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Regular snoring is associated with uncontrolled hypertension - npj Digital Medicine

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pah website :: Article Creator Rightwing Candidate Tried To Shame Pup-play Pride "perverts." It Didn't Work. Porky Grinds put on his pup mask, mitts, jean shorts, and rubber dog tail and climbed into the back of a truck to ride in the July 21st Portland Pride Parade with Portland Pups and Handlers (PDX PAH), a group for human-pet play enthusiasts — people who play the role of a dog, a house pet, or their human owner. About 200 people marched with the group, including furries wearing their mascot costume heads, leather men, and "littles" (people who role-play as infants). "I was barking and having a great time with all of the families and people out there," Grinds told LGBTQ Nation. "[The marchers and parade goers] were all just losing their minds to see themselves represented." Later that evening, Brandon Farley—a self-described independent journalist and far-right Portland city council candida...

People who vape had worrisome changes in cardiovascular function, even as young adults

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lung cancer and pneumonia :: Article Creator What To Know About Small Cell Lung Cancer And Pneumonia Small cell lung cancer (SCLC) may increase the risk of pneumonia due to a weakened immune system or structural changes to the lungs. SCLC is one of the two main types of lung cancer. Pneumonia is an infection of the lungs due to bacteria, viruses, or fungi. This article looks at the link between SCLC and pneumonia, and the diagnosis, treatment, prevention, and outlook of pneumonia in people with SCLC. A 2019 article notes pneumonia occurs in 50% to 70% of people with lung cancer. People with SCLC may be more vulnerable to developing infections because cancer and cancer treatments can weaken the immune system. Although effective treatments for SCLC, radiotherapy and immunotherapy can increase the risk of developing pneumonia. Chemotherapy can also weaken the immune system and increase the risk of infections. Pneumonia can a...

The siRNA-mediated knockdown of AP-1 restores the function of the pulmonary artery and the right ventricle by reducing perivascular and interstitial fibrosis and key molecular players in cardiopulmonary disease

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lung rads 2 :: Article Creator Lung Ultrasonography Provides Robust, Predictive Clinical Data About COVID-19 Lung ultrasound (US) parameters have high discriminative accuracy across a range of clinical settings for COVID-19, according to study results published in The Journal of Infectious Diseases. Investigators from the RAISON and EPICC research groups conducted an international multisite study to assess the generalizability and utility of lung US for COVID-19 prognostication across various clinical settings. Between June 2020 and June 2023, adults with polymerase chain reaction (PCR)- or rapid antigen-confirmed COVID-19 were prospectively enrolled in 5 cohorts designated for validation at Johns Hopkins Hospital (n=75; 39.3%), Duke University Hospital (n=28; 14.7%), Walter Reed National Military Medical Center (n=42; 22.0%), and Madigan Army Medical Center (n=15; 7.9%) in the United States, as well as Fort Portal Regional Referral Hospital (n=33...

Leaky Heart Valve: Symptoms, Causes, and Treatment

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shortness of breath lung cancer :: Article Creator How Is Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer Diagnosed? Medically reviewed by Marla Anderson, MDMedically reviewed by Marla Anderson, MD Non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) is a type of cancer that starts in the cells that line the surface of the lung airways. About 80-85% of people with lung cancer in the United States are diagnosed with NSCLC. While anybody can develop the cancer, people who smoke are at the highest risk of developing NSCLC. An oncologist (a medical doctor specializing in diagnosing and treating cancer) usually diagnoses NSCLC with several tests and exams. Your medical team will also likely include a pulmonologist (a medical doctor specializing in diagnosing and treating lung conditions). To diagnose NSCLC, your healthcare team will likely recommend a medical history, physical exam, blood tests, imaging studies, procedures, and a biopsy.   Medical History To determine if you have n...

Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) Treatment & Management

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pulmonary hypertension after lung transplantation :: Article Creator Lung Transplant Content For most patients, a pulmonologist or primary care provider will advise when you should be referred to a transplant center for evaluation. The most common diseases for lung transplant referral are interstitial lung diseases including pulmonary fibrosis, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, pulmonary hypertension, cystic fibrosis, bronchiectasis, and sarcoidosis. For more information please contact: Pre-Transplant ProgramTelephone: (832) 355-2285Fax: (832) 355-9006Email: lungtransplant@stlukeshealth.Org Mailing Address for CD's or Medical RecordsBaylor St. Luke's Lung Transplant Program ATTN: Pre-Transplant Program6620 Main Street Suite 1475Houston, Texas 77030 Lung Transplantation Crossref Citations This Book has been cited by the following publications. This list is generated based on data provided by Crossref. McGiffi...

The heart-kidney link

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copd and heart failure treatment :: Article Creator What To Know About Hypercapnia Hypercapnia, or carbon dioxide (CO2) retention, causes high CO2 levels in the blood. It occurs when your lungs cannot eliminate enough CO2 through breathing. Symptoms include shortness of breath, headaches, confusion, and drowsiness.  Conditions associated with decreased lung function, such as chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) or asthma, commonly cause hypercapnia. Metabolic changes, certain medications, and illness can also lead to hypercapnia.  Hypercapnia can be dangerous, but there are treatment options and ways to prevent it. Read on to learn what would cause CO2 levels to be high and how to treat it. Hypercapnia symptoms can depend on whether the development is acute or chronic. Acute symptoms are temporary, while chronic means that symptoms are long-lasting. Acute  Acute hypercapnia is the sudden increase in the levels of CO2 ...