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Fındık BN, Kenis-Coskun Ö, Karadağ-Saygı E, Gökdemir Y, Ergenekon AP, Karadağ B. The safety and sustainability of bottle-pep therapy in pediatric patients with cystic fibrosis. Physiother Theory Pract 2023; 39:287-299. [PMID: 34878368 DOI: 10.1080/09593985.2021.2012859] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/19/2023]
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INTRODUCTION Airway clearance techniques, which include positive expiratory pressure (PEP) devices, are essential in the pulmonary rehabilitation of cystic fibrosis (CF). Bottle-PEP is a low-cost but an effective alternative. OBJECTIVE The aim of this study is to document the sustainability and safety of Bottle-PEP therapy as a home rehabilitation aid. METHODS The study has been designed as a prospective case series. Patients with CF at the age of 6-18 years in acute exacerbation period were included in the study. Bottle-PEP training was given by a competent physiotherapist to those patients who did not use any method, and those who currently use another device were followed up with their existing devices. Thus, patients divided into two groups were followed up for 1 year. The patients were evaluated by phone every 2 weeks for exacerbation, regular and proper use of the device, and satisfaction during their follow-up. The patients were evaluated every 3 months with pulmonary function tests, 6-minute walking test (6MWT) and quality of life. RESULTS Thirty-four patients were included in the study. The acute exacerbation score of the patients was 4.5 in the Bottle-PEP group and 6 in the other group, showing no significant difference (p = .1). Treatment compliance scores were compared, the median value of the Bottle-PEP group was 24 the other group was 27 and there was no significant difference (p = .6). During follow-up of, there were no significant differences in FEV1, 6MWT and quality of life data (p > .05). CONCLUSION Bottle-PEP treatment is not different from other devices in terms of long-term usability and safety in patients diagnosed with cystic fibrosis.
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- Büşra Nur Fındık
- Marmara University Medical Faculty Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Department, Fevzi Cakmak Mah Muhsin Yazicioglu Cad Marmara Universitesi Pendik Eğitim ve Araştırma Hastanesi Pendik, Istanbul, Turkey
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- Marmara University Medical Faculty Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Department, Fevzi Cakmak Mah Muhsin Yazicioglu Cad Marmara Universitesi Pendik Eğitim ve Araştırma Hastanesi Pendik, Istanbul, Turkey
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- Marmara University Medical Faculty Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Department, Fevzi Cakmak Mah Muhsin Yazicioglu Cad Marmara Universitesi Pendik Eğitim ve Araştırma Hastanesi Pendik, Istanbul, Turkey
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- Marmara University Medical Faculty Pediatric Pulmonology Department, Fevzi Cakmak Mah Muhsin Yazicioglu Cad Marmara Universitesi Pendik Eğitim ve Araştırma Hastanesi Pendik, Istanbul, Turkey
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- Marmara University Medical Faculty Pediatric Pulmonology Department, Fevzi Cakmak Mah Muhsin Yazicioglu Cad Marmara Universitesi Pendik Eğitim ve Araştırma Hastanesi Pendik, Istanbul, Turkey
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- Marmara University Medical Faculty Pediatric Pulmonology Department, Fevzi Cakmak Mah Muhsin Yazicioglu Cad Marmara Universitesi Pendik Eğitim ve Araştırma Hastanesi Pendik, Istanbul, Turkey
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The Impact on Parents of Diagnosing PCD in Young Children. J Clin Med 2022; 11:jcm11164774. [PMID: 36013013 PMCID: PMC9410029 DOI: 10.3390/jcm11164774] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/13/2022] [Revised: 08/10/2022] [Accepted: 08/11/2022] [Indexed: 11/16/2022] Open
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Primary ciliary dyskinesia (PCD) is an incurable, rare, inherited, chronic condition. Treatment includes the regular clearing of airway mucus, aggressive treatment of infections and management of hearing loss. Caregiver burden has not been explored, hence we interviewed 18 mothers and 6 fathers of children under 6 years to understand the impact of diagnostic testing and implications of a positive diagnosis. Interviews were transcribed and thematically analysed and five key themes were identified. These included the parents’ experiences following child’s diagnosis, impact of child’s treatment regimen on parent, impact of child’s health status on parent, parent’s coping strategies, and parental concerns for the future. Parents described their diagnostic journey, with the findings revealing how a lack of awareness among clinicians of the PCD symptom pattern can lead to a delayed diagnosis. Parents discussed the emotional and practical impact of a PCD diagnosis and the coping strategies employed to deal with challenges arising following a diagnosis. Parents use a variety of different lifestyle changes to accommodate their child’s treatment regimen and to cope with disruptive life events such as the COVID-19 pandemic. This study provides valuable insights into parental adjustment and adaptation to a PCD diagnosis and management regimen. Going forward, this research highlights the need for integrated social care for PCD patients and their families.
