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    Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease in patients with stable heart failure: Prevalence and associated factors

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    Published On: December 22, 2020 | Pages: 090 - 095

    Author(s): Mbatchou Ngahane Bertrand Hugo*, Che Vanessa Lum, Abinkeng Tazifua Ebenezer, Dzudie Anastase, Ngote Roger, Kamdem Felicité and Mandengue Samuel Honoré
    Background: Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) is characterized by irreversible airflow limitation in the lungs. COPD frequently coexist with Heart Failure (HF) but most patients go undiagnosed because of similarity of symptoms. Data on prevalence of COPD in HF are discrepant and scarce. In addition, associated factors of COPD in these patients have not been ... CrossMark Publons Harvard Library HOLLIS Search IT Semantic Scholar Get Citation Base Search Scilit OAI-PMH ResearchGate Academic Microsoft GrowKudos Universite de Paris UW Libraries SJSU King Library SJSU King Library NUS Library McGill DET KGL BIBLiOTEK JCU Discovery Universidad De Lima WorldCat VU on WorldCat
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    Should health services be centralized and free in pandemics? The case of Turkey as an example

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    Published On: November 27, 2020 | Pages: 087 - 089

    Author(s): Mehmet Selim Comez*, Hilmi Demirkiran and Ilhan Bahar
    The scientific board published the prevention and treatment guidelines for COVID-19 in January before the emergence of COVID-19 cases in Turkey. The constantly updated guidelines address all disease stages from the first diagnosis to the intensive care processes in detail. Furthermore, a list of reference hospitals across the country is provided in the guideline. In F ... CrossMark Publons Harvard Library HOLLIS Search IT Semantic Scholar Get Citation Base Search Scilit OAI-PMH ResearchGate Academic Microsoft GrowKudos Universite de Paris UW Libraries SJSU King Library SJSU King Library NUS Library McGill DET KGL BIBLiOTEK JCU Discovery Universidad De Lima WorldCat VU on WorldCat
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    Latent Multi-drug Resistant Tuberculosis: An Unaddressed Problem

    DOI Logo 10.17352/aprc.000063

    Published On: November 25, 2020 | Pages: 084 - 086

    Author(s): Gyanshankar Mishra* and Jasmin Mulani
    It is estimated that three of every 1,000 individuals worldwide have latent Multidrug-Resistant Tuberculosis (MDR-TB) infection. Management of latent MDR-TB is an integral component in our strategies targeting global TB elimination. We are currently targeting only latent drug-sensitive TB as there are no consensus guidelines on the management of latent MDR-TB. Such an ... CrossMark Publons Harvard Library HOLLIS Search IT Semantic Scholar Get Citation Base Search Scilit OAI-PMH ResearchGate Academic Microsoft GrowKudos Universite de Paris UW Libraries SJSU King Library SJSU King Library NUS Library McGill DET KGL BIBLiOTEK JCU Discovery Universidad De Lima WorldCat VU on WorldCat
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    Cystic Fibrosis Mini Review

    DOI Logo 10.17352/aprc.000062

    Published On: October 28, 2020 | Pages: 081 - 083

    Author(s): Baran Ezequiel*
    Cystic Fibrosis (CF) is a complex, multisystemic disease that predominantly affects the gastrointestinal and pulmonary tracts. The essential alteration is the production of abnormal secretions in the exocrine glands, including the salivary and sweat glands, the pancreas, the large intestine, and the tracheobronchial tree [1]. ... CrossMark Publons Harvard Library HOLLIS Search IT Semantic Scholar Get Citation Base Search Scilit OAI-PMH ResearchGate Academic Microsoft GrowKudos Universite de Paris UW Libraries SJSU King Library SJSU King Library NUS Library McGill DET KGL BIBLiOTEK JCU Discovery Universidad De Lima WorldCat VU on WorldCat
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    Lung cavitation-a rare complication in COVID-19 patients: A case report

    DOI Logo 10.17352/aprc.000061

    Published On: October 15, 2020 | Pages: 078 - 080

    Author(s): Bhoomi Angirish* and Ketan Parmar
    Background: Usually, in clinically cured patients with viral pneumonia, the pulmonary lesions gradually resolve and show complete remission. In very few severe patients, there are residual lesions and fibrosis. Since SARS-CoV-2 is a new disease, the healing process of infected pulmonary lesions is not well known and is variable. Case presentation: This is a case rep ... CrossMark Publons Harvard Library HOLLIS Search IT Semantic Scholar Get Citation Base Search Scilit OAI-PMH ResearchGate Academic Microsoft GrowKudos Universite de Paris UW Libraries SJSU King Library SJSU King Library NUS Library McGill DET KGL BIBLiOTEK JCU Discovery Universidad De Lima WorldCat VU on WorldCat
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    Study of biochemical profile in tubercular pleural and peritoneal effusion in the sub-himalayan region patients

