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Tuberculosis Case Report PostersSESSION TYPE: Case Report PosterPRESENTED ON: Sunday, March 23, 2014 at 01:15 PM - 02:15 PMINTRODUCTION: Tuberculosis is one of the most prevalent infectious diseases globally and more so in third world countries like India. There are various systemic manifestation of Tuberculosis however its association with hematological system is rare. Here we are reporting a rare case of Pulmonary thromboembolism associated with tuberculosis. ⋯ The following authors have nothing to disclose: J. Satyasarathi, Arun Gogna, Swapnil Mehta, Jhasaketan MeherNo Product/Research Disclosure Information.
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Comorbidities of OSA PostersSESSION TYPE: Poster PresentationsPRESENTED ON: Saturday, March 22, 2014 at 01:15 PM - 02:15 PMPURPOSE: The aim of the present study was to examine the relationships between the overnight oxygen desaturation index (ODI), parameters sleep and cardiovascular events in a sample of patients evaluated in the unit respiratory sleep disorders. ⋯ The following authors have nothing to disclose: Carolina Gotera, Patricia Lazo Meneses, Deisy Barrios Barreto, Paola Arrieta Narvaez, Maria Galarza Jimenez, Eva Mañas Baena, Maria Salazar, Esteban Perez RodriguezNo Product/Research Disclosure Information.
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Respiratory InfectionsSESSION TYPE: Slide PresentationsPRESENTED ON: Sunday, March 23, 2014 at 04:15 PM - 05:15 PMPURPOSE: Community-acquired MRSA (CA-MRSA) pneumonia is an uncommon but potentially life-threatening disease. MRSA is generally not covered when treating CAP. Several small case series have described these patients. Certain clinical characteristics have been proposed that suggest MRSA as a pathogen. However, when to consider CA-MRSA is a subject of ongoing debate. The current study reviewed the risk factors, presentation, and outcomes of patients with CA-MRSA pneumonia in an urban community hospital. ⋯ The following authors have nothing to disclose: Kunal Patel, Viral Patel, Kelly Cervellione, Craig ThurmNo Product/Research Disclosure Information.
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COPD PostersSESSION TYPE: Poster PresentationsPRESENTED ON: Saturday, March 22, 2014 at 01:15 PM - 02:15 PMPURPOSE: Acute exacerbations (AEs) have a negative impact on various aspects of the progression of COPD, but objective and detailed data on the impact of hospitalizations for an AE are needed. This study was designed to evaluate the effects of hospitalization on multiple functional parameters in adults with acute exacerbation of COPD. ⋯ The following authors have nothing to disclose: Marie Carmen Valenza, Maria José Flores-Barba, Gerald Valenza-Demet, Irene Torres-Sánchez, Irene Cabrera-Martos, Angela Ruiz-SaezNo Product/Research Disclosure Information.
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Asthma PostersSESSION TYPE: Poster PresentationsPRESENTED ON: Saturday, March 22, 2014 at 01:15 PM - 02:15 PMPURPOSE: Despite optimal treatment, some asthmatic remain symptomatic with frequent exacerbations and persistent obstruction of the airways. Tiotropium addition is associated with reduced risk of exacerbations and sustained bronchodilatation(BD). Objectives: Characterization of asthmatic patients with optimized treatment and treated with tiotropium. Assess the role of tiotropium in symptomatic control and lung function. ⋯ The following authors have nothing to disclose: Ana Gonçalves, Ricardo Lima, Ivone Pascoal, João Moura, Miguel Guimarães, Raquel Duarte, Aurora CarvalhoNo Product/Research Disclosure Information.