Listar por tema "Empyema"
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Matrix Metalloproteinase Levels in the Differentiation of Parapneumonic Pleural Effusions
(2010)Background: Matrix metalloproteinases (MMPs) have been implicated in the escalation of fibrosis and remodeling which are central to the subsequent progression of a parapneumonic pleural effusion to empyema. Objectives: The ... -
Pneumonia with empyema among children in the first five years of high coverage with 13-valent pneumococcal conjugate vaccine
(2016)Abstract: Background: Parapneumonic effusions in children are usually associated with pneumococcal infections. In Greece, the 7-valent pneumococcal conjugate vaccine was replaced by higher-valent pneumococcal conjugate ... -
Vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF) in pleural effusions
(2007)Pleural effusion is a common clinical problem in everyday clinical practice. Vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF) is a 34-45 kDa homodimeric glycoprotein, which is a potent mediator of angiogenesis and vascular ...