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    Published On: October 13, 2020 | Pages: 072 - 077

    Author(s): Kiran Gupta, Ashraf Ali Khan, Tariq Masood and Waseem Feeroze Bhat*
    Tuberculosis (TB) is a dangerous infection affecting about one third of the world population, despite the availability of affordable and effective chemotherapy, remaining one of the major causes of death from a single infectious agent worldwide. Here the measurement of ADA, LDH, protein and glucose has been advocated to help diagnose tuberculous pleural and peritoneal ... CrossMark Publons Harvard Library HOLLIS Search IT Semantic Scholar Get Citation Base Search Scilit OAI-PMH ResearchGate Academic Microsoft GrowKudos Universite de Paris UW Libraries SJSU King Library SJSU King Library NUS Library McGill DET KGL BIBLiOTEK JCU Discovery Universidad De Lima WorldCat VU on WorldCat
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    The effectiveness of different types of face masks

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    Published On: September 22, 2020 | Pages: 068 - 071

    Author(s): Queen G Wamungu*, Joan Liverpool, Crystal Loney, Jodene Brevitte and Nirvani Goberdhan
    The Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) continues to be a major health burden in many countries around the world with astonishing reports of fatalities. The burden on the health care systems around the world has been tremendous with a death toll of over 190,000 deaths in the US [1]. According to the World Health Organization (WHO), the Sars-CoV-2 virus that causes COVID-19 d ... CrossMark Publons Harvard Library HOLLIS Search IT Semantic Scholar Get Citation Base Search Scilit OAI-PMH ResearchGate Academic Microsoft GrowKudos Universite de Paris UW Libraries SJSU King Library SJSU King Library NUS Library McGill DET KGL BIBLiOTEK JCU Discovery Universidad De Lima WorldCat VU on WorldCat
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    Effects of COVID-19 on non-communicable diseases and reproductive health services in a district hospital of Nepal

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    Published On: September 03, 2020 | Pages: 065 - 067

    Author(s): Rajan Ghimire* and Sugat Adhikari
    COVID-19 pandemic has an impact on the socio-economic, cultural, and health of people. There is increased morbidity if a patient with comorbidities (hypertension, diabetes) is infected with SARS-CoV 2. On the other hand, there are increased complications related to hypertension, diabetes, and unwanted pregnancies during this pandemic. We did a retrospective study in a ... CrossMark Publons Harvard Library HOLLIS Search IT Semantic Scholar Get Citation Base Search Scilit OAI-PMH ResearchGate Academic Microsoft GrowKudos Universite de Paris UW Libraries SJSU King Library SJSU King Library NUS Library McGill DET KGL BIBLiOTEK JCU Discovery Universidad De Lima WorldCat VU on WorldCat
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    Acupuncture-Induced Pneumothorax: A Recurring Problem

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    Published On: July 31, 2020 | Pages: 062 - 064

    Author(s): Farhat Mushtaq* and Louise Polson
    Complications related to acupuncture can have significant consequences for the patient as described in our case report below. However we believe that patients are not made aware of these complications and therefore we would like to see changes made to the way acupuncture is practiced in the United Kingdom. ... CrossMark Publons Harvard Library HOLLIS Search IT Semantic Scholar Get Citation Base Search Scilit OAI-PMH ResearchGate Academic Microsoft GrowKudos Universite de Paris UW Libraries SJSU King Library SJSU King Library NUS Library McGill DET KGL BIBLiOTEK JCU Discovery Universidad De Lima WorldCat VU on WorldCat
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    How to prepare optimum cell blocks in lung cancer: Opinion

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    Published On: July 20, 2020 | Pages: 060 - 061

    Author(s): Fanny S Desai*
    Fine needle aspiration with cell blocks can diagnose lung cancers in high risk patients. As ancillary study is important for lung cancer diagnosis, subtyping and prediction of targeted therapy response, it is important that cell block made have good cellularity and morphology. Here we describe the novel cell block preparation technique for pulmonary cytology specimens ... CrossMark Publons Harvard Library HOLLIS Search IT Semantic Scholar Get Citation Base Search Scilit OAI-PMH ResearchGate Academic Microsoft GrowKudos Universite de Paris UW Libraries SJSU King Library SJSU King Library NUS Library McGill DET KGL BIBLiOTEK JCU Discovery Universidad De Lima WorldCat VU on WorldCat
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    The use of aerosolized - Adrenergic agonist therapy after lung transplantation in pediatric age

