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Cost-Effectiveness of Thoracentesis with Pleural Fluid Cytology Versus Thoracoscopy with Pleural Biopsy in Diagnosing Malignant Pleural Effusion
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Cost-Effectiveness of Thoracentesis with Pleural Fluid Cytology Versus Thoracoscopy with Pleural Biopsy in Diagnosing Malignant Pleural Effusion

By MedXY|Sep 24, 2026

This study evaluates when thoracentesis or thoracoscopy is more cost-effective in diagnosing malignant pleural effusion in patients with prior or active malignancy, highlighting thresholds of pleural fluid cytology sensitivity guiding optim

Thoracentesis in Acute Heart Failure: Insights from the TAP-IT Randomized Controlled Trial
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Thoracentesis in Acute Heart Failure: Insights from the TAP-IT Randomized Controlled Trial

By MedXY|Oct 3, 2025

The TAP-IT trial found that additional thoracentesis in acute heart failure patients with pleural effusion did not improve days alive out of hospital, mortality, or length of stay compared to standard therapy alone.

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