In recent years, as more and more lung-cancer patients have been treated with immunotherapeutic agents, their survival has been prolonged compared to before. It is well known that BTK (Bruton's tyrosine kinase) is predominantly found in cells of the hematopoietic system. However, there is a distinct lack of literature on BTK expression in lung adenocarcinoma (LUAD) patients and its effect on the immune microenvironment.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFObjective: The obstructive sleep apnea syndrome (OSAS) is a risk factor for hypertension. MiRNAs are key regulators in hypertension. However, their roles in OSAS with hypertension remain unclear.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFObjectives: Anemia is often seen in chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) patients. However, the implications of anemia on the outcomes of patients with COPD is not clearly known. Therefore, we conducted a systematic review and meta-analysis to evaluate the effects of anemia on the morbidity and mortality of patients with COPD.
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