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Serum endocan role in diagnosis and prognosis of ventilator associated pneumonia
Conclusions This study found increased endocan serum levels among VAP patients. We suggest a role for endocan in the diagnosis and prediction of the prognosis of VAP patients. (Source: Egyptian Journal of Chest Diseases and Tuberculosis)
Source: Egyptian Journal of Chest Diseases and Tuberculosis - June 6, 2015 Category: Respiratory Medicine Source Type: research

The right get with the proper git: Precision of diagnosing pulmonary tuberculous cavities by means of various biopsies
Conclusion Differentiation between histopathological patterns of parenchymal cavitations symbolizes an important clue about the accuracy of diagnosis between the biopsy methods. (Source: Egyptian Journal of Chest Diseases and Tuberculosis)
Source: Egyptian Journal of Chest Diseases and Tuberculosis - June 5, 2015 Category: Respiratory Medicine Source Type: research

Drug susceptibility profiles of Mycobacterium tuberculosis isolates from Gulbarga, South India
Conclusions High level of drug resistance observed in new cases for isoniazid, rifampicin and ethambutol suggests need for the implementation of drug resistance surveillance studies in order to document the success of the tuberculosis control program in reducing the level of drug resistance. (Source: Egyptian Journal of Chest Diseases and Tuberculosis)
Source: Egyptian Journal of Chest Diseases and Tuberculosis - May 31, 2015 Category: Respiratory Medicine Source Type: research

Study of gastro-esophageal reflux disease among obstructive sleep apnea patients
Conclusion GERD occurs more common in OSAS patients as compared to controls. There was positive impact that CPAP treatment reduces GERD in patients with OSAS by 61.5%. (Source: Egyptian Journal of Chest Diseases and Tuberculosis)
Source: Egyptian Journal of Chest Diseases and Tuberculosis - May 31, 2015 Category: Respiratory Medicine Source Type: research

Alteration in cervical spine mechanics in obstructive sleep apnea syndrome patients
Conclusion In OSAS patients, there was a significant association between alterations in cervical spine mechanics, severity and positional dependency. Cervical lordosis, but not the atlas angle, was a significant negative predictor of severity and positional dependency. Further studies are needed to validate these results and to study the effect of improving spinal curvature and angular rotation on severity and positional dependency in OSAS patients. (Source: Egyptian Journal of Chest Diseases and Tuberculosis)
Source: Egyptian Journal of Chest Diseases and Tuberculosis - May 31, 2015 Category: Respiratory Medicine Source Type: research

Adverse reactions among patients being treated for multi-drug resistant tuberculosis in Egypt from July 2006 to January 2009
Conclusion The most common type of resistance was acquired resistance, There was a relation between both tobacco smoking and drug addiction, and MDR TB, The most common side effect of anti TB drugs was GIT manifestations and the least complication was dizziness. Adverse reactions did not negatively impact treatment outcome among individuals who were adherent to treatment. (Source: Egyptian Journal of Chest Diseases and Tuberculosis)
Source: Egyptian Journal of Chest Diseases and Tuberculosis - May 31, 2015 Category: Respiratory Medicine Source Type: research

Idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF) in upper Egypt, a single center study
Conclusion IPF in upper Egypt has a different age and sex distribution compared to international data. Domestic air pollution, indoor exposures or other environmental factors may account for this difference. Lack of local resources for lung biopsy and lack of national guidelines for IPF may also account for this difference. It is highly recommended to establish a national database for patients with IPF in order to plane for national guidelines. (Source: Egyptian Journal of Chest Diseases and Tuberculosis)
Source: Egyptian Journal of Chest Diseases and Tuberculosis - May 30, 2015 Category: Respiratory Medicine Source Type: research

Study of the characteristics and outcomes of patients on mechanical ventilation in the intensive care unit of EL-Mahalla Chest Hospital
Conclusion Survival among mechanically ventilated patients depended on the baseline characteristics at the start of MV, as well as on the development of complications and the management protocols in the ICU. (Source: Egyptian Journal of Chest Diseases and Tuberculosis)
Source: Egyptian Journal of Chest Diseases and Tuberculosis - May 27, 2015 Category: Respiratory Medicine Source Type: research

