Publications by authors named "Ghadah Alrehaili"
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- Lung biopsy is the standard method for diagnosing fibrotic interstitial lung disease (F-ILD), but recognizing genetic factors, particularly in familial pulmonary fibrosis (FPF), is becoming increasingly important.
- A study of 70 patients revealed that six had pleuroparenchymal fibroelastosis (PPFE), which can progress to severe respiratory issues and may be linked to genetic disorders affecting telomeres and surfactant proteins.
- The findings suggest that incorporating genetic testing alongside traditional imaging and pathology can enhance diagnosis and treatment for those with PPFE and other related interstitial lung diseases.
Characterizing respiratory rate variability (RRV) in humans during sleep is challenging, since it requires the analysis of respiratory signals over a period of several hours. These signals are easily distorted by movement and volitional inputs. We applied the method of spectral analysis to the nasal pressure transducer signal in 38 adults with no obstructive sleep apnea, defined by an apnea-hypopnea index <5, who underwent all-night polysomnography (PSG).
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- A 31-year-old man felt severe chest pain and went to the doctor.
- Doctors found a big mass near his bronchus (a tube that helps us breathe) and another around a major blood vessel.
- He was diagnosed with a rare condition called idiopathic fibrosing mediastinitis, treated with medications, and after nine months, the masses got smaller and improved!