Do changes in lung function predict high-altitude pulmonary edema at an early stage?
We conclude that changes in pulmonary function after rapid ascent to high altitude were consistent with interstitial fluid accumulation, but they were not related to changes in pulmonary artery pressure. Individual lung function responses to high-altitude exposure varied largely and did not predict subsequent HAPE.
Our data revealed that the increased expression of FGF19 might be involved in the malignant behaviors of thyroid cancer, highlighting its potential as a molecular marker for early diagnosis and as a possible target for therapeutic intervention of this disease.