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PubMed Articles
Clinical significance of serum adipokines levels in lung cancer.
Adipokines have a significant effect on metabolism, immunoinflammatory responses as well as on carcinogenesis; therefore, we aimed at evaluating their potential predictive and prognostic significance...
Xiao-Qing-Long-Tang (XQLT, TJ-19, Sho-seiryu-to, so-cheong-ryong-tang) has been used against acute airway diseases for thousands of year in ancient China. Most of the acute airway illnesses are caused...
Cinnamomum cassia Blume is a popular traditional Chinese herbal medicine that has been used to manage respiratory tract disease, including common cold and chronic bronchitis for thousand years. Human...
Egr2-neurons control the adult respiratory response to hypercapnia.
`The early growth response 2 transcription factor, Egr2, establishes a population of brainstem neurons essential for normal breathing at birth. Egr2-null mice die perinatally of respiratory insufficie...
The respiratory chemoreception conundrum: Light at the end of the tunnel?
Arterial PCO2 is tightly regulated via changes in breathing. A rise in PCO2 activates the carotid bodies and exerts additional effects on neurons located within the CNS, causing an increase in lung ve...
Influence of the photothermal effect of a gold nanorod cluster on biofilm disinfection.
We evaluate a method for biofilm disinfection by raising biofilm temperature using the photothermal effect of a gold nanorod cluster. Gold nanorods (GNRs) are capable of generating enough heat to lyse...
Chorea due to TITF1/NKX2-1 mutation: phenotypical description and therapeutic response in a family.
INTRODUCTION. Chorea due to a mutation in the TITF1 gene, which is also known as benign hereditary chorea, is an autosomal dominant disorder that usually begins before the age of 5 years. In most case...
Although intestinal flora are crucial in maintaining immune homeostasis of the intestine, the role of intestinal flora in immune responses at other mucosal surfaces remains less clear. Here, we show t...
Cytochrome P450 enzymes (P450s) are important in drug metabolism and have been linked to adverse drug reactions. P450s display broad substrate reactivity, and prediction of metabolites is complex. QM/...
The outer membrane protein (OMP) TolC is the cell surface component of several drug efflux pumps that are responsible for bacterial resistance against a variety of antibiotics. In this research, we in...
News Articles
Stallergenes and DBV Technologies partner on developing novel respiratory allergies treatments
French biotech firms DBV Technologies (Euronext: DBV), creator of Viaskin, a new standard in the treatment of allergies, and Stallergenes (Euronext Paris CAC small), worldwide leader in allergen immun...
ARDS Survival Improved by Prone Position (CME/CE)
PHILADELPHIA (MedPage Today) -- Mortality in acute respiratory distress syndrome was cut in half in patients who had early and prolonged sessions of prone positioning, a multicenter randomized trial s...
Early childhood respiratory infections may explain link between analgesics and asthma
A new study conducted by Boston researchers reports that the link between asthma and early childhood use of acetaminophen or ibuprofen may be driven by underlying respiratory infections that prompt th...
Data Presented Today at 2013 ATS International Conference Further Supports Long-term Safety Profile Sunovion Pharmaceuticals Inc. (Sunovion) today announced results of a...
Covidien Receives FDA 510(k) Clearance for Nellcor™ Pulse Oximetry Motion Claims
Nellcor pulse oximeters only FDA 510(k)-cleared oximeters compliant with ISO 80601-2-61 Covidien, a leading global provider of healthcare products and recognized...
Nebulized Arformoterol: Its Place in the Management of COPD
Find out about the pharmacology and safety of arformoterol in patients with COPD. Therapeutic Advances in Respiratory Disease
Asthmapolis CEO to Present at Respiratory Drug Delivery (RDD®) Europe 2013
MADISON, Wis., May 20, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Asthmapolis (az-MAP-o-lis), the FDA-cleared mobile health solution for asthma and COPD, today announced CEO David Van Sickle will give an invited prese...
Among intensive care unit patients receiving acute ventilatory support for respiratory failure, use of patient-preferred music resulted in greater reduction in anxiety and sedation frequency and inten...
A Broad Look At Teva's Pipeline
By StockRiters:Teva Pharmaceutical (TEVA) is a widely followed Israel-based global pharmaceutical company; however, besides its popular Copaxone drug, I did not find a lot of studies about the other d...
DBV, Stallergenes partner to treat respiratory allergies
DBV Technologies and Stallergenes have entered into a strategic research partnership to develop immunotherapy treatments for respiratory allergies using DBV's skin patch, Viaskin.
Events
Dry Powder Inhalers - Annual International Conference and Dinner
Dry Powder Inhalers - Annual International Conference and Dinner
Companies
Audax Health Solutions is a newly-established, Washington-based organization committed to helping individuals manage and improve their healthcare experiences through a combination...
Sunovion is a leading pharmaceutical company dedicated to discovering, developing and commercializing therapeutic products that advance the science of medicine in the central nerv...
