Bacteria: iPVD Microbes Virtual Symposium series

'Microbes/Parasites and Sex Differences in PVDs' is part of the Virtual Symposium Series by the iPVD, a global education programme that highlights top-notch research on inflammation and infectious PVD.

During the COVID-19 pandemic, Brazil was one of the most affected countries. Patients presented higher risk of acute venous thromboembolism (VTE), in particular, pulmonary embolism (PE).

Fibrosing mediastinitis (FM) can block pulmonary vessels and airways, hindering treatment efficacy. Pulmonary artery (PA) stenting might provide a solution in such cases. This study involved 30 patients who had 49 PA stenting procedures for FM. Data on baseline characteristics, CT pulmonary angiography images, stent patency, and hemodynamics were collected.

Bufei huoxue capsules (BFHX), manufactured products of traditional Chinese medicine, have demonstrated anti-inflammatory properties and efficacy against chronic pulmonary diseases and COVID-19. This study was designed to further determine the clinical efficacy of BFHX in diverse patient subgroups during the convalescent phase of COVID-19, extending upon previously reported findings from a multicenter randomized controlled trial.