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Schofield LM, Chetcuti P, Maitra A, Moya E, Robinson P. Improvement in lung health in primary ciliary dyskinesia. J Paediatr Child Health 2022; 58:526-528. [PMID: 33978293 DOI: 10.1111/jpc.15550] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/27/2020] [Revised: 03/16/2021] [Accepted: 04/30/2021] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
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- Lynne M Schofield
- Paediatric Physiotherapy, Leeds Children's Hospital at Leeds Teaching Hospitals, Leeds, West Yorkshire, United Kingdom
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- Paediatric Respiratory Medicine, Leeds Children's Hospital at Leeds Teaching Hospitals, Leeds, West Yorkshire, United Kingdom
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- Paediatric Respiratory Medicine, Royal Manchester Children's Hospital, Manchester, Lancashire, United Kingdom
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- Paediatrics, Bradford Teaching Hospitals, Bradford, West Yorkshire, United Kingdom
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- Department of Respiratory and Sleep Medicine, Royal Children's Hospital, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia.,Deptartment of Paediatrics, University of Melbourne, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia.,Murdoch Children's Research Institute', The Royal Children's Hospital Melbourne, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
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Goutaki M, Hüsler L, Lam YT, Koppe HM, Jung A, Lazor R, Müller L, Pedersen ESL, Kuehni CE. Respiratory symptoms of Swiss people with Primary Ciliary Dyskinesia. ERJ Open Res 2022; 8:00673-2021. [PMID: 35415187 PMCID: PMC8995537 DOI: 10.1183/23120541.00673-2021] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/29/2021] [Accepted: 02/06/2022] [Indexed: 11/08/2022] Open
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Background Mostly derived from chart reviews, where symptoms are recorded in a nonstandardised manner, clinical data about primary ciliary dyskinesia (PCD) are inconsistent, which leads to missing and unreliable information. We assessed the prevalence and frequency of respiratory and ear symptoms and studied differences by age and sex among an unselected population of Swiss people with PCD. Methods We sent a questionnaire that included items from the FOLLOW-PCD standardised questionnaire to all Swiss PCD registry participants. Results We received questionnaires from 74 (86%) out of 86 invited persons or their caregivers (median age 23 years, range 3–73 years), including 68% adults (≥18 years) and 51% females. Among participants, 70 (94%) reported chronic nasal symptoms; most frequently runny nose (65%), blocked nose (55%) or anosmia (38%). Ear pain and hearing problems were reported by 58% of the participants. Almost all (99%) reported cough and sputum production. The most common chronic cough complications were gastro-oesophageal reflux (n=11; 15%), vomiting (n=8; 11%) and urinary incontinence (n=6; 8%). Only nine (12%) participants reported frequent wheeze, which occurred mainly during infection or exercise, while 49 (66%) reported shortness of breath, and 9% even at rest or during daily activities. Older patients reported more frequent nasal symptoms and shortness of breath. We found no difference by sex or ultrastructural ciliary defect. Conclusion This is the first study to describe patient-reported PCD symptoms. The consistent collection of standardised clinical data will allow us to better characterise the phenotypic variability of the disease and study disease course and prognosis. Detailed information about patient-reported PCD symptoms will help characterise the phenotypic variability of the disease and could inform the development of individualised treatment strategies for patientshttps://bit.ly/363Zb4T
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Active video gaming in primary ciliary dyskinesia: a randomized controlled trial. Eur J Pediatr 2022; 181:2891-2900. [PMID: 35536410 PMCID: PMC9086154 DOI: 10.1007/s00431-022-04490-z] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/22/2022] [Revised: 04/24/2022] [Accepted: 04/27/2022] [Indexed: 11/03/2022]
