Improving quality of life in patients with rare autoimmune liver diseases by structured peer-delivered support (Q.RARE.LI): study protocol for a transnational effectiveness-implementation hybrid trial

Abstract Background Psychosocial support is a crucial component of adequate rare disease care, but to date psychosocial support needs of this patient population are insufficiently met.Within Q.RARE.LI, we strive to evaluate the effectiveness of a structured, transdiagnostic, and location-independent psychosocial support intervention in routine care

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Adenocarcinoma originating in the anterior mediastinum diagnosed by endobronchial ultrasound-guided transbronchial cryobiopsy: a case report

Abstract Background Endobronchial ultrasound-guided transbronchial cryobiopsy (EBUS-cryobiopsy) is advantageous for collecting larger specimens with minimal crushing; however, it has not been widely used for mediastinal tumors.Case presentation A 73-year-old woman with a history of left breast cancer underwent surgery followed by radiotherapy.Compu

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