Zhonghua nei ke za zhi
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Zhonghua nei ke za zhi · Oct 2003
[Role of single-breath carbon monoxide-diffusing capacity in monitoring the bleomycin-induced lung toxicity in human].
To investigate if the carbon monoxide-diffusing capacity (D(LCO)) could be the early indictor monitoring the bleomycin-induced lung toxicity (BILT) with retrospection of the influence of bleomycin cumulative dose on the pulmonary functions. ⋯ The D(LCO) might be the most sensitive indicator of subclinical BILT. However, the cumulative dose of bleomycin did not show significant influence on the FEV(1), FVC and TLC.
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To investigate the clinical features, diagnosis and management of gastroesophageal reflux induced cough (GERC). ⋯ The gastroesophageal reflux may be an independent factor which could induce chronic cough. Not only the frequency and severity of gastroesophageal reflux but also the SAP were helpful in making the diagnosis of GERC. Satisfied effect was achieved after sufficient anti-reflux treatment in patients with GERC.
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Zhonghua nei ke za zhi · May 2003
[Relation of resting energy expenditure to respiratory mechanics and arterial blood gases in chronic obstructive pulmonary disease patients].
To investigate the relationships of the rest energy expenditure to the respiratory mechanics and arterial blood gases in chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) patients. ⋯ The rest energy expenditure of COPD patients was significantly higher than that of healthy subjects. This increase in REE was not only attributed to the airway obstruction and the damaged gas exchange, but may be related to the elevated respiratory drive and dysfunction of respiratory muscles as well.
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Zhonghua nei ke za zhi · Apr 2003
Comparative Study[Citation analysis of part of features in the Chinese Journal of Internal Medicine and other 3 foreign journals].
To analysis the discrepancy of citations in different features of the Chinese Journal of Internal Medicine (Chin J Intern Med) and other 3 foreign journals (BMJ, JAMA, Ann Intern Med). ⋯ The discrepancy in average number of citation articles in different features of the four journals is not significantly different, even in time of their citation. The citation of articles is not varied in languages in Chin J Intern Med.
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Zhonghua nei ke za zhi · Mar 2003
[Expression of matrix metalloproteinases in lung tissue and levels of some cytokines in bronchoalveolar lavage fluid in the obstructive emphysema rat models].
To observe the changes of matrix metalloproteinase-2 (MMP-2), MMP-9 and interleukin-10 (IL-10), tumor necrosis factor-alpha (TNFalpha) in lung tissue of the obstructive emphysema rat models and to evaluate the relationship between these changes and emphysema formation. ⋯ MMP-2, MMP-9, IL-10 and TNFalpha may play an important role in the formation of obstructive emphysema in rat models caused by passive smoking.