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1 Nov 2018

Innovating the Treatment of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease Exacerbations: A Phone Telesystem to Increase Action Plan Adherence

Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) exacerbations are major contributors to the burden of the disease, reducing patients’ quality of life…
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1 Nov 2018

Adherence Rate to Inhaled Therapies and Factors Affecting Adherence in Elderly Patients with Chronic Obstructive Lung Diseases

Adherence to treatment is essential in chronic diseases, especially in chronic obstructive lung diseases (COLD). Poor adherence to the treatment regimen…
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26 Oct 2017

Cellular Structure of the Induced Sputum in the Combination of Bronchial Asthma and Obesity in Patients of a Young Age

According to the World Health Organization (WHO), obesity is approaching pandemic levels. It has now been indisputably proven that obesity increases the…
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26 Oct 2017

Vascular Endothelial Growth Factor Induces Extracellular Matrix Synthesis and Fibroblast Activity in Human Lung Fibroblasts

Pulmonary vascular remodelling is common in chronic lung disorders.1 Alterations in vascular and parenchymal structures may impair gas exchange in…
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26 Oct 2017

Patient and Public Involvement and its Vital Role in the Tandem COPD Study: A Randomised Controlled Trial

Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is a progressive, irreversible condition, characterised by symptoms of breathlessness, cough, sputum…
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26 Oct 2017

The Risk of Stroke Evaluated by the CHA2DS2-VASc Scale in Patients with Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease and Cardiovascular Comorbidity

Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), along with other respiratory problems, is accompanied by major cardiovascular comorbid conditions…
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26 Oct 2017

Relationship Between Vitamin D and Severity in COPD Patients

Vitamin D deficiency is a common, underdiagnosed condition that has received increased attention around the world.1 The Endocrine Society guidelines and…
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26 Oct 2017

Identification of High-Risk Factors for Development of Active Tuberculosis in Children with Latent Tuberculosis Infections

Children with latent tuberculosis infection (LTI) represent a group of patients who are at risk of developing active tuberculosis (TB).1-3 The use of new…