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Neurology
Sys. Review
Systemic corticosteroids led to anatomic regression of optic nerve head granuloma in sarcoidosis
Corticosteroids help shrink a rare eye growth in sarcoidosis
This case report and literature review describes a 31-year-old woman with sarcoidosis-associated optic nerve head granuloma who experienced …
A woman with a rare eye growth caused by sarcoidosis kept her perfect vision while her condition improved with steroid treatment.
Frontiers
Oct 15, 2026
Neurology
Sys. Review
MMP-7 serves as a diagnostic and prognostic marker for various fibrosing interstitial lung diseases
MMP-7 Levels May Help Identify Lung Disease Severity
This narrative review examines the role of MMP-7 in patients with interstitial lung diseases and other chronic respiratory conditions. The a…
MMP-7 levels may help doctors identify the severity and progression of certain chronic lung diseases like Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis.
Frontiers
Sep 30, 2026
Radiology & Imaging
Meta-analysis
EBUS-TBNB yields higher diagnostic rates for lymphoma and sarcoidosis compared to EBUS-TBNA
Core Biopsy Shows Higher Yield for Lymphoma and Sarcoidosis
This meta-analysis of 1434 patients with mediastinal disorders found that EBUS-TBNB provides a significantly higher diagnostic yield for lym…
A core biopsy technique may provide more accurate results than standard needle aspiration for certain conditions like lymphoma and sarcoidos…
Jun 13, 2026
Allergy & Immunology
Meta-analysis
Immune checkpoint inhibitors appear safe in cancer patients with pre-existing sarcoidosis
Most cancer patients with sarcoidosis stay safe on immune checkpoint inhibitor therapy
A meta-analysis examined immune checkpoint inhibitor use in cancer patients with documented pre-existing sarcoidosis. Most patients showed n…
A look at 43 patients shows most do not have a flare when taking immune checkpoint inhibitors, though some do experience a flare.
Jun 1, 2026
Oncology
Meta-analysis
Network meta-analysis compares EBUS techniques for mediastinal lymphadenopathy diagnostic yield
Doctors find a better way to sample swollen lymph nodes safely
This systematic review and network meta-analysis evaluated diagnostic yield across EBUS techniques in 2357 patients with mediastinal and/or …
A new freezing biopsy technique finds the cause of swollen chest nodes more often than standard needles while staying safe for patients.
Apr 28, 2026
Allergy & Immunology
Meta-analysis
Network meta-analysis compares endoscopic techniques for sarcoidosis diagnosis
A Better Way to Diagnose Sarcoidosis Could Save Patients Months of Uncertainty
A network meta-analysis of 35 studies in patients with suspected sarcoidosis compared endoscopic tissue sampling techniques.
Getting the right diagnosis for a complex lung condition just got clearer, potentially saving patients from repeated, less effective tests.
Apr 12, 2026
Questions about sarcoidosis
Are there different endoscopic techniques for diagnosing sarcoidosis?
Several endoscopic techniques exist for diagnosing sarcoidosis, with endobronchial ultrasound-guided methods often providing higher diagnostic yields than traditional techniques.
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