Trends from the Last Decade with Nontuberculous Mycobacteria Lung Disease (NTM-LD): Clinicians' Perspectives in Regional Center of Pulmonology in Bydgoszcz, Poland.

Background: Nontuberculous mycobacteria (NTM) are the cause of chronic lung disease called NTM lung disease (NTM-LD). There are about 180 known species of NTM. Nowadays the number of NTM-LD is increasing.

Physical Training Increases Erythroferrone Levels in Men.

Intense physical activity contributes to an increased demand for red blood cells, which transport oxygen to working muscles. The purpose of this study was to assess the concentration of erythroferrone (ERFE), the novel marker of erythroid activity in athletes, during the beginning of their training season. The study group consisted of 39 athletes aged 23.