Pleurisy

This early-phase trial tested a light-measuring system used during photodynamic therapy (PDT) for people with malignant mesothelioma, non-small cell lung cancer, or other pleural cancers. Nine participants received the drug porfimer sodium, which becomes active when exposed to li…

This study looked at whether measuring TB DNA in fluid from around the lungs (pleural fluid) can quickly and accurately diagnose tuberculosis. Researchers tested fluid from 329 adults with lung fluid buildup. The goal was to see if this DNA test works better than standard tests, …

This study surveyed 418 respiratory doctors in the Asia-Pacific region to understand how they diagnose tuberculous pleuritis, a type of TB that affects the lining around the lungs. The goal was to see which tests are used, how available they are, and how doctors decide to start t…

This study looked at 104 patients to find the optimal number of tissue samples (biopsies) to take during a pleuroscopy, a procedure to examine the lining of the lungs. The goal was to see how many biopsies are needed to make a diagnosis and to get enough tissue for further testin…