Category: Diagnostics & Testing

Diagnostics & Testing

SARS-CoV-2 Antibody Test Helps Select Donor Blood Samples for Therapeutic Use

A new COVID-19 antibody assay was able to detect IgG and IgM antibodies to determine viable donor samples for therapeutic use and clinical trials.

Diagnostics & Testing

Vitalograph Launches Integrated Online Training Service

Vitalograph has launched SpiroTutor, a new online training website for respiratory diagnostic testing and monitoring equipment in the US.

Diagnostics & Testing

Novel Therapy for Athletes with Vocal Cord Dysfunction

A new study shows that a novel, nonsurgical approach to treating vocal cord dysfunction (VCD) can help 3 out of 4 adolescent athletes, who did not respond to conventional therapy, breathe better during training and competition.

Diagnostics

Challenges & Successes in Managing Asthma, Pulmonary Function Services During COVID-19

For many pulmonary function laboratories, the initial shock of the pandemic was accompanied by a complete halt in the workflow. Fortunately for most departments, the workflow has returned.

Testing

Pulmonary Fibrosis: New Recommendations for Genetic Testing

The PFF recommends patients with possible or likely genetic forms of pulmonary fibrosis be considered for genetic evaluation when possible to determine whether genetic testing is appropriate.

Training

Class I Recall for King Vision Video Laryngoscope Adapter

The affected video adapters will show a reversed image on the display, which may lead to serious adverse health events, including airway trauma.