Thoracic Oncology and Chest Procedures Network
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Nurturing health equity in smoking cessation care
Lung cancer stands as the leading cause of cancer-related deaths globally, with its prevalence casting a long and challenging shadow. The most important risk factor for lung cancer is tobacco […]
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Examining the past and looking toward the future: The need for quality data in interventional pulmonology
During the last decade, the explosion of technological advancements in the field of interventional pulmonary (IP) has afforded patients the opportunity to undergo novel, minimally invasive diagnostic and therapeutic procedures. […]
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Thoracic ultrasound advancements for the assessment and management of pleural disorders
Thoracic ultrasound (TUS) is standard of care for the detection of pleural effusion and guidance of pleural procedures. Recent advancements have further expanded the utility of TUS. TUS has better […]
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Updated pleural disease guidelines from the British Thoracic Society
After more than a decade, the British Thoracic Society (BTS) released updated guidelines for pleural disease (Roberts ME , et al. Thorax 2023; 78, s1-s42). Their focus includes spontaneous pneumothorax, […]