Executive summary Pollution is the largest environmental cause of disease and premature
death in the world today. Diseases caused by pollution were responsible for an estimated 9 …

There is an increasing interest in the potential of exhaled biomarkers, such as volatile
organic compounds (VOCs), to improve accurate diagnoses and management decisions in …

Background Smoking cessation is the most important treatment for smokers with chronic
obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), but little is known about the effectiveness of different …

There is growing evidence supporting the relationship between pain-related fear and
functional disability in chronic musculoskeletal pain conditions. In osteoarthritis (OA) patients …

Background Smoking cessation is the most important treatment for smokers with chronic
obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), but little is known about the effectiveness of different …

Wheezing is one of the most common respiratory symptoms in preschool children under six
years old. Currently, no tests are available that predict at early stage who will develop …

Background Self-management is considered as an essential component of chronic care by
primary care professionals. eHealth is expected to play an important role in supporting …

Background Varenicline is an effective pharmacotherapy to aid smoking cessation.
However, its use is limited by continuing concerns about possible associated risks of serious …

Background Empirical evidence shows that the relationship between health-seeking
behaviour and diverse gender elements, such as gendered social status, social control …

Rationale: A reliable asthma diagnosis is difficult in wheezing preschool children.
Objectives: To assess whether exhaled biomarkers, expression of inflammation genes, and …