Internal examination revealed adhesions of the upper lobe of the right lung between visceral and parietal pleura ... in size on the mediastinal surface of the upper and middle lobes of the ...

In between the parietal and visceral pleural membranes is the pleural ... the large intestines reside just below the diaphragm. The mediastinum is a distinct space between the two lungs and ...

Shorter slow wave sleep and rapid eye movement sleep were associated with decreased volume in Alzheimer disease-vulnerable brain regions.

These findings provide some evidence that reduced slow wave sleep (SWS) and rapid eye movement sleep (REM) may contribute to brain atrophy, thereby increasing the risk of Alzheimer disease (AD).

A 64-year-old male retired firefighter and never-smoker presented to the ventilation team with a 6-month history of ...

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The pleura is comprised of two layers: The visceral and parietal pleura join at the hilum, which serves as the point of entry for blood vessels, nerves, and the large airways of the lungs called the ...

Exposure to asbestos can lead to the development of several diseases that affect the pleura, a membrane that lines the lungs and chest. Pleural diseases (like pleural mesothelioma, effusions, plaques, ...

and pleura as well as the distal respiratory tract. Enlarged mediastinal lymph nodes occur in over 50% of heavy smokers (43). Collagen deposition and fibrosis increase with particle retention in the ...

Pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH) is a type of pulmonary hypertension that causes high blood pressure in the small arteries of the lungs. It is a serious condition that can impair blood flow, ...