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Recurrence and metastases are prevalent in lung cancer, contributing to a concerning rate of treatment failure. As a result, there is a pressing need for multivariate analyses of prognostic utility in non-smal...
The heterogeneity of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is increasingly recognized. To characterize the heterogeneity of COPD, we aimed to identify subtypes related to quantitative CT by using princi...
Respiratory sarcopenia is associated with poor outcomes, yet effective biomarkers for risk stratification remain limited. This study investigates the associations between complete blood count (CBC)-derived inf...
Solitary peripheral ciliated adenopapilloma of the lung (SPCAP) is a rare benign lung tumor, rarely located in the peripheral lung, and there is no report of canceration. Our case report suggests that it is li...
Patients with interstitial lung disease (ILD) who undergo routine chest computed tomography (CT) often have findings suggestive of coronary artery disease (CAD). However, the incidence and prognostic impact of...
Pulmonary alveolar proteinosis (PAP) presents a significant challenge due to its progressive and potentially fatal nature. Whole lung lavage (WLL) is a key treatment for primary PAP with respiratory failure. D...
Chronic respiratory diseases pose a significant threat to global health, underscoring the urgent need for effective preventative and therapeutic interventions. The neutrophil-to-albumin ratio (NPAR), an emergi...
Nontuberculous mycobacterial pulmonary disease (NTM-PD) poses substantial diagnostic and management challenges, particularly among individuals with pre-existing lung conditions and/ or immunodeficiencies. NTM-...
Post Tuberculosis Lung Disease (PTLD) is increasingly recognised as a significant cause of morbidity internationally, but has not been described in an Australian setting. We aimed to determine the prevalence o...
Health-related quality of life (HRQL) in patients with sarcoidosis has been related to treatment, symptoms, organ involvement and disease severity, but little is known about its association with occupation. Th...
Severe asthma (SA) is characterised by persistent asthma symptomatology despite adherence to intensive treatment and control of asthma triggers. It is estimated that approximately 50% of individuals with SA ha...
This study aimed to assess how Elexacaftor/Tezacaftor/Ivacaftor (ETI) influences lung function, Body Mass Index (BMI), Sweat Test (ST) and mental health of Cystic Fibrosis (CF) patients, emphasizing on depress...
Acinetobacter pittii, belongs to the genus Acinetobacter, has a special pathogenesis and is commonly known as nosocomial pathogen; community infections are rare.
This study aimed to develop a guinea pig model of concurrent allergic rhinitis and asthma.
While respiratory virus infection has been implicated in the onset of bacterial pneumonia, no research has investigated the association of respiratory viruses with the onset of aspiration pneumonia (AP). This ...
The relationship between vitamin D deficiency and Pseudomonas aeruginosa (P. aeruginosa) colonization in bronchiectasis patients is not well understood.
Google Trends (GT) is a free tool that provides insights into the public’s interest and information-seeking behavior on specific topics. In this study, we utilized GT data on patients’ search history to better...
Abnormal expression of N-acetyltransferase 10 (NAT10) has been shown to promote the progression of various tumors, including non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC). This study was designed to investigate the role ...
At the time of Omicron BA.2 outbreak, it was shown that mild to moderate COVID-19 was associated with worsening of asthma control after recovery. Whether the same phenomenon was also observed at a later phase ...
Pleuroparenchymal fibroelastosis (PPFE) is a rare and distinct form of Interstitial lung disease predominantly affecting the upper lung zones. It is characterized by fibrotic thickening of the visceral pleura ...
Diffuse pulmonary lymphangiomatosis (DPL) is a rare pulmonary disorder, which affects the lymphatic channels from the mediastinum to the pleura. DPL is often misdiagnosed or missed due to the lack of clear spe...
Observational studies have identified a possible connection between lipid-lowering medications and respiratory illnesses. However, it remains unclear whether lipid-lowering drugs is causative for respiratory d...
Identification of distinct clinical phenotypes of diseases can guide personalized treatment. This study aimed to classify hospitalized COVID-19 pneumonia subgroups using an unsupervised machine learning approach.
Pulmonary hypertension (PH) confers increased mortality in patients with chronic lung disease, yet there remains a lack of validated risk assessment tools to prognosticate these patients. We aimed to create a ...
Sarcoidosis is a multisystemic syndrome of uncertain etiology with abnormal respiratory findings in approximately 90% of cases. Spirometry is the most common lung function test used for assessing lung function...