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    Published On: June 29, 2020 | Pages: 058 - 059

    Author(s): Giorgia Grutter* and Zaccaria Ricci
    It is my opinion the use of aeresolized –adrenergic agonist such as salbutamol may be helpfull not only to reduced the early mortality but also the chronic allograft dysfunction after lung transplantation in children The reduction of pulmonary edema could be prevent the induction of Obstructive Bronchiolites Syndrome (less pneumonia and viral infections etc) suc ... CrossMark Publons Harvard Library HOLLIS Search IT Semantic Scholar Get Citation Base Search Scilit OAI-PMH ResearchGate Academic Microsoft GrowKudos Universite de Paris UW Libraries SJSU King Library SJSU King Library NUS Library McGill DET KGL BIBLiOTEK JCU Discovery Universidad De Lima WorldCat VU on WorldCat
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    Clinical Study of the effects of Immutonic capsule in human volunteers with flu symptoms

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    Published On: June 26, 2020 | Pages: 054 - 057

    Author(s): Hussien O Alkadi*, Mohamed HK and Taha HK
    Introduction: Many herbs and natural food materials have been historically recognized as an effective panacea that can establish a balanced inflammatory response and promoting healthy immune response as well as have antibacterial and viral effects. The clinical use of some medications can cause serious side effects. We proposed that natural ingredients could serve as ... CrossMark Publons Harvard Library HOLLIS Search IT Semantic Scholar Get Citation Base Search Scilit OAI-PMH ResearchGate Academic Microsoft GrowKudos Universite de Paris UW Libraries SJSU King Library SJSU King Library NUS Library McGill DET KGL BIBLiOTEK JCU Discovery Universidad De Lima WorldCat VU on WorldCat
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    Post-inflammatory pulmonary fibrosis in a discharged COVID-19 patient: Effectively treated with Pirfenidone

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    Published On: June 23, 2020 | Pages: 051 - 053

    Author(s): Zhan Xi*, Zhao Zhigang and Li Ting
    The coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) caused by Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV2) has led to a pandemic situation. According to the WHO classification, COVID-19 patients could be classified with severity as uncomplicated illness, mild pneumonia, severe pneumonia, acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS), sepsis, and septic shock [1]. Chin ... CrossMark Publons Harvard Library HOLLIS Search IT Semantic Scholar Get Citation Base Search Scilit OAI-PMH ResearchGate Academic Microsoft GrowKudos Universite de Paris UW Libraries SJSU King Library SJSU King Library NUS Library McGill DET KGL BIBLiOTEK JCU Discovery Universidad De Lima WorldCat VU on WorldCat
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    Lessons from COVID-19 plain chest radiographs on pathophysiology, early diagnosis and therapeutics

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    Published On: June 23, 2020 | Pages: 048 - 050

    Author(s): Ndaba Sibusiso, Sabela Tholakele, Mnqwazi Chizama, Sithole Sthembiso, Sithole Nokwanda, Mashigo Boitumelo, Mhlana Nontembiso and Ntshalintshali Sipho*
    Introduction: There are multiple radiographic manifestations of COVID-19 described in recent literature on plain chest radiographs and lung CT scans. We discuss observations on apparent similarities and differences seen on plain chest radiographs of confirmed COVID-19 cases with clinically mild, moderate and severe form of disease. Material and method: We randomly s ... CrossMark Publons Harvard Library HOLLIS Search IT Semantic Scholar Get Citation Base Search Scilit OAI-PMH ResearchGate Academic Microsoft GrowKudos Universite de Paris UW Libraries SJSU King Library SJSU King Library NUS Library McGill DET KGL BIBLiOTEK JCU Discovery Universidad De Lima WorldCat VU on WorldCat
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    A Post-Mortem Examination of COVID-19 Pulmonary Pathology in 9 Cases

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    Published On: June 09, 2020 | Pages: 045 - 047

