The forced oscillation technique (FOT) is a noninvasive method with which to measure
respiratory mechanics. FOT employs small-amplitude pressure oscillations superimposed on the …

Phytosterols are bioactive compounds, one of their most studied and outstanding properties
being their cholesterol-lowering activity. This explains the growing interest in the phytosterol …

… by resistance (R rs ) and an imaginary component expressed as reactance (X rs ). R rs and
… frequency at which they are measured (eg R rs 5 =R rs at 5 Hz, R rs 20 =R rs at 20 Hz). The …

The study was designed to assess the patterns of use of home mechanical ventilation (HMV)
for patients with chronic respiratory failure across Europe. A detailed questionnaire of …

Lung epithelial cells are subjected to large cyclic forces from breathing. However, their response
to dynamic stresses is poorly defined. We measured the complex shear modulus (G * (ω…

Objective Intestinal permeability and psychological stress have been implicated in the
pathophysiology of IBD and IBS. Studies in animals suggest that stress increases permeability via …

Aim To assess the pathophysiology and treatment of neurogenic dysphagia. Methods 46
patients with brain damage, 46 with neurodegenerative diseases and eight healthy volunteers …

… There are also contributions from the parenchymal tissues and chest wall to the effective
R rs . Since R rs reflects opposition to changes in flow, it is the component of Z rs which is in …

Application of continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) as the standard treatment for
sleep apnea/hypopnea syndrome (SAHS) is a moot point. Studies on the effectiveness of this …

Rationale: Sleep-disordered breathing (SDB) has been associated with total and cardiovascular
mortality, but an association with cancer mortality has not been studied. Results from in …