April 19, 2005 — Implantation of a minimally invasive diaphragm pacing system (DPS) with therapeutic electrostimulation may help maintain diaphragm function and slow or arrest the rate of respiratory ...

The muscular dystrophies are known to target various muscle groups differentially. In addition to making limb muscles weak, muscular dystrophy (MD) can also lead to decreased function of specific ...

The aim of intramuscular diaphragm stimulation is to make the diaphragm contract, strengthening it and allowing full or partial weaning from mechanical ventilation. This procedure needs intact phrenic ...

Evidence-based recommendations on intramuscular diaphragm stimulation for ventilator-dependent chronic respiratory failure in people with motor neurone disease. This involves implanting electrodes ...

ALS (also known as Lou Gehrig's disease) attacks the nerve cells that control muscles, ultimately resulting in paralysis of all voluntary muscles, including those used for breathing. Average life ...

Part of Biology (Single Science) Cells, organ systems and ecosystems The air that enters the nasal cavity flows down the trachea. The trachea has a number of adaptations: cartilage rings in the walls ...

Research on the respiratory system being conducted at UB may shed new light on the causes of sleep apnea, brief episodes during the night when breathing ceases, depriving the brain of oxygen. Sleep ...

Air enters the body and is warmed as it travels through the mouth and nose. It then enters the trachea. The trachea divides into two bronchi. One bronchus enters each lung. Each bronchus branches out ...