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{"title":"Strategies for the Prevention and Management of Respiratory Infections in Patients at High Risk in the UAE: A Cross-Disciplinary Position Paper.","authors":"Abdullah Shehab, Huda Al Dhanhani, Omar Alhammadi, Mohamed Badi Hassan, Mohamed Farghaly, Ahmed Hassoun, Bassam Mahboub, Mona Tahlak, Reem Faisal Abutayeh, Hammam Haridy, Ashraf Hassanien, Jean Joury, Humaid O Al-Shamsi","doi":"10.1007/s41030-025-00304-3","DOIUrl":"10.1007/s41030-025-00304-3","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Respiratory infections are a major cause of mortality among young children and adults, particularly the elderly or those with underlying medical conditions. Many respiratory infections, including influenza, COVID-19, pneumococcal disease, and respiratory syncytial virus (RSV), have available vaccines and antiviral agents. However, vaccine coverage rates remain low. Experts representing a broad spectrum of medical specialties from the United Arab Emirates (UAE) made evidence-based recommendations on treating patients considered high risk for respiratory infections, highlighting gaps in current practices and suggesting strategies for improved communication between healthcare professionals and patients. To effectively manage respiratory infections, the experts emphasized the importance of adhering to guidelines, considering all vaccines and antiviral treatments, and strictly following vaccination schedules. Early testing upon recognition of symptoms was also encouraged. Improving vaccine uptake was considered crucial and could be achieved by educating patients about disease prevention through vaccines and the role of antiviral treatments for COVID-19. Addressing knowledge gaps and combating vaccine hesitancy among both patients and healthcare professionals were also essential steps. Recommendations for future initiatives include healthcare professionals educating the public on precautionary measures to reduce the spread of respiratory infections. Additionally, the experts agreed that clinical management guidelines for chronic diseases should be updated to include preventative strategies such as vaccines, prophylaxis, and counselling. Monitoring the performance of healthcare facilities using key performance indicators is also recommended to ensure effective management and continuous improvement of vaccination programs. Patient populations in the UAE who are considered at high risk of serious disease from respiratory infections have diverse medical needs and may access healthcare across a wide range of settings and specialisms. Therefore, it is vital that all healthcare professionals across specialisms who may engage with these individuals are able to provide appropriate advice on managing the risk through vaccination, prompt testing, and treatments as needed.</p>","PeriodicalId":20919,"journal":{"name":"Pulmonary Therapy","volume":" ","pages":"405-421"},"PeriodicalIF":3.0,"publicationDate":"2025-09-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC12373577/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144668190","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"A Diagnostic Approach to Malignant Pleural Mesothelioma.","authors":"Avinash Aujayeb, Philippe Astoul","doi":"10.1007/s41030-025-00301-6","DOIUrl":"10.1007/s41030-025-00301-6","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>In this concise article, we give a current overview of the practical approach to diagnosing pleural mesothelioma (PM). PM is a rare, incurable, aggressive cancer almost exclusively related to previous asbestos exposure. We begin by outlining the general approach to pleural malignancy. The focus then shifts to pleural mesothelioma (PM), with discussions on cytological analyses, a direct-to-thoracoscopy approach, specialist services, and future directions. This narrative review aims to provide an updated, practical overview of current and emerging diagnostic strategies.</p>","PeriodicalId":20919,"journal":{"name":"Pulmonary Therapy","volume":" ","pages":"503-517"},"PeriodicalIF":3.0,"publicationDate":"2025-09-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC12373620/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144267201","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Clinically Important Improvements and Disease Stability with Fluticasone Furoate/Umeclidinium/Vilanterol Once-Daily Single-Inhaler Triple Therapy in the ELLITHE Trial: A Post Hoc Responder Analysis.","authors":"Kai-Michael Beeh, Karl Scheithe, Heike Schmutzler, Saskia Krüger","doi":"10.1007/s41030-025-00306-1","DOIUrl":"10.1007/s41030-025-00306-1","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Introduction: </strong>Responder analyses provide information about characteristics associated with therapeutic benefits. Short-term responses may predict long-term benefits. We evaluated responders, clinically important improvement (CII), disease stability (DS), and the relation of short- to long-term responses in patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) in ELLITHE.