Serum Transaminase Activity in Status Asthmaticus.

Soluble CD14 in children with status asthmaticus.

BACKGROUND Inflammation is a major component in the pathogenesis of asthma. CD14 is an endotoxin (lipopolysaccharide) receptor, and is expressed mainly on monocytes and macrophages. Binding of LPS to CD14 activates the monocyte or macrophage and causes the release of different cytokines. The soluble form of CD14 is present in serum, and its concentration increases in several clinical conditions...

Influence of calcium and non-phytate phosphorus deficient diets with phytase on the performance of broilers, serum concentrations of minerals and the activity of alanin transaminase, aspartate transaminase and lactate dehydrogenas e

Clinical applications of serum theophylline measurement by high pressure liquid chromatography SHEILA

Serum theophylline concentration was measured in children both during treatment of status asthmaticus with intravenous aminophylline, and as outpatients while they were taking oral theophylline compounds for long-term management of asthma. The clinical value of the measurements was assessed. Measurement using high-pressure liquid chromatography is simple and requires only a small volume of bloo...

Clinical applications of serum theophylline measurement by high pressure liquid chromatography.

Serum theophylline concentration was measured in children both during treatment of status asthmaticus with intravenous aminophylline, and as outpatients while they were taking oral theophylline compounds for long-term management of asthma. The clinical value of the measurements was assessed. Measurement using high-pressure liquid chromatography is simple and requires only a small volume of bloo...

What is the Pulmonary Rehabilitation Adapted Index of Self-Efficacy tool actually measuring?

www.chestpubs.org aminophylline for status asthmaticus in the PICU (e-Appendix 1 ). The survey was distributed three times at 3-week intervals, and responses were anonymous. The study protocol and questionnaire were approved by the Vanderbilt University institutional review board (protocol No. 101136). Responses were received from 39 of the surveyed program directors (67%). Twenty-three of thos...