Background Diagnosing invasive or chronic fungal infections is a challenge, particularly in
the immunocompromised host. Microscopy and culture remain the reference standard, but …

Introduction Bronchoalveolar lavage (BAL), a noninvasive, well-tolerated procedure is an
important diagnostic tool that can facilitate the diagnosis of various lung diseases. This …

Pulmonary embolism (PE) can be a diagnostic challenge. Current diagnostic markers for PE
are unspecific and new diagnostic tools are needed. The air we exhale is a possible new …

A biosensor based on the analyte-induced aggregation of functionalized nanoparticles
recorded using two optical signals of different physical nature is developed. The …

What was once just culture and microscopy the field of diagnostic mycology has significantly
advanced in recent years and continues to incorporate novel assays and strategies to meet …

Clinical Efficacy and Safety of Mechanical Ventilation Combined with Fiberoptic Bronchoalveolar
Lavage in Patients with Severe Pulmonary Infection - PMC Back to Top Skip to main content NIH …

Objective To investigate the CT findings and differential diagnosis in adults with invasive
pulmonary aspergillosis among the population group and compare it with other traditional …

Inflammatory biomarkers in exhaled breath condensate (EBC) are measured to estimate the
effects of air pollution on humans. The present study was conducted to investigate the …

In the United States, antimicrobial stewardship programs (ASPs) are mandated by
government regulations and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has proposed …

Objective This study aims to ascertain the unique metabolic profile of exhaled breath
condensate (EBC) samples in pulmonary aspergillosis (PA) patients, and explore their …