Publications by authors named "Adam M Peel"

Article Synopsis
  • The study aimed to explore the psychosocial effects of Indwelling Pleural Catheters (IPC), focusing on existing research while also seeking insights on patient support and self-management related to IPC.
  • A systematic search of ten health databases was conducted, looking for qualitative studies that address the psychosocial impact and quality of life (QoL) associated with IPC.
  • Although two studies were found that somewhat met the criteria, there is a significant lack of qualitative research on the psychosocial implications of IPC, despite quantitative findings suggesting they may enhance patient QoL.
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Background: Metabolomics refers to study of the metabolome, the entire set of metabolites produced by a biological system. The application of metabolomics to exhaled breath samples - breathomics - is a rapidly growing field with potential application to asthma diagnosis and management.

Objectives: We aimed to review the adult asthma breathomic literature and present a comprehensive list of volatile organic compounds identified by asthma breathomic models.

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Objectives: We aimed to assess the evidence for the use of 8-isoprostane in exhaled breath condensate (EBC) as a biomarker in adult asthma.

Design: A systematic review and meta-analysis of EBC 8-isoprostane.

Methods: We searched a number of online databases (including PubMed, Embase and Scopus) in January 2016.

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