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Assessing the impact of posture on diaphragm morphology and function using an open upright MRI system – a pilot study (2020)
Journal Article
Safavi, S., Arthofer, C., Cooper, A., Harkin, J. W., Prayle, A. P., Sovani, M. P., Bolton, C. E., Gowland, P. A., & Hall, I. P. (2020). Assessing the impact of posture on diaphragm morphology and function using an open upright MRI system – a pilot study. European Journal of Radiology, 130, Article 109196. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ejrad.2020.109196

Purpose
The diaphragm is the most important muscle of respiration. Disorders of the diaphragm can have a deleterious impact on respiratory function. We aimed to evaluate the use of an open-configuration upright low-field MRI system to assess diaphra... Read More about Assessing the impact of posture on diaphragm morphology and function using an open upright MRI system – a pilot study.

Cardiovascular and inflammatory effects of simvastatin therapy in patients with COPD: a randomized controlled trial. (2015)
Journal Article
John, M., Cockcroft, J. R., McKeever, T. M., Coward, W. R., Shale, D. J., Johnson, S. R., Thornton, J., Harrison, T. W., Knox, A. J., & Bolton, C. E. (2015). Cardiovascular and inflammatory effects of simvastatin therapy in patients with COPD: a randomized controlled trial. International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease, 10(1), https://doi.org/10.2147/COPD.S76061

BACKGROUND:

There is excess cardiovascular mortality in patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. Aortic stiffness, an independent predictor of cardiovascular risk, and systemic and airway inflammation are increased in patients with the... Read More about Cardiovascular and inflammatory effects of simvastatin therapy in patients with COPD: a randomized controlled trial..