A review of mobile robots: Concepts, methods, theoretical framework, and applications
F Rubio, F Valero… - International Journal of …, 2019 - journals.sagepub.com
Humanoid robots, unmanned rovers, entertainment pets, drones, and so on are great
examples of mobile robots. They can be distinguished from other robots by their ability to …
examples of mobile robots. They can be distinguished from other robots by their ability to …
Integrated disease management interventions for patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
CC Poot, E Meijer, AL Kruis, N Smidt… - Cochrane Database …, 2021 - cochranelibrary.com
Background People with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) show considerable
variation in symptoms, limitations, and well‐being; this often complicates medical care. A …
variation in symptoms, limitations, and well‐being; this often complicates medical care. A …
An official American Thoracic Society/European Respiratory Society statement: key concepts and advances in pulmonary rehabilitation
Background: Pulmonary rehabilitation is recognized as a core component of the
management of individuals with chronic respiratory disease. Since the 2006 American …
management of individuals with chronic respiratory disease. Since the 2006 American …
Endobronchial valves for emphysema without interlobar collateral ventilation
Background Bronchoscopic lung-volume reduction with the use of one-way endobronchial
valves is a potential treatment for patients with severe emphysema. To date, the benefits …
valves is a potential treatment for patients with severe emphysema. To date, the benefits …
C-reactive protein testing to guide antibiotic prescribing for COPD exacerbations
Background Point-of-care testing of C-reactive protein (CRP) may be a way to reduce
unnecessary use of antibiotics without harming patients who have acute exacerbations of …
unnecessary use of antibiotics without harming patients who have acute exacerbations of …
Electronic cigarette: users profile, utilization, satisfaction and perceived efficacy
Aims To assess the profile, utilization patterns, satisfaction and perceived effects among
users of electronic cigarettes ('e‐cigarettes'). Design and Setting Internet survey in English …
users of electronic cigarettes ('e‐cigarettes'). Design and Setting Internet survey in English …
The COPD assessment test (CAT): response to pulmonary rehabilitation. A multicentre, prospective study
JW Dodd, L Hogg, J Nolan, H Jefford, A Grant, VM Lord… - Thorax, 2011 - thorax.bmj.com
Background The COPD (chronic obstructive pulmonary disease) assessment test (CAT) is a
recently introduced, simple to use patient-completed quality of life instrument that contains …
recently introduced, simple to use patient-completed quality of life instrument that contains …
Minimal clinically important differences in the erectile function domain of the International Index of Erectile Function scale
BACKGROUND: Despite widespread adoption of the six-item erectile function (EF) domain
of the International Index of Erectile Function (IIEF) as a clinical trial end point, there are …
of the International Index of Erectile Function (IIEF) as a clinical trial end point, there are …
Systemic corticosteroids for acute exacerbations of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
Background Acute exacerbations of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) are a
major cause of hospital admission and mortality. They contribute to long‐term decline in …
major cause of hospital admission and mortality. They contribute to long‐term decline in …
Responsiveness and MCID estimates for CAT, CCQ, and HADS in patients with COPD undergoing pulmonary rehabilitation: a prospective analysis
DE Smid, FME Franssen, S Houben-Wilke… - Journal of the American …, 2017 - Elsevier
Objectives Pulmonary rehabilitation enhances health status and mood status in patients with
chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). The aim was to determine the …
chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). The aim was to determine the …