Exhaled Breath, Blood Tests Differentiate Lung Diseases
Distinct lipid signatures identified in blood plasma and exhaled breath samples can differentiate between IPF and fibrotic hypersensitivity pneumonitis.
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Exhaled Breath, Blood Tests Differentiate Lung Diseases
Distinct lipid signatures identified in blood plasma and exhaled breath samples can differentiate between IPF and fibrotic hypersensitivity pneumonitis.
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Lung Cancer Screening Rates Remain Low
Only about 18% of eligible US adults underwent lung cancer screening in 2022, lagging far behind rates for breast and colorectal cancer screenings.
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Olympus Launches Slim EBUS Bronchoscope
The new slim 5.9 mm diameter endobronchial ultrasound (EBUS) device is designed to access and sample tissue from hard-to-reach areas of the lungs.
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Early Alert for Philips Ultrasound System
Philips Ultrasound has alerted users that all Lumify diagnostic ultrasound systems have updated use instructions, according to an FDA Early Alert.
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RT 2026 September-October: The Digital Edition
RT’s September-October 2026 Digital Edition discusses bronchiectasis care, bubble CPAP for chronic/acute neonatal conditions and standardizing asthma care.
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$1M Grant to Fund UCLA Lung Cancer Diagnostic
A new noninvasive approach combines imaging analysis and blood testing to evaluate indeterminate lung nodules.
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Sepsis ImmunoScore Diagnostic Added at Sinai Hospital
The Sepsis ImmunoScore is the first sepsis artificial intelligence diagnostic tool authorized by the FDA and uses patient data to assess risk within 24 hours.
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New Breath and Genetic Testing Project Aims to Diagnose Asthma in Young Children
Researchers are developing a noninvasive diagnostic protocol using breath analysis and cheek swabs to identify asthma before age 5.
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FDA Clears CPETWise Cardiopulmonary Exercise Testing Software
Medibyt’s CPETWise automated platform aims to cut cardiopulmonary exercise testing interpretation time in half and standardize clinical workflows.
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Inconsistencies in Pediatric Pneumonia Diagnosis
A national study finds significant inconsistency among doctors when interpreting lung sounds in children suspected of pediatric pneumonia.
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Increasing Use of Oscillometry for Lung Testing
A national survey shows that while most laboratories use oscillometry technology, lack of standardized guidelines and high costs limit its growth.
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Co-Diagnostics Submits Co-Dx PCR Flu A/B & RSV Test for FDA Clearance
Co-Diagnostics submitted a dual 510(k) premarket notification and CLIA Waiver by Application to the FDA for its Co-Dx PCR Flu A/B & RSV multiplex respiratory test.
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Wearable Sweat Test Stickers for Cystic Fibrosis
Wearable stickers can accurately measure sweat chloride levels in cystic fibrosis patients in under an hour without specialized laboratory equipment.
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ATS Initiative for OSA Diagnosis in Primary Care
The project from the American Thoracic Society aims to reduce the high rate of undiagnosed sleep disorders by partnering with primary care providers.
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Awareness of Lung Cancer Screening Availability Remains Low
Only one-third (33%) of surveyed Americans were aware that low-dose CT scans are available individuals at high-risk of lung cancer.
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Rapid Test for COPD Exacerbations Begins Study
ProAxsis and Imperial College London are investigating the NEATstik test, which detects active neutrophil elastase (NE) in sputum samples.
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bioAffinity, Pictor Collaborate on Asthma and COPD Tests
The collaboration will combine flow cytometry and proteomic analysis to help ID specific inflammatory pathways for chronic lung diseases.
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Products 2026: Simulators & Test Lungs
RT looks at some of the latest simulation technology available from IMT Analytics, Michigan Instruments and South Pacific Biomedical.
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Products 2026: Pulmonary Function Testing
A closer look as some of the latest spirometers and PFT devices on the market from Jaeger Medical, MGC Diagnostics, Vitalograph, and VacuMed.
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Intelligenome, Cornell Partner on Portable TB Diagnostic
The collaboration will focus on a point-of-care testing platform designed to detect tuberculosis from respiratory and blood samples.
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New TB Blood Test Could Help Early Detection
A TB blood test identifies a bacterial marker to distinguish between active and latent tuberculosis infections.
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Diabetes Test May Misdiagnose Patients With Sickle Cell Trait
A standard laboratory assay significantly underestimates blood sugar levels in people with sickle cell trait, potentially leading to widespread underdiagnosis of diabetes.
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Plasma Tests for Fungal Infections and Pneumonia
Zepto Life Technology has introduced FungiFlex Pneumocystis jirovecii and the FungiFlex Mold Plus Panel testing assays.
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Genetic Scoring Tool May Improve IPF Diagnosis
A study of more than 570,000 people validates a polygenic risk score to identify idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis patients at risk for severe outcomes or death.
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