Background Lung cancer (LC) is the leading cause of cancer-related death. Early detection strategies include LC screening (LCS) with low-dose computed tomography (LDCT) and incidental pulmonary nodule clinics (IPNCs). This study describes the structure, workflow, […]
Introduction Hypertension is the leading cause of cardiovascular disease, with nocturnal blood pressure (BP) abnormalities (nocturnal hypertension and non-dipping BP) linked to heightened risk. Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA), a modifiable contributor to impaired nighttime BP […]
Introduction The diagnosis of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) requires the demonstration of poorly reversible airflow obstruction (defined by a forced expiratory volume in 1s [FEV1]/forced vital capacity [FVC] ratio
Introduction Modifiable factors such as obesity, vitamin D deficiency, and eosinophilia may contribute to increased asthma severity, but their combined impact remains underexplored, especially in resource-limited settings. This study aimed to investigate the independent and […]
