• jobs involving potential isocyanate exposure were also associated with irritative and respiratory symptoms. (cdc.gov)
  • The two surveys included a symptoms questionnaire, lung function testing, and blood collection. (cdc.gov)
  • In this investigation, combination of symptoms were used to define specific health outcomes. (cdc.gov)
  • Although this investigation was limited due to the relatively small size of this population, data showed development of new respiratory symptoms and asthma among crab processing workers over the six weeks of crab processing. (cdc.gov)
  • In part because the precise etiological agent causing respiratory symptoms was not fully characterized, exposure assessment did not allow evaluation of dose-response relationships. (cdc.gov)
  • Does a specific mind-body treatment, the Relaxation Response Resiliency Program (3RP), aid in the reduction of WTC-related PTSD and respiratory symptoms? (cdc.gov)
  • The objective of this study is to adapt the 3RP to WTC responders and test its efficacy for simultaneously reducing PTSD and respiratory symptoms in a RCT. (cdc.gov)
  • Recent studies have found that HIV is an independent risk factor for several respiratory symptoms and pulmonary diseases. (nih.gov)
  • Pulmonary Function, Exercise Test, CT Findings, Symptoms and Quality of Life, Anxiety, and Depression Questionnaire Results at the 24-Month Follow-up Visit. (archbronconeumol.org)
  • 11 Higher rates of upper and lower respiratory irritant symptoms have also been described in at least seven WTC rescue/recovery worker groups including firefighter, police officer and other rescue/recovery and cleanup workers. (cdc.gov)
  • Numerous studies have documented significant associations between increased respiratory symptoms, persistent airways hyperreactivity, RADS or asthma, and/or declines in pulmonary function with earlier WTC arrival times. (cdc.gov)
  • 9,10 Several studies have looked at the correlation of respiratory symptoms or composite scores to important single clinical markers which may indicate therapy is needed. (joghr.org)
  • A high FACED score is associated with more symptoms, an altered respiratory function, a higher number and more severe AE, more health-care utilization with worse outcomes. (patsjournal.org)
  • The study of 195 participants reported that LGG can aid in the maintenance of a healthy microbiome, boost immunological function, can help prevent respiratory tract infections, and lessen symptoms of irritated skin and food allergies. (dairyreporter.com)
  • Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is a progressive disease characterized by a persistent inflammatory and remodelling response of the airways causing respiratory symptoms, progressive decline besides in lung function, respiratory failure, cor pulmonale and death [ 1 - 7 ]. (biomedcentral.com)
  • We implemented QCT not only at diagnosis but also at short-term follow-up, pairing it with a clinical examination in search of a correlation between residual respiratory symptoms and abnormal QCT results. (mdpi.com)
  • We hypothesize that performance on "objective" cognitive tests will reflect self-reported cognitive symptoms. (frontiersin.org)
  • To evaluate the efficacy of homoeopathic immunotherapy on lung function and respiratory symptoms in asthmatic people allergic to house dust mite. (bmj.com)
  • Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is a common respiratory disease, characterized by persistent symptoms and airflow limitation due to chronic inflammation often involving alveolar destruction. (dovepress.com)
  • Patients with residual symptoms or admitted into intensive care units were investigated 4 months after discharge by a chest CT (CCT) and pulmonary function tests (PFTs). (bvsalud.org)
  • COHgb levels do not correlate well with severity of illness, outcomes or response to therapy so it is important to assess clinical symptoms and history of exposure when determining type and intensity of treatment. (cdc.gov)
  • A recent American registry analysis in cystic fibrosis (CF) children showed less lung function decline after starting inhaled corticosteroid (ICS) use. (nih.gov)
  • We therefore examined the influence of ICS treatment on lung function in Belgian CF patients. (nih.gov)
  • Data from patients ≥ 6 yrs of age were eligible, provided entries on lung function, height and ICS use were available in two consecutive years. (nih.gov)
  • 0.0001) in ICS users for all age groups combined, but there was no difference in baseline lung function in the children 6-12 yrs of age. (nih.gov)
  • In 6-12-yr-old children with CF, baseline lung function was similar in ICS users and nonusers, but annualised FEV₁ decline was 2.56% pred lower in ICS users. (nih.gov)
