Is common intronic D variant of ACE gene associated with endothelial dysfunction in COPD?
These findings suggest possible association of the functional ACE D allele with altered vascular responses that may modulate development of distinct COPD symptoms. The results are obtained in a limited clinical cohort, and deserve repeated trials in other groups of COPD patients.
HR-US is suitable for the detection of disc displacements in the TMJ. However, further studies may be warranted to reduce the proportion of false-positive interpretations, thereby avoiding the application of unnecessary treatment.