The inspiratory diaphragmatic EMG was recorded via esophageal electrodes in six normal
subjects. The EMG and ECG signals were analyzed by power density spectral analysis, …

Six young male patients with grade I (mild) myotonic dystrophy and a complaint of excessive
daytime sleepiness were studied during wakefulness and sleep. Pulmonary function tests …

RESULTS The results of a typical experiment are illustrated in Fig. 1. In this figure tidal
volume(in ml) above functional

Studies of the activity of accessory respiratory muscles were conducted in 30 normal subjects
(15 male and 15 female subjects, age 5 to 62 years). Electromyograms were recorded over …

MATERIALS AND METHODS Studies were performed on four cats, ranging in weight from
2.05 to 4.32 kg (avg 3.58 kg). Anesthesia was induced with intraperitoneal sodium …

To evaluate the extent and cause(s) of dialysis-related hypoxemia, we studied 10 patients, 7
days apart using acetate (AC) and bicarbonate dialysate (HCO 3 ). We measured arterial …

In 1961 he was readmitted with increasing foul-smelling sputum. Physical examination then
showed evidence of consolidation at the left base, and a repeat bronchogram re-vealed …

Cancer research is a crucial pillar for countries to deliver more affordable, higher quality,
and more equitable cancer care. Patients treated in research-active hospitals have better …

MATERIALS AND METHODS Studies were carried out on five mongrel dogs, ranging in
weight from 5.5 to 7.0 kg. Anesthesia was induced in each case by an initial intraperitoneal …

A 38-year-old woman had a history suggestive of several previous episodes of pulmonary
embolism. She had the physical findings of pulmonary hypertension, accompanied by a …