The nasal cavity has an important physiological role in warming and humidifying inspired air before the it enters the nasopharynx and trachea. This process has been termed nasal air conditioning. Nasal structures vary geographically, and have been correlated with the varying need [....] » Read More
Despite breakthroughs in designed-driven research that have led to an increased understanding of PPM-based disease the translation of discoveries into therapies for pulmonary patients and pre-illness persons-at-risk has not kept pace with medical need. Biodesigners, bio-technolog [....] » Read More
Lung cancer is one of the leading causes of cancer death among both men and women making up almost 25% of all cancer deaths. A comprehensive molecular tumor analysis integrating a combination of NGS methods offers the best chance for personalizing cancer care, enlarging the scope [....] » Read More
Respiratory diseases present a significant and growing public health challenge in Ethiopia, exacerbated by factors such as urbanization, environmental pollution, and access to healthcare. This presentation will synthesize findings from multiple studies to provide a comprehensive [....] » Read More
Background: Although ultrasound-guided cutting needle biopsy (US-CNB) demonstrates high diagnostic accuracy for subpleural pulmonary lesions (SPLs), a certain number of cases may yield non-specific findings or insufficient material. This study aimed to investigate the specific di [....] » Read More
Background: Acute exacerbations of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (AECOPD) significantly contribute to morbidity and mortality worldwide. Accurate prognostic tools are essential for timely risk stratification and management in hospitalized patients. Objective: This study [....] » Read More
Background: The absence of airflow limitation in spirometry is common in asthma. The methacholine challenge test (MCT) is often necessary for the diagnosis of asthma, but it is usually performed in secondary or tertiary hospitals. Fraction exhaled nitric oxide (FeNO) is an e [....] » Read More
Pulmonary tuberculosis remains prevalent in Algeria affecting both young adults and elderly individuals yet age may influence the clinical presentation, severity, diagnostic yield and outcomes of the disease. This study aimed to compare the epidemiological, clinical, radiological [....] » Read More
Pulmonary tuberculosis remains a major public health challenge in many countries including Algeria and although traditionally regarded as a disease of young adults it increasingly affects older individuals as populations age. This study aimed to describe the epidemiological, clin [....] » Read More
Introduction: Every year thousands of patients with end stage lung disease await life saving lung transplantation yet only 20% of donated lungs are suitable for transplant. Ex Vivo Lung Perfusion (EVLP) allows for preservation before transplantation by ventilating and perfusing d [....] » Read More
Introduction: Lung transplantation remains a life-saving treatment for patients with end-stage lung disease however only 20% of donated lungs are suitable for transplantation. Ex Vivo Lung Perfusion (EVLP) enables rehabilitation of donor lungs but its closed-circuit design result [....] » Read More
Background: Non Invasive Ventilation (NIV) is widely used in acute hypercapnic respiratory failure across diverse populations. Comorbid conditions as quantified by the Charlson Comorbidity Index (CCI) may influence NIV success and hospital outcomes. This study aims to evaluate pa [....] » Read More
Background: Asthma a complex disease characterized by airway epithelial dysfunction and chronic inflammation, poses ongoing therapeutic challenges. Aims: This study aimed to investigate the therapeutic effects of linarin (acacetin-7-O-β-D-rutinoside) a flavone glycoside in [....] » Read More
Lung cancer is still the primary cause of cancer deaths globally, and precise discrimination between Stage I and Stage II disease is important to inform appropriate treatment planning. Manual staging by computed tomography (CT) continues to be time-consuming, subject andsusceptib [....] » Read More
Background: This study evaluated the protective effects of two different regimens of multiple dietary supplements on the subunit protein vaccine platform in mice. Methods: The probiotic supplement BioBoost and the PastoCovac vaccine, which contains six expressed receptor-binding [....] » Read More
Background: Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA) is the most common sleep-related breathing disorder which is associated with significant morbidity. The aim of the current study was to do an updated systematic review of literature on studies assessed the accuracy of screening questionna [....] » Read More
