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Sunday, November 22, 2009

Common diagnostic challenges in the pathology of nonneoplastic lung diseases: a case-based review.

30 Oct 2009 We use a case-based format to review 4 relatively common, diagnostic challenges in surgical pathology of nonneoplastic lung diseases. All cases are linked to virtual slides so that the reader can participate in a manner that simulates the breakout ... Read more...

Ineffective triggering predicts increased duration of mechanical ventilation.

29 Sep 2009 OBJECTIVES: To determine whether high rates of ineffective triggering within the first 24 hrs of mechanical ventilation (MV) are associated with longer MV duration and shorter ventilator-free survival (VFS). DESIGN: Prospective cohort study. ... Read more...

An analysis of disease severity based on SMN2 copy number in adults with spinal muscular atrophy.

29 Sep 2009 To evaluate the effect of SMN2 copy number on disease severity in spinal muscular atrophy (SMA), we stratified 45 adult SMA patients based on SMN2 copy number (3 vs. 4 copies). Patients with 3 copies had an earlier age of onset and lower spinal ... Read more...

Latest indexed articles for 'Respiratory Function Tests'

These are the very latest articles for this heading:

• Common diagnostic challenges in the pathology of nonneoplastic lung diseases: a case-based review. 30 Oct 2009
• Intrathoracic sarcoidosis. 30 Oct 2009
• Case records of the Massachusetts General Hospital. Case 32-2009. A 27-year-old man with progressive dyspnea. 13 Oct 2009
• Childhood course of lung function in survivors of bronchopulmonary dysplasia. 5 Oct 2009
• Ineffective triggering predicts increased duration of mechanical ventilation. 29 Sep 2009
• An analysis of disease severity based on SMN2 copy number in adults with spinal muscular atrophy. 29 Sep 2009
• Environmental air pollution has decremental effects on pulmonary function test parameters up to one week after exposure. 29 Sep 2009
• Inspiratory muscle strength as a determinant of functional capacity early after coronary artery bypass graft surgery. 29 Sep 2009
• Vitamin D and respiratory health. 29 Sep 2009
• Long-term follow-up of the functional and physiologic results of diaphragm plication in adults with unilateral diaphragm paralysis. 29 Sep 2009
• Is thoracoscopic pneumonectomy safe? 29 Sep 2009
• Endoscopic interventions in severe emphysema. 29 Sep 2009
• Evaluating the forced oscillation technique in the detection of early smoking-induced respiratory changes. 23 Sep 2009
• Lower limb influence on standing arm-cranking ('grinding'). 15 Sep 2009
• The clinical approach to lung disease in patients with cystic fibrosis. 14 Sep 2009
• Impact of chlorinated swimming pool attendance on the respiratory health of adolescents. 12 Sep 2009
• Elastase- and LPS-exposed mice display altered responses to rhinovirus infection. 9 Sep 2009
• The safety of omalizumab therapy in a patient with severe persistent allergic asthma and hepatitis C. 30 Aug 2009
• A randomized, comparative study of formoterol and terbutaline dry powder inhalers in the treatment of mild to moderate asthma exacerbations in the pediatric acute care setting. 30 Aug 2009
• Initial test of the seattle asthma severity and control questionnaire: a multidimensional assessment of asthma severity and control. 30 Aug 2009

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Technical information about 'Respiratory Function Tests'

Definition: Measurement of the various processes involved in the act of respiration: inspiration, expiration, oxygen and carbon dioxide exchange, lung volume and compliance, etc.

Descriptor UI: D012129

Alternative terms: Respiratory Function Tests; Function Test, Respiratory; Function Tests, Respiratory; Respiratory Function Test; Test, Respiratory Function; Tests, Respiratory Function; Pulmonary Function Tests; Function Test, Pulmonary; Function Tests, Pulmonary; Test, Pulmonary Function; Tests, Pulmonary Function; Lung Function Tests; Function Test, Lung; Function Tests, Lung; Lung Function Test; Test, Lung Function; Tests, Lung Function; Pulmonary Function Test;

Allowable Qualifiers: adverse effects; classification; economics; history; instrumentation; methods; mortality; nursing; psychology; standards; trends; utilization; veterinary; statistics & numerical data; contraindications; ethics;

Tree Number: E01.370.386.700;

Technical Notes: GEN or unspecified; prefer specifics; NIM