2016
Validation of the prognostic value of MMP‐7 in idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis
Tzouvelekis A, Herazo‐Maya J, Slade M, Chu J, Deiuliis G, Ryu C, Li Q, Sakamoto K, Ibarra G, Pan H, Gulati M, Antin‐Ozerkis D, Herzog EL, Kaminski N. Validation of the prognostic value of MMP‐7 in idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis. Respirology 2016, 22: 486-493. PMID: 27761978, PMCID: PMC5352520, DOI: 10.1111/resp.12920.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsTransplant-free survivalIdiopathic pulmonary fibrosisMMP-7 concentrationsMatrix metalloproteinase-7IPF patientsCause mortalityPulmonary fibrosisHealthy controlsMultivariate Cox proportional hazards modelCox proportional hazards modelPulmonary function parametersVariable clinical courseBaseline pulmonary function parametersProportional hazards modelIPF biomarkersProgressive diseaseClinical coursePoor prognosisPrognostic valueVital capacityIndependent biomarkerLung capacityPrognostic thresholdPlasma concentrationsMortality risk
2004
Laryngeal Findings in Users of Combination Corticosteroid and Bronchodilator Therapy
Mirza N, Schwartz S, Antin‐Ozerkis D. Laryngeal Findings in Users of Combination Corticosteroid and Bronchodilator Therapy. The Laryngoscope 2004, 114: 1566-1569. PMID: 15475783, DOI: 10.1097/00005537-200409000-00012.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAdrenal Cortex HormonesAdrenergic beta-AgonistsAdultAgedAged, 80 and overAlbuterolAndrostadienesAsthmaBronchodilator AgentsDilatation, PathologicDrug Therapy, CombinationFemaleFluticasoneHemorrhageHumansLaryngeal DiseasesLaryngeal EdemaLaryngeal NeoplasmsLaryngitisLaryngoscopyLarynxLeukoplakiaMaleMiddle AgedPrecancerous ConditionsSalmeterol XinafoateVocal CordsVoice DisordersConceptsDry powder inhalerUse of inhalersLaryngeal findingsBronchodilator therapyMaintenance therapyLaryngeal irritationCombination therapyCombination corticosteroidSurface mucosaPatients meeting inclusion criteriaVoice changesConsecutive patients meeting inclusion criteriaProton pump inhibitorsAreas of hyperemiaMeeting inclusion criteriaDPI therapyGastroesophageal refluxAsthma medicationsRetrospective reviewUpper airwayPump inhibitorsLaryngeal mucosaVoice centerPatient educationInclusion criteria