Revalesio Corporation is a biomedical development company dedicated to restoring hope and transforming lives. Founded in 2000 and based in Tacoma, Washington, the company is advan...
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
AstraZeneca is a global, innovation-driven biopharmaceutical business with a primary focus on the discovery, development and commercialization of prescription medicines. As a lead...
Activaero is the world leader in the design of controlled breathing drug delivery technologies that maximize the efficiency and precision of inhaled drugs. These innovative techno...
Okairos is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company, developing genetic vaccines for major infectious diseases - including malaria, hepatitis C, influenza, respiratory syncytial...
iSonea Limited (formerly KarmelSonix) is an emerging medical technology company developing innovative, non-invasive Acoustic Respiratory Monitoring⢠(ARM) devices and softwar...
iSonea Limited (formerly KarmelSonix) is an emerging medical technology company developing innovative, non-invasive Acoustic Respiratory Monitoring⢠(ARM) devices and softwar...
Headquartered in Everett, WA, SNBL USA, Ltd. offers a unique range of safety assessment services to support the drug development process. Managed and operated by a team world reno...
Gamification Co is the only transmedia company exclusively dedicated to Engagement Science and Gamification. The group publishes the Gamification Blog and related books, organizes...
Clinical Trials
Suspension of Mechanical Ventilation in Ureteroscopic Lithotripsy Under General Anesthesia
For some upper ureteral and renal stones,ureteroscopic lithotripsy needs to be performed under general anesthesia with interrupted suspension of mechanical ventilation, which could result...
In this study, newborn babies with respiratory distress syndrome (RDS), receiving oxygen via nasal CPAP, and needing surfactant treatment will be randomized to standard delivery of surfact...
Pilot Trial of Surfactant Booster Prophylaxis For Ventilated Preterm Neonates
A research study that will evaluate if giving surfactant medication to premature babies weighing < 1250 gm at birth during the second and third weeks of life will help their lungs. We are...
Airway Inflammation in Swimmers
Studies have shown that the prevalence of respiratory symptoms, airway hyperresponsiveness (AHR) and asthma is high and increasing in elite athletes. The inflammation seen in the airways o...
Sedation and Psychopharmacology in Critical Care
Certain methods of sedation increase the duration of respiratory failure. Two strategies, a nursing- implemented sedation algorithm and daily interruption of sedatives, decrease length of...
ANTEAB: a Study of Early Antibiotherapy in the ICU Management of Acute Exacerbations of COPD
Intensive Care Unit (ICU) admission for acute exacerbation of chronic obstructive lung disease (COLD) is a major cause of morbidity and mortality in such patients. Although bacterial of mo...
Comparison of Humidification Devices During Non Invasive Ventilation, in Acute Respiratory Failure
Comparison of humidification devices during non invasive ventilation, in acute respiratory failure. The hypothesis was, due to dead space, lower humidification, a reduced efficiency of th...
Noninvasive ventilation is a therapeutic option in some patients with chronic respiratory failure. Patients usually ventilate during nightime with a domiciliary ventilator either in assist...
Etiologies and Outcomes of Acute Respiratory Failure in Community
Acute respiratory failure (ARF) remains a common reason for admission to the intensive care unit (ICU). ARF to be present in 32% of patients on ICU admission, with a further 24% of patient...
Induction of Cytokines in Human Monocytes by SARS-CoV in Adults and Children
Severe acute respiratory syndrome (SARS) is a new emerging infectious disease. Its pathogen is a newly discovered coronavirus (SARS-CoV). The clinical course can be classified to 3 stages:...
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Medical and Biotech [MESH] Definitions
Streptococcus Mitis
A species of gram-positive, coccoid bacteria commensal in the respiratory tract.
Viridans Streptococci
A large heterogeneous group of mostly alpha-hemolytic streptococci. They colonize the respiratory tract at birth and generally have a low degree of pathogenicity. This group of species includes STREPTOCOCCUS MITIS; STREPTOCOCCUS MUTANS; STREPTOCOCCUS ORALIS; STREPTOCOCCUS SANGUIS; STREPTOCOCCUS SOBRINUS; and the STREPTOCOCCUS MILLERI GROUP. The latter are often beta-hemolytic and commonly produce invasive pyogenic infections including brain and abdominal abscesses.
Streptococcus Constellatus
A species of gram-positive bacteria in the STREPTOCOCCUS MILLERI GROUP. It is commonly found in the oropharnyx flora and has a proclivity for abscess formation in the upper body and respiratory tract.
Chest Wall Oscillation
A respiratory support system used to remove mucus and clear airway by oscillating pressure on the chest.
Pulmonary Surfactant-associated Protein B
A pulmonary surfactant associated-protein that plays an essential role in alveolar stability by lowering the surface tension at the air-liquid interface. Inherited deficiency of pulmonary surfactant-associated protein B is one cause of RESPIRATORY DISTRESS SYNDROME, NEWBORN.