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>ELLITHE was a multicenter, open-label, non-interventional effectiveness study between 2020 and 2022 evaluating the effects of treatment initiation with once-daily single-inhaler triple therapy (odSITT) FF/UMEC/VI (100/62.5/25 µg via ELLIPTA) on COPD Assessment Test (CAT), forced expiratory volume in 1 s (FEV₁), and exacerbations over 12 months. Post hoc responder analyses for CAT (≥ 2 units improvement), FEV₁ (≥ 100 ml change), and exacerbations (no event) were performed. Composite endpoints CII and DS (CII = response to at least two outcomes; DS = absence of clinically important deterioration for all outcomes) were also evaluated.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>A total of 786 patients had available data for any analysis. At study completion, 53.3% of patients were CAT, 36.7% FEV₁, and 90.2% exacerbation responders, with 22.1% responding to all outcomes; 64.3% had a CII, and 52.7% showed DS. CII and DS were more frequent in subjects with higher baseline CAT score, and DS in patients  on prior ICS/LABA therapy (all p < 0.05). Early (3 months) CAT, FEV₁ and CII response strongly predicted respective responses at study end (odds ratios = OR ranging from 6.3 to 7.4), and DS (OR from 3.0 to 4.2). In the patient subset with available baseline eosinophil counts, response was generally similar at < 150 versus ≥ 150 cells/μl.</p><p><strong>Conclusions: </strong>Despite overlapping responses to single and composite outcomes with odSITT, individual patterns support a multidimensional approach to evaluate benefits in COPD. Responders had higher baseline CAT scores and frequency of prior dual therapies. Short-term responses of FEV₁ and/or CAT were reasonable predictors of long-term responses, including DS. DS was achievable for the majority of patients and may represent a useful outcome for future COPD research and management.</p>","PeriodicalId":20919,"journal":{"name":"Pulmonary Therapy","volume":" ","pages":"443-459"},"PeriodicalIF":3.0,"publicationDate":"2025-09-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC12373607/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144619857","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Epidemiology and Prognosis of Progressive Pulmonary Fibrosis: A Literature Review.","authors":"Ignacio Español Montero, Fernanda Hernandez-Gonzalez, Jacobo Sellares","doi":"10.1007/s41030-025-00302-5","DOIUrl":"10.1007/s41030-025-00302-5","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>The spectrum of interstitial lung diseases (ILDs) includes a wide range of clinical entities with variable disease courses and prognoses. Several ILDs other than idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF) may exhibit a progressive fibrotic phenotype, with diverse clinical presentation, histopathological and radiological patterns, as well as varying rates of disease progression and uncertain epidemiology, but with a similar prognosis of untreated idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis with irreversible lung function deterioration, substantial worsening of quality of life and early mortality. The recently defined term \"progressive pulmonary fibrosis\" (PPF) stands as an opportunity to better classify patients with progressive fibrotic disease and other IPF, irrespective of the underlying ILD. The definition of disease progression, including factors such as pulmonary function test decline, radiological progression, and symptomatic worsening, was not adopted until recently, thus significantly impacting the certainty of current estimates of incidence and prevalence and prognostic outcomes. Understanding disease progression in the broad spectrum of potentially progressive ILDs is key for developing standardized management algorithms irrespective of the ILD diagnosis. Current evidence points towards the potential beneficial effect of antifibrotic drugs in lung function decline and overall outcomes in several non-IPF progressive ILDs showing progression despite optimal management.