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Primary ciliary dyskinesia (PCD) impairs pulmonary function, respiratory and peripheral muscle strength, and exercise capacity. We aimed to investigate the effects of active video games (AVGs) on pulmonary function, respiratory and peripheral muscle strength, exercise capacity, muscle oxygenation (SMO2), physical activity, activities of daily living (ADL), and quality of life (QOL) in PCD. Thirty-two PCD patients were randomly assigned to AVG group (n = 16) and the control group (n = 16). AVG group underwent AVGs using Xbox-Kinect-360 device for 40 min/day, 3 days/week for 8 weeks plus airway clearance techniques (ACT), and the control group was applied ACT only. Pulmonary function, respiratory and quadriceps muscle strength, exercise capacity (6-min walk test [6MWT], incremental shuttle walk test [ISWT]), and ADL (Glittre ADL test) were assessed. SMO2 during ISWT and ADL test was also recorded. Physical activity and QOL (PCD-QOL) were evaluated. Pulmonary function; respiratory and quadriceps muscle strength; 6MWT and ISWT distance; physical activity; ADL performance; SMO2; physical, emotional, and social functioning; treatment burden; and upper and lower symptom parameters of PCD-QOL significantly improved after 8 weeks in the AVG group (p < 0.05). There were no significant differences in measured parameters except emotional function and upper respiratory symptom scores of PCD-QOL in the control group (p > 0.05). Conclusion: The AVGs positively affect pulmonary (pulmonary function, respiratory muscle strength) and extrapulmonary (peripheral muscle strength, exercise capacity, SMO2, physical activity, ADL, and QOL) characteristics in children with PCD. The AVGs may be added to the pulmonary rehabilitation program as an exercise training modality in patients with PCD. Trial registration: This study registered at ClinicalTrials.gov with NCT03832491 on February 6, 2019. What is Known: • It is indicated that exercise capacity is increased with traditional exercise-training in a case report of Kartagener Syndrome. What is New: • No randomized controlled study investigated the effects of exercise-training in PCD. • 8-week moderate-intensity active video gaming (AVGs) improves pulmonary and extrapulmonary features in children with PCD. AVGs may be preferable due to being enjoyable, providing visual and audial feedback in the pulmonary rehabilitation programs of PCD.
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Sommer F. Rare Diseases of the Nose, the Paranasal Sinuses, and the Anterior Skull Base. Laryngorhinootologie 2021; 100:S1-S44. [PMID: 34352902 PMCID: PMC8354577 DOI: 10.1055/a-1331-2469] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/13/2022]
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Due to their low incidence and thus resulting limited diagnostic criteria as well as therapeutic options, rare diseases of the nose, the paranasal sinuses, and the anterior skull base are a significant challenge. The value as of which a disease has to be considered as rare amounts to a maximum of 5 patients per 10 000 people. Within these diseases, however, there are extreme differences. Some rare or orphan diseases like for example the inverted papilloma belong to regularly diagnosed and treated diseases of larger departments of oto-rhino-laryngology whereas other rare diseases and malformations have only been described in less than 100 case reports worldwide. This fact emphasizes the necessity of bundling the available experience of diagnostics and therapy. The present article gives an overview about rare diseases of the nose, the paranasal sinuses, and the anterior skull base from the field of diseases/syndromes of the olfactory system, malformations of the nose and paranasal sinuses, ventilation and functional disorders as well as benign and malignant tumors. The classification and data on diagnostic and therapeutic options were established based on the current literature.
