Lucknow: King George's Medical University (KGMU) claims to be the first govt institute in Uttar Pradesh to successfully perform whole lung lavage (WLL.

Respiratory samples Three studies (67 children, eight positive for tuberculosis) used respiratory samples (sputum (phlegm), bronchoalveolar lavage (⁠fluid obtained after washing the airway and lungs), ...

Xpert MTB/RIF in alveolar lavage fluid can not only detect RIF resistance but also distinguish pulmonary TB from NTM pulmonary disease in patients with positive acid-fast smears.

Lumea and AIxMed team up to bring AI driven urine cytology to Lumea's platform, targeting improved bladder cancer diagnostics. SANTA CLARA, Calif., May 30, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- AIxMed, an ...

Ejiao can significantly improve the lung function indicators of COPD model mice, reduce the content of inflammatory factors in bronchoalveolar lavage fluid, increase the estrogen content in serum ...

People with cystic fibrosis often undergo a variety of medical procedures to manage symptoms, prevent complications, and maintain quality of life.

Lung transplantation has evolved from an experimental to a standard treatment. The authors review recent developments and future opportunities in the delivery of this potentially life-transforming ...

The BA data, like cytology, oxidative metabolism of bronchoalveolar, and IgA, were normal and homogenous and evaluated using parametric tests. The means or medians were compared. The irritation data ...

The authors discuss the endemic fungal infections coccidioidomycosis and histoplasmosis, including ecologic niches, signs and symptoms, the course of illness, complications, diagnosis, and treatment.

Key Objective To evaluate the utility of performing a standardized bronchoalveolar lavage (BAL) fluid analysis for patients with leukemia and lymphoma presenting with febrile neutropenia (FN) and lung ...