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IL-6 secretion may play a role in the pathophysiology of malnutrition in advanced lung cancer. Results show a relation between elevated IL-6 serum levels and malnutrition, poor performance status, acute phase response and shorter survival in patients affected by advanced non-small cell lung cancer.

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The false-negative rate of FNAC is low for thyroid nodules <4 cm and for nodules > or =4 cm.

Patients with malignant and suspicious FNAC findings and, among patients with follicular neoplasm and nondiagnostic FNAC findings, those with > or =2 risk factors should undergo surgery.