… Louis R, Lau LCK, Bron AO, Roldaan AC, Radermecker M, DjukanovićR. The relationship
… scored from 0–3; see Methods) calculated over a period of 2 wk prior to sputum induction. …

Increases in eosinophil numbers are associated with infection and allergic diseases, including
asthma, but there is also evidence that eosinophils contribute to homeostatic immune …

… at baseline and peak aortic velocity greater than 5 m/s had significantly lower mean (SD)
postoperative survival rates than those with peak aortic velocity less than 5 m/s (2 years: 73% [8…

Background Thiamine (vitamin B1) is an essential molecule for all life forms because thiamine
diphosphate (ThDP) is an indispensable cofactor for oxidative energy metabolism. The …

BACKGROUND: The aim of this study was to determine whether two-dimensional speckle
tracking of longitudinal myocardial deformation can detect limited contractile reserve during …

… accuracy of PET scan in the evaluation of M stage. The qualitative evaluation of PET images
… In our group of patients, PET imaging correctly changed the M stage, as determined by CI, …

Introduction Myxomatous mitral valve is one of the most common heart valves diseases in
human and has been well characterized at a functional and morphological level. Diseased …

Current noninvasive imaging methods are not sufficiently reliable for accurate detection of
malignancy in most solitary pulmonary nodules (SPNs). Positron emission tomography (PET) …

BACKGROUND: Positron emission tomography (PET) with 18-fluorodeoxyglucose (FDG) is
an accurate method for differentiating benign from malignant disease. The use of FDG-PET …

Background Thoracotomy results in severe postoperative pain potentially leading to chronic
pain. We investigated the potential benefits of oral celecoxib on postoperative analgesia …