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- Fabian Sommer
- Klinik für Hals-Nasen-Ohrenheilkunde, Kopf- und Hals-Chirurgie, Universitätsklinik Ulm
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Denizoglu Kulli H, Gurses HN, Zeren M, Ucgun H, Cakir E. Do pulmonary and extrapulmonary features differ among cystic fibrosis, primary ciliary dyskinesia, and healthy children? Pediatr Pulmonol 2020; 55:3067-3073. [PMID: 32877003 DOI: 10.1002/ppul.25052] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/09/2020] [Revised: 08/22/2020] [Accepted: 08/25/2020] [Indexed: 12/15/2022]
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BACKGROUND Primary ciliary dyskinesia (PCD) is generally likened to cystic fibrosis (CF) due to similarities in impaired mucociliary clearance and some other symptoms. The aim of our study was to investigate pulmonary and extrapulmonary characteristics of children with CF and PCD since no studies have addressed respiratory muscle strength in children with PCD and to compare the results to those obtained from healthy age-matched controls. METHODS Pulmonary and extrapulmonary characteristics were assessed by 6-min walk test, spirometry, maximum inspiratory and expiratory pressure measurements, and knee extensor strength test in the children with CF, PCD, and healthy controls. RESULTS Children with PCD and CF had similar PFT results, except forced expiratory flow between 25% and 75% of vital capacity (FEF25-75 ) which was lower in PCD (p = .04). Maximum inspiratory pressure (MIP) value was lower in the children with CF compared with the healthy controls (p = .016), MEP value of the children with PCD was worse than those with CF and healthy controls (p = .013 and p = .013), respectively. 6-min walk test (6MWT) distance of the children with CF was lower than their healthy counterparts (p = .003). Knee extensor muscle strength differed among the children with PCD, CF, and healthy control groups, but post hoc test failed to show statistical significance (p = .010). CONCLUSION Children with CF and PCD had some impairments in pulmonary functions, respiratory muscle strength, functional capacity, and peripheral muscle strength compared with healthy children. However, the unique characteristics of each disease should be considered during physiotherapy assessment and treatment. The clinicians may especially focus on the respiratory and peripheral muscle strength of the children with PCD.
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- Hilal Denizoglu Kulli
- Department of Cardiopulmonary Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation, Division of Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation, Faculty of Health Sciences, Bezmialem Vakif University, Istanbul, Turkey
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- Department of Cardiopulmonary Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation, Division of Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation, Faculty of Health Sciences, Bezmialem Vakif University, Istanbul, Turkey
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- Division of Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation, Faculty of Health Sciences, Izmir Bakircay University, Izmir, Turkey
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- Department of Cardiopulmonary Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation, Division of Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation, Faculty of Health Sciences, Bezmialem Vakif University, Istanbul, Turkey
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- Division of Pediatric Pulmonology, Faculty of Medicine, Bezmialem University, Istanbul, Turkey
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Motile cilia are highly complex hair-like organelles of epithelial cells lining the surface of various organ systems. Genetic mutations (usually with autosomal recessive inheritance) that impair ciliary beating cause a variety of motile ciliopathies, a heterogeneous group of rare disorders. The pathogenetic mechanisms, clinical symptoms and severity of the disease depend on the specific affected genes and the tissues in which they are expressed. Defects in the ependymal cilia can result in hydrocephalus, defects in the cilia in the fallopian tubes or in sperm flagella can cause female and male subfertility, respectively, and malfunctional motile monocilia of the left-right organizer during early embryonic development can lead to laterality defects such as situs inversus and heterotaxy. If mucociliary clearance in the respiratory epithelium is severely impaired, the disorder is referred to as primary ciliary dyskinesia, the most common motile ciliopathy. No single test can confirm a diagnosis of motile ciliopathy, which is based on a combination of tests including nasal nitric oxide measurement, transmission electron microscopy, immunofluorescence and genetic analyses, and high-speed video microscopy. With the exception of azithromycin, there is no evidence-based treatment for primary ciliary dyskinesia; therapies aim at relieving symptoms and reducing the effects of reduced ciliary motility.
