Microsatellite alterations and cell-free DNA analysis: could they increase the cytology sensitivity in the diagnosis of malignant pleural effusion?
In conclusion, it was seen that the combination of the cytological examination with microsatellite analyses and cell-free DNA in pleural fluid could increase the sensitivity of the diagnosis in patients with PE who have a suspected malignancy, obviating the need for other invasive diagnostic procedures.
Despite a positive association with sensitization, cat ownership in this inner-city cohort was inversely associated with wheeze, potentially suggesting an IgE-independent protective mechanism in this community.