Patients with insulin dependent diabetes mellitus (IDDM) and limited joint mobility(LJM)
were studied to determine if altered respiratory mechanics were another manifestation of a …

The molecular mechanisms of LPS, INF-γ, TGF-β, and IL-10 regulation of inducible nitric oxide
synthase (iNOS) mRNA expression were evaluated. In murine macrophage cell lines, LPS…

We conducted this study to evaluate the effect of massage on the levels of endogenous
opiates in peripheral venous blood. The results were based on findings from 21 healthy, adult …

Study Objective. To evaluate adherence to oral montelukast and inhaled fluticasone in
children with persistent asthma and to determine if age, monotherapy, and duration of therapy …

Aims Previous bronchoprovocation studies indicate that nifedipine attenuates airway
responsiveness to several stimuli whereas diltiazem has no effect. The aim of this study was to …

IL-1 and TNF are important mediators in the inflammatory response, and have been associated
with endothelial cell damage in the lung. TNF and IL-1 cell-mediated injury has been …

Purpose: To determine whether intravenously administered theophylline, when added to
frequently nebulized albuterol and intravenously administered methylprednisolone, benefits …

Background Omalizumab, an anti-IgE monoclonal antibody, is administered by injection
once or twice monthly in offices and clinics. It offers a potential alternative intervention for …

To determine if electrical stimulation of autonomic nerves could excite nonadrenergic
inhibitory motor pathways in the guinea pig respiratory system in vivo, we studied the effects of …

Th2 cytokines play an important role in producing and maintaining airway inflammation in
asthma. As a consequence, there is considerable interest in developing agents that modulate …