</p>","PeriodicalId":20919,"journal":{"name":"Pulmonary Therapy","volume":" ","pages":"347-363"},"PeriodicalIF":3.0,"publicationDate":"2025-09-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC12373627/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144302757","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Expert Panel Consensus Recommendations for Allergic Rhinitis in Patients with Asthma in India.","authors":"R Narasimhan, Sitesh Roy, Meghanadh Koralla, P K Thomas, M Ilambarathi, S Balamurugan, M Harish, R Sabarinath, Gaurav Medikeri, Partha Bose, V R Pattabhiraman, M K Rajasekar, A R Gayathri, T Dhanasekar, V Nandagopal, G Gananathan, S K Ravichandran, M N Shankar, Aniruddha Majumder, Shelley Shamim, Meenesh Juvekar, Vijay K Singh, T Mohankumar, S Prasanna Kumar, Debraj Jash, Salil Bendre, Suhail Neliyathodi, Sunil Janardanan Unnithan, Archana Karadkhele","doi":"10.1007/s41030-024-00273-z","DOIUrl":"10.1007/s41030-024-00273-z","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Allergic rhinitis and asthma are commonly coexisting conditions, significantly impacting patient health and quality of life. Despite their interrelation, diagnosing allergic rhinitis in patients with asthma remains challenging, leading to underdiagnosis and suboptimal management. The expert consensus engaged a modified Delphi method involving 29 experts including pulmonologists, ear, nose, and throat surgeons, and allergologists. Through group discussions, consensus statements were developed regarding the epidemiology, diagnosis, and management of allergic rhinitis and asthma. Final consensus statements were formulated based on the experts' collective clinical judgment and experience. This expert consensus provides updated recommendations tailored to the Indian context, addressing the gaps in existing research and clinical practice. By promoting a systematic and evidence-based approach to diagnosis and management, this consensus aims to support clinicians in effectively identifying and treating allergic rhinitis in patients with asthma, thereby improving overall disease management and patient well-being.</p>","PeriodicalId":20919,"journal":{"name":"Pulmonary Therapy","volume":" ","pages":"129-155"},"PeriodicalIF":2.3,"publicationDate":"2025-06-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC12102437/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142473399","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Trial Conduct, Baseline Characteristics, and Symptom Burden of Patients in the ARISE Study.","authors":"Charles L Daley, James D Chalmers, Patrick A Flume, David E Griffith, Naoki Hasegawa, Kozo Morimoto, Kevin L Winthrop, Chau-Chyun Sheu, Korkut Avsar, Dario Andrisani, Luigi Ruffo Codecasa, Dayton W Yuen, Mariam Hassan, Marie-Laure Nevoret, Kevin Mange","doi":"10.1007/s41030-025-00293-3","DOIUrl":"10.1007/s41030-025-00293-3","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Introduction: </strong>ARISE was a global clinical trial designed to generate evidence demonstrating the utility of the patient-reported outcome instruments Quality of Life-Bronchiectasis (QOL-B) [Respiratory Domain (RD) only] and Patient-Reported Outcomes Measurement Information System Short Form v1.0-Fatigue 7a (PROMIS F SF-7a) in patients with newly diagnosed or recurrent Mycobacterium avium complex lung disease (MACLD). Here, we describe trial conduct, patient characteristics, and patient-reported symptoms at baseline among patients enrolled in ARISE.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>Adult patients with newly diagnosed or recurrent non-cavitary MACLD who had not initiated antibiotic treatment for their current MAC infection were enrolled; data including comorbidities and prior MACLD history were collected during screening. Symptom burden was assessed using QOL-B, PROMIS F SF-7a, and Functional Assessment of Chronic Illness Therapy (FACIT) questionnaires.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>Of 99 patients from 12 countries enrolled in ARISE, the median age was 69.0 years; most were white (80.8%) and female (77.8%). This was the first diagnosis of MACLD for 72.7% of patients. Patients frequently reported having a comorbid respiratory disorder: bronchiectasis (49.5%), asthma (21.2%), and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (16.2%). At baseline, mean (± SD) and median QOL-B RD scores were 65.0 (± 15.3) and 66.7; PROMIS F SF-7a T-scores were 53.8 (± 8.2) and 55.1; and FACIT-Fatigue scores were 35.0 (± 9.6) and 37.0.