PLEURAL EFFUSION

This study looked at how well a drainage catheter works in real-world medical care. The catheter is already approved and used to drain fluid that builds up in the chest or abdomen, which can happen with cancer or other illnesses. Researchers followed 169 patients to see if the de…

This study tested whether an artificial intelligence (AI) tool could help healthcare professionals read chest X-rays more accurately and quickly. Thirty-three doctors and radiographers reviewed 500 past chest X-rays, once with the AI's help and once without, to see if it improved…

This study tested whether giving family doctors portable ultrasound machines helps them care for patients better. For six months, some doctors used the handheld scanners during visits for eight common problems like pneumonia or suspected fractures, while others did not. Researche…

This study compared two techniques for draining excess fluid from around the lungs in patients with severe breathing difficulty. Researchers tested whether manually pulling fluid with a syringe or letting it drain by gravity worked better. They measured how long each procedure to…

This study surveyed 418 respiratory doctors across Asia-Pacific regions to understand real-world practices for diagnosing tuberculous pleuritis, a common complication of tuberculosis that causes fluid buildup around the lungs. The goal was to map out which tests are available and…