Ventilatory Burden Explored as New Measure for Sleep Apnea Analysis
Mount Sinai's newly developed ventilatory burden offers a potentially more effective alternative to the traditional AHI in assessing severity in sleep apnea patients.
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Novel Imaging Agent Enables Early Detection of Pulmonary Fibrosis
A newly developed PET imaging agent can non-invasively identify pulmonary fibrosis in its early stages, reducing the need for unnecessary biopsies and allowing patients to begin treatment sooner.
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Vitalograph, Morgan Scientific Partner on New PFT Products
The Vitalograph Morgan PFT Series includes the VitaloROV and the VitaloLAB, which offer full PFT testing capabilities, including spirometry, DLCO, MBN2, and more.
FDA Green-lights BD’s Combo RSV, Flu, COVID Test
BD received FDA emergency use authorization for its new molecular diagnostic combination test for SARS-CoV-2, Influenza A + B and respiratory syncytial virus (RSV).
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Cedars-Sinai Streamlines Lung Cancer Screening
Cedars-Sinai Cancer has launched a new Lung Cancer Screening Program designed to reach more patients, simplify the screening process and provide fast access to follow-up care.
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Top 5 Spirometry Tips for COPD Diagnosis and Management
Here are five valuable tips to achieve reliable, accurate results when performing spirometry tests to diagnose or manage COPD.
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Testing Blood Oxygen with Smartphones
Smartphones equipped with a deep learning algorithm are capable of detecting blood oxygen saturation levels down to 70%, according to a proof-of-principle study published in npj Digital Medicine.
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School-aged Children can Self-swab for COVID Tests
With age-appropriate instructions, school-aged children can successfully use a nasal swab to obtain their own COVID-19 test specimen, according to research published in JAMA.
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Novel Blood Test Evaluates Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension Severity
NIH researchers have found that a novel blood test can be used to easily evaluate disease severity in patients with pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH) and predict survivability.
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Early Cystic Fibrosis Airway Disease Markers
A study, published in the Journal of Cystic Fibrosis, looks at early markers of cystic fibrosis.
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Werfen Launches GEMweb Live Real-time Diagnostics Dashboard
Werfen has released GEMweb Live, a real-time onscreen viewer of diagnostic test results for cardiac surgical procedures.
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New Lung Cancer Screening Guidelines Reduce Disparity
Research published in JAMA Network Open shows an increase in the proportion of African American patients screened in the first nine months after the USPTF 2021 Lung Cancer Screening Guidelines took effect.
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MGC Diagnostics to Distribute FeNObreath Test Monitor
MGC Diagnostics has partnered with Bedfont Scientific Ltd to distribute the FeNObreath test monitor to hospitals and remote locations.
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Vitalograph Marks 21st Year as Clinical Trials Service Provider
Vitalograph is celebrating 21 years of empowering respiratory research through clinical trials services, with international team members fundraising for local respiratory charities to mark the milestone.
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USPSTF Does Not Recommend COPD Screening for Asymptomatic Patients
The US Preventive Services Task Force recommends people without signs or symptoms of COPD should not be screened because it does not improve overall health.
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