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Respiratory impedance in healthy unsedated South African infants: Effects of maternal smokingNon-invasive techniques for measuring lung mechanics in infants are needed for a better understanding of lung growth and function...
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Global push to eliminate confusion on lung function testsA global research network has taken another step towards standardising the way doctors interpret commonly used lung function tests.
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Lung study helps history-making generation get a handle on their healthA lung function study carried out by Dr Shannon Simpson provided the most comprehensive follow-up of very pre-term children of any study so far carried out on the lung health of this vulnerable group.
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Trial determines safest airway device for babies in surgeryA groundbreaking WA trial, published in The Lancet, has determined that a laryngeal mask for babies is preferred over endotracheal tube during minor surgeries
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A systematic approach to multiple breath nitrogen washout test qualityThe application of the systematic review improved inter-observer agreement but did not affect reported multiple breath washout outcomes
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Infant respiratory infections and later respiratory hospitalisation in childhoodThe aim of this study was to use total-population based data on an otherwise healthy population of children to assess the relationship between early...
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Epidural insertion height for ureteric reimplant surgery; does location matter?The caudal catheter technique was superior at reducing pain interventions, particularly bladder spasm interventions
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Determinants of early-life lung function in African infantsTo assess the determinants of early lung function in African infants.
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Investigating the relationship between environmental factors and respiratory health outcomes in school children using the forced oscillation techniqueThe significance of both indoor and outdoor sources of air pollution and effect modifiers such as green space and heating require further investigation