</p><p><strong>Conclusions: </strong>Patients in ARISE were representative of a real-world patient population with MACLD. Comorbid chronic respiratory diseases were common in patients with new or recurrent MACLD, and substantial disease burden at the time physicians initiated MACLD treatment was evidenced by impairment across measures of fatigue and QOL-B domains.</p><p><strong>Clinicaltrials: </strong></p><p><strong>Gov identifier: </strong>NCT04677543.</p>","PeriodicalId":20919,"journal":{"name":"Pulmonary Therapy","volume":" ","pages":"269-283"},"PeriodicalIF":2.3,"publicationDate":"2025-06-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC12102049/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143812168","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"A Practical Approach to Pneumothorax Management.","authors":"Alberto Fantin, Nadia Castaldo, Simone Salvitti, Ernesto Crisafulli, Giulia Sartori, Filippo Patrucco, Paolo Vailati, Giuseppe Morana, Vincenzo Patruno, Avinash Aujayeb","doi":"10.1007/s41030-025-00297-z","DOIUrl":"10.1007/s41030-025-00297-z","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Pneumothorax, defined by the presence of air in the pleural cavity, is a potentially life-threatening condition requiring prompt diagnosis and tailored management. Rapid and accurate diagnosis is primarily achieved through radiological imaging. Management strategies for pneumothorax vary according to severity and aetiology. Conservative care, involving vigilant observation and supplemental oxygen, is suitable for small, stable pneumothoraxes. Needle aspiration can be an effective first-line treatment, although it may fail in some instances, necessitating escalation. Ambulatory devices facilitate outpatient care and reduce the length of hospital stays. Chest drainage remains a cornerstone therapy. Indwelling pleural catheters may be implemented in selective cases. Endobronchial treatments, including valves and spigots, offer minimally invasive options for reducing the flow of air leaks. Medical thoracoscopy with talc poudrage provides both diagnostic and therapeutic benefits in patients unsuitable for surgery, while surgical intervention represents the gold standard for definitive treatment. Adjunctive interventions include talc slurry pleurodesis and autologous blood patch pleurodesis for patients unsuitable for surgery. Effective management necessitates individualized treatment plans, incorporating risk factor modification, pain management, and physiotherapy. This practical approach aims to update the reader on the treatment modalities that can be used in all forms of pneumothorax in clinical practice.</p>","PeriodicalId":20919,"journal":{"name":"Pulmonary Therapy","volume":" ","pages":"327-346"},"PeriodicalIF":2.3,"publicationDate":"2025-06-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC12102440/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144045970","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Physical Activity in Adults with Severe Asthma On-Treatment with Biological Therapies: A 1-Year Retrospective Analysis of Real-World Data.","authors":"Caroline Reilly, Antonios Stavropoulos-Kalinoglou, Daniel Peckham, Ian J Clifton, Oliver J Price","doi":"10.1007/s41030-025-00292-4","DOIUrl":"10.1007/s41030-025-00292-4","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Introduction: </strong>Asthma is a complex airways disease that affects over 350-million people worldwide. It is estimated that up to 10% of adults and 2.5% of children with asthma have severe disease, which is associated with reduced physical activity. The introduction of biological therapies has revolutionised the management of severe asthma; however, it remains to be determined whether this translates into improvements in physical activity status.</p><p><strong>Method: </strong>This 1-year retrospective study evaluated step-based physical activity (via a smartphone pedometer) in adults with severe asthma (n = 20) and two matched sub-groups (n = 20 mild asthma and n = 20 healthy controls).</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>The annual daily step count was significantly less in adults with severe asthma (4698 ± 1927) versus mild asthma (7239 ± 1815) (P = 0.009) and healthy controls (8252 ± 2115) (P = 0.001). No difference in physical activity was observed between those with mild asthma and healthy controls (P > 0.05).</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>Despite long-term treatment with biological therapies, physical activity remains significantly lower in adults with severe asthma. The development of personalised evidence-based interventions to promote physical activity in people with severe asthma remains a priority.