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The European respiratory journal Apr 23, 2026

Pleural fluid neutrophil extracellular traps are associated with disease severity and risk of one-year mortality in pleural infection. An observational, international, multicohort study (TORPIDS-3).

AI Takeaway
Provides biological insight into pleural infection severity, which may eventually guide the timing and necessity of pleural interventions like chest tube drainage or fibrinolysis.
Chu JY; Hollins S; Elsheikh A; Gerry S; Manoharan N; Zarganes-Tzitzikas T
IP Score: 8/10 View Analysis →
JBIP Feb 20, 2026

Role of Thoracic Ultrasound in Predicting Prognosis in Patients With Parapneumonic Effusions

AI Takeaway
Thoracic ultrasound remains a critical bedside tool for IP to risk-stratify pleural effusions and guide management decisions.
Bozell, Hannah; Wong, Christian; Silverstein, Sophie; Dharia, Sunny; Khatim, Ibrahim; Albaba, Isam; Alexander, Hay; Feustel, Paul J.; Glozman, Thomas; Masood, Laiba; Madisi, Nagendra; Shkolnik, Boris; Luthra, Munish; Huggins, Terrill; Kurman, Jonathan; Hu, Kurt; Chopra, Amit
IP Score: 7/10 View Analysis →
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