A study on the role of rivaroxaban in management of venous thromboembolism
Conclusion and recommendation Rivaroxaban is a rapid onset of anticoagulant that can be given in fixed doses without routine monitoring. It can replace injectable anticoagulants as an initial treatment in management of patients with mild venous thromboembolism as it is suitable as regard the economic and the health status of the Egyptian patients. (Source: Egyptian Journal of Chest Diseases and Tuberculosis)
Source: Egyptian Journal of Chest Diseases and Tuberculosis - May 27, 2015 Category: Respiratory Medicine Source Type: research

Searching for the least invasive parameters used as predictors of survival in idiopathic pulmonary arterial hypertension
Conclusion The most significant parameter affecting survival was depression score using PHQ-9. It was also observed that the highest mortality was in the first year of diagnosis although it was not statistically significant. Thus, a wider scale study is needed for the idiopathic pulmonary hypertension patients to better assess their survival pattern. (Source: Egyptian Journal of Chest Diseases and Tuberculosis)
Source: Egyptian Journal of Chest Diseases and Tuberculosis - May 24, 2015 Category: Respiratory Medicine Source Type: research

Role of thoracoscopic pleural lavage and brush in undiagnosed exudative pleural effusion
Conclusion Combined thoracoscopic pleural specimens (forceps biopsy, brush and lavage) increase the diagnostic yield of medical thoracoscopy for patients with undiagnosed exudative pleural effusion than separate them. Thoracoscopic pleural brushing is a safe diagnostic technique as it can brush certain dangerous areas of the pleura. Pleural lavage is more diagnostic than the initial thoracentesis. (Source: Egyptian Journal of Chest Diseases and Tuberculosis)
Source: Egyptian Journal of Chest Diseases and Tuberculosis - May 24, 2015 Category: Respiratory Medicine Source Type: research

Pleural fluid CRP, LDH, and pH as predictors of successful pleurodesis in malignant pleural effusions
Conclusion High CRP, high LDH and low PH in MPEs have a poorer outcome of pleurodesis. So, it may be advantageous when selecting patients for pleurodesis to include in their routine tests, the initial pleural fluid CRP, LDH and PH levels. (Source: Egyptian Journal of Chest Diseases and Tuberculosis)
Source: Egyptian Journal of Chest Diseases and Tuberculosis - May 24, 2015 Category: Respiratory Medicine Source Type: research

Incidence of MRSA infection in pneumonia in cancer patients with phenotyping & genotyping study
Conclusion In any cancer patients with pneumonia that is proved to be caused by staph aureus anti MRSA treatment should be initiated empirically. (Source: Egyptian Journal of Chest Diseases and Tuberculosis)
Source: Egyptian Journal of Chest Diseases and Tuberculosis - May 24, 2015 Category: Respiratory Medicine Source Type: research

Combined serum and immunohistochemical differentiation between reactive, and malignant mesothelial proliferations
Conclusion Combined estimation of SMRP level and immunohistochemical detection of both EMA and desmin could be a useful tool for differentiation between reactive mesothelial proliferation and malignant mesothelioma. (Source: Egyptian Journal of Chest Diseases and Tuberculosis)
Source: Egyptian Journal of Chest Diseases and Tuberculosis - May 23, 2015 Category: Respiratory Medicine Source Type: research

The value of cervical mediastinoscopy in the diagnosis of mediastinal lesions
Conclusion Cervical mediastinoscopy is a safe, accurate and cost effective procedure minimizing hospital stay and allowing appropriate treatment to be immediately commenced upon diagnosis. Mediastinoscopy is still the best diagnostic investigation of choice for paratracheal and retrovascular mediastinal pathology. (Source: Egyptian Journal of Chest Diseases and Tuberculosis)
Source: Egyptian Journal of Chest Diseases and Tuberculosis - May 23, 2015 Category: Respiratory Medicine Source Type: research