  • The sources of variation in lung function testing and technical aspects of spirometry, lung volume measurements and D L,CO measurement have been considered in other documents published in this series of Task Force reports 1 - 4 and in the American Thoracic Society (ATS) interpretative strategies document 5 . (ersjournals.com)
  • A final step in the lung function report is to answer the clinical question that prompted the test. (ersjournals.com)
  • Poor choices made during these preparatory steps increase the risk of misclassification, i.e. a falsely negative or falsely positive interpretation for a lung function abnormality or a change in lung function. (ersjournals.com)
  • Specific recommendations for selecting reference values to be used in any lung function laboratory have also been discussed 3 . (ersjournals.com)
  • and using reference values derived by valid and biologically meaningful statistical models, taking into account the dependence of lung function with age. (ersjournals.com)
  • If untreated, this results in progressive lung infection leading to bronchiectasis and ultimately respiratory failure. (ersjournals.com)
  • The European Lung Foundation and the European Respiratory Society Task Force for paediatric bronchiectasis created an international roadmap of clinical and research priorities to guide, and as an extension of, the clinical practice guideline. (ersjournals.com)
  • additional lung function tests, 8. (bvsalud.org)
  • CCPT versus PEP We are uncertain whether CCPT improves lung function or has an impact on the number of respiratory exacerbations per year compared with PEP (both very low-certainty evidence). (bvsalud.org)
  • CCPT versus extrapulmonary mechanical percussion We are uncertain whether CCPT improves lung function compared with extrapulmonary mechanical percussions (very low-certainty evidence). (bvsalud.org)
  • CCPT versus ACBT We are uncertain whether CCPT improves lung function compared to ACBT (very low-certainty evidence). (bvsalud.org)
  • Other options for screening include the DETECT algorithm or the use of a combination of pulmonary function testing (forced vital capacity/diffusing capacity of the lung for carbon monoxide ratio) and N-terminal-pro-brain natriuretic peptide levels. (ersjournals.com)
  • Acute hypercapnic respiratory failure in patients with chronic obstructive lung disease: risk factors and use of guidelines for management. (ijmedicine.com)
  • They are susceptible to respiratory infections due to reduced lung function, increased oxygen consumption, and alteration in immunological function due to pregnancy. (who.int)
  • Based on what we saw in the past, we anticipated they would have some form of interstitial lung disease related to Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome (ARDS). (aarc.org)
  • In fact, the clinical course of the disease is characterized by the occurrence of acute exacerbations (AE) which progressively worsens dyspnea, lung function and deterioration in quality of life. (patsjournal.org)
  • Body plethysmography and spirometry were performed to evaluate lung function, and the Bruce protocol treadmill exercise test to assess physical fitness. (fu-berlin.de)
  • Patients who underwent LVR surgery at Cleveland Clinic between 2004 and 2022 showed improvement in lung function, as measured by forced exhaled volume in 1 second, and exertional capacity, as measured by 6-minute walk test distance. (clevelandclinic.org)
  • It evaluates lung function by measuring the inhaled and exhaled air volume and air flow. (ctc-ab.se)
  • This allowed lung function testing and services such as spirometry to continue throughout the pandemic. (ahsnnetwork.com)
  • We compared clinical and radiologic findings, pulmonary function, and hemodynamics at presentation, as well as outcomes after the initiation of PAH therapy in both groups. (nih.gov)
  • Acute vasodilator testing with nitric oxide and clinical, functional, or hemodynamic characteristics were not predictive of the subsequent occurrence of pulmonary edema on treatment. (nih.gov)
  • Clinical outcomes of PVOD patients were worse than those of PAH patients. (nih.gov)
  • This section is written to provide guidance in interpreting pulmonary function tests (PFTs) to medical directors of hospital-based laboratories that perform PFTs, and physicians who are responsible for interpreting the results of PFTs most commonly ordered for clinical purposes. (ersjournals.com)
  • diagnosis requires expert review of clinical history and screening tests (nasal nitric oxide measurement) alongside analysis of ciliary function and ultrastructure [ 2 ]. (ersjournals.com)
  • 2011). At the University of Utah, I have collaborated with clinical scientists to apply WNA methods to the discovery of phenotypes in Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome (Brown et al. (utah.edu)
  • The increased prevalence of allergy and respiratory illnesses in the past 20 years has resulted in a corresponding surge in clinical research. (iconplc.com)
