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A mass that has no (EBUS) echo. [PDF]

open access: yes, 2018
We report findings for a patient that underwent endobronchial ultrasound (EBUS) guided transbronchial needle aspiration (TBNA) for diagnostic purposes after an abnormal chest CT. The patient initially presented with cough and shortness of breath.
Rosenblum, Matthew K   +2 more
core   +2 more sources

Factors affecting pleural fluid adenosine deaminase level and the implication on the diagnosis of tuberculous pleural effusion: a retrospective cohort study

open access: yesBMC Infectious Diseases, 2013
BackgroundAdenosine deaminase (ADA) is useful in the diagnosis of tuberculous pleural effusion (TPE). This study aims to determine the factors affecting pleural fluid ADA levels and to establish the optimal ADA levels for diagnosis of TPE for different ...
T. Tay, Augustine Tee
semanticscholar   +1 more source

Departing from standard practices: Strategic application of value engineering in the anatomy laboratory to enhance formaldehyde extraction using high‐impact, low‐cost, and low‐maintenance solutions

open access: yesAnatomical Sciences Education, Volume 18, Issue 3, Page 241-253, March 2025.
Abstract This study describes the process of developing a high‐impact, low‐cost, and low‐maintenance air ventilation system for anatomy facilities. It employed the strategic application of Value Engineering (VE), assuring that the air ventilation system meets contemporary threshold limit values (TLVs) for formaldehyde in the working zone of dissection ...
Jürgen Russ, Niels Hammer
wiley   +1 more source

Clinical features and biochemical pleural fluid analysis – valuable tools for the diagnosis of tuberculous pleurisy

open access: yesArchives of the Balkan Medical Union, 2020
Introduction. The infection with Mycobacterium tuberculosis represents a common cause of pleural effusions, and its diagnosis poses difficulties for clinicians.
Adelina P. DINUT   +4 more
doaj   +1 more source

Two cases of feline pyothorax : medical versus surgical treatment and associated challenges [PDF]

open access: yes, 2017
Pyothorax is a rare disease in cats. Underlying causes and treatment recommendations vary greatly between cases. In this case series, the management of two challenging cases of feline pyothorax is discussed.
Bosmans, Tim   +7 more
core   +1 more source

Chiari I Malformation: Review and Update of Current Treatment Options

open access: yesClinical Anatomy, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT The pathophysiology of Chiari malformation type I (CM‐I) is complex, involving structural abnormalities at the craniovertebral junction that result in herniation of the cerebellar tonsils through the foramen magnum. In this study, we aim to present and evaluate current treatment options for CM‐I, with a focus on evidence‐based clinical ...
Jordan J. Lo   +11 more
wiley   +1 more source

Passive Peritoneal Drainage versus Pleural Drainage after Pediatric Cardiac Surgery [PDF]

open access: yes, 2014
Background: We aimed to determine whether infants undergoing cardiac surgery would more efficiently attain negative fluid balance postoperatively with passive peritoneal drainage as compared to traditional pleural drainage.
Delius, Ralph E.   +4 more
core   +1 more source

Flow cytometry‐based monitoring of chimeric antigen receptor (CAR) T cells: Reagent selection, assay design, and clinical utility

open access: yesCytometry Part B: Clinical Cytometry, EarlyView.
Abstract Accurate quantification of chimeric antigen receptor (CAR) T cells is essential for monitoring post‐infusion CART expansion and persistence and for real‐time clinical decision‐making. Multiparameter flow cytometry (MFC) enables rapid, live‐cell detection with absolute quantification and concurrent immunophenotypic characterization. This review
Jianhua Ling, Wei Wang, Sa A. Wang
wiley   +1 more source

Critical Care Ultrasonography and Its Application for COVID-19 [PDF]

open access: yes, 2020
Ultrasound has developed as an invaluable tool in diagnosis and proper management in the intensive care unit (ICU). Application of critical care ultrasonography is quite distinct from the routine comprehensive diagnostic ultrasound exam, because the ...
Chong, MD, Weelic   +4 more
core   +1 more source

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