquired Pneumonia

Community-acquired pneumonia (CAP) is a common cause of antibiotic prescription, hospital admission, and mortality…
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27 Oct 2020

Treatment Complication Rates in Ongoing Smokers Versus Quitters After a Diagnosis of Lung Cancer: A Cohort Study

Despite technical advances in investigations and treatment, the 5-year survival for lung cancer (LC) remains poor…
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27 Oct 2020

Liquid Biopsy in Patients With Adenocarcinoma – Comparison Between Bronchoalveolar Lavage and Blood Samples

In recent years, there has been a revolution in genomic profiling and molecular typing of lung cancer…
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27 Oct 2020

Lung Function in Extremely Preterm Born Adults Over Three Decades

Perinatal medicine has improved considerably since the 1980s, with the arrival of innovative treatments such as antenatal steroids, exogenous surfactant, and better ventilatory techniques…
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27 Oct 2020

Engaging Younger People in Their Asthma Management – Findings From a Pilot Telemedicine Asthma Nurse Service

Asthma UK has a well-established, free asthma telephone helpline, for which people with asthma can receive individual advice on managing their condition from a nurse during the working day (weekdays 9 am–5 pm [BST])….
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27 Oct 2020

Interaction Between Occupational Exposures and Antioxidant Genes on Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease in UK Biobank

Occupational exposure to vapours, gases, dusts, and fumes (VGDF) has been associated with lower lung function and a higher risk of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)…
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27 Oct 2020

A Qualitative Study of Patients’ and Healthcare Professionals’ Views on Self-Management in Bronchiectasis

Bronchiectasis is a chronic respiratory condition that has a significant impact on morbidity, quality of life, mortality, and healthcare services…