background: the vascular response to recurrent tissue hypoxia and reperfusion following red blood cell sickling causes acute chest syndrome and chronic lung disease. the purpose of this study was to determine the pattern of chronic lung lesions and possible risk factors in sickle cell patients in lagos, nigeria.methods: from july 2012 to april 2013, pulmonary function test (pft) and chest-x-ray...

innate lymphoid cells (ilcs) are identified as novel population of hematopoietic cells which protect the body by coordinating the innate immune response against a wide range of threats including infections, tissue damages and homeostatic disturbances. ilcs, particularly ilc2 cells, are found throughout the body including the brain. ilcs are morphologically similar to lymphocytes, express and re...

an account of the management of a haemophilic patient is presented who developed severe, prolonged hacmoptyscs caused by hydatid lung disease, and who ultima tely requ ired thoracotomy and lobec tomy of the lungs.

the six-minute walk test (6mwt) is a well-tolerated test which reflects daily activities and can be easily used in clinical practice. the 6mwt provides information about functional capacity, response to therapy and prognosis across a range of chronic cardiopulmonary conditions. moreover, the 6mwt is sensitive to the common therapies used for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, such as pulmon...

abstract hydatid disease is caused by echinococcus spp. especially echinococcus granulosus that is the most common cause of hydatid disease in humans. this disease occurs either through direct contact with infected dogs or indirectly from the ingestion of contaminated water or food with eggs of worms. the most common site in human is the liver (59-75%), followed in frequency by lung (27%), kidn...