Search Results - "Thompson, Alfred"
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The impact of patient choice on survival in chronic thromboembolic pulmonary hypertension
Published in The European respiratory journal (01-09-2018)“…Pulmonary endarterectomy (PEA) is the gold standard treatment for operable chronic thromboembolic pulmonary hypertension (CTEPH). However, a proportion of…”
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Phenotyping of idiopathic pulmonary arterial hypertension: a registry analysis
Published in The lancet respiratory medicine (01-10-2022)“…Among patients meeting diagnostic criteria for idiopathic pulmonary arterial hypertension (IPAH), there is an emerging lung phenotype characterised by a low…”
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Hypoxia selectively inhibits respiratory burst activity and killing of Staphylococcus aureus in human neutrophils
Published in The Journal of immunology (1950) (01-01-2011)“…Neutrophils play a central role in the innate immune response and a critical role in bacterial killing. Most studies of neutrophil function have been conducted…”
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Bosutinib therapy resulting in severe deterioration of pre-existing pulmonary arterial hypertension
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Deficiency of tumour necrosis factor-related apoptosis-inducing ligand exacerbates lung injury and fibrosis
Published in Thorax (01-09-2012)“…The death receptor ligand tumour necrosis factor-related apoptosis-inducing ligand (TRAIL) shows considerable clinical promise as a therapeutic agent. TRAIL…”
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Inhibition of ErbB kinase signalling promotes resolution of neutrophilic inflammation
Published in eLife (15-10-2019)“…Neutrophilic inflammation with prolonged neutrophil survival is common to many inflammatory conditions, including chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)…”
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A decoy receptor 3 analogue reduces localised defects in phagocyte function in pneumococcal pneumonia
Published in Thorax (01-11-2012)“…Therapeutic strategies to modulate the host response to bacterial pneumonia are needed to improve outcomes during community-acquired pneumonia. This study used…”
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Prolyl hydroxylase 3 (PHD3) is essential for hypoxic regulation of neutrophilic inflammation in humans and mice
Published in The Journal of clinical investigation (01-03-2011)“…The regulation of neutrophil lifespan by induction of apoptosis is critical for maintaining an effective host response and preventing excessive inflammation…”
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Manual Assessment of the Initial Fall in Blood Pressure After Orthostatic Challenge at High Altitude
Published in Wilderness & environmental medicine (2008)“…Objective.—Dizziness is a symptom of acute mountain sickness (AMS). This study tested whether immediate fall in systolic blood pressure (BP) on standing was…”
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Catastrophe for a campanologist
Published in European journal of emergency medicine (01-06-2006)“…A campanologist was involved in a nonfatal hanging incident. On presentation she had no midline bony tenderness and only subtle abnormalities on plain X-ray…”
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Abstract 10848: Adar1 Mediated Rna Editing Contributes to Vascular Remodeling
Published in Circulation (New York, N.Y.) (08-11-2022)“…IntroAdenosine deaminases acting on RNA 1 (ADAR1) catalyzes the conversion of adenosine (A) to inosine (I) on RNA transcripts. Due to the host immune response…”
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Abstract 13553: Remote Monitoring of the Haemodynamic Response to Clinically Indicated Therapeutic Escalation and Clinical Worsening Events in Patients With Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension
Published in Circulation (New York, N.Y.) (08-11-2022)“…Background Hospital-based assessment of haemodynamics, exercise capacity and right heart function/strain are used for risk-stratification to aid clinical…”
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Abstract 13527: The Development of a Remote Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension Risk Score Utilising Remote Monitoring Technology to Monitor Parameters Associated With Mortality in Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension
Published in Circulation (New York, N.Y.) (08-11-2022)“…BackgroundIn patients with pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH) risk stratification is used to aid clinical decision making and guide treatment categorising…”
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Abstract 13581: Heart Rhythm versus Heart Rate Control Strategy in Patients With Pre-Capillary Pulmonary Hypertension and Atrial Arrhythmias
Published in Circulation (New York, N.Y.) (16-11-2021)“…IntroductionAtrial tachyarrhythmias in patients with pre-capillary pulmonary hypertension are often poorly tolerated leading to increased morbidity and…”
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Hypoxia Modulates Platelet Purinergic Signalling Pathways
Published in Thrombosis and haemostasis (01-02-2020)“…Hypoxia resulting from ascent to high-altitude or pathological states at sea level is known to increase platelet reactivity. Previous work from our group has…”
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Abstract 16023: Vascular Smooth Muscle Derived TRAIL is Required for Development of Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension in Sugen 5416 / Hypoxia Mice
Published in Circulation (New York, N.Y.) (06-11-2018)“…IntroductionPulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH) is a rare but severe disease characterised by progressive pulmonary arterial remodelling and right…”
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The role of oxygen sensing pathways in infection and inflammation
Published 01-01-2012“…Many inflammatory diseases are characterised by persistent and inappropriate neutrophil activation, systemic or localised hypoxia and bacterial colonisation…”
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Is technology killing critical-thinking skills?
Published in Learning and leading with technology (01-08-2010)Get full text
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Placenta previa and preeclampsia complicating the management of renal transplant patients
Published in Southern medical journal (Birmingham, Ala.) (01-06-1976)“…Presented are three patients who have delivered full-term normal infants after renal transplants from living related donors. One patient had a placenta previa…”
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The Market for Force: Privatizing Security
Published in The Journal of Social, Political, and Economic Studies (01-07-2006)“…The United States has in recent years been making substantial use of such organizations in a variety of combat zones around the world, ranging from the hire of…”
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