Background The incidence of nontuberculous mycobacterial (NTM) pulmonary disease
caused by Mycobacterium avium complex (MAC) in apparently immune-competent people is …

The pathogen Mycobacterium avium complex (MAC) is the most common cause of
nontuberculous mycobacterial pulmonary disease worldwide. The decision to initiate long …

Non-tuberculous mycobacteria (NTM) is a collective name given to a group of more than 190
species of Mycobacterium. The clinical presentation for most NTM infections is non-specific …

This systematic review and meta-analysis aimed to comprehensively evaluate the factors
associated with mortality and progressive disease in NTM-LD patients. We conducted a …

Background Morbidity and mortality from nontuberculous mycobacterial pulmonary disease
(NTM-PD) are increasing. Mycobacterium avium complex (MAC) is the most common cause …

Background The burden of nontuberculous mycobacterial pulmonary disease (NTM-PD) is
increasing worldwide. Amidst the poor treatment success of antibiotic therapy, adjunctive …

Background We describe use, patients, and outcome of diagnostic lobectomy for suspected
lung cancer without pathologic confirmation. Methods A retrospective review of consecutive …

Introduction: The incidence and prevalence rates of nontuberculous mycobacterial (NTM)
pulmonary disease have been continuously increasing worldwide. However, the rate of …

Non-tuberculous mycobacteria (NTM) reports have been on the rise globally, with increasing
incidence and prevalence accompanied by poor outcomes. The rise has been attributed to …

Background and objective No reports exist regarding skeletal muscle involvement in
patients with Mycobacterium avium complex lung disease (MAC-LD). The cross-sectional …