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Lung transplantation is a life-saving therapy for patients with end-stage lung disease refractory to medical treatment, providing an improvement in both survival and quality of life.[1,2] Despite the benefits, patients are at risk for myriad side effects including infection, malignancy, neurologic

This is a pragmatic, open-label, randomised study with 4 interventional and 1 control arms. Individuals will be recruited from migrant worker dormitories, and written informed consent taken prior to enrolment. Randomisation will be done by the level within the dormitory building and predetermined

In a 4-week crossover study in 38 patients with COPD, roflumilast 500μg daily significantly reduced sputum absolute neutrophil count, IL-8 and neutrophil elastase compared with placebo treatment. Interestingly, the mechanism of anti-neutrophilic inflammation with roflumilast treatment in patients

2. INTRODUCTION AND BACKGROUND 2.1. Study rationale and aim An excellent bowel preparation is crucial to perform a high-quality colonoscopy and essential to visualize the entire colonic mucosa and to increase the safety of therapeutic maneuvers. Prior studies revealed that inpatient setting was

Mechanical low back pain is defined as a condition that causes tension, pain, or stiffness in the lumbar region where it is not possible to define a specific cause (eg infection, tumor, osteoporosis, fracture, structural deformity, inflammatory disorder, radicular syndrome or cauda equina syndrome).

INTRODUCTION & STATE-OF-ART Cystic Fibrosis (CF) is the most common autosomal recessive lethal disorders affecting 1 in 2.500 newborns among Caucasians. CF lung disease reflects a failure in the capacity of airway epithelia to normally hydrate their surface. Poor hydration of airways surfaces leads

Background and significance: Currently, more that 5.3 million Americans (or 2% of the population) live with disabilities resulting from TBI. Among OEF/OIF Veterans, TBI incidence estimates as high as 23% have been reported, with mild TBI (mTBI) being the most common.1 This proposal addresses the

Hepatitis C virus (HCV) has an estimated global prevalence of 2%-3% with 130-170 million people infected with HCV.(1) HCVcauses chronic inflammation of the liver leading to chronic hepatitis, which can advance to liver cirrhosis and hepatocellular carcinoma and significant extrahepatic

Breast reduction mammoplasty is an increasingly popular procedure in this country due to not only the perceived cosmetic benefit of the procedure but additionally the improvement in musculoskeletal pain, headaches, sleeping difficulties, breathing, depression, self-esteem, and eating disorders.

This study is being conducted to evaluate real-world effectiveness of HCV DAA therapy in CHC hemodialysis patients when the DAA-treatment is managed and monitored by the nephrologist of hemodialysis center. Hepatitis C virus (HCV) infects an estimated 185 million individuals worldwide (1) and 3.4

The primary objectives of this exploratory study are: - To assess the uptake of [F-18] RGD-K5 by carotid plaque with PET/MRI imaging in participants prior to carotid endarterectomy and thereby determine if carotid plaque that causes significant stenosis [in participants being considered for carotid

The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) has made health care and health systems integration one of its main priorities to ensure that behavioral health is consistently incorporated within the context of health care delivery systems. However, this initiative has been