FDA Clears CT-based Lung Function Scanning Software
The software scans and analyzes CT images, providing data on regional lung function using existing CT scanning equipment.
The software scans and analyzes CT images, providing data on regional lung function using existing CT scanning equipment.
The US Food and Drug Administration has granted BodiMetrics 510k clearance for its circul pro ring as a pulse oximeter.
Positive airway pressure interfaces, masks, and sleep therapy devices from B&B Medical, Braebon, Cadwell, and Mercury Medical.
Researchers found that a race-specific approach to lung function testing resulted in a lower lung allocation score for Black patients and higher lung allocation score for White patients, which may have contributed to racially biased allocation of lung transplants.
Read MoreA 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.
Read MoreCaire’s Fenom Pro fractional exhaled nitric oxide (FeNO) device can now be upgraded to include a 6-second test mode available for ages 6 and up.
Read MoreA new study suggests CT results alone may not confer as much risk as traditionally thought—a finding that will come as a surprise to most emergency physicians, according to one of the study’s authors.
Read MoreNew research demonstrates the ability of a new respiratory responsive vocal biomarker machine-learning model to differentiate patients with COVID-19 from healthy individuals with about 70% accuracy.
Read MoreThe tool, which has been granted FDA Breakthrough Device Designation, is being developed to serve as adjunct in assessment of ILD, potentially avoiding expensive, invasive surgical testing.
Read MoreAccording to Hologic, the test will be a critical tool this upcoming season to help clinicians determine which respiratory virus or coinfection patients have to better inform the best course of treatment.
Read MoreThe test can help physicians diagnose long COVID, differentiate it from diseases with similar symptoms, and provide insights into personalized treatment approaches.
Read MoreWhen compared to PCR, the gold standard COVID test, breathalyzer results matched 85% of the time. For medical diagnostics, accuracy of 80% or greater is considered “excellent.”
Read MoreThe device’s manufacturer believes the availability of RRp and thermometry may play a role in assisting clinicians and as they seek to combat numerous types of illnesses, including pneumonia and other respiratory viruses.
Read MoreExpected to launch in the US this summer, the Auto B-line Counter uses artificial intelligence to allow healthcare professionals to assess abnormal lung conditions easier and faster, according to the company.
Read MoreThe ATS says race and ethnicity should no longer be considered in spirometry interpretation, citing scientific evidence that shows superiority of a race-neutral approach to PFT interpretation.
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