</p>","PeriodicalId":20919,"journal":{"name":"Pulmonary Therapy","volume":" ","pages":"307-313"},"PeriodicalIF":2.3,"publicationDate":"2025-06-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC12102443/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143670912","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Elexacaftor/Tezacaftor/Ivacaftor for Cystic Fibrosis: Impact on Hospitalizations and Health Care Resource Utilization in a Universal Health Care Setting.","authors":"Hans Kristian Råket, Mikkel Zöllner Ankarfeldt, Joanna Nan Wang, Tacjana Pressler, Søren Jensen-Fangel, Tavs Qvist, Daniel Faurholt-Jepsen, Espen Jimenez-Solem, Janne Petersen, Camilla Bjørn Jensen","doi":"10.1007/s41030-025-00287-1","DOIUrl":"10.1007/s41030-025-00287-1","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Introduction: </strong>Elexacaftor/tezacaftor/ivacaftor (ETI) has been shown to substantially improve clinical outcomes among people living with cystic fibrosis (pwCF). The impact of ETI on health care resource utilization in the context of universal health care is largely unknown. We aimed to assess the impact of ETI on hospital and non-hospital health care resource utilization in a national cohort of pwCF up to 2 years after ETI initiation.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>We included all pwCF aged 12 years or older in the Danish Cystic Fibrosis Cohort initiating ETI therapy between 1 September 2020 and 31 December 2022. The following health care contacts were reported: acute and elective hospitalizations, acute and elective outpatient contacts, general practitioner (GP) visits, other specialist visits, physiotherapist/chiropractor visits, pharmacy visits, and blood sampling appointments. Pre- and post-ETI data were analyzed using logistic and linear regression models estimating number of visits, days in hospital, and odds ratios (ORs) for one monthly contact.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>A total of 283 pwCF initiated ETI in the study period. At 24 months post-ETI, utilization of the following health care resources was reduced: elective hospitalizations [OR 0.20 (95% CI: 0.08; 0.50)], elective outpatient hospital contacts [0.70 (0.57; 0.86)], pharmacy visits [0.56 (0.45; 0.71)], and blood sampling appointments [0.61 (0.49; 0.77)]. Number of contacts per month was reduced for the aforementioned outcomes, as well as number of days in hospital for elective hospitalizations. A downward but not statistically significant trend was observed for acute hospitalizations. No significant change was observed for acute outpatient visits, GP visits, other specialist visits, or visits to a physiotherapist/chiropractor.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>In a national cohort of pwCF, ETI was associated with substantial reductions in elective hospitalizations, elective outpatient contacts, duration of elective hospitalizations, pharmacy visits, and blood sampling appointments, sustained 2 years post-ETI initiation. These findings highlight the real-world effectiveness of ETI in the context of a universal health care system.</p>","PeriodicalId":20919,"journal":{"name":"Pulmonary Therapy","volume":" ","pages":"235-247"},"PeriodicalIF":2.3,"publicationDate":"2025-06-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC12102036/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143414972","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"The Role of Surgery in Pleural Mesothelioma: A Journey through the Evidence, MARS 2 and Beyond.","authors":"Avinash Aujayeb, Philippe Astoul, Francesco Londero, Andrea Zuin","doi":"10.1007/s41030-025-00295-1","DOIUrl":"10.1007/s41030-025-00295-1","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Pleural mesothelioma (PM) is a rare incurable disease, predominantly linked to asbestos exposure. Not only is diagnosis difficult, but treatment choices are often limited to systemic anti-cancer treatment with chemotherapy or immunotherapy. Surgery has been employed for decades, but its application has been fiercely debated despite some randomized controlled trials such as the recent Mesothelioma and Radical Surgery 2 (MARS 2) study. We provide a commentary on this controversial topic.</p>","PeriodicalId":20919,"journal":{"name":"Pulmonary Therapy","volume":" ","pages":"117-127"},"PeriodicalIF":2.3,"publicationDate":"2025-06-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC12102037/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143773121","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}