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Lauwers E, Ides K, Van Hoorenbeeck K, Verhulst S. Outcome measures for airway clearance techniques in children with chronic obstructive lung diseases: a systematic review. Respir Res 2020; 21:217. [PMID: 32807200 PMCID: PMC7433087 DOI: 10.1186/s12931-020-01484-z] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/12/2020] [Accepted: 08/11/2020] [Indexed: 01/08/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Airway clearance techniques (ACTs) are an important aspect of the treatment of children with chronic obstructive lung diseases. Unfortunately, a sound evidence base is lacking and airway clearance strategies are largely based on clinical expertise. One of the reasons for the limited evidence is the lack of appropriate outcome measures specifically related to the effectiveness of ACTs. This review discusses all outcome measures applied in previous research in the pediatric population to provide a baseline for future studies. DATA SOURCES A systematic literature search was performed in PubMed, Web of Science and EMBASE databases. Search terms included chronic obstructive lung diseases and ACTs. STUDY SELECTION Studies were independently selected by the investigators according to the eligibility criteria. After screening, 49 articles remained for further analysis. RESULTS AND CONCLUSIONS Data are summarized according to the type of outcome measure. 48 (98%) studies performed pulmonary function tests, 19 (39%) assessed expectorated sputum, 10 (20%) parameters related to disease exacerbation, 8 (16%) oxygenation, 8 (16%) patient-reported outcomes, 5 (10%) exercise capacity and 5 (10%) applied imaging techniques. The synthesis of results showed a high discrepancy between studies due to differences in study design, population and the application of techniques. Since no 'gold standard' method could be identified, a combination of different outcome measures is recommended to gain a better understanding and to identify the potential effects of ACTs. An overview of important considerations has been provided to assist researchers in their choice of outcomes in future studies.
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- Eline Lauwers
- Laboratory of Experimental Medicine and Pediatrics, Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, University of Antwerp, Universiteitsplein 1, 2160 Wilrijk, Antwerp, Belgium.
- Infla-Med Research Consortium of Excellence, University of Antwerp, Antwerp, Belgium.
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- Laboratory of Experimental Medicine and Pediatrics, Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, University of Antwerp, Universiteitsplein 1, 2160 Wilrijk, Antwerp, Belgium
- Infla-Med Research Consortium of Excellence, University of Antwerp, Antwerp, Belgium
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- Laboratory of Experimental Medicine and Pediatrics, Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, University of Antwerp, Universiteitsplein 1, 2160 Wilrijk, Antwerp, Belgium
- Infla-Med Research Consortium of Excellence, University of Antwerp, Antwerp, Belgium
- Department of Pediatrics, Antwerp University Hospital, Edegem, Belgium
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- Laboratory of Experimental Medicine and Pediatrics, Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, University of Antwerp, Universiteitsplein 1, 2160 Wilrijk, Antwerp, Belgium
- Infla-Med Research Consortium of Excellence, University of Antwerp, Antwerp, Belgium
- Department of Pediatrics, Antwerp University Hospital, Edegem, Belgium
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Gardner LE, Horton KL, Shoemark A, Lucas JS, Nielsen KG, Kobbernagel H, Rubbo B, Hirst RA, Kouis P, Ullmann N, Reula A, Rumman N, Mitchison HM, Pinto A, Richardson C, Schmidt A, Thompson J, Gaupmann R, Dabrowski M, Mill P, Carr SB, Norris DP, Kuehni CE, Goutaki M, Hogg C. Proceedings of the 4 th BEAT-PCD Conference and 5 th PCD Training School. BMC Proc 2020; 14:7. [PMID: 32577127 PMCID: PMC7304082 DOI: 10.1186/s12919-020-00191-3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/16/2022] Open
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Primary ciliary dyskinesia (PCD) is an inherited ciliopathy leading to chronic suppurative lung disease, chronic rhinosinusitis, middle ear disease, sub-fertility and situs abnormalities. As PCD is rare, it is important that scientists and clinicians foster international collaborations to share expertise in order to provide the best possible diagnostic and management strategies. 'Better Experimental Approaches to Treat Primary Ciliary Dyskinesia' (BEAT-PCD) is a multidisciplinary network funded by EU COST Action (BM1407) to coordinate innovative basic science and clinical research from across the world to drive advances in the field. The fourth and final BEAT-PCD Conference and fifth PCD Training School were held jointly in March 2019 in Poznan, Poland. The varied program of plenaries, workshops, break-out sessions, oral and poster presentations were aimed to enhance the knowledge and skills of delegates, whilst also providing a collaborative platform to exchange ideas. In this final BEAT-PCD conference we were able to build upon programmes developed throughout the lifetime of the COST Action. These proceedings report on the conference, highlighting some of the successes of the BEAT-PCD programme.
