Idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF) remains a truly idiopathic fibrotic disease, with a modest
genetic predilection and candidate triggers but no overall explanation for the development of …

Organising pneumonia is defined histopathologically by intra-alveolar buds of granulation
tissue, consisting of intermixed myofibroblasts and connective tissue. Although nonspecific …

Background The long-term effects of SARS-CoV-2 infection on pulmonary structure and
function remain incompletely characterized. Purpose To test whether SARS-CoV-2 infection …

Background: In 2002 the American Thoracic Society/European Respiratory Society
(ATS/ERS) classification of idiopathic interstitial pneumonias (IIPs) defined seven specific …

Idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF) is a generally fatal disorder with a reported median
survival of 3 to 6 yr. This has been based on relatively few studies with diagnoses …

High Resoultion CT of the lung is the market leading reference for HRCT of the lung. Its easy-
to-use format includes illustrated" quick-reference guide" to help readers navigate the text …

Carbon nanotubes (CNT) come in a variety of types, but one of the most common forms is
multi-walled carbon nanotubes (MWCNT). MWCNT have potential applications in many …

SUMMARY A pulmonary cavity is a gas-filled area of the lung in the center of a nodule or
area of consolidation and may be clinically observed by use of plain chest radiography or …

Hematopoietic cell transplantation is a curative treatment for a variety of hematologic
diseases. Advances in transplantation technology have reduced early transplant-related …

Pulmonary drug toxicity is increasingly being diagnosed as a cause of acute and chronic
lung disease. Numerous agents including cytotoxic and noncytotoxic drugs have the …