Cigarette smoke exposure and alveolar macrophages: mechanisms for lung disease
Cigarette smoking is the leading cause of preventable death worldwide. It causes chronic
lung disease and predisposes individuals to acute lung injury and pulmonary infection …
lung disease and predisposes individuals to acute lung injury and pulmonary infection …
[HTML][HTML] Optimal vitamin D supplementation levels for cardiovascular disease protection
ST Lugg, PA Howells, DR Thickett - Disease Markers, 2015 - hindawi.com
First described in relation to musculoskeletal disease, there is accumulating data to suggest
that vitamin D may play an important role in cardiovascular disease (CVD). In this review we …
that vitamin D may play an important role in cardiovascular disease (CVD). In this review we …
[HTML][HTML] Pro-inflammatory effects of e-cigarette vapour condensate on human alveolar macrophages
Objective Vaping may increase the cytotoxic effects of e-cigarette liquid (ECL). We
compared the effect of unvaped ECL to e-cigarette vapour condensate (ECVC) on alveolar …
compared the effect of unvaped ECL to e-cigarette vapour condensate (ECVC) on alveolar …
Long-term impact of developing a postoperative pulmonary complication after lung surgery
Introduction Postoperative pulmonary complications (PPC) such as atelectasis and
pneumonia are common following lung resection. PPCs have a significant clinical impact on …
pneumonia are common following lung resection. PPCs have a significant clinical impact on …
[HTML][HTML] Risk factors and short-term outcomes of postoperative pulmonary complications after VATS lobectomy
PJ Agostini, ST Lugg, K Adams, T Smith… - Journal of cardiothoracic …, 2018 - Springer
Abstract Background Postoperative pulmonary complications (PPCs) are associated with
poor outcomes following thoracotomy and lung resection. Video-assisted thoracoscopic …
poor outcomes following thoracotomy and lung resection. Video-assisted thoracoscopic …
Simvastatin improves neutrophil function and clinical outcomes in pneumonia. A pilot randomized controlled clinical trial
Rationale: Population studies suggest improved sepsis outcomes with statins, but the results
of randomized controlled trials in patients with sepsis and organ dysfunction in critical care …
of randomized controlled trials in patients with sepsis and organ dysfunction in critical care …
[HTML][HTML] Smoking and timing of cessation on postoperative pulmonary complications after curative-intent lung cancer surgery
Background Smoking is a risk factor for postoperative pulmonary complications (PPC)
following non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) surgery. The optimal timing for preoperative …
following non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) surgery. The optimal timing for preoperative …
Postoperative pulmonary complications and rehabilitation requirements following lobectomy: a propensity score matched study of patients undergoing video-assisted …
P Agostini, ST Lugg, K Adams… - … and thoracic surgery, 2017 - academic.oup.com
OBJECTIVES: Video-assisted thoracoscopic surgical (VATS) lobectomy is increasingly used
for curative intent lung cancer surgery compared to open thoracotomy due to its minimally …
for curative intent lung cancer surgery compared to open thoracotomy due to its minimally …
Vitamin D status and seroconversion for COVID-19 in UK healthcare workers
The coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic is a global health emergency,
resulting in over 50 million infections and over 1.2 million deaths as of mid-November 2020 …
resulting in over 50 million infections and over 1.2 million deaths as of mid-November 2020 …
Acute respiratory distress syndrome is associated with impaired alveolar macrophage efferocytosis
Acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS) is an inflammatory disorder of the lungs, with
sepsis as the predominant aetiology. Despite advances in ventilation strategies, mortality for …
sepsis as the predominant aetiology. Despite advances in ventilation strategies, mortality for …