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Respirology, Ahead of Print. (Source: Respirology)
Source: Respirology - March 4, 2018 Category: Respiratory Medicine Source Type: research
Efficacy and safety of phosphodiesterase 4 inhibitors in patients with asthma: A systematic review and meta ‐analysis
ABSTRACT
Phosphodiesterase 4 (PDE4) inhibitors are a novel medication approved for airway inflammatory diseases including chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. Their role and application in asthma are controversial and not defined.
A comprehensive search was performed in major databases (1946–2016) using the keywords: ‘phosphodiesterase 4 inhibitor’ or ‘roflumilast’ and ‘asthma’. Placebo‐controlled trials reporting lung function, airway hyperresponsiveness by direct challenge, asthma control and exacerbations, and adverse events were included. Random or fixed‐effects models were used to calculate odds ra...
Source: Respirology - March 4, 2018 Category: Respiratory Medicine Authors: Jian Luo, Ling Yang, Jing Yang, Dan Yang, Bi ‐Cui Liu, Dan Liu, Bin‐Miao Liang, Chun‐Tao Liu Tags: Systematic Review Source Type: research
Bronchiectasis in indigenous and non ‐indigenous residents of Australia and New Zealand
ConclusionsBronchiectasis is not one disease. It has a significant impact on healthcare utilization and survival. Differences between populations are likely to relate to differing aetiologies and understanding the drivers of bronchiectasis in disadvantaged populations will be key. (Source: Respirology)
Source: Respirology - March 4, 2018 Category: Respiratory Medicine Authors: Sean R. Blackall, Jae B. Hong, Paul King, Conroy Wong, Lloyd Einsiedel, Marc G.W. R émond, Cindy Woods, Graeme P. Maguire Tags: Original Article Source Type: research
External beam radiation therapy combined with airway stenting leads to better survival in patients with malignant airway obstruction
ConclusionIn this retrospective analysis, combination therapy with stenting and EBRT led to better survival in comparison to stenting or EBRT alone. Prospective cohort trials are needed to confirm these results. (Source: Respirology)
Source: Respirology - March 1, 2018 Category: Respiratory Medicine Authors: Christopher Mallow, Jeffrey Thiboutot, Roy Semaan, Margaret M. Hayes, Russell Hales, Ashwin Ram, David Feller ‐Kopman, Hans Lee, Lonny Yarmus Tags: Original Article Source Type: research
Pulmonary hypertension in combined pulmonary fibrosis and emphysema: A tale of two cities
See related Article (Source: Respirology)
Source: Respirology - March 1, 2018 Category: Respiratory Medicine Authors: Nicole S.L. Goh Tags: Editorial Source Type: research
Models of care for severe asthma
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Source: Respirology - March 1, 2018 Category: Respiratory Medicine Authors: Claire N. McBrien, Andrew Menzies ‐Gow Tags: Commentary Source Type: research
Year in review 2017: Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease and asthma
(Source: Respirology)
Source: Respirology - March 1, 2018 Category: Respiratory Medicine Authors: Melissa J. Benton, Tow Keang Lim, Fanny W.S. Ko, Keiko Kan ‐o, Judith C.W. Mak Tags: Year in Review Source Type: research
Thoracoscopic pleural biopsy improves yield of Xpert MTB/RIF for diagnosis of pleural tuberculosis
ConclusionThoracoscopic pleural biopsy results in increased sensitivity on Xpert testing. (Source: Respirology)
Source: Respirology - February 28, 2018 Category: Respiratory Medicine Authors: Devasahayam J. Christopher, Sridevi Dinakaran, Richa Gupta, Prince James, Barney Isaac, Balamugesh Thangakunam Tags: Original Article Source Type: research
Thoracoscopic pleural biopsy improves yield of Xpert MTB/RIF for diagnosis of pleural tuberculosis
Respirology, EarlyView. (Source: Respirology)
Source: Respirology - February 27, 2018 Category: Respiratory Medicine Source Type: research
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Respirology, Ahead of Print. (Source: Respirology)
Source: Respirology - February 27, 2018 Category: Respiratory Medicine Source Type: research
Year in review 2017: Interstitial lung disease, pulmonary vascular disease and sleep
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Source: Respirology - February 23, 2018 Category: Respiratory Medicine Authors: Amanda J. Piper, Stephen J. Wort, Elisabetta A. Renzoni, Vasileios Kouranos Tags: Year in Review Source Type: research
Year in review 2017: Interstitial lung disease, pulmonary vascular disease and sleep
Respirology,Volume 23, Issue 4, Page 421-433, April 2018. (Source: Respirology)
Source: Respirology - February 22, 2018 Category: Respiratory Medicine Source Type: research
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Respirology,Volume 23, Issue 4, Page 421-433, April 2018. (Source: Respirology)
Source: Respirology - February 22, 2018 Category: Respiratory Medicine Source Type: research
