COPD is a highly prevalent, chronic and irreversible obstructive airway disease without
curative treatment. Standard therapeutic strategies, both non-pharmacological and …

Survival after lung transplant, although lower than in other SOT, is increasing and currently
at 60% at 5 years. This review highlights the potential clinical and social burden of …

Ex vivo lung perfusion (EVLP) has increased donor lung utilization through assessment of
“marginal” lungs prior to transplantation. To develop it as a donor lung reconditioning …

The lungs and esophagus have a close anatomical and physiological relationship. Over the
years, reflux-induced pulmonary injury has gained wider recognition, but the full effects of …

Computer simulation has played a pivotal role in analyzing alternative organ allocation
strategies in transplantation. The current approach to producing cohorts of organ donors and …

Background Influenza is an acute respiratory infection caused by influenza virus. Maxing
Shigan Decoction (MXSGD) is a commonly used traditional Chinese medicine prescription …

Objective To explore the mechanism underlying the therapeutic effect of Bufei Yishen
Formula III combined with exercise rehabilitation (ECC-BYF III+ ER) on chronic obstructive …

Topic Importance Even though patients with pulmonary arterial hypertension have multiple
therapeutic options, the disease can be refractory despite appropriate management. In …

Methods Authors summarized current transplant circumstance in Japan from the transplant
physician's standpoint. A systematic search through PubMed database and Google Scholar …

Background The survival rate of pig lung xenotransplantation (PLXTx) recipients is severely
limited by intense xenogenic immune responses, necessitating further insights into …