  • 13 Studies in both cohorts (FDNY and non-FDNY) are currently underway to determine the course of pulmonary function over the next 5 years post-WTC, specifically, whether it has improved, stabilized or declined, and, if there are differences in clinical course within or between the cohorts, and which factors might be predictive of favorable or unfavorable outcome. (cdc.gov)
  • Current evidence suggests that early diagnosis and treatment of PAH in patients with SSc may lead to better clinical outcomes. (ersjournals.com)
  • Early detection of complications through a minimal clinical examination supplemented with paraclinic tests has proved necessary. (scirp.org)
  • The aim of this study was to systematically review respiratory assessments in children under five years of age that have been associated with poor clinical outcomes in resource limited settings. (joghr.org)
  • We extracted data relevant to study characteristics, respiratory assessments and clinical outcomes. (joghr.org)
  • As pediatric respiratory interventions are deployed in these settings, better understanding of which respiratory assessments are predictive of poor clinical outcomes could guide management and transfer of care decisions. (joghr.org)
  • 6,7 The lack of additional validated markers of respiratory distress linked to relevant clinical outcomes makes triage of these pediatric patients challenging. (joghr.org)
  • A meta analysis of children with lower respiratory tract infections, however, did not find a single clinical sign or symptom that accurately and reliably identified hypoxemia. (joghr.org)
  • EverythingALS is teaming up with Aural Analytics, a leader in clinical-grade speech analytics, FeetMe, a medical device company that produces smart and connected insoles for improved running, walking and gait analysis, ZEPHYRx, a leading provider of end-to-end remote respiratory monitoring solutions, and a major pharmaceutical company. (prweb.com)
  • Guidance is provided on the choice of meaningful outcome parameters used in studies and the clinical relevance of functional tests of disability, including motor- and respiratory-function tests and their relationship to survival. (neurodegenerationresearch.eu)
  • A randomised clinical trial ​conducted by VU University of Amsterdam reported on the efficacy of probiotic yoghurt containing Lactobacillus Rhamnosus Yoba on respiratory tract infection and other health outcomes among children aged 3-6 years in Southwest Uganda. (dairyreporter.com)
  • The aims were to measure incidence, prevalence, risk factors, clinical spectrum and outcomes for SARI and associated influenza and other respiratory pathogen cases as well as to understand influenza contribution to patients not meeting SARI case definition. (who.int)
  • This study evaluated the effects of this intervention by assessing the impact of this intervention on clinical outcomes in this cohort. (bvsalud.org)
  • Conclusion: This study demonstrated that a risk-based approach to high-risk PLWD with COVID-19 may yield good clinical outcomes while making financial savings and preventing emotional distress. (bvsalud.org)
  • In a retrospective analysis of 260 Chinese patients who underwent surgery for bronchiectasis over a decade (2000-2010), Jin et al indicated that predictive factors for successful surgical outcomes included sputum volumes less than 30 mL, negative proof of Gram-negative bacteria, and bronchial stump coverage with use of the intercostal muscles or pedicle pleura embedding. (medscape.com)
  • Most assessments look at aerobic function rather than anaerobic tasks. (scireproject.com)
  • Nosocomial respiratory syncytial virus infections: the "Cold War" has not ended. (cdc.gov)
  • Methods/Design: All inpatients with suspected respiratory infections who were admitted overnight to the study hospitals were screened daily. (who.int)
  • Sections on the prevention of bacterial pneumonia in mechanically ventilated and/or critically ill patients, care of respiratory-therapy devices, prevention of cross-contamination, and prevention of viral lower respiratory tract infections (e.g., respiratory syncytial virus {RSV} and influenza infections) have been expanded and updated. (cdc.gov)
  • Traditional preventive measures for nosocomial pneumonia include decreasing aspiration by the patient, preventing cross-contamination or colonization via hands of personnel, appropriate disinfection or sterilization of respiratory-therapy devices, use of available vaccines to protect against particular infections, and education of hospital staff and patients. (cdc.gov)
  • Spirometry is a non-invasive pulmonary function test (PFT) of a person's respiratory system. (ctc-ab.se)
  • Spirometry data is pivotal to assessing primary or secondary outcomes in most respiratory trials. (ctc-ab.se)
  • At CTC, our study nurses are well-trained in performing spirometry testing, ensuring high data quality. (ctc-ab.se)
