Publications by authors named "B A Brockway"

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  • The use of cell-free DNA (cfDNA) methylation in lung cancer can help distinguish between cancerous and healthy cells, identify the tissue source of methylation changes, and create chances for targeted therapies.* -
  • cfDNA methylation analysis shows promise as a clinical tool for lung cancer screening, early diagnosis, and treatment, but more validation studies are needed before it can be widely applied.* -
  • The discussion includes an overview of current cfDNA methylation analysis techniques, their clinical advantages and limitations, proposed models for lung cancer screening, and suggestions for future research.*
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Pseudomonas aeruginosa infects the lungs of patients with cystic fibrosis. Sputum expectorated from the lungs of patients contains low levels of oxygen, indicating that P. aeruginosa may be oxygen-deprived during infection.

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Introduction Patients with obstructive sleep apnoea (OSA) commonly present in primary care. Increasing physical activity reduces symptoms and severity of OSA. Low motivation is a barrier to physical activity in adults with OSA.

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Acoustic overexposure can lead to decreased inhibition in auditory centers, including the inferior colliculus (IC), and has been implicated in the development of central auditory pathologies. While systemic drugs that increase GABAergic transmission have been shown to provide symptomatic relief, their side effect profiles impose an upper-limit on the dose and duration of use. A treatment that locally increases inhibition in auditory nuclei could mitigate these side effects.

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