Publications by authors named "Xi-Wen Gao"
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- * This study investigated how colonization in the lungs influences the occurrence of acute exacerbations in COPD patients by comparing the outcomes of those with and without fungal colonization.
- * Results showed that patients with lung colonization had significantly higher rates of recurrence of acute exacerbations and mortality within one year, suggesting that colonization is an independent risk factor for poor prognosis in these patients.
To explore impact of on the acute exacerbation of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (AECOPD) outcome. A retrospective, multi-center, case-control study was performed. Patients hospitalized for AECOPD in 25 centers during Jan 2011-Dec 2016 were enrolled.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFBackground: The outbreak of COVID-19 has led to international concern. We aimed to establish an effective screening strategy in Shanghai, China, to aid early identification of patients with COVID-19.
Methods: We did a multicentre, observational cohort study in fever clinics of 25 hospitals in 16 districts of Shanghai.