  • Foundations of the severe acute respiratory syndrome preparedness and response plan for healthcare facilities. (cdc.gov)
  • Investigation of a nosocomial outbreak of severe acute respiratory syndrome (SARS) in Toronto, Canada. (cdc.gov)
  • Over time persistent infection and inflammation within the lungs contribute to severe airway damage and loss of respiratory function. (bvsalud.org)
  • Acute Respiratory Failure in Patients with Severe Community-acquired Pneumonia. (ijmedicine.com)
  • The severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) was first detected in December 2019. (aarc.org)
  • Introduction: Esophageal atresia is a rare but severe congenital anomaly that, due to its anatomical constitution, frequently leads to gastroesophageal as well as respiratory short- and long term complications. (fu-berlin.de)
  • COVID-19, caused by severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2), has been often characterized as a respiratory disease. (frontiersin.org)
  • A certain subset however, have more severe narrowing of the airways and must be treated more aggressively and monitored more carefully with serial pulmonary function testing. (expertwitnessblog.com)
  • Patients with severe asthma require more medication, have more frequent visits to the emergency room, and may actually require mechanical ventilation for acute respiratory failure. (expertwitnessblog.com)
  • Background: Recent experience with pandemic influenza A(H1N1)pdm09 highlighted the importance of global surveillance for severe respiratory disease to support pandemic preparedness and seasonal influenza control. (who.int)
  • Hospital-based surveillance for severe acute respiratory infection (SARI) cases was established in New Zealand on 30 April 2012. (who.int)
  • Aim 2: To evaluate the effects of these interventions on occupational and psychosocial functioning. (cdc.gov)
  • This randomized controlled trial (RCT) pilot examined the feasibility of testing the effects of three commercially available interventions on function-related outcomes in older adults. (frontiersin.org)
  • The current Cognitive and Physical Exercise Study (CAPES) pilot explores the feasibility of conducting a dyadic randomized controlled trial testing three commercially available training interventions. (frontiersin.org)
  • Cognitive training interventions, especially those tapping process-based constructs such as processing speed and attention, have shown transfer to improved physical function outcomes such as gait and balance among healthy, community-dwelling older adults (e.g. (frontiersin.org)
  • interventions consider a broader set of outcomes than would be considered in an approach that aims solely to reduce prevalence. (nationalacademies.org)
  • Screening can detect PAH at an early stage of the disease, which permits earlier medical interventions and may improve outcomes in systemic sclerosis patients. (ersjournals.com)
  • Patients may also benefit from pulmonary rehabilitation interventions - this targets physical and respiratory impairments and include a combination of graded exercise, education, activities of daily living and psychosocial support. (physio-pedia.com)
  • Preoperative evaluation commonly includes pulmonary function testing, nutritional assessment, and ventilation-perfusion scanning to determine if the affected area is contributing to gas exchange. (medscape.com)
  • Assessment of the ABG reports classified patients as belonging to group 'A' with type I (hypoxemic) respiratory failure or as group 'B' with type II (hypercapnic) respiratory failure. (ijmedicine.com)
  • World Health Organization (WHO) guidelines focus on two physical exam findings - tachypnea and chest indrawing - without addressing the multitude of other respiratory assessment tools used by healthcare workers. (joghr.org)
  • Primary study outcomes were measurement of daily steps (over 14 consecutive days, using an activity monitor), assessment of activity time by activity intensity (using metabolic equivalents [METs]), and evaluation of correlation between PA and patient characteristics. (dovepress.com)
  • Comprehensive and detailed neurologic examinations that are performed early and are repeated often form an important component of patient assessment and of neurologic and functional outcome prediction. (medscape.com)
  • Our secondary outcomes were 3. (bvsalud.org)
  • There were no analysable data for our secondary outcomes, but many studies provided favourable narrative reports on the independence achieved with PEP mask therapy. (bvsalud.org)
  • Symptomatic patients, those with an elevated tricuspid regurgitation velocity on echocardiogram with or without secondary echocardiographic features of PAH, and those who screen positive on the DETECT or other pulmonary function test algorithms should undergo right heart catheterisation. (ersjournals.com)
