A multicenter study demonstrates that impulse oscillometry, a non-invasive method for measuring lung function, is an effective tool for assessing respiratory health in extremely preterm infants.
A multicenter study demonstrates that impulse oscillometry, a non-invasive method for measuring lung function, is an effective tool for assessing respiratory health in extremely preterm infants.
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A single inhalation CT scan combined with a deep learning model can accurately diagnose and stage COPD.
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The EasyOne Sky handheld spirometer from ndd Medical Technologies features a built-in coach to help simplify lung function testing.
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On November 20, the healthcare industry recognizes World COPD Day 2024 with an emphasis on importance of measuring lung function, also known as spirometry.
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The NCQA’s white paper outlines the realities of asthma care in the United States and the policy and clinical interventions that may provide improvements.
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A proof-of-concept study demonstrated that the handheld device captures lung sounds with accuracy comparable to a digital stethoscope.
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A closer look as some of the latest spirometers and pulmonary function testing diagnostic devices on the market from MGC Diagnostics, MIR, Morgan Scientific, VacuMed, and Vitalograph.
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Identifying and treating people with previously undiagnosed asthma or COPD led to improved respiratory symptoms, quality of life, and reduced healthcare visits in the year after diagnosis.
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Eliminating racially adjusted spirometry results could lead to a significant increase in Black patient participation in COPD clinical trials, according to findings presented at ATS 2024.
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Industry research has highlighted the potential of racial bias in the interpretation of spirometry and other PFT that can lead to delayed care (or lack of care) in Black patients.
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In RT’s April-May 2024 issue, COPD cases in women are projected to increase at a rate five times higher than in men through 2050. Meanwhile, how can RTs prevent inaccurate spirometry readings in African Americans and reduce unplanned extubations in the NICU/PICU? And why does capnography monitoring remain an underutilized tool?Â
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The clearance allows Air Next to conduct full spirometry at home, providing clinical data that ensures patients can be monitored continuously.
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Eleven states have the highest COPD rates in the country, according to the American Lung Association’s COPD State Briefs, with one state’s prevalence rate reaching 13.6