IPF or NSIP? That is the question

EDITORIAL IPF or NSIP ? That is the question

Bronchoalveolar lavage (BAL) has been crucial in elucidating the immune effector cells involved in the inflammatory processes in idiopathic interstitial pneumonias [1]. Despite its value as a research tool, the diagnostic usefulness of BAL in idiopathic interstitial pneumonias is limited. An increase in neutrophils and/or eosinophils and/or lymphocytes may be seen. The idiopathic interstitial p...

Oviparity or viviparity? That is the question….

The modes of reproduction undoubtedly represent one of the most critical life-history traits because they profoundly affect fitness and survival. The parent-offspring conflict over the degree of parental investment may be the main selective factor in the evolution of reproduction. Although the modes of sexual reproduction are remarkably diversified in animals, the traditional typology spanning ...

Fibroelastoma or myxoma: that is the question.

Primary cardiac tumors are rare in all age groups, with a reported prevalence of 0.001--0.03% in autopsy series. We report the case of a 37-year-old man, with no relevant medical history, who was admitted to the emergency department with sudden-onset right hemiparesis. Diagnostic studies revealed a small hypodense area in the left putamen and he was admitted to the stroke unit with a diagnosis ...

‘Food or Energy?’ Is that the question?

Bioenergy currently draws worldwide attention, both positive and negative. Proponents argue that the large-scale development of bioenergy, more precisely of biofuels, could be part of the solution for diversifying energy sources, enhancing security of energy supply, and meeting environmental and rural development objectives. Opponents argue that it could drive up prices of agricultural products...

Frail or not? That is the question.