Publications by authors named "Christopher Giordimaina"
Article Synopsis
- The study investigates why males with low body mass index (BMI) have a higher rate of tuberculosis (TB) reactivation, proposing that it may be linked to the shape of their thoracic wall rather than just typical pulmonary TB infection patterns.
- Using finite element analysis (FEA), researchers found that low BMI significantly increases stress levels at the apex of the lungs, which could lead to tissue damage.
- The findings suggest that a lower thoracic index (the ratio of chest dimensions) in young males correlates with higher pleural stress, potentially contributing to the reactivation of TB.
