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Critical CareSESSION TYPE: Slide PresentationPRESENTED ON: Saturday, March 22, 2014 at 04:15 PM - 05:15 PMPURPOSE: Point-of-care blood testing for multiple parameters (POCTMP) is often used to assess for reversible etiologies and to guide management during cardiac arrest (CA). However, its role in outcome is unknown. ⋯ The following authors have nothing to disclose: Sumedh Hoskote, Elizabeth Hassebroek, Shihab Sugeir, Sumanjit Kaur, Aysen Erdogan, James Onigkeit, Jeffrey JensenNo Product/Research Disclosure Information.
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The mutations in oncogenic genes, such as EGFR, ALK, BRAF, HER2, DDR2, RET, and AKT1, defined subsets of non-small cell lung cancers (NSCLCs) with potential sensitivity to targeted therapies. At present, the mutational spectrum, prevalence, and clinicopathologic characteristics in squamous cell carcinomas with minor (<10%) glandular component (SQCC-mGCs) are not well established. ⋯ Our results demonstrated that oncogenic mutations in EGFR, KRAS, BRAF, HER2, and ALK were extremely rare or absent in patients with pure SQCC, whereas SQCC-mGC had a relatively high frequency of EGFR, ALK, or KRAS mutations. Prospective identification of these known oncogenic mutations in SQCC-mGC before the initiation of treatment is an essential step to identify which patient could benefit from targeted therapies.
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Case Reports
A case of pulmonary hemorrhage due to drug-induced pneumonitis secondary to ticagrelor therapy.
We report a case of significant pulmonary hemorrhage developing shortly after commencing ticagrelor and aspirin therapy and requiring coronary artery bypass grafting to safely cease the antiplatelet therapy. Lung biopsy findings were consistent with drug-induced lung injury. Clinicians should be aware of this significant adverse event with this drug class.
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COPD Rehabilitation PostersSESSION TYPE: Poster PresentationsPRESENTED ON: Saturday, March 22, 2014 at 01:15 PM - 02:15 PMPURPOSE: Introduction: Despite the proven benefits of pulmonary rehabilitation programs (PR), these show a considerable drop-out and low attendance. Objectives: To identify the characteristics of patients with poor adherence to a specific COPD rehabilitation program. ⋯ The following authors have nothing to disclose: Virginia Almadana, Concepcion Romero, Agustin Valido, Ana Gómez-Bastero, Jesús Sánchez, Teodoro MontemayorNo Product/Research Disclosure Information.
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Tobacco Cessation and PreventionSESSION TYPE: Slide PresentationsPRESENTED ON: Saturday, March 22, 2014 at 12:15 PM - 01:15 PMPURPOSE: To determine the prevalence of smoking in university students girls of Extremadura (Spain) belonging to the Faculty of Education and Teacher Training Faculty. ⋯ The following authors have nothing to disclose: Francisca Marquez, Maria Jose Antona, Pilar Cordero Montero, María Teresa Gómez Vizcaíno, Pedro Pires GoncalvesNo Product/Research Disclosure Information.