We conducted a systematic review to examine the relationship between osteoporotic vertebral
fractures, kyphosis, and pulmonary function. Findings suggest modest but predictable …

Inhaled corticosteroids are effective antiinflammatory therapy for asthma; however, they do
not completely abolish allergen-induced airway inflammation. Leukotriene modifiers …

Background and Purpose— Hereditary hemorrhagic telangiectasia (HHT) is a systemic
disease characterized by mucocutaneous telangiectasias, epistaxis, and arteriovenous …

Objective: Many household products contain fragrances. Little is known about exposure to
fragrances on human health, particularly within the airways. This study aimed to evaluate how …

Rationale Airway remodeling is believed to be important in the pathophysiology of asthma,
and myofibroblasts are increased in the airways of asthmatic individuals 24 h after allergen …

Induced sputum analysis has recently emerged as a potential new clinical tool in the diagnosis
and management of obstructive airway diseases such as asthma, chronic obstructive …

Background: Hereditary hemorrhagic telangiectasia (HHT) is an autosomal dominant multi-organ
condition occurring with a 1 in 3800 prevalence in Alberta. This genetic disorder leads …

Flavoring agents added to the e-cigarettes and hookah tobacco have increased the attractiveness
of novel nicotine products. Many widely used flavorings are carbonyls, which are toxic …

Background Protease-Activated Receptor-2 (PAR-2), a G protein coupled receptor activated
by serine proteases, is widely expressed in humans and is involved in inflammation. PAR-2 …

Purpose Abnormal gastrointestinal permeability (GIP) has been implicated in a number of
diseases, including chronic intestinal inflammatory disorders such as Crohn’s as well as non-…