From the Department of Medicine, Department of Surgery, and the Center for Bioengineering, University of Washington, and the Veterans Administration Hospital, Seattle, Washington. From the Department ...

Abstract: Central airway obstruction (CAO) is a respiratory disorder characterized by the blockage of the trachea and/or the main bronchi that can be life-threatening. Airway stenting is a palliative ...

Abstract: Sleep endoscopy is a valuable diagnostic tool for assessing airway obstruction during sleep. Precise segmentation of airway structures is essential for clinical evaluation and treatment ...

What are some common liver tests? A series of blood tests can often find out if the liver is inflamed, injured, or working normally. These tests can also tell the difference between acute and chronic ...