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Comparative Study
Optoelectronic plethysmography as an alternative method for the diagnosis of unilateral diaphragmatic weakness.
The objective was to determine whether optoelectronic plethysmography (OEP) can detect asymmetric ventilation related to unilateral or asymmetric diaphragmatic weakness, suggesting usefulness as a diagnostic tool. ⋯ OEP detected asymmetric ventilation in all patients diagnosed with unilateral diaphragm weakness and in no patients without this diagnosis. Thus, OEP is an effective noninvasive alternative that is preferred by the patients over CMAP response and latPdiTw.
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Randomized Controlled Trial Multicenter Study Comparative Study
Incidence and Risk Factors of Legionella pneumophila Pneumonia During Anti-Tumor Necrosis Factor Therapy: A Prospective French Study.
Our objective was to describe the incidence and risk factors of legionellosis associated with tumor necrosis factor (TNF)-α antagonist use. ⋯ The incidence rate of legionellosis for patients receiving TNF-α antagonists is high, and the risk is higher for patients receiving anti-TNF-α monoclonal antibodies than soluble TNF-receptor therapy. In case of pneumonia occurring during TNF-α antagonist therapy, specific urine antigen detection should be performed and antibiotic therapy should cover legionellosis.
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Randomized Controlled Trial Multicenter Study
CPAP Improves Endothelial Function in Patients With Minimally Symptomatic OSA: Results From a Subset Study of the MOSAIC Trial.
Minimally symptomatic OSA is a highly prevalent disorder, and the effects of CPAP on vascular function in these patients are unknown. This trial aimed to investigate whether CPAP improves vascular function in minimally symptomatic OSA. ⋯ CPAP improves endothelial function, but not arterial stiffness, in minimally symptomatic OSA. Thus, minimally symptomatic OSA may be a cardiovascular risk factor.