ARP Atlases. 2007;1:17-47. The total number of leukocytes recovered by lavage is determined by examination of a sample of the pooled fluid with a hemocytometer. The cell counts are most accurate ...

Nov. 6, 2024 — Exhaled breath contains chemical clues to what's going on inside the body, including diseases like lung cancer. And devising ways to sense these compounds could help doctors ...

In the past, mediastinoscopy was the procedure most commonly used to diagnose lung cancer. But, because mediastinoscopy is an invasive surgical procedure, it has been largely replaced by a combination ...

Retreatment with second-line treatment resulted again in initial improvement followed by relapse with acute deterioration. Further investigations for an alternate diagnosis were made, with a surgical ...

Squamous cell carcinoma of the lungs is often first suspected when abnormalities are seen on an X-ray. Further evaluation may include: Depending on the results, your healthcare provider may want to ...

A breast biopsy can help a doctor diagnose breast cancer. Breast biopsy recovery times can depend on the type of biopsy and the anesthetic involved. A doctor may recommend a breast biopsy if there ...

If your doctor recommends a liver biopsy, you may feel anxious. A biopsy involves collecting tissue from inside your body so a doctor can study it. The procedure may be uncomfortable, but it’s ...

Lung transplantation has evolved over 60 years from an experimental to an accepted standard treatment for life-threatening lung disease. Suitable recipients can expect improved survival and ...

Liquid biopsy is revolutionizing the field of early cancer detection research through non-invasive detection of tumor DNA in the blood. However, existing liquid ...

A biopsy of the eye is a test where your eye specialist (ophthalmologist) takes a sample (biopsy) of fluid or tissue from your eye. Your specialist might take a biopsy from your eye to check for ...

“Although lung cancer overall is decreasing because of declines in tobacco use, lung cancer among people who have never smoked has been rising significantly,” Wojcicki wrote in a YouTube blog ...