Prevalence of metabolic syndrome diagnosis in patients with obstructive sleep apnoea syndrome according to adopted definition.
CONCLUSIONS: The IDF definition from 2005 of metabolic syndrome indeed increases the frequency of diagnosis of metabolic syndrome in patients with OSAS. We did not observe essential clinical correlation among the degree of OSAS severity and recognition of metabolic syndrome in the MS1 or in the MS2 group.
PMID: 23996880 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Pneumonologia i Alergologia Polska)
Source: Pneumonologia i Alergologia Polska - September 4, 2013 Category: Respiratory Medicine Authors: Kumor M, Bielicki P, Barnaś M, Przybyłowski T, Zieliński J, Chazan R Tags: Pneumonol Alergol Pol Source Type: research
Diagnostic potential of contrast-enhanced ultrasound (CEUS) in the assessment of spleen and liver granulomas in the course of sarcoidosis.
CONCLUSIONS: CEUS has the potential to become a reliable and safe screening tool for systemic infiltration in patients with sarcoidosis. It may also be an important method of monitoring the effects of therapy.
PMID: 23996881 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Pneumonologia i Alergologia Polska)
Source: Pneumonologia i Alergologia Polska - September 4, 2013 Category: Respiratory Medicine Authors: Grzelak P, Augsburg L, Majos A, Stefańczyk L, Górski P, Piotrowski W, Antczak A Tags: Pneumonol Alergol Pol Source Type: research
A retrospective study of hospitalized pneumonia in two Polish counties (2006-2008).
CONCLUSIONS: Pneumonia hospitalizations were substantial, especially for the youngest and oldest age groups. Future public health interventions aimed at these age groups might improve disease outlook.
PMID: 23996882 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Pneumonologia i Alergologia Polska)
Source: Pneumonologia i Alergologia Polska - September 4, 2013 Category: Respiratory Medicine Authors: Harat R, Górny G, Jorgensen L, Pluta J, Gray S, Dartois N, Ye J, Gutterman EM Tags: Pneumonol Alergol Pol Source Type: research
Talc slurry pleurodesis via chest tube in department of pulmonology - a 24-case study.
CONCLUSIONS: Talc slurry pleurodesis with adequate patient preselection is a relatively effective and safe procedure. The procedure can be performed in a non-surgical pulmonology unit.
PMID: 23996883 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Pneumonologia i Alergologia Polska)
Source: Pneumonologia i Alergologia Polska - September 4, 2013 Category: Respiratory Medicine Authors: Gawron G, Gabryś J, Barczyk A Tags: Pneumonol Alergol Pol Source Type: research
Lipoid pneumonia - a case of refractory pneumonia in a child treated with ketogenic diet.
We describe a case of LP due to oil aspiration in 3-year-old girl with intractable epilepsy on ketogenic diet. Diagnostic problems were due to non-specific symptoms that were mimicing serious infectious pneumonia. A high index of suspicion and precise medical history is required in cases of refractory pneumonia and fever unresponsive to conventional therapy. Gastroesophageal reflux and a risk of aspiration may be regarded as relative contraindications to the ketogenic diet. Conservative treatment, based on the use of oral steroids, proved to be an efficient therapeutic approach in this case.
PMID: 23996884 [PubMed...
Source: Pneumonologia i Alergologia Polska - September 4, 2013 Category: Respiratory Medicine Authors: Buda P, Wieteska-Klimczak A, Własienko A, Mazur A, Ziołkowski J, Jaworska J, Kościesza A, Dunin-Wąsowicz D, Książyk J Tags: Pneumonol Alergol Pol Source Type: research
[Interstitial pneumonia connected with rituximab therapy - case report].
We describe a patient with follicular lymphoma treated with R-CHOP scheme (rituximab, cyclophosphamide, doxorubicin, vincristine, prednisone) who had pulmonary symptoms during chemotherapy which were diagnosed as rituximab-induced interstitial pneumonia. Symptoms and radiological changes resolved with prednisone therapy.
PMID: 23996885 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Pneumonologia i Alergologia Polska)
Source: Pneumonologia i Alergologia Polska - September 4, 2013 Category: Respiratory Medicine Authors: Wyrostkiewicz D, Skorupa W, Barańska I, Kuś J Tags: Pneumonol Alergol Pol Source Type: research
[Acute lupus pneumonitis - case report and literature review].
