The articles selected and published in this first edition of the JTD special column include:
Photodynamic therapy for the treatment of non-small cell lung cancer
Why technical aspects rather than biology explain cellular heterogeneity in ALK-positive non-small cell lung cancer
New anticoagulants emerge, how can we use them for acute pulmonary embolism?
Challenging pulmonary embolism - A new generation of oral anticoagulants
Congratulations on these authors! We also welcome your future submission to JTD, which will enjoy an opportunity to meet more Chinese readers and increase its impact in Chinese communities worldwide.