Tulane University researchers have developed a CRISPR-based test that diagnoses Pneumocystis jirovecii pneumonia (PJP) - a ...

BACKGROUND In a retrospective study the value of bronchoalveolar lavage (BAL) in the diagnosis of pneumonia was investigated in 95 immunocompromised patients suffering from haematological disorders ...

Although plasma levels of HBP have been identified as a predictive biomarker for ARDS, the role and value of HBP in bronchoalveolar lavage fluid (BALF) remain unexplored. Methods: Our study utilized a ...

Quantitative assessment of the proliferative response of bronchoalveolar mononuclear cells to specific agents is a useful diagnostic test; a well-studied example is chronic beryllium disease.

A study was performed to investigate the association between positive viral detection and respiratory infection in an at-risk population. Methods: 299 adult patients who underwent bronchoalveolar ...

This study provides a comprehensive exploration of the role of IL-1β signaling during development of lung injury induced by a combination of underlying inflammation and mechanical ventilation. The ...

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Porcine reproductive and respiratory syndrome virus (PRRSV) infection in pigs is economically devastating for the global ...

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KEY POINTS A 77-year-old man presented to the emergency department with a 4-day history of progressive weakness resulting in recurrent sudden falls at home. He also described fever and cough, ...