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Tuberculosis Case Report PostersSESSION TYPE: Case Report PosterPRESENTED ON: Sunday, March 23, 2014 at 01:15 PM - 02:15 PMINTRODUCTION: Pulmonary tuberculosis is an ancient contagious disease which remains a public health issue due to a large reservoir of latent infection (1). ⋯ So, we should always treat tuberculosis as a life-threatening infectious disease which remains a major global health issue, especially due to dormant bacteria.Reference #1: WHO 2010. Global tuberculosis control-surveillance, planning, financing. Geneva, Switzerland: WHO.Reference #2: Allwood BW, Myer L, Bateman ED A Systematic Review of the Association between Pulmonary Tuberculosis and the Development of ChronicAirflow Obstruction in Adults. Respiration. 2013 May 3DISCLOSURE: The following authors have nothing to disclose: Bianca Paraschiv, Claudia Lucia Toma, Stefan Dumitrache-Rujinski, Liliana Grigoriu, Ionela Nicoleta Belaconi, Codin Saon, Miron Alexandru BogdanNo Product/Research Disclosure Information.
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Pulmonary Vascular Case Report PostersSESSION TYPE: Case Report PosterPRESENTED ON: Sunday, March 23, 2014 at 01:15 PM - 02:15 PMINTRODUCTION: Klippel-Trenaunay-Weber syndrome (KTWS) is a rare congenital condition characterized by extensive venous malformations and soft tissue and bone hypertrophy. KTWS predisposes to hypercoagulable states, including venous thromboembolism (VTE) and pulmonary embolism (PE). The incidence of PE ranges from 14-22 %; however, recurrent massive PE is unusual. We report the case of an adult female with KTWS who developed recurrent massive PE and was successfully treated with thrombolytic therapy. ⋯ This rare congenital condition and associated complications can at times be difficult to manage. The management of prophylaxis for PE recurrence is an area that needs special attention.Reference #1: Adriane Gianlupi, MD; Richart W. Harper, MD; Denis M. Dwyre, MD; Gregory P. Marelich, MD, FCCP, "Recurrent Pulmonary Embolism Associated With Klippel-Trenaunay-Weber Syndrome" Chest. 1999;115(4):1199-1201. doi:10.1378/chest.115.4.1199Reference #2: Erin E. Huiras, MD, Cheryl J. Barnes, MD, Lawrence F. Eichenfield, MD, Andrew N. Pelech, MD, Beth A. Drolet, MD, "Pulmonary Thromboembolism Associated With Klippel-Trenaunay Syndrome" Published online September 15, 2005 PEDIATRICS Vol. 116 No. 4 October 1, 2005 pp. e596 -e600Reference #3: Mikula, N, Gupta, SM, Miller, M, et al Klippel-Trenaunay-Weber syndrome with recurrent pulmonary embolism.Clin Nucl Med1991;16,253-255DISCLOSURE: The following authors have nothing to disclose: Abhay Vakil, Khalid Sherani, Viral Patel, Kelly Cervellione, Mohammed BaburyNo Product/Research Disclosure Information.
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Lung Cancer IISESSION TYPE: Slide PresentationsPRESENTED ON: Sunday, March 23, 2014 at 12:15 PM - 01:15 PMPURPOSE: Biomarkers are of importance for understanding the biology of disease and in diagnosis and treatment planning. MicroRNAs are short non-coding ribonucleotide chains which modify the expression of multiple genes and pathways. MicroRNAs in BAL and bronchial washings may prove useful as prognostic/ predictive and monitoring markers. However, microRNA measurements in these samples have yet to be established. We present data from a pilot study in which microRNAs implicated in lung cancer were measured. ⋯ S. Kaduthanam: Grant monies (from sources other than industry): grant from federal ministry Ruprecht Kuner: Grant monies (from sources other than industry): grant from federal ministry The following authors have nothing to disclose: Amanda Tufman, Fernando Gamarra, Rosi Kiefl, Rudolf Huberresearch on potential biomarkers and pathogenesis of lung diseases.
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Tobacco Cessation and Prevention PostersSESSION TYPE: Poster PresentationsPRESENTED ON: Saturday, March 22, 2014 at 01:15 PM - 02:15 PMPURPOSE: To analyze knowledge and attitudes about smoking among medical students and to asses possible changes in those parameter after and special class. ⋯ The following authors have nothing to disclose: Maria Jose Antona, Francisca Marquez, Pilar Cordero, María Teresa Gómez Vizcaíno, María del Carmen García GarcíaNo Product/Research Disclosure Information.
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Critical Care Posters IIISESSION TYPE: Poster PresentationsPRESENTED ON: Saturday, March 22, 2014 at 01:15 PM - 02:15 PMPURPOSE: It takes an experienced multi-professional team to handle emergent airway situations. Critical airway emergencies are increasing due to advances in medical treatments, obesity and sleep apnea. Difficult airway events are low volume and high risk, requiring expert skill and communication. In the United States, a leading adverse patient safety event is "death or serious disability associated with airway management." We created a Code Critical Airway Team to manage airway emergencies. ⋯ The following authors have nothing to disclose: Emily Rhoades, Pat McCabe, Kristen Nelson, Ziad Deeb, Jeffrey Dubin, George SampleNo Product/Research Disclosure Information.