We first note that the civic culture model was essentially based on the surveys in the United States and Great Britain, two stable first-wave democracies of the West. In these two nations, stability and effective performance were considered the overriding concerns of their democratic rule.
A lung biopsy is done to: 1  Diagnose certain lung conditions, such as sarcoidosis or pulmonary fibrosis. 2  In rare cases, a lung biopsy may be done for severe pneumonia, especially if the diagnosis is not clear. 3  Diagnose suspected lung cancer.
The following are some common tests that may be used to evaluate cancer: Alpha-fetoprotein (AFP) blood test. Barium enema. Biopsy-bone. Biopsy-breast. Biopsy-cervical. Biopsy-colorectal. Biopsy-endometrial. Biopsy-kidney. Biopsy-liver. Biopsy-lung. Biopsy-lymph nodes. Biopsy-prostate. Biopsy-skin. Biopsy-testicular. Biopsy-thyroid. Bone marrow aspiration and biopsy. Bone scan