Body composition and functional correlates of CF youth experiencing pulmonary exacerbation and recovery
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DOI: 10.1002/ppul.26207
Abstract: Youth with cystic fibrosis (CF) and pulmonary exacerbation (PEx) often experience weight loss, then rapid weight gain. Little is known about body composition and its relationship to functional outcomes during this critical period. read more here.
Keywords: body composition; composition functional; pulmonary exacerbation;
Association of Vancomycin Trough Concentration With Response to Treatment for Acute Pulmonary Exacerbation of Cystic Fibrosis
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DOI: 10.1093/jpids/pix043
Abstract: Background Our goal was to determine the relationship between serum vancomycin trough concentrations (VTCs) and changes in pulmonary function among individuals with an acute pulmonary exacerbation (APE) of cystic fibrosis (CF). Methods We included subjects… read more here.
Keywords: cystic fibrosis; vancomycin trough; pulmonary function; acute pulmonary ... See more keywords
Lung ultrasound for the diagnosis of cystic fibrosis pulmonary exacerbation
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DOI: 10.1186/s12890-021-01728-8
Abstract: Background High-resolution computed tomography (HRCT) is the gold standard for the evaluation of cystic fibrosis (CF) lung disease; however, lung ultrasound (LUS) is being increasingly used for the assessment of lung in these patients due… read more here.
Keywords: cystic fibrosis; hrct; pulmonary exacerbation; evaluation ... See more keywords
Evaluation of serum VIP and aCGRP during pulmonary exacerbation in cystic fibrosis: A longitudinal pilot study of patients undergoing antibiotic therapy
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DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0284511
Abstract: Background Objective monitoring of improvement during treatment of pulmonary exacerbation can be difficulty in children when pulmonary function testing cannot be obtained. Thus, the identification of predictive biomarkers to determine the efficacy of drug treatments… read more here.
Keywords: vip; antibiotic therapy; serum; pulmonary exacerbation ... See more keywords
Evaluating the efficacy of inhaled amikacin as an adjunct to intravenous combination therapy (ceftazidime and amikacin) in pediatric cystic fibrosis pulmonary exacerbation
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DOI: 10.3389/fphar.2023.1130374
Abstract: Background: Pseudomonas aeruginosa is the most common microorganism found in the sputum culture of Cystic fibrosis (CF) patients causing the pulmonary destruction. Aminoglycosides have a low diffuse rate from lipid membranes, and respiratory system secretions.… read more here.
Keywords: pseudomonas aeruginosa; pulmonary exacerbation; rate; exacerbation ... See more keywords