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Nephroprotective and anti-inflammatory effects of aqueous extract of Melissa officinalis L. on acetaminophen-induced and pleurisy-induced lesions in rats

open access: yesBrazilian Archives of Biology and Technology, 2013
This study assessed the bioactive properties of an aqueous extract of M. officinalis for its anti-inflammatory activity and its protection against hepatic and renal lesions induced by acetaminophen (APAP).
Denise Pereira Müzell   +7 more
doaj   +1 more source

Comparison of laboratory testing methods for the diagnosis of tuberculous pleurisy in China

open access: yesScientific Reports, 2017
To evaluate the diagnostic utilities of different methods for Mycobacterium tuberculosis (M. tuberculosis) detection in pleural fluid that represent potentially cost-effective measures for resource-limited settings in China.
Qing Zhang, Caicun Zhou
semanticscholar   +1 more source

Morphology of the sternoclavicular joint and its microanatomical changes in response to osteoarthritic degeneration

open access: yesClinical Anatomy, Volume 38, Issue 8, Page 823-835, November 2025.
Abstract Although the sternoclavicular joint shares structural similarities with the knee and hip joints as a diarthrodial joint, its biomechanics differ significantly due to its non‐weight‐bearing nature. Nevertheless, it is subject to considerable loading, leading to increased susceptibility to osteoarthritis, a prevalent condition characterized by ...
Sophie Mok   +4 more
wiley   +1 more source

Pleurisy in tuberculosis and HIV-infected patients

open access: yesЖурнал инфектологии, 2014
A clinical and epidemiological study for 14 years was conducted. Among TB patients, the percentage of persons with mixed infection (TB+HIV infection) increased during the observation period from 10 up to 64%. About one third of them had a pleura reaction
A. K. Ivanov   +6 more
doaj   +1 more source

Accuracy of interleukin-27 assay for the diagnosis of tuberculous pleurisy

open access: yesMedicine, 2017
Background: The concentration of interleukin-27 (IL-27) in pleural effusions was found to be increased in tuberculous pleurisy and several studies have investigated the diagnostic value of IL-27 for tuberculous pleural effusions (TPEs), but the results ...
Min Li   +6 more
semanticscholar   +1 more source

Flexible Bronchoscopy for Sewing Pin Removal From Intrabronchial in a Young Adult: A Case Report From Calmette Hospital, Cambodia

open access: yesRespirology Case Reports, Volume 13, Issue 11, November 2025.
We report a case of sewing‐pin aspiration in a young Cambodian adult successfully managed with flexible bronchoscopy by a compassionate and coordinated multidisciplinary team. The case underscores how a simple household object can become life‐threatening and highlights the growing importance of bronchoscopy services in Cambodian hospitals.
Menghak Heng   +6 more
wiley   +1 more source

Peritoneal Tuberculosis Mimicking Cancerous Peritonitis With Elevated Serum Cancer Antigen 125 and Carbohydrate Antigen 19‐9 Levels: A Case Report

open access: yesRespirology Case Reports, Volume 13, Issue 11, November 2025.
We present a patient with massive ascites with elevated serum cancer antigens 125 (CA125) and carbohydrate antigen 19‐9 (CA19‐9) levels who was diagnosed with peritoneal tuberculosis by laparoscopic findings and peritoneal biopsy, and was successfully treated with anti‐tuberculous agents with a decrease of serum CA125 and CA19‐9.
Toshiki Morimoto   +10 more
wiley   +1 more source

Diagnosis of tuberculous pleurisy with combination of adenosine deaminase and interferon-γ immunospot assay in a tuberculosis-endemic population

open access: yesMedicine, 2017
The aim of this study was to identify the optimal cut-off value of T cell enzyme-linked immunospot assay for tuberculosis (T-SPOT.TB) and evaluate its diagnostic performance alone (in the peripheral blood) or in combination with the adenosine deaminase ...
Hanyan Xu   +9 more
semanticscholar   +1 more source

A Vanishing Lung Tumor in Congestive Heart Failure

open access: yesClinical Case Reports, Volume 13, Issue 10, October 2025.
ABSTRACT Phantom lung tumor is uncommon and reversible with diuretics, recognizing this phenomenon is crucial as it can avoid unwanted diagnostic procedures and costs.
Ruben David   +3 more
wiley   +1 more source

THE ORGANIZATON AND PRINCIPLES OF DIFFERENTIAL DIAGNOSIS OF TUBERCULOSIS AND PARAPNEUMONIC EXUDATIVE TUBERCULOUS PLEURISY

open access: yesТуберкулез и болезни лёгких, 2014
The etiological pattern of pleural effusions was studied, by analyzing the computed database on 11,272 patients examined and treated at the specialized Pleural Pathology Department of the Voronezh Regional Tuberculosis Oncology in 1979-2012.
N. A. Stogova   +3 more
doaj  

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