Pleural fluid mesothelin levels had excellent intraindividual reproducibility, with mean variation of –0.15 ± 8.41 nM in samples collected within 7 days from patients with mesothelioma.

Pleural mesothelioma, specifically, is the most common type of mesothelioma, and it affects the mesothelial lining around the lungs. Why Are the Symptoms of Pleural Mesothelioma So Hard to Spot?

The malignant pleural mesothelioma market is poised for steady growth during the forecast period (2025–2034). The launch of innovative therapies by companies such as AstraZeneca, Polaris ...

Malignant pleural mesothelioma (MPM) is a rare but fatal tumour. Although most MPM patients show pleural effusion at even the early stage, it is hard to diagnose as MPM at the early stage because ...

If the amount of pleural fluid remains constant, the results of pulmonary function tests, specifically forced vital capacity, can be used to monitor disease progression. [13] ...

Pleural effusion is frequently observed in patients with malignant pleural mesothelioma, and cytological analysis is effective to detect malignant pleural mesothelioma.

A new technique may help clinicians hone in on a diagnosis in patients presenting with a pleural effusion of unknown cause.

Pleural mesothelioma (PM) is mainly caused by asbestos exposure and characterized by poor prognosis and limited therapeutic options.

Excess fluid between your lungs and chest wall can make it hard to breathe. A thoracentesis can give you relief and results.

Ms Johnson will be a Mesothelioma UK clinical nurse specialist and will also become the hospital’s first pleural clinical nurse specialist. In her new role, Ms Johnson will be supporting patients ...

Lung cancer and pleural mesothelioma are often confused, so it’s important to understand the key differences between them, including tumor location and treatments.