    Author(s): Alexis Bloom, Austyn Colter, Max Jacobsen, Domnique Battles, Tamara Albertson and George Sandusky
    A new novel virus called SARS-CoV-2 has expanded into a pandemic in the past several months. The virus is an acute respiratory RNA virus that has symptoms in three clinical groups: asymptomatic, suspicious, and COVID-19 positive. ... CrossMark Publons Harvard Library HOLLIS Search IT Semantic Scholar Get Citation Base Search Scilit OAI-PMH ResearchGate Academic Microsoft GrowKudos Universite de Paris UW Libraries SJSU King Library SJSU King Library NUS Library McGill DET KGL BIBLiOTEK JCU Discovery Universidad De Lima WorldCat VU on WorldCat
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    Protection for Medical Workers Confronting the Challenges During the COVID-19 Outbreak-A Case of China

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    Published On: June 01, 2020 | Pages: 043 - 044

    Author(s): Chenyi Shao, Siwei Zheng, Shuangyi Sun, Zhen Xie and Xiaoting Pan*
    The COVID-19 outbreak is a major public health emergency initially occurred in Hubei, the epicenter in China, and then it rapidly turned into a global pandemic with much more than five million infected cases 28 May, 2020 [1]. Thanks to the joint efforts from all parties, especially the great contributions from Chinese medical workers, China’s domestic situation has im ... CrossMark Publons Harvard Library HOLLIS Search IT Semantic Scholar Get Citation Base Search Scilit OAI-PMH ResearchGate Academic Microsoft GrowKudos Universite de Paris UW Libraries SJSU King Library SJSU King Library NUS Library McGill DET KGL BIBLiOTEK JCU Discovery Universidad De Lima WorldCat VU on WorldCat
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    Measurement of maximal respiratory static pressure in stable COPD patients and their co-rrelation with various physiological anthropometric and spirometry parpmeters and arterial blood gas tension

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    Published On: May 26, 2020 | Pages: 033 - 042

    Author(s): Pradeep Kumar Vyas*, Priyanka S Bindroo, Madhavi Gondha, Rajeev S Mathur, Gaurav Ghtawat and Vidyadhara Lakkappan
    The strength of respiratory muscles can be evaluated from static measurement (PImax and PEmax) or inferred from dynamic measurement such as maximal voluntary ventilation. Maximal inspiratory pressure and Maximal expiratory pressure are simple, convenient and non-invasive measurement of respiratory muscle strength. Respiratory muscle strength decreases in COPD patients ... CrossMark Publons Harvard Library HOLLIS Search IT Semantic Scholar Get Citation Base Search Scilit OAI-PMH ResearchGate Academic Microsoft GrowKudos Universite de Paris UW Libraries SJSU King Library SJSU King Library NUS Library McGill DET KGL BIBLiOTEK JCU Discovery Universidad De Lima WorldCat VU on WorldCat
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    Pulmonary Epithelioid Hemangioendothelioma-Mimicking Mesothelioma

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    Published On: May 23, 2020 | Pages: 030 - 032

    Author(s): Zeynep Bayramoglu*, Tolga Semerkant, Hıdır Esme and Yasar Unlu
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    The Onset of Miliary Tuberculosis Presenting after an Episode of Angina, Palpitations and Cardiac Stent Placement

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    Published On: May 18, 2020 | Pages: 026 - 029

    Author(s): Suha Moten*, Alyssa Panganiban, Anis Abdul Rauf and Jaqueline Walker
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    Distributive Justice: Lessons of a Pandemic

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    Published On: May 16, 2020 | Pages: 021 - 022

    Author(s): José Filipe Monteiro*
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    High Flow Nasal Oxygen as a Treatment Option for Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome in Coronavirus (COVID-19) Infection

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    Published On: May 16, 2020 | Pages: 023 - 025

    Author(s): Jlal Bathish, Ayat Zabida, Muhammad Kashkush, Doron Mulla, Yael Berman, Lee Cohen and Aliza Zeidman*
    The ongoing outbreak of COVID-19 that began in Wuhan, China, has constituted a Public Health Emergency of International Concern, with cases confirmed in multiple countries. ... CrossMark Publons Harvard Library HOLLIS Search IT Semantic Scholar Get Citation Base Search Scilit OAI-PMH ResearchGate Academic Microsoft GrowKudos Universite de Paris UW Libraries SJSU King Library SJSU King Library NUS Library McGill DET KGL BIBLiOTEK JCU Discovery Universidad De Lima WorldCat VU on WorldCat
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    In hospital physiotherapy treatment for Covid-19 patients – Management and clinical practice

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    Published On: May 13, 2020 | Pages: 017 - 020

