Asthma–chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) overlap syndrome (ACOS) is a
commonly encountered yet loosely defined clinical entity. ACOS accounts for approximately …

Research using animal model systems has been instrumental in delivering improved
therapies for breast cancer, as well as in generating new insights into the mechanisms that …

The objectives were to systematically investigate the multiple dimensions of sleep and their
association with overweight or obesity among primary school‐aged children. CINHAL …

Rationale: This is the first multicenter randomized controlled trial to evaluate the
effectiveness and safety of Zephyr Endobronchial Valve (EBV) in patients with little to no …

Introduction: setting the (theoretical) scene 103 Without rhyme or reason: Tracey's (non-)
story 104 Eating Edward: the accomplices' tale 105 Vexatious vampires 105 Depravity …

Background Approximately 75% of pesticide usage in the United States occurs in
agriculture. As such, agricultural workers are at greater risk of pesticide exposure than non …

Rationale: Pseudomonas aeruginosa lung infection in patients with bronchiectasis, a
chronic airway disease that is characterized by episodes of exacerbation, is associated with …

Retained respiratory tract (RT) secretions, infection, and exuberant inflammatory responses
are core abnormalities in cystic fibrosis (CF) lung disease. Factors contributing to the …

Idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF) is a chronic and progressive form of lung disease of
unknown etiology for which a paucity of therapies suggest benefit, and for which none have …

This study focuses on levels of concern for hurricanes among individuals living along the
Gulf Coast during the quiescent two‐year period following the exceptionally destructive …