Zhonghua jie he he hu xi za zhi = Zhonghua jiehe he huxi zazhi = Chinese journal of tuberculosis and respiratory diseases
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Zhonghua Jie He He Hu Xi Za Zhi · Aug 2008
[The changing patterns and the associated factors of microbial pathogens in ventilator-associated pneumonia in a respiratory intensive care unit from 1995 to 2004].
To investigate the changing patterns and associated factors of microbial pathogens which caused ventilator-associated pneumonia (VAP) in our respiratory intensive care unit (RICU) from 1995 to 2004. ⋯ The incidence of VAP was not increased in the recent 10 years in our RICU, but the incidence of VAP caused by Acinetobacter baumanii. Staphylococcus aureus and MRSA increased significantly, may be related to the decrease of duration of aerosolized therapy, the usage of different kinds of antibiotics and cross-infection between inpatients.
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Zhonghua Jie He He Hu Xi Za Zhi · Aug 2008
[Apoptosis of alveolar epithelial cells and pulmonary vascular endothelial cells in chronic obstructive pulmonary disease].
To investigate the relationship between apoptosis of alveolar epithelial cells and pulmonary vascular endothelial cells in chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and the relationship between apoptosis and lung function and emphysema. ⋯ Abnormal apoptosis of alveolar epithelial cells and pulmonary vascular endothelial cells was present in patients and rats with COPD, which was related to the changes of lung function or pathological changes of lung tissues. The results suggest that the abnormal changes of apoptosis of pulmonary tissue in COPD may be involved in the pathogenesis of the disease.
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Zhonghua Jie He He Hu Xi Za Zhi · Jul 2008
[Evaluation of correlation between pulmonary function testing and high resolution computed tomography in pulmonary alveolar proteinosis].
Pulmonary alveolar proteinosis (PAP) is a rare respiratory disorder featured by lipoproteinaceous material accumulation within alveoli. Pulmonary function testing (PFT) and quantitative high resolution computed tomography (HRCT) are used in evaluation of the severity, development and treatment effects of PAP. ⋯ Pulmonary function was impaired and correlated with abnormal appearance in HRCT in patients with PAP. Quantitative HRCT may be helpful in prediction of pulmonary function changes. Both techniques are important for the prognosis, outcome and follow-up studies of the disease.
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Zhonghua Jie He He Hu Xi Za Zhi · Jul 2008
Case Reports[Clinical features of adult pulmonary Langerhans' cell histiocytosis].
To investigate the clinical features including history, radiology, pulmonary function and histological pathology of adult pulmonary Langerhans' cell histiocytosis (PLCH). ⋯ PLCH is an isolated form of Langerhans' cell histiocytosis that primarily affects a single-system in smokers.
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Zhonghua Jie He He Hu Xi Za Zhi · Jul 2008
[The role of gastro-intestinal tract microorganisms in the development of ventilator-associated pneumonia: an experimental study].
To study the role of microorganisms in the gastro-intestinal (GI) tract in the development of ventilator-associated pneumonia (VAP). ⋯ Bacteria in the GI tract were not the main source of early-onset VAP, however, they may contribute to the development of late-onset VAP. Gastrointestinal dynamic promoting drugs, which enhance gastrointestinal motility, are useful to reduce the incidence of VAP caused by bacteria colonized in the digestive tract.