Pediatric Pulmonology year in review 2018: Asthma, physiology/pulmonary function testing, and respiratory infections
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DOI: 10.1002/ppul.24420
Abstract: Pediatric Pulmonology publishes original research, reviews, and case reports related to a wide range of children's respiratory disorders. In our “Year in Review” series, we summarize publications in our major topic areas from 2018, in… read more here.
Keywords: year review; function testing; pediatric pulmonology; asthma physiology ... See more keywords
Pulmonary Function Testing in Patients with Tracheostomies: Feasibility and Technical Considerations
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DOI: 10.1007/s00408-021-00441-x
Abstract: Pulmonary function testing (PFT) in patients with tracheostomies has been perceived as difficult to perform and clinically unreliable. We studied the feasibility, quality, repeatability and clinical significance of PFT. Patients with tracheostomies that underwent PFT… read more here.
Keywords: testing patients; patients tracheostomies; function testing; pulmonary function ... See more keywords
Autonomic function testing in Friedreich’s ataxia
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DOI: 10.1007/s00415-018-8946-0
Abstract: BackgroundFriedreich ataxia (FRDA) is an inherited movement disorder which manifests with progressive gait instability, sensory loss and cardiomyopathy. Peripheral neuropathy is an established feature of FRDA. At neuropathological examination, a depletion of large, myelinated axons… read more here.
Keywords: autonomic function; function testing; friedreich ataxia; caft ... See more keywords
Suggestions for lung function testing in the context of COVID-19
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DOI: 10.1016/j.rmed.2020.106292
Abstract: The 2019 coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic is currently a challenge worldwide. Due to the characteristics of lung function tests, the risk of cross infection may be high between health care workers and patients. The role… read more here.
Keywords: function testing; covid; testing context; suggestions lung ... See more keywords
Devices for esophageal function testing
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DOI: 10.1016/j.vgie.2021.08.012
Abstract: Background and Aims Esophageal function testing is an integral component of the evaluation of refractory GERD and esophageal motility disorders. This review summarizes the current technologies available for esophageal function testing, including the functional luminal… read more here.
Keywords: motility disorders; esophageal function; esophageal motility; function testing ... See more keywords
ANTARCTIC: platelet function testing to adjust therapy
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DOI: 10.1016/s0140-6736(17)30780-8
Abstract: www.thelancet.com Vol 389 March 25, 2017 1193 in ANTARCTIC was de-intensification to clopidogrel in an attempt to reduce bleeding. In the GENERATIONS and TRILOGY ACS trials, the bleeding rates were the same between the prasugrel… read more here.
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Modeling and Control of the CSCEC Multi-Function Testing System
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DOI: 10.1080/13632469.2016.1217806
Abstract: In order to promote the research and development on evaluating the seismic performance of structures, China State Construction Engineering Corporation (CSCEC) planned to construct a large-scale loading testing facility, the Multi-Function Testing System (MFTS). This… read more here.
Keywords: testing system; system; function testing; control ... See more keywords
Pulmonary function testing for the diagnosis of asthma in preschool children.
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DOI: 10.1097/aci.0000000000000815
Abstract: PURPOSE OF REVIEW To highlight the recent evidence of the lung function techniques used in preschool children to diagnose asthma. RECENT FINDINGS Several techniques are available to measure lung function and airway inflammation in preschool… read more here.
Keywords: lung function; function; preschool children; preschool ... See more keywords
Platelet function testing: Current practice among clinical centres in Northern Europe
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DOI: 10.1111/hae.14578
Abstract: Platelet function tests are used to screen and diagnose patients with possible inherited platelet function defects (IPFD). Some acquired platelet dysfunction may be caused by certain drugs or comorbidities, which need to be excluded before… read more here.
Keywords: function testing; current practice; testing current; platelet ... See more keywords
E-126 The effect of platelet function testing on hemorrhagic and thromboembolic complications following extracranial carotid artery stenting
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DOI: 10.1136/neurintsurg-2018-snis.202
Abstract: Introduction Variability in responsiveness to conventional doses of dual antiplatelet therapy may contribute to ischemic or hemorrhagic complications seen after intracranial stenting. While there is evidence to suggest that testing reduces the rate of these… read more here.
Keywords: function testing; extracranial carotid; platelet function; carotid artery ... See more keywords
Abstract TMP109: Remote Platelet Function Testing Using Measurement of P-selectin in Patients in the Triple Antiplatelets for Reducing Dependency in Ischaemic Stroke (TARDIS) Trial
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DOI: 10.1161/str.49.suppl_1.tmp109
Abstract: Background: Platelet activity may be measured remotely as surface P-selectin expression and varies between antiplatelet agents and patient responses to them. Methods: In TARDIS, patients with acute... read more here.
Keywords: remote platelet; function testing; platelet function; abstract tmp109 ... See more keywords