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Linear endobronchial ultrasound (EBUS)-guided transbronchial needle aspiration (EBUS-TBNA) for real-time mediastinal tissue sampling was a transformative development in the evolving landscape of cancer diagnosis. Techniques for fine needle aspiration of mediastinal masses had been described as early as 1949 and then by Wang and colleagues1 in 1978; however, major technological advances were necessary for EBUS-TBNA to become a mainstream tool in the modern era. With non-inferior sensitivity, and favourable risk profile and cost-effectiveness, compared with gold-standard surgical mediastinoscopy...

Iron deficiency is the most common nutritional deficiency, but iron is also required for the survival and growth of pathogens, experts say.

Patients with IPF who take statins for over 30 days following diagnosis have decreased risk for developing lung cancer.

Patients with comorbid OSA or hepatic failure are more likely to have poor outcomes following extracorporeal membrane oxygenation.

Dupilumab reduced the oral corticosteroid dose needed by individuals with OCS-dependent severe asthma while maintaining and improving asthma outcomes.