PILOTing towards a RAPID predictor of mortality for infectious pleural effusions

José M. Porcel

Source: Eur Respir J, 56 (5) 2002425; 10.1183/13993003.02425-2020
Journal Issue: November
Disease area: Respiratory infections

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