Nodular and reticular opacities were detected in both lower lung fields of a 75-year-old man in 2000. Bronchoscopy revealed pulmonary sarcoidosis. In 2002, nodular and reticular opacities were shown in the right upper lobe, and video-assisted thoracoscopic surgery was performed. The histological findings revealed usual interstitial pneumonia (UIP)-like lesions, whereas non-caseous granulomas we...

This paper evaluates the welfare effects of a monetary union (MU), compared to a  oating exchange rate regime, using a quantitative business cycle model of a two-country world with sticky prices. It is assumed that, under a  oat, there are shocks to the uncovered interest rate parity (UIP) condition. These shocks are shown to have a negative effect on welfare—the detrimental effect is stronge...

The National Technical Advisory Group on Immunisation in India (NTAGI) fulfils a need for informing decision-making concerning the introduction of new vaccines and strengthening the Universal Immunisation Programme (UIP). The role and membership of NTAGI have expanded over the years in tune with the emerging needs and priorities of the Government of India. Current challenges include institution...

In two patients a documented Texas A2 influenza infection was associated with the development of interstitial pulmonary disease. One patient had an acute fulminating process resulting in respiratory failure and necessitating ventilatory assistance. Open lung biopsy revealed a histologic picture consistent with usual interstitial pneumonia (UIP). The other patient had a subacute course, and the ...

BACKGROUND AND AIM OF THE WORK Carbohydrate antigen CA 15-3 is a glycoprotein whose expression, aberrant intracellular localization and changes in glycosylation have been associated with a wide range of cancers. Pulmonary fibrosis represents the final evolution of a chronic inflammation and is defined by the overgrowth of fibroblasts and exaggerated extracellular matrix deposition. The aim of t...

TB is widely prevalent in India. As disease surveys are too expensive and difficult, the assessment of TB situation in developing countries is preferably done by subjecting a representative sample of children without BCG scar to tuberculin testing. Prior to a tuberculin survey in school children of Bangalore city, a cluster sample, household survey was undertaken during SeptemberNovember 1995 w...

Study objectives: Nonspecific interstitial pneumonia (NSIP) has been identified as a distinct entity with a more favorable prognosis and better response to immunosuppressive therapies than usual interstitial pneumonia (UIP). However the inflammatory profile of NSIP has not been characterized. Design: Using immunohistochemistry techniques on open lung biopsy specimens, the infiltrate in NSIP was...

BACKGROUND Desquamative interstitial pneumonia (DIP) may represent the early stage and usual interstitial pneumonia (UIP) the late stage of the same disease. The purpose of this study was to evaluate the computed tomographic (CT) features of DIP, to evaluate the changes in pattern and extent of disease over time, and to determine whether the appearances of DIP on the CT scan change to those of ...

BACKGROUND A Th1 predominant immune response has been shown in acute hypersensitivity pneumonitis. Predominance of Th2 appears to favour the development of pulmonary fibrosis through the profibrotic process and has been described as crucial in the progression of idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis. Chronic bird fancier's lung (cBFL) can present with a histological pattern of usual interstitial pneumo...