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Detailed characterisation of the tuberculosis epidemic in Western Sydney: a descriptive epidemiological study
High migration from tuberculosis (TB)-endemic settings to Western Sydney is driving over-representation among TB cases of specific cultural groups within geographic “hotspots”, requiring contextualised and culturally appropriate public health strategies
Comparison of intrapleural use of urokinase and tissue plasminogen activator/DNAse in pleural infection
In pleural infection, the efficacy of pleural drainage is comparable between high doses of urokinase and tissue plasminogen activator/DNAse
Using wearables and self-management apps in patients with COPD: a qualitative study
In-depth interviews with COPD patients found that they face significant challenges managing their condition. Patients perceive significant potential for wearables to help with self-management and alerting them to a possible exacerbation.
There can be smoke without fire: warranted caution in promoting electronic cigarettes and heat not burn devices as a safer alternative to cigarette smoking
The tobacco industry is now shifting its focus from combustible cigarettes to promoting the “safer” electronic nicotine delivery alternatives. This editorial presents emerging challenges these devices pose to human health.
RNA sequencing of transplant-stage idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis lung reveals unique pathway regulation
An RNA-Seq-based transcriptomic fingerprint of severe IPF enriched in pathways of T-cell infiltration/activation, tumour development and cholesterol homeostasis highlights novel splice variants, candidate targets and biomarkers in advanced IPF

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