  • Secondary endpoints included dyspnoea, physical function and quality of life, post-intensive care length of stay and in-hospital mortality. (bmj.com)
  • For secondary outcomes, SpiroDex patients had a significantly greater number of oxygen free days and reached oxygen freedom sooner than the Dex group. (biomedcentral.com)
  • Secondary outcomes included further investigation of the influence of patient characteristics on PA. (dovepress.com)
  • The WTC Cough Syndrome (a chronic cough syndrome, thought to be a consequence of upper and lower respiratory disease typically including chronic asthmatic bronchitis, chronic rhinosinusitis, chronic gastroesophageal reflux, or any combination of the three) has been reported by a large percentage of the exposed. (cdc.gov)
  • 1 , 2 ] It is a chronic respiratory disease. (patsjournal.org)
  • People with chronic heart disease, anemia or respiratory illness. (cdc.gov)
  • A study by Macklin et al suggested that electrical perceptual threshold (EPT) tests are more sensitive than ISNCSCI exams for determining the level of SCI at which sensory function still exists in patients with chronic incomplete cervical SCI. (medscape.com)
  • We have reviewed the literature to provide an overview of the respiratory complications of the commonest rheumatological diseases to occur in children (juvenile systemic lupus erythematosus, scleroderma, juvenile dermatomyositis, mixed connective tissue disease, granulomatosis with polyangitis and juvenile idiopathic arthritis). (bmj.com)
  • Pulmonary function testing in these patients can be used to refine the differential diagnosis and establish disease severity, but also has a role in ongoing monitoring for respiratory complications. (bmj.com)
  • Alongside retrospective and questionnaire based data regarding operative and postoperative outcome as well as gastroesophageal complications, the study mainly focused on examining the correlations to long- term outcome of the pulmonary system. (fu-berlin.de)
  • Rehabilitation should begin as soon as possible after injury in order to optimize outcomes and reduce complications. (medscape.com)
  • however no randomized control trial (RCT) has evaluated this treatment approach among patients with comorbid PTSD and respiratory illness. (cdc.gov)
  • We will randomly assign 154 patients with comorbid WTC-related PTSD and respiratory illness to the two adjunctive treatments and assess outcomes immediately post-intervention and at 3 and 6 month follow-ups. (cdc.gov)
  • A correlation between, the early variations in the individual arterial blood gas (ABG) parameters - pH, PaO 2 , PaCO 2 and HCO 3 -, and the treatment outcome, in pneumonia patients in respiratory failure, has not been well investigated. (ijmedicine.com)
  • Variations among individual ABG parameters can predict treatment outcome in pneumonia patients of type I respiratory failure, and fail to do so in those with type II respiratory failure. (ijmedicine.com)
  • For patients with poor health care outcomes, the provision and participation in rehabilitation may increase their functional reserve and make a difference between surviving or succumbing to an acquired COVID-19 infection. (physio-pedia.com)
  • This is a retrospective single center study of 105 consecutive patients with NCFB hospitalized for acute exacerbations (AE) at the Department of Respiratory Medicine of Fattouma Bourguiba Teaching Hospital in Monastir (Tunisia) between January 2005 and December 2017. (patsjournal.org)
  • The aim of this study was to illustrate the short and long term outcomes of patients with repaired esophageal atresia. (fu-berlin.de)
  • Primary outcomes were time to recovery, defined as the number of days until patients achieved WHO Ordinal Scale (OS) category ≤ 3, and the effect of spironolactone on aldosterone, D-dimer, angiotensin II and Von Willebrand Factor (VWF). (biomedcentral.com)
  • These patients constitute a high risk group for a fatal outcome and generally have certain risk factors, such as steroid dependence, prior need for mechanical ventilation, a high number of medications, and frequent episodes of acute respiratory failure. (expertwitnessblog.com)
  • Once this process occurs, these patients are faced with a significant increase "work of breathing" which eventually leads to respiratory muscle fatigue. (expertwitnessblog.com)
  • CliniCabin is a self-contained unit which allows respiratory patients and clinicians to meet safely. (ahsnnetwork.com)
  • This has made a difference to respiratory patients who need to be regularly monitored and to the hospital which can reduce its waiting times. (ahsnnetwork.com)
  • Adequate fluid resuscitation in primary care settings can improve the outcome of hospitalised COVID-19 patients. (bvsalud.org)
  • This study will be the first RCT to evaluate a novel mind-body treatment among WTC responders with these comorbidities and could have important implications for health care costs, quality of life and functioning, morbidity and possibly mortality. (cdc.gov)
