Background COPD is characterized by episodic increases in respiratory symptoms, so-called
exacerbations. COPD exacerbations are associated with an increase in local and systemic …

GSK961081 is a bifunctional molecule demonstrating both muscarinic antagonist and β-agonist
activities. This was a 4-week, multicentre, randomised, double-blind, double-dummy, …

STUDY OBJECTIVES:: An adequately staged mediastinum remains obligatory in patients
with NSCLC prior to surgery. In this study, we investigated the accuracy of preoperative …

Background: The relationship between inhaled corticosteroids and bone mineral density (BMD)
remains uncertain despite extensive research. Methods: This was an international, …

Each year as part of its International Congress, the European Respiratory Society (ERS)
dedicates a session to discuss the key themes in medical education affecting respiratory …

Dry powder devices are rarely used in the emergency room (ER) treatment of acute and
severe bronchoconstriction due to hesitations with respect to clinical efficacy. This study …

Endobronchial lipomas are rare but offer possibilities for local—ie, endoscopic—treatment.
Two cases of bronchial lipoma are presented to demonstrate the diagnostic difficulties and …

Introduction GSK961081 is a dual pharmacophore demonstrating both muscarinic antagonist
and beta agonist activities in one molecule (MABA). Recent COPD treatment guidelines …

An imbalance between oxidative stress and antioxidative capacity is thought to play an
important role in the development and progression of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (…

NSCLC prior to surgery. In this study, we investigated the accuracy of preoperative surgical
mediastinal staging procedures in 4 hospitals. Setting: Non-university teaching hospital and …