Category: Diagnostics & Testing

Diagnostics & Testing

NIH/NHLBI Funding Home Spirometer Used for Cystic Fibrosis Patients

A startup company developing a video game-based pulmonary rehab device adapted its product into a home spirometer during the COVID-19 pandemic with the support of NIH/NHLBI funding.

Diagnostics & Testing

Diagnosing, Managing Asthma During COVID-19

Objective tools that are useful in making a diagnosis and in management of asthma include spirometry and fractional exhaled nitric oxide (FeNO). However, there are complications and challenges in obtaining patient data with the changes brought by the COVID-19 pandemic.

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

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.

Testing

FDA Reauthorizes BinaxNow COVID-19 Test for Home Use

The US FDA issued a new emergency use authorization for Abbott's BinaxNow COVID-19 Ag Card Home Test, which is now authorized for use by patients at home with a prescription.

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.