  • They experience a poor quality of life and recurrent respiratory exacerbations requiring additional treatment, including hospitalisation. (ersjournals.com)
  • OBJECTIVES: To evaluate the effectiveness (in terms of respiratory function, respiratory exacerbations, exercise capacity) and acceptability (in terms of individual preference, adherence, quality of life) of CCPT for people with CF compared to alternative ACTs. (bvsalud.org)
  • number of respiratory exacerbations per year. (bvsalud.org)
  • If a statistically significant variation among the individual ABG parameters would be an early, reliable predictor of the treatment outcome, it would facilitate prompt active management of the patient in respiratory failure from pneumonia before a clinically apparent downward turn culminates. (ijmedicine.com)
  • Study protocol: patient reported outcomes for bladder management strategies in spinal cord injury. (utah.edu)
  • The Radcliff Study is a multidisciplinary study focused on gait analysis, pulmonary function testing, and speech analytics to make strides towards a digital biomarker. (prweb.com)
  • We are highly optimistic about the powerful combination of speech, gait, and pulmonary function. (prweb.com)
  • The following sections provide an overview of each training type, study methods, and results evaluating feasibility indicators and variability and patterns of change in functional outcomes by study arm. (frontiersin.org)
  • Comparative Effectiveness & Patient Outcomes Research - To evaluate patient outcomes following surgical techniques in observational research, it is becoming increasingly popular to apply causal inference methods such as propensity scores (Brooke et al. (utah.edu)
  • These findings suggest that ECs use may aid smokers with COPD reduce their cigarette consumption or remain abstinent, which results in marked improvements in annual exacerbation rate as well as subjective and objective COPD outcomes. (biomedcentral.com)
  • Diagnosis is based on a suggestive history and physical findings coupled with confirmatory testing. (cdc.gov)
  • The free-text field related to 'Respiratory oxygen administration method name' specifying other text. (nih.gov)
  • We offer pulmonary function testing through collaborative partnerships , sleep studies, as well as a variety of home oxygen and home oxygen equipment. (freshairresp.ca)
  • Lower respiratory tract diseases remain significant causes of pediatric mortality in low- and middle-income countries. (joghr.org)
  • Hypoxia, chest retractions and tachypnea are key risk factors for mortality form pediatric respiratory disease in resource limited settings. (joghr.org)
  • Lower respiratory tract diseases remain significant causes of pediatric mortality globally, accounting for 16% of deaths under age five. (joghr.org)
  • 1-3 The burden of respiratory mortality is greatest in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs) where many health facilities lack sufficient pediatric acute care resources. (joghr.org)
  • adjusted P 0.043) but was not associated with mortality, bronchopulmonary dysplasia, or other long-term respiratory outcomes. (ucm.es)
  • Aggressive preoperative nutrition and respiratory therapy combined with early postoperative extubation and careful pain control all contribute to successful outcomes. (medscape.com)
  • Does the 3RP affect occupational and psychosocial functioning in WTC responders with comorbid PTSD and respiratory illness? (cdc.gov)
  • The objectives of rehabilitation after an individual has sustained an acute spinal cord injury (SCI) include maximizing the patient's medical, functional, and psychosocial outcomes. (medscape.com)
  • Our primary outcomes were 1. (bvsalud.org)
  • Nineteen studies reported the primary outcomes forced expiratory volume in one second (FEV1)and forced vital capacity (FVC), and found no difference in change from baseline in FEV1 % predicted or rate of decline between groups for either measure. (bvsalud.org)
  • Death is the primary outcome of interest for research in this area. (joghr.org)
  • The investigators reported that the spinal segment at which sensory function was found to be maintained was lower in EPT testing than in ISNCSCI evaluation in 15 of 17 individuals with this sort of SCI. (medscape.com)
  • Once quality has been assured, the next steps involve a series of comparisons 6 that include comparisons of test results with reference values based on healthy subjects 5 , comparisons with known disease or abnormal physiological patterns ( i.e. obstruction and restriction), and comparisons with self, a rather formal term for evaluating change in an individual patient. (ersjournals.com)
  • Research into respiratory disease continues to have a high profile due to unmet needs and the large patient populations. (iconplc.com)