    Author(s): Rachel Yamin, Jlal Bathish, Yael Berman, Anas Isa, Zinaida Fradin and Aliza Zeidman*
    World Health Organization has declared corona virus disease (COVID 19) a global pandemic and public health emergency, following the outbreak in Wuhan, China in December 2019. Fever, dry cough and fatigue are the main manifestations, but the main concern is cases that deteriorated to severe pneumonia and ARDS. ... CrossMark Publons Harvard Library HOLLIS Search IT Semantic Scholar Get Citation Base Search Scilit OAI-PMH ResearchGate Academic Microsoft GrowKudos Universite de Paris UW Libraries SJSU King Library SJSU King Library NUS Library McGill DET KGL BIBLiOTEK JCU Discovery Universidad De Lima WorldCat VU on WorldCat
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    Respiratory Management of Myotonic Dystrophy

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    Published On: May 06, 2020 | Pages: 014 - 016

    Author(s): John R Bach*, Giulio Chiarello and Somnath Gonapa
    Patients with myotonic dystrophy can avoid episodes of respiratory failure by using up to continuous noninvasive ventilatory support (CNVS). Of 154 patients consecutively presenting to a neuromuscular disease clinic, 143 had types 1 or 2 and 11 had congenital myotonic dystrophy. Of the 76 who came multiple times, 41 were prescribed and used at least sleep NVS to relie ... CrossMark Publons Harvard Library HOLLIS Search IT Semantic Scholar Get Citation Base Search Scilit OAI-PMH ResearchGate Academic Microsoft GrowKudos Universite de Paris UW Libraries SJSU King Library SJSU King Library NUS Library McGill DET KGL BIBLiOTEK JCU Discovery Universidad De Lima WorldCat VU on WorldCat
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    General Health and Respiration

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    Published On: April 25, 2020 | Pages: 012 - 013

    Author(s): Anshu Manocha*
    Medical Science uses the medicines and probiotics for the respiratory diseases.For example for the current novel Corona virus infection management medicines, masks, gloves, goggles, regular hand cleaning and social distancing are being used across the world to prevent and control the spread of respiratory droplet infection. Covid 19 is severe acute respiratory corona ... CrossMark Publons Harvard Library HOLLIS Search IT Semantic Scholar Get Citation Base Search Scilit OAI-PMH ResearchGate Academic Microsoft GrowKudos Universite de Paris UW Libraries SJSU King Library SJSU King Library NUS Library McGill DET KGL BIBLiOTEK JCU Discovery Universidad De Lima WorldCat VU on WorldCat
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    Therapeutic approach with anabolic steroids in chronic obstructive pulmonary disease: Their role in improving patients’ quality of life

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    Published On: April 22, 2020 | Pages: 007 - 011

    Author(s): Davi M Vidal, Lucas ANS Fonseca, Pedro C Morato Filho and Artur Laizo*
    Introduction: Aging can be defined like a progressive and irreversible natural process. Chronic smoking shows the health care absence, 47% male smoking and 12% female smoking. Cigarette contains more than 4000 substances, in which 50 can develop neoplasm and many varied comorbidities like pituitary, thyroid, adrenal and gonadotrophic mismatch. It also affects calcium ... CrossMark Publons Harvard Library HOLLIS Search IT Semantic Scholar Get Citation Base Search Scilit OAI-PMH ResearchGate Academic Microsoft GrowKudos Universite de Paris UW Libraries SJSU King Library SJSU King Library NUS Library McGill DET KGL BIBLiOTEK JCU Discovery Universidad De Lima WorldCat VU on WorldCat
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    Correlation of clinical, radiologic and pathologic manifestations with prognosis in lung cancer patients

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    Published On: February 05, 2020 | Pages: 001 - 006

    Author(s): Halil Yanardag, Cuneyt Tetikkurt*, Cigdem Papila, Muammer Bilir and Seza Tetikkurt
    Many different factors that are extremely variable for each individual affect the survival of lung cancer patients. Prognosis in lung cancer depends upon tumor type, patient immunity and treatment modalities. The objective of our study was to determine the influence of clinical manifestations including the patient symptoms, laboratory findings, imaging modalities and ... CrossMark Publons Harvard Library HOLLIS Search IT Semantic Scholar Get Citation Base Search Scilit OAI-PMH ResearchGate Academic Microsoft GrowKudos Universite de Paris UW Libraries SJSU King Library SJSU King Library NUS Library McGill DET KGL BIBLiOTEK JCU Discovery Universidad De Lima WorldCat VU on WorldCat
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