Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is a devastating lung disease with a high
personal and societal burden. Exposure to toxic particles and gases, including cigarette …

Gender differences in rates of substance abuse have been consistently observed in the
general population and treatment-seeking samples, with men exhibiting significantly higher …

Sex and gender differences in health: Science & Society Series on Sex and Science: EMBO
reports: Vol 13, No 7 All EMBO Press journals Open Access as of 1 January 2024 - read the …

Background Never smokers comprise a substantial proportion of patients with COPD. Their
characteristics and possible risk factors in this population are not yet well defined. Methods …

Individuals with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and asthma are an
important but poorly characterised group. The genetic determinants of COPD and asthma …

Rationale: The characterization of young adults who develop late-onset diseases may
augment the detection of novel genes and promote new pathogenic insights. Methods: We …

Background The prevalence of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) in women is
fast approaching that in men, and women experience greater symptom burden. Although …

Background The purpose of this study was to assess the relationship of smoking duration
with respiratory symptoms and history of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) in …

Background Patients who survive a severe exacerbation of COPD are at high risk of
rehospitalization for COPD and death. The objective of this study was to determine …

Asthma is a common chronic disease that affects over 300 million people worldwide,
resulting in a considerable socio-economic burden. Literature data suggest that asthma has …