Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is a major global health problem. The
current therapies are inadequate and have numerous adverse effects. There is an acute …

Abstract Objectives Mindfulness-based interventions (MBIs) can effectively relieve negative
symptoms in patients with schizophrenia. However, the effect size of MBIs and their potential …

Purpose We investigated associations between ocular ultraviolet (UV) radiation exposure
dose and cataract opacities among Han people living in China and Taiwan, to assess the …

Introduction: The frequent use of inhaled corticosteroids (ICSs), especially at higher doses,
has been accompanied by concern about both systemic and local side effects. Patients …

Prevalence of asthma and allergy has increased over the past 2–3 decades in Westernized
countries. Despite increased understanding of the pathogenesis of asthma and allergic …

Purpose. Both systemic and inhaled corticosteroids may increase the risk of cataract in
patients with both chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and asthma. Our aim was …

Purpose.: To compare the efficacy of mapracorat (formerly ZK-245186, and subsequently
BOL-303242-X), a novel selective glucocorticoid receptor agonist (SEGRA), with that of …

Oxidative stress plays an important role in cataractogenesis. Previous studies have shown
that long-term dietary intake of antioxidants (lutein and zeaxanthin) may decrease the risk of …

α-crystallin is a major protein found in the mammalian eye lens that works as a molecular
chaperone by preventing the aggregation of proteins and providing tolerance to stress in the …

Background Despite the evidence-based guidelines promoted by the Global Initiative for
Chronic Obstructive Lung Disease (GOLD), the overuse of prescription drugs to manage …