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Saurabh Chattopadhyay, University of Kentucky College of Medicine, United States
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Title : Changing population immunity to COVID-19 in the context of infection, vaccination and emerging SARS-CoV-2 variants
Ranjan Ramasamy, ID-FISH Technology, United States
The changing state of protective immunity to COVID-19 in the global population during the six and a half years since COVID-19’s origin in 2019 is analysed in the context of the (i) circulation of SARS-CoV-2 in the population, (ii) widespread use of different types of C [....] » Read More
Title : Novel signaling mechanisms and innovative therapeutic strategies of pulmonary hypertension
Yong Xiao Wang, Albany Medical College, United States
Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is a serious lung disease with a high prevalence and mortality. The current therapeutics for this disease are neither specific nor very effective. This problem is highly associated with our incomplete understanding of the cellular resp [....] » Read More
Title : Personalized and precision Medicine (PPM) as a unique healthcare model through biodesign driven and inspired biotech, translational applications and pulmonology related marketing to secure the human healthcare, wellness and biosafety
Sergey Suchkov, N.D. Zelinskii Institute for Organic Chemistry of the Russian Academy of Sciences & InMedStar, Russian Federation
A new systems approach to diseased states and wellness result in a new branch in the healthcare services, namely, Personalized and Precision Medicine (PPM). To achieve the im-plementation of PPM concept, it is necessary to create a fundamentally new strategy based upon the recogn [....] » Read More
Title : Opioid induced hypoventilation and sleep related hypoxemia in a patient on buprenorphine naloxone an under recognized problem
Anusha Devarajan, University of Vermont Medical Center, United States
This is a 68-year-old male patient, BMI of 25 kg/m2, with past medical history of hypertension, diabetes and CKD stage III. He has a history of cervical laminectomy and chronic back pain on maintenance opioid therapy with Buprenorphine- Naloxone at a dose of 20mg daily for the la [....] » Read More
Title : En route to high quality respiratory referrals
Sonay Beyatli, Queen Mary University of London, United Kingdom
Background: High-quality respiratory referrals are essential to ensure timely advice and treatment, ultimately improving patient care and outcomes. Currently, online referrals from other wards in the hospitals are sent daily to the respiratory department; however, the quality of [....] » Read More
Title : Evaluating community engagement strategies in COVID-19: Insights from a national quasi experimental intervention
Hamid Soori, Dhofar University, Oman
Background: Community engagement is essential during crises such as the COVID-19 pandemic. However the effectiveness of community engagement during this pandemic especially in low- and middle-income countries has not been seriously investigated. Objective: The effectiveness of a [....] » Read More
Title : Latrogenic pneumothorax following nephrectomy: Case report
Chaimae Tahiri, National University Hospital Center of Fann, Senegal
Latrogenic pneumothorax is a rare but potentially serious complication of nephrectomy especially in open procedures involving subcostal or lombotomy approaches. The anatomical proximity of the kidney to the pleura and diaphragm increases the risk of pleural injury. We report [....] » Read More
Title : Value of pulmonary rehabilitation in interstitial lung disease
Marwa Mokhtar Mohamad , Maamora Chest Hospital, United Arab Emirates
Background: ILDs are restrictive pulmonary disorders that make lungs unable to expand on inhalation. Persistent symptoms and/or limitation in usual efforties make PR very helpful. Aim of work: Was to evaluate the role of PR in improvement of dyspnea, quality of life and function [....] » Read More
Title : The risk of immediate pneumothorax after ultrasound guided percutaneous transthoracic needle biopsy: Wedge shaped lesion as a novel factor
Mengjun Shen, Shanghai Pulmonary Hospital, China
Background: Pneumothorax is a common complication of ultrasound-guided percutaneous transthoracic needle biopsy (US-PTNB), usually occurring immediately after US-PTNB. Once it occurs it affects the adequacy of sample acquisition. Preventing pneumothorax after US-PTNB require [....] » Read More