$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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$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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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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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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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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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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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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Cryosurgical System for Bronchoscopic Applications Used in First Human Cases
Cryocision flexible cryocatheter system is the first console-free and wholly single-use flexible cryosurgical system for bronchoscopic applications available in the US and Canada.
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FDA Clears AMDI Fast PCR Respiratory Panel for Point-of-Care Testing
The AMDI Fast PCR System provides point-of-care results for RSV, influenza, and COVID-19 in less than 10 minutes.
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FDA Breakthrough Status for Invasive Mold Infection Test
The liquid biopsy panel identifies fungal DNA in plasma to help clinicians diagnose life-threatening infections in immunocompromised patients.
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PCR Testing Improved Detection of Life-Threatening Fungal Infections
Molecular diagnostics provide faster, more accurate identification of mucormycosis and co-infections compared to traditional culture methods.
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First Endobronchial Ultrasound Procedure at New Jersey Medical Center
Hackensack Meridian Pascack Valley Medical Center successfully completed its first endobronchial ultrasound to diagnose pulmonary conditions.
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