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Antisynthetase Syndrome Mimicking Pulmonary Infection: A Diagnostic Lesson From County‐Managed Hospital

Clinical Case Reports, Volume 14, Issue 3, March 2026.
ABSTRACT Antisynthetase syndrome (ASS) is a rare chronic autoimmune disease classified as a distinct subtype of idiopathic inflammatory myopathy, characterized by the presence of anti–aminoacyl‐transfer RNA synthetase (anti‐ARS) antibodies. Typical clinical features include myositis, interstitial lung disease (ILD), arthritis, fever, mechanic's hands ...
Jufen Cheng
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EVOTECH^® endoscope cleaner and reprocessor (ECR) simulated-use and clinical-use evaluation of cleaning efficacy

BMC Infectious Diseases, 2010
Background The objective of this study was to perform simulated-use testing as well as a clinical study to assess the efficacy of the EVOTECH® Endoscope Cleaner and Reprocessor (ECR) cleaning for flexible colonoscopes, duodenoscopes, gastroscopes and ...
DeGagne Pat, Alfa Michelle J, Olson Nancy, Fatima Iram   +3 more
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Bacteriophage Therapy: Current Strategies and Future Perspectives

MedComm, Volume 7, Issue 3, March 2026.
This manuscript systematically reviews the expanding scope of phage applications. It moves beyond traditional antibacterial use to explore their role in precision therapies against drug‐resistant infections, their synergy with antibiotics, and advanced biomaterial‐assisted delivery systems.
Zihe Zhou, Hanyu Fu, Mengzhe Li, Zhongyu Han, Zhenchao Wu, Huahao Fan, Ning Shen, Jiajia Zheng   +7 more
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Unconventional use of fiberoptic bronchoscope for Ryle’s tube insertion in a patient with advanced carcinoma of the base of the tongue

Saudi Journal of Anaesthesia
Cancers of the head and neck, like the carcinoma base of tongue (BOT), can pose challenges to the insertion of a Ryle’s tube, thereby posing barriers in patient’s nutrition and health.
Abhishek Bharadwaj, Ananya Mishra, Arish Sadaf, Vikas Jain   +3 more
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J‐Shaped Guidewire‐Assisted Nasotracheal Intubation in the Dental Treatment of Children—A Retrospective, Observational Study

Pediatric Anesthesia, Volume 36, Issue 3, Page 310-315, March 2026.
ABSTRACT Background The challenges of nasotracheal intubation (NTI) often arise from the misalignment of the oral, pharyngeal, and laryngeal axes. We sought to assess the success and complication rate of an economically reusable J‐shaped stainless‐steel guidewire for NTI during dental treatment in children.
Xiang Zhang, Ling Gao, Xia Jiang, Yun Liu   +3 more
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Evaluation of Laryngeal Mask Airway Use in Pediatric Bronchoscopy: A 10‐Year Retrospective Study

Pediatric Pulmonology, Volume 61, Issue 3, March 2026.
ABSTRACT Background The effectiveness and safety of laryngeal mask airway (LMA) use in pediatric flexible bronchoscopy remains insufficiently documented, particularly regarding age‐specific outcomes. This study aimed to evaluate LMA compared to mask ventilation during pediatric flexible bronchoscopy, focusing on oxygenation parameters and complications
Yasar Gokhan Gul, Sedat Oktem, Pelin Karaaslan, Tumay Uludag Yanaral   +3 more
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Navigating Airway Management in Pseudo-Double Vocal Cord Anatomy: A Case Report

Bali Journal of Anesthesiology
Pseudo-double vocal cord anatomy is a rare and challenging anomaly that can complicate airway management, requiring careful planning and precise execution.
Rhendra Hardy Mohamad Zaini, Muhamad Aizuddin Bin Ismail   +1 more
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Invasive Aspergillus Tracheobronchitis Presenting as Subglottic Stenosis: A Case Report

Respirology Case Reports, Volume 14, Issue 3, March 2026.
We report a case of subglottic stenosis due to invasive Aspergillus tracheobronchitis requiring tracheostomy, highlighting the clinical importance of early diagnosis in airway‐threatening fungal infections. ABSTRACT Invasive Aspergillus tracheobronchitis (IATB) is a rare but potentially fatal manifestation of invasive aspergillosis. Because of its high
Takaya Sato, Kentaro Minegishi, Masatomo Miyata, Osuga Fumie, Keigo Sudo, Masaya Sogabe, Mitsuru Maki, Katsuyuki Yoshida, Takeshi Yamashita, Takahiko Fukuchi, Shunsuke Endo, Hiroyoshi Tsubochi   +11 more
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On-site comparison of an enzymatic detergent and a non-enzymatic detergent-disinfectant for routine manual cleaning of flexible endoscopes

Endoscopy International Open, 2019
Background and study aims Flexible endoscopes are potential vectors of pathogen transmission to patients that are subjected to cleaning and high-level disinfection after each procedure. Efficient manual cleaning is a prerequisite for effective high-level
Jonathan Alfageme Gonzalez, Thomas Vanzieleghem, Axelle Dumazy, Christelle Meuris, Jacques Mutsers, Genevieve Christiaens, Philippe Leclercq, Jean-Philippe Loly, Edouard Louis, Pierrette Gast   +9 more
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Solitary Pulmonary Mass due to Mycobacterium avium Infection in a Post‐Traumatic Lung: A Case Report

Respirology Case Reports, Volume 14, Issue 3, March 2026.
We report a case of solitary nodular Mycobacterium avium infection arising in a post‐traumatic lung. Chest CT showed a solid mass in the left lower lobe, and the diagnosis was established through thoracoscopic surgical resection. Graphical abstract image Figure 2C,D.
Takayuki Nakano, Shunsuke Yamada, Kozo Morimoto, Saya Hattori, Rino Arai, Mayumi Aoyama, Hideki Hashimoto, Tomoki Nakagawa, Hidenobu Shigemitsu, Ryota Masuda, Ichiro Kuwahira   +10 more
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