18F-FDG PET/CT contribution to tuberculous vertebral osteomyelitis diagnosis: a case report.

Tuberculous vertebral osteomyelitis (TVO) is an extrapulmonary tuberculosis form characterized by difficulty and delay in diagnosis. PET/CT is a valuable, well-established tool in the diagnostic workup of cancer and fever of unknown origin, which is increasingly appreciated in the management of infectious diseases. We report a TVO case where PET/CT had a valuable contribution towards diagnosis and monitoring of treatment response, highlighting its advantages and future perspectives when dealing with infectious diseases.

Nab-paclitaxel as First Line Treatment for NSCLC in Elderly Patients More Than 75 Years Old.

Lung cancer is still the leading cause of cancer among cancer patients. Although there are novel therapies as second line treatment for NSCLC, there is an issue for elderly patients. We collected retrospectively data from 60 patients >75 years of age.