Articles Related to Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
Association between Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease Severity and Platelet Values
To investigate the association between platelet values and COPD severity using linear variables in order to
better explain and explore these correlations.
Development of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) in Patients Infected with Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV)
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) is considered a public health problem and its prevalence increases over
the years, in Brazil. Currently, 37 million people are living with HIV and 4 million of these patients infected with the virus may have
COPD. However, many of these cases may be underreported. In Brazil, these two clinical situations (HIV infection and COPD) have
a high incidence, which causes a great expense for the public health, increased morbidity and mortality of these patients. We observed
that, in the national literature, there is a gap on the association between these two scenarios.
Coverage of Exposed Lower Extremity Bypass Vascular Graft with Integra and NPWT for Limb Salvage
Integra was first used to replace the dermis in third-degree burns to minimize contraction and scarring, its usage had led to better functional and aesthetic results. It acts as a network for dermal reconstruction. Its usage had expanded in trauma and soft tissue defects resulting after cancer excision and other defects with tendons and bone exposure.
Osteomyelitis of the Hip secondary to Aspergillus fumigatus - A Case Report and Comprehensive Review of the Literature
Aspergillus infection in an immunocompetent human host is a rare entity. In most cases it presents as an opportunistic pathogen in immunocompromised patients. The portal of entry is usually the respiratory tract or direct inoculation of the organism to the site. Aspergillus osteomyelitis is a debilitating and severe form of Invasive Aspergillosis.
