Diagnostic value of CRP/Albumin-globulin ratio and monocyte-to-lymphocyte ratio in differentiating parapneumonic effusion types.

Unlabelled: OBJECTIVE: Parapneumonic effusion (PPE), a pneumonia-related complication, can progress to complicated PPE (CPPE) and often requires invasive treatment. Although early differentiation is essential, the diagnostic role of hematological inflammatory markers remains unclear. This study evaluated hematological inflammatory markers to distinguish between pleural effusion types, particularly CPPE and uncomplicated PPE (uCPPE), in order to identify the most reliable biomarkers.

Tissue sample taken by transbronchial biopsy in the diagnosis of tuberculosis; benefits-risks.

Objectives: Tuberculosis (TB) poses a serious health risk in Turkey and globally and is often difficult to diagnose. It may be sometimes necessary to obtain bronchoalveolar lavage (BAL) and, in some cases, biopsy samples via bronchoscopy to acquire an adequate sample. Our aim is to assess the contribution of transbronchial lung biopsy (TBLB) alongside BAL in diagnosing TB.

Assessment of Mortality Risk in Patients With Community-Acquired Pneumonia: Role of Novel Inflammatory Biomarkers.

Background: Pneumonia is a lung parenchyma infection with clinical presentations ranging from mild to life-threatening. Its severity depends on factors such as the causative pathogen, the host's immune response, and existing comorbidities. This study aimed to investigate the prognostic value of novel inflammatory biomarkers for predicting in-hospital mortality in patients with community-acquired pneumonia (CAP).

Endobronchial biopsies in patients receiving clopidogrel and aspirin treatment.

Background: Some patients undergoing pulmonary procedures are on at least one antiplatelet or anticoagulant agent. Discontinuing these treatments can be challenging due to the risk of severe complications, particularly following acute coronary event. While studies indicate that clopidogrel cessation is necessary before transbronchial biopsy, others suggest it may be safely continued for procedures such as endobronchial ultrasound-guided transbronchial needle aspiration.

Evaluating the Reliability and Quality of Sarcoidosis-Related Information Provided by AI Chatbots.

Artificial intelligence (AI) chatbots are increasingly employed for the dissemination of health information; however, apprehensions regarding their accuracy and reliability remain. The intricacy of sarcoidosis may lead to misinformation and omissions that affect patient comprehension. This study assessed the usability of AI-generated information on sarcoidosis by evaluating the quality, reliability, readability, understandability, and actionability of chatbot responses to patient-centered queries.