  • Generating respiratory disease specific biomarkers with remote monitoring using wearables and advanced analytics. (iconplc.com)
  • 33 Occurrences of WTC respiratory disease in rescue workers/volunteers whose first exposure was more than 48 hours post-collapse could be explained either by "high-level" exposures generated by activities that disturbed dust in place, while entering enclosed, poorly ventilated areas, or by the accumulation of repeated "low-level" exposures over time. (cdc.gov)
  • This information is valuable for crisis preparedness and planning for future large-scale communicable respiratory infectious disease epidemics or pandemics. (cdc.gov)
  • Traditionally, COVID-19 has been considered a respiratory disease. (frontiersin.org)
  • A case report form captured demographics, history of presenting illness, co-morbidities, disease course and outcome and risk factors. (who.int)
  • They were concerned about respiratory illness among workers including bronchitis and asthma. (cdc.gov)
  • The objectives of this investigation were to understand the nature of respiratory illness observed in crab processing workers, to identify areas and sources of exposure, to identify any relationships between crab processing exposures and respiratory health outcomes, and to develop strategies to prevent illness in crab-processing workers. (cdc.gov)
  • Comorbid post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and respiratory illness continue to burden World Trade Center (WTC) responders over a decade post disaster, despite pharmaceutical and psychotherapeutic treatment efforts. (cdc.gov)
  • Comorbid PTSD and respiratory illness continue to burden WTC responders. (cdc.gov)
  • There is a lack of data on the health effects of EC use among smokers with COPD and whether regular use results in improvement in subjective and objective COPD outcomes. (biomedcentral.com)
  • We investigated long-term changes in objective and subjective respiratory outcomes in smokers with a diagnosis of COPD who quit or reduced substantially their tobacco consumption by supplementing with or converting only to ECs use. (biomedcentral.com)
  • COPD is estimated to become the third leading cause of death in 2030 ( www.who.int/whosis/whostat/2008/en/ ). (biomedcentral.com)
  • Outpatients aged ≥ 40 years with confirmed COPD diagnosis and pulmonary function test data were enrolled. (dovepress.com)
  • however, little is known about the effects of sleep disturbances on health-related outcomes, including immune function/infection, autonomic dysfunction, mild cognitive impairment, and behaviors affecting quality of life and independent living. (nih.gov)
  • Lower respiratory tract infection caused by Mycobacterium tuberculosis is not addressed in this document. (cdc.gov)
  • Exercise echocardiography or cardiopulmonary exercise testing, nailfold capillaroscopy and molecular biomarkers are promising but, as yet, unproven potential options. (ersjournals.com)
  • Variability and patterns of change in functional outcomes were examined descriptively. (frontiersin.org)
  • Variability in functional outcomes and patterns of change differed across study arms. (frontiersin.org)
  • Functional outcomes are strongly associated with the neurological level of the individual's SCI. (medscape.com)
  • The SCI rehabilitation physician, often a specialist in physical medicine and rehabilitation (physiatry), must be able to predict the potential functional outcomes of individuals who have had an acute SCI. (medscape.com)
  • The neurologic level and completeness of injury are important factors in predicting neurologic recovery and, therefore, functional outcome after SCI. (medscape.com)
  • The motor level, which is a better predictor of the patient's functional abilities, is determined by the manual testing of key muscle groups on both sides of the body. (medscape.com)
  • Aim 3: To evaluate the effects of the 3RP versus the Health Enhancement Program on respiratory functioning, blood pressure and pro-inflammatory markers. (cdc.gov)
  • Exposures to VOCs during roasting, packaging, grinding, and flavoring coffee can negatively impact the respiratory health of workers. (cdc.gov)
  • This is best achieved with joint specialist paediatric rheumatology and respiratory reviews in a multidisciplinary setting. (bmj.com)
  • and that multidisciplinary teams should integrate respiratory, cardiology, rheumatology, radiology, psychology and immunology services into an holistic post-discharge model of follow-up. (hselibrary.ie)
  • The annual rate of decline in average forced expiratory flow between 25% and 75% of FVC (FEF25-75) was greater with high-frequency chest compression compared to CCPT in medium- to long-term studies, but there was no difference in any other outcome. (bvsalud.org)
  • ATSDR did not review health outcome data. (cdc.gov)