Mycobacterium avium complex pulmonary disease (MAC-PD) is considered to be increasing worldwide. In Japan, the number of elderly MAC-PD patients requiring treatment is also expected to increase due to the aging s...
This study aimed to evaluate the clinical efficacy, safety, and feasibility of medical thoracoscopy combined with fibrinolytic therapy for the treatment of complicated parapneumonic effusions and empyema, with...
Rapid progression of symptoms and development of Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome (ARDS) frequently occurred during COVID-19 pandemic, while CT-Scan was useful to assess severity of lung damage, with classi...
Early diagnosis of pulmonary tuberculosis can greatly reduce the harm caused by the disease. However, traditional diagnostic methods have various shortcomings in diagnosing pulmonary tuberculosis. Currently, w...
While clinical trials have demonstrated enduring responses to amivantamab among advanced non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) patients bearing EGFR exon 20 insertion mutations, the associated toxicity profile in...
Few studies have investigated the effects of wood dust on carpenters, who are frequently exposed to this hazardous material. This study aimed to determine the effects of wood dust exposure on carpenters pulmon...
Early identification of functional decline in fibrotic interstitial lung disease (F-ILD) is crucial for timely treatment and improved survival. While the 6-minute walk test (6MWT) is the standard for functiona...
Aspiration pneumonia (AP) is a type of lung inflammation caused by the aspiration of food, oropharyngeal secretions, or gastric contents. This condition is particularly common in older adults and individuals w...
Advances in the field of genetics of interstitial lung diseases (ILDs) have led to the recent consensus statements made by expert groups. International standards for genetic testing in ILD have not yet been es...
The Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic has disproportionately affected individuals with Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus (T2DM), making them more susceptible to viral infections. Additionally, COVID-19 and t...
Portable spirometers and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) diagnostic questionnaires are commonly used for screening patients with COPD in primary healthcare institutions, but their accuracy is ofte...
This study seeks to elucidate variances in cystatin C levels between patients with Obstructive Sleep Apnea Hypopnea Syndrome (OSAHS) and controls while also assessing the impact of cystatin C on cardiovascular...
The clinical presentations and prognostic indicators of C. psittaci pneumonia are inadequately investigated currently. The objective of the study was to assess the clinical presentation of C. psittaci pneumonia a...
Asthma and atopic dermatitis (AD) represent significant global health challenges in children. This study aimed to investigate trends in incidence, prevalence, and disability-adjusted life years (DALYs) for chi...
Given global changes in the environment and dietary habits, it is critical to understand the potential impact of dietary factors and dietary inflammation on respiratory diseases, including COPD. Studying these...
Pulmonary fibrosis is characterized by the destruction of normal lung tissue and then replacement by abnormal fibrous tissue, leading to an overall decrease in gas exchange function. The effective treatment fo...
Asthma is a common chronic respiratory disease whose increasing prevalence poses a significant burden to human health and the economy. Several studies indicate that insulin resistance (IR) is associated with a...
Evidence regarding the long-term association between hemoglobin (Hb) levels and lung function in individuals from the general population is scarce. This study aimed to determine the longitudinal association be...
Although there are a number of neoadjuvant immunotherapy combinations that can be applied to the treatment of perioperative non-small cell lung cancer patients, the optimal treatment combination strategy has n...
Cannabis is the third most widely used psychoactive substance globally, and its consumption has been increasing, particularly with the growing trend of legalization for medicinal and recreational use. Recent s...
Fibrotic types of interstitial lung abnormalities seen on high-resolution computed tomography scans, characterised by traction bronchiolectasis/bronchiectasis with or without honeycombing, are predictors of pr...
Ectopic thyroid tissue (ETT) is a rare congenital anomaly caused by the abnormal embryonic migration of thyroid tissue, leading to its presence outside its usual pretracheal location. This condition can lead t...
Studies on consistency among spirometry, impulse oscillometry (IOS), and histology for detecting small airway dysfunction (SAD) remain scarce. Considering invasiveness of lung histopathology, we aimed to compa...
Pulmonary Langerhans Cell Histiocytosis (PLCH) is a rare interstitial lung disease primarily affecting young to middle-aged smokers. While traditionally linked to tobacco use, there is growing evidence that ca...
Since 2021, COVID-19 has had a substantial impact on global health and continues to contribute to serious health outcomes. In Taiwan, most research has focused on hospitalized patients or mortality cases, leav...
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