Intraocular tuberculosis remains a diagnostic and management conundrum for both
ophthalmologists and pulmonologists. We analyze the efficacy and safety of anti-tubercular therapy (…

Tuberculosis and sarcoidosis are chronic systemic diseases that have similar pulmonary and
extra-pulmonary manifestations. Multiple studies have found an epidemiological, molecular…

… OM Kon has received speaker fees from Cepheid in an international symposium and
conference. The authors have no other relevant affiliations or financial involvement with any …

Background Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is characterized by chronic
airway inflammation that is greater in patients with advanced disease. We asked whether there …

… Three short-axis views were acquired during vasodilatation (140 µg/kg/min adenosine for 4
min with a further two minutes at 175 µg/kg/min if needed). Acquisition was for 60 heartbeats …

Rationale: Rhinoviruses are the major cause of asthma exacerbations; however, its
underlying mechanisms are poorly understood. We hypothesized that the epithelial cell–derived …

… Onn Min Kon … of the project, designed experiments, collected samples, and wrote the
manuscript; SAGW-O., DH, and MJC performed statistical analyses, interpreted the results, and …

… Reversible airway obstruction (with at least a 12% increase in FEV 1 compared with baseline
shown within 30 min of taking 200 μg salbutamol) was also required at screening. Patients …

Background Endobronchial ultrasound-guided transbronchial needle aspiration (EBUS-TBNA)
has emerged as an important tool for the diagnosis and staging of lung cancer but its role …

… Whole blood or BAL cell samples were stained by adding 2 μl of tetramer and incubating
for 10 min at room temperature before staining with surface antibodies for 20 min. Dextramer …