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Multiple questionnaires have been used to predict the diagnosis of OSA. Such models typically have multiple questions requiring cumulative scoring for interpretation. We wanted to determine whether a simple two-part questionnaire has predictive value in the pretest clinical evaluation for OSA. ⋯ Among patients referred to a sleep disorders clinic, a positive response to being elbowed/poked for apneic spells significantly improves the pretest prediction of OSA.
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Respiratory InfectionsSESSION TYPE: Slide PresentationsPRESENTED ON: Sunday, March 23, 2014 at 04:15 PM - 05:15 PMPURPOSE: The treatment of XDR-TB is less effective than that of other forms of TB because of the lack of efficacious anti-TB drugs so that the infection is frequently fatal. To investigate the efficacy and safety of linezolid containing chemotherapy in patients with XDR-TB in China. ⋯ The following authors have nothing to disclose: Shenjie Tang, Lan Yao, Xiaohui Hao, Xia Zhang, Gang Liu, Xin Liu, Meiying Wu, Linhai Zeng, Hua Sun, Yidian Liu, Jin Gu, Feishen Lin, Xiafang Wang, Zhanjun ZhangNo Product/Research Disclosure Information.
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Tuberculosis PostersSESSION TYPE: Poster PresentationsPRESENTED ON: Saturday, March 22, 2014 at 01:15 PM - 02:15 PMPURPOSE: To identify patient characteristics and risk factors associated with in-hospital mortality of PTB patients requiring ICU management. ⋯ The following authors have nothing to disclose: Wann Jia Loh, Yue Yu, Chian Min Loo, Su Ying LowNo Product/Research Disclosure Information.
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Late Breaking AbstractsSESSION TYPE: Slide PresentationPRESENTED ON: Saturday, March 22, 2014 at 09:00 AM - 10:00 AMPURPOSE: Venous thromboembolism (VTE) remained common following surgical resection of esophageal cancer. In this prospective randomized controlled trial (NCT01267305), we aim to compare the safety and efficacy between two anticoagulants applied in the prophylaxis of VTE following esophagectomy. ⋯ The following authors have nothing to disclose: Yaxing Shen, Ming Zhong, Lijie TanNo 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: The aim of our study was to look for the factors that affect survival of patients with COPD exacerbations admitted in a pulmonology department of a Portuguese central hospital. ⋯ The following authors have nothing to disclose: Daniel Coutinho, Inês Franco, Margarida Dias, Maria Tzer, Maria BritoNo Product/Research Disclosure Information.