Objective To accurately estimate the global prevalence of non-tuberculous mycobacteria
(NTM) in adults with non-cystic fibrosis (non-CF) bronchiectasis and to determine the …

Introduction Nontuberculous mycobacteria (NTM) are a diverse group of mycobacterial
species that are ubiquitous in the environment. They are opportunistic pathogens that can …

Abstract Non-tuberculous Mycobacterial Pulmonary Disease (NTM-PD) is an increasingly
recognised global health issue. Studies have suggested that neutrophils may play an …

Objective To differentiate nontuberculous mycobacteria (NTM) pulmonary diseases from
pulmonary tuberculosis (PTB) by analyzing the CT radiomics features of their cavity …

Background The prevalence of nontuberculous mycobacteria (NTM) in patients with chronic
respiratory disease has increased. The implication of NTM in non-CF bronchiectasis …

Non-cystic fibrosis bronchiectasis is a chronic disorder in which immune system
dysregulation and impaired airway clearance cause mucus accumulation and consequent …

Background The mental health of patients with nontuberculous mycobacterial pulmonary
disease (NTM-PD) has been underestimated. Research Question What is the prevalence of …

Non-tuberculous mycobacterial pulmonary disease (NTM-PD) is considered a growing
health concern. The majority of NTM-PD cases in Europe are caused by slow-growing …

Bronchiectasis is a heterogenous disease with multiple aetiologies resulting in inflammation
and dilatation of the airways with associated mucus production and chronic respiratory …

Bronchiectasis is a heterogenous disease with multiple etiologies and associated
comorbidities. As bronchiectasis is a complex disease, it is unsound to think of it as a single …