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Tuberculosis PostersSESSION TYPE: Poster PresentationsPRESENTED ON: Saturday, March 22, 2014 at 01:15 PM - 02:15 PMPURPOSE: Romania still has the greatest number of tuberculosis cases from the EU countries. During 2002-2012, the incidence of tuberculosis in Romania decreased by 44% from 142.2 %000 to 79 %000. Even under these conditions, we retain the position of EU leaders in the number of TB cases. TB mortality has also decreased in this period. This study want to evaluate the incidence of tuberculosis in Romania since 2008-2012. ⋯ The following authors have nothing to disclose: Constantin Marica, Didilescu Cristian, Mihaela Tanasescu, Beatrice Mahler, Gina Ana CiolanNo Product/Research Disclosure Information.
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Editorial Comment
A new paradigm: approaching racism as a method of disease prevention.
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Respiratory Support PostersSESSION TYPE: Poster PresentationsPRESENTED ON: Saturday, March 22, 2014 at 01:15 PM - 02:15 PMPURPOSE: Non invasive ventilation (NIV) ia a technical support in patients with acute or chronic respiratory failure. The NIV is used in patients with obesity hypoventilation syndrome (OHS) presenting with hypercapnic respiratory failure. Few studies examine the evolution and impact after starting this therapy in this patient group Objectives: To evaluate the result of non invasive ventilation started in obese patients in acute hypercapnic respiratory failure (AHRF) and its prognosis consequences. Asses the impact of long-term NIVMETHODS: Observational study with consecutive inclusion of obese patients with AHRF treated with NIV from February 2008 to June 2011. Obesity: BMI>30kg/m; AHRF: pH<7.35 and PaCO2> 45mmHg. Treatment: NIV started in general or respiratory wards and emergency department ⋯ The following authors have nothing to disclose: Concepcion Romero, Jesús Sánchez, Virginia Almadana, Ana Gómez-Bastero, Patricia Guerrero, Agustin Valido, Jose María Benítez, Teodoro MontemayorNo Product/Research Disclosure Information.
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Pulmonary and Sleep MedicineSESSION TYPE: Slide PresentationPRESENTED ON: Saturday, March 22, 2014 at 09:00 AM - 10:00 AMPURPOSE: Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA) affects at least 1-5% of middle aged individuals in various ethnic populations. The National Cholesterol Education program's Adult treatment panel III recognizes metabolic syndrome as multiple risk factor for Cardiovascular disease. The prevalence of Metabolic Syndrome is increasing with the epidemic of obesity. The presence of obesity to both Obstructive Sleep apnea and Metabolic Syndrome prompted several studies that aimed to establish relationship between OSA and Metabolic Syndrome. It is therefore the aim of this study to determine the association of Metabolic Syndrome and Obstructive Sleep Apnea among patients at the Philippine Heart Center. ⋯ The following authors have nothing to disclose: Cristito Alea, Aileen BanzonNo Product/Research Disclosure Information.
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OSA & COPD PostersSESSION TYPE: Poster PresentationsPRESENTED ON: Saturday, March 22, 2014 at 01:15 PM - 02:15 PMPURPOSE: Healthcare costs are a major concern for individuals especially in the United States. The healthcare delivery system in the US is challenged with pressures to reduce costs while not diminishing access to high quality care. therefore ,we evaluated the impact of delayed diagnosis of OSA, on different co- morbidities, patient outcome and healthcare costs ⋯ The following authors have nothing to disclose: Ahmed FadilNo Product/Research Disclosure Information.