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Postural changes in lung volumes and respiratory resistance in subjects with obesity by Watson, R. A, Pride, N. B

“…Respiratory Medicine National Heart and Lung Institute, Faculty of Medicine, Imperial College, London, United Kingdom Submitted 29 April 2004 ; accepted in…”
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Exhaled nitric oxide from lung periphery is increased in COPD by Brindicci, C, Ito, K, Resta, O, Pride, N. B, Barnes, P. J, Kharitonov, S. A

“…Single constant flow exhaled nitric oxide (eNO) cannot distinguish between the sources of NO. The present study measured eNO at multiple expired flows (MEFeNO)…”
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Impact of COPD in North America and Europe in 2000: subjects' perspective of Confronting COPD International Survey by Rennard, S, Decramer, M, Calverley, P.M.A, Pride, N.B, Soriano, J.B, Vermeire, P.A, Vestbo, J

“…To date, no international surveys estimating the burden of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) in the general population have been published. The…”
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Reduction of total lung capacity in obese men: comparison of total intrathoracic and gas volumes by WATSON, R. A, PRIDE, N. B, LOUISE THOMAS, E, FITZPATRICK, J, DURIGHEL, G, MCCARTHY, J, MORIN, S. X, IND, P. W, BELL, J. D

“…Restriction of total lung capacity (TLC) is found in some obese subjects, but the mechanism is unclear. Two hypotheses are as follows: 1) increased abdominal…”
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Ageing and changes in lung mechanics by Pride, N B

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Possible protection by inhaled budesonide against ischaemic cardiac events in mild COPD by Lofdahl, C-G, Postma, D. S, Pride, N. B, Boe, J, Thoren, A

“…Epidemiological studies have indicated that chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) may be associated with an increased incidence of ischaemic cardiac…”
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Survival in COPD patients after regular use of fluticasone propionate and salmeterol in general practice by Soriano, J.B, Vestbo, J, Pride, N.B, Kiri, V, Maden, C, Maier, W.C

“…Despite substantial evidence regarding the benefits of combined use of inhaled corticosteroids and long-acting beta2-agonists in asthma, such evidence remains…”
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Recent trends in physician diagnosed COPD in women and men in the UK by Soriano, Joan B, Maier, William C, Egger, Peter, Visick, George, Thakrar, Bharat, Sykes, Jennie, Pride, Neil B

“…BACKGROUND Recent trends in physician diagnosed chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) in the UK were estimated, with a particular focus on women…”
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Relation between trunk fat volume and reduction of total lung capacity in obese men by WATSON, R. A, PRIDE, N. B, LOUISE THOMAS, E, IND, P. W, BELL, J. D

“…Reduction in total lung capacity (TLC) in obese men is associated with restricted expansion of the thoracic cavity at full inflation. We hypothesized that…”
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The TORCH (TOwards a Revolution in COPD Health) survival study protocol by Vestbo, J

“…Only long-term home oxygen therapy has been shown in randomised controlled trials to increase survival in chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). There…”
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Optimal assessment and management of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) by SIAFAKAS, N. M, VERMEIRE, P, REES, J, PRIDE, N. B, PAOLETTI, P, GIBSON, J, HOWARD, P, YERNAULT, J. C, DECRAMER, M, HIGENBOTTAM, T, POSTMA, D. S

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Predictors of lung function and its decline in mild to moderate COPD in association with gender: Results from the Euroscop study by Watson, L., Vonk, J.M., Löfdahl, C.G., Pride, N.B., Pauwels, R.A., Laitinen, L.A., Schouten, J.P., Postma, D.S.

“…There is increasing appreciation of gender differences in COPD but scant data whether risk factors for low lung function differ in men and women. We analysed…”
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In defence of the carbon monoxide transfer coefficient KCO (TL/VA) by Hughes, J.M.B, Pride, N.B

“…The carbon monoxide transfer factor (TL,co) is the product of the two primary measurements during breath-holding, the CO transfer coefficient (Kco) and the…”
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Bone mineral density in patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease treated with budesonide Turbuhaler(R) by Johnell, O, Pauwels, R, Lofdahl, C-G, Laitinen, L.A, Postma, D.S, Pride, N.B, Ohlsson, S.V

“…There is a need for studying the effects of long-term inhaled corticosteroid therapy on bone mineral density (BMD) and vertebral fracture rates in patients…”
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Predictors of COPD symptoms: does the sex of the patient matter? by Watson, L, Schouten, J. P, Lofdahl, C-G, Pride, N. B, Laitinen, L. A, Postma, D. S, on behalf of European Respiratory Society Study on Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease

“…Although chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) patients frequently report symptoms, it is not known which factors determine the course of symptoms over…”
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Physicochemical characterization of maize tassel as an adsorbent. I. Surface texture, microstructure, and thermal stability by Zvinowanda, Caliphs M, Okonkwo, Jonathan O, Agyei, Nana M, Shabalala, Pride N

“…In this study, various physicochemical parameters were evaluated for maize tassel, a novel adsorbent. The Brunauer-Emmett-Teller (BET) isotherm was used to…”
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Smoking cessation: effects on symptoms, spirometry and future trends in COPD by Pride, N B

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Tumour necrosis factor-alpha gene promoter polymorphism in chronic obstructive pulmonary disease by Higham, MA, Pride, NB, Alikhan, A, Morrell, NW

“…Tumour necrosis factor(TNF)‐α levels are elevated in airways of patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and may contribute to its…”
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Inspiratory muscle load and capacity in chronic heart failure by Hart, N, Kearney, M T, Pride, N B, Green, M, Lofaso, F, Shah, A M, Moxham, J, Polkey, M I

“…Background: Although breathlessness is common in chronic heart failure (CHF), the role of inspiratory muscle dysfunction remains unclear. We hypothesised that…”
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In vivo assessment of diaphragm contraction by ultrasound in normal subjects by Ueki, J, De Bruin, P F, Pride, N B

“…Ultrasound allows observation of the thickness of the diaphragm in the zone of apposition in vivo during relaxation and maximum inspiratory efforts. Changes of…”
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