We present the case report of a young woman with previously diagnosed membranous glomerulonephritis with nephrotic syndrome and antiphospholipid syndrome, who was admitted with marked of shortness of breath. The diagnostic process, including imaging studies and laboratory tests, enabled us to confirm a diagnosis of ALP. After initiation of treatment with high doses of methyloprednisolone, nearly complete remission of pulmonary changes was observed. We also perform a literature review regarding acute lupus pneumonitis.
PMID: 23996886 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Pneumonologia i Alergologia Polska)
Source: Pneumonologia i Alergologia Polska - September 4, 2013 Category: Respiratory Medicine Authors: Starczewska MH, Wawrzyńska L, Opoka L, Małek G, Wieliczko M, Amatuszkiewicz-Rowińska J, Szturmowicz M Tags: Pneumonol Alergol Pol Source Type: research
Long-term oxygen therapy in Japan: history, present status, and current problems.
Abstract
Historically, the progress of long term-oxygen therapy (LTOT) in Japan has been characterized by collaboration among academic groups, policy makers, and industrial companies. The public health insurance program has covered the cost of LTOT since 1985. Thomas Petty's group in Denver enthusiastically carried out the public implementation of LTOT and conveyed the concept of pulmonary rehabilitation for the processing with LTOT. Although the target diseases of LTOT in Japan tended to be chronic obstructive pulmonary disease or sequelae of primary lung tuberculosis, it was soon applied for cardiac dise...
Source: Pneumonologia i Alergologia Polska - September 4, 2013 Category: Respiratory Medicine Authors: Kida K, Motegi T, Ishii T, Hattori K Tags: Pneumonol Alergol Pol Source Type: research
[Primary systemic ANCA-associated vasculitis - recommendations concerning diagnosis and treatment].
PMID: 23996888 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Pneumonologia i Alergologia Polska)
Source: Pneumonologia i Alergologia Polska - September 4, 2013 Category: Respiratory Medicine Authors: Wiatr E, Gawryluk D Tags: Pneumonol Alergol Pol Source Type: research
[Prof. Mieczysław Janowiec (1921-2012) - obituary].
PMID: 23996889 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Pneumonologia i Alergologia Polska)
Source: Pneumonologia i Alergologia Polska - September 4, 2013 Category: Respiratory Medicine Authors: Zwolska Z Tags: Pneumonol Alergol Pol Source Type: research
[COPD, lung cancer--a common molecular pathway?].
PMID: 23885388 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Pneumonologia i Alergologia Polska)
Source: Pneumonologia i Alergologia Polska - July 30, 2013 Category: Respiratory Medicine Authors: Jassem E Tags: Pneumonol Alergol Pol Source Type: research
[Believe in miracles--Central-Eastern European Alpha-1 Antitrypsin Network].
PMID: 23885389 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Pneumonologia i Alergologia Polska)
Source: Pneumonologia i Alergologia Polska - July 30, 2013 Category: Respiratory Medicine Authors: Chorostowska-Wynimko J Tags: Pneumonol Alergol Pol Source Type: research
[Pulmonary hypertension associated with lung pathology - single or multiple causes?]
Abstract
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PMID: 23609424 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: Pneumonologia i Alergologia Polska)
Source: Pneumonologia i Alergologia Polska - May 26, 2013 Category: Respiratory Medicine Authors: Szturmowicz M Tags: Pneumonol Alergol Pol Source Type: research
Cellular composition of induced sputum in sarcoidosis.
CONCLUSIONS: Sputum induction by inhalation of hypertonic saline is safe, but the evaluation of IS differential cell counts is not useful in sarcoidosis diagnosing. However, it could be used in assessing the activity of the disease, especially in patients with interstitial lung changes.
PMID: 23609425 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Pneumonologia i Alergologia Polska)
Source: Pneumonologia i Alergologia Polska - May 26, 2013 Category: Respiratory Medicine Authors: Porzezińska M, Knopińska-Posłuszny W, Cynowska B, Słomiński JM Tags: Pneumonol Alergol Pol Source Type: research
Impact of mild anaemia on dyspnoea during exertion and exercise tolerance in patients with acute exacerbation of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease.
CONCLUSION: Mildly decreased blood haemoglobin concentration did not influence the results of 6MWT in patients with AECOPD.
PMID: 23609426 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Pneumonologia i Alergologia Polska)
Source: Pneumonologia i Alergologia Polska - May 26, 2013 Category: Respiratory Medicine Authors: Nowiński A, Kamiński D, Kram M, Korzybski D, Stokłosa A, Górecka D Tags: Pneumonol Alergol Pol Source Type: research
