Pleural effusion was independently linked to increased all-cause mortality in US veterans with CHF, cancer, and pneumonia.

Umbilical venous catheterisation (UVC) insertion is a common procedure performed in most neonatal units. We report a case of a neonate who developed pleural and pericardial effusions and ascites due ...

lhsc.on.ca Background Pleural fluid cytology is an important diagnostic test used for the investigation of pleural effusions. There is considerable variability in the reported sensitivity for the ...

Lung ultrasonography is an essential tool in the management of pleural infection. We report the usage of lung point-of-care ultrasound (POCUS) using a handheld ultrasound system (HHUS), which changed ...

Background: Ascites and pleural effusion are well recognized complications of pancreatic diseases. Drug therapy of these is limited by high cost, prolonged hospitalization and failure rates ...

Changes in nail colour, shape, or texture are not normal and can indicate underlying health issues, nutrient deficiencies, or ...

An elderly man in the Netherlands ended up suffering serious pneumonia after being infected with a bacteria strain not seen ...

Mesothelioma symptoms like a cough and shortness of breath can resemble bronchitis, but these diseases have different causes ...

When it comes to specialized healthcare, finding the right medical professional is crucial. If you are looking for the best ...

After being used since the 1940s in various industries, asbestos is now linked to severe health risks, including asbestosis, ...

The following is a summary of “Stay Put or Move Out? A Review of Acute Respiratory Illness Transfers Out of a Peripheral Centre and Their Characteristics: A Retrospective Cohort Study,” published in ...

FBI SWAT purchased roughly 800 Smith & Wesson Model 459s on a trial run circa 1984. For the overwhelming majority of the ...