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- Laura E Gardner
- Primary Ciliary Dyskinesia Centre, Royal Brompton Hospital, Sydney Street, London, UK
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- Primary Ciliary Dyskinesia Centre, NIHR Biomedical Research Centre, University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust, Southampton, UK.,University of Southampton Faculty of Medicine, Academic Unit of Clinical and Experimental Medicine, Southampton, UK
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- Primary Ciliary Dyskinesia Centre, Royal Brompton Hospital, Sydney Street, London, UK.,Division of Molecular and Clinical Medicine, University of Dundee, Dundee, UK
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- Primary Ciliary Dyskinesia Centre, NIHR Biomedical Research Centre, University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust, Southampton, UK.,University of Southampton Faculty of Medicine, Academic Unit of Clinical and Experimental Medicine, Southampton, UK
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- Danish PCD & Child Centre, CF Centre Copenhagen, Paediatric Pulmonary Service, ERN Accredited, Department of Paediatrics and Adolescent Medicine, Copenhagen University Hospital, Rigshospitalet, Copenhagen, Denmark
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- Danish PCD & Child Centre, CF Centre Copenhagen, Paediatric Pulmonary Service, ERN Accredited, Department of Paediatrics and Adolescent Medicine, Copenhagen University Hospital, Rigshospitalet, Copenhagen, Denmark
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- Primary Ciliary Dyskinesia Centre, NIHR Biomedical Research Centre, University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust, Southampton, UK.,University of Southampton Faculty of Medicine, Academic Unit of Clinical and Experimental Medicine, Southampton, UK
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- Department of Respiratory Sciences, Centre for PCD Diagnosis and Research, University of Leicester, RKCSB, Leicester, LE2 7LX UK
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- Respiratory Physiology Laboratory, Medical School, University of Cyprus, Nicosia, Cyprus
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- Paediatric Pulmonology and Respiratory Intermediate Care Unit, Sleep and Long-term Ventilation Unit, Department of Pediatrics, Bambino Gesù Children's Hospital, Rome, Italy
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- Pathology Department, University of Valencia, Valencia, Spain.,Molecular, Cellular and Genomic Biomedicine Group, IIS La Fe, Valencia, Spain
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- Department of Pediatrics, Makassed Hospital, East Jerusalem, Palestine
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- Genetics and Genomic Medicine Programme, University College London, UCL Great Ormond Street Institute of Child Health, London, UK
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- Primary Ciliary Dyskinesia Centre, Royal Brompton Hospital, Sydney Street, London, UK
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- Primary Ciliary Dyskinesia Centre, Royal Brompton Hospital, Sydney Street, London, UK
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- Primary Ciliary Dyskinesia Centre, Royal Brompton Hospital, Sydney Street, London, UK
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- Primary Ciliary Dyskinesia Centre, NIHR Biomedical Research Centre, University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust, Southampton, UK.,University of Southampton Faculty of Medicine, Academic Unit of Clinical and Experimental Medicine, Southampton, UK
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- Department of Paediatrics, Division of Paediatric Allergy, Pulmology, and Endocrinology, Medical University of Vienna, Vienna, Austria
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- Institute of Human Genetics, Polish Academy of Sciences, Poznan, Poland
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- MRC Human Genetics Unit, MRC Institute of Genetics & Molecular Medicine, University of Edinburgh, Western General Hospital, Edinburgh, EH4 2XU UK
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- Primary Ciliary Dyskinesia Centre, Royal Brompton Hospital, Sydney Street, London, UK
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- Institute of Social and Preventive Medicine, University of Bern, Bern, Switzerland.,Paediatric Respiratory Medicine, University Children's Hospital, University of Bern, Bern, Switzerland
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- Institute of Social and Preventive Medicine, University of Bern, Bern, Switzerland.,Paediatric Respiratory Medicine, University Children's Hospital, University of Bern, Bern, Switzerland
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- Primary Ciliary Dyskinesia Centre, Royal Brompton Hospital, Sydney Street, London, UK
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