  • The specific aims are: Aim 1: To compare the effects of the 3RP versus the Health Enhancement Program on PTSD and respiratory symptom severity. (cdc.gov)
  • Many opportunities exist to advance our knowledge on the effects of sleep disturbance on health-related outcomes in PLWH. (nih.gov)
  • Understanding patient outcomes after acute respiratory distress syndrome: identifying subtypes of physical, cognitive and mental health outcomes. (utah.edu)
  • Predictors of 6-month health utility outcomes in survivors of acute respiratory distress syndrome. (utah.edu)
  • Section II presents the evidence on the health consequences of e-cigarettes on mental and physical health outcomes. (nationalacademies.org)
  • the American Thoracic Society (ATS), American Association of Cardiac and Pulmonary Rehab (AARC), the World Health Organization (WHO), the European Respiratory Society (ERS), and the American Association of Respiratory Care (AARC). (aarc.org)
  • Optimizing pulmonary health across the lifespan begins from the earliest stages of childhood and requires a partnership between the family, pulmonologist, and pediatrician to achieve equitable outcomes. (aap.org)
  • Demonstrate an in-depth knowledge and understanding of human anatomy, human anatomical structure and physiological function and process, within normal physiological limits in the context of health across the lifespan. (bangor.ac.uk)
  • If a patient met the World Health Organization's SARI case definition, a respiratory specimen was tested for influenza and other respiratory pathogens. (who.int)
  • Predicted values should be obtained from studies of "normal" or "healthy" subjects with the same anthropometric ( e.g. sex, age and height) and, where relevant, ethnic characteristics of the patient being tested. (ersjournals.com)
  • Cardiac morphology, function, and myocardial tissue characteristics were evaluated. (bvsalud.org)
  • In the NY/NJ consortium report on 8,384 non-FDNY workers/volunteers, 28% had abnormal pulmonary function test results 13 . (cdc.gov)
  • Early diagnosis and appropriate treatment are believed to improve outcome. (ersjournals.com)
  • yet, testing, diagnosis and effective treatments for sleep apnea are potentially underutilized in PLWH. (nih.gov)
  • There is not one test or procedure to establish the diagnosis of ALS and there is also no known cure or treatment options available. (prweb.com)
  • Other testing, such as a fingerstick blood sugar, alcohol and toxicology screen, head CT scan or lumbar puncture may be needed to exclude other causes of altered mental status when the diagnosis of carbon monoxide poisoning is inconclusive. (cdc.gov)
  • Check liver enzyme tests before initiating therapy and as clinically indicated thereafter ( 5.3 ). (nih.gov)
  • The Radcliff Study is a novel research-as-a-feasibility study to inform the likelihood of success for a pre-competitive collaboration focused on developing an end-to-end digital alternative for the ALSFRS-R that supports clinically meaningful outcomes tailored for use in ALS. (prweb.com)
  • The COVID-19 pandemic is still here, it is still contagious and so when is the right time for respiratory services to get back to normal? (ahsnnetwork.com)
  • Living independently is predicated upon the maintenance of cognitive, physical, and everyday functions required to successfully perform instrumental activities of daily living (IADL). (frontiersin.org)
  • Continued successful participation in these activities in older adulthood is a marker of healthy aging ( Katz, 1983 ), and ensuring older adults maintain cognitive, physical, and everyday function is critical for optimizing their wellbeing and independence. (frontiersin.org)
  • It is recommended that ciliary activity of respiratory epithelial cells obtained by nasal or bronchial brushing is recorded using a high-speed video camera mounted on a microscope. (ersjournals.com)
  • For the asthma-like outcome, male gender, family history of allergies, elevated ECP (a protein in the blood indicating eosinophilic inflammation), butchering activities and degilling activities were risk factors significantly related with the outcome. (cdc.gov)
  • Unlike traditional medical tests that need to be done in a medical office, all Radcliff Study components can be completed at home. (prweb.com)
  • In this second paper from the study, we assess this sample on tests of memory, language, and executive function. (frontiersin.org)
  • ICON's respiratory experts provide clients with guidance and insight from an extensive range of indications. (iconplc.com)
  • Pulmonary Function Testing, Indications and Interpretations. (ijmedicine.com)
  • Workers with a positive family history of allergies or working in the butchering area had significantly increased risk for development of the upper respiratory outcome. (cdc.gov)
  • This is the only standardized test to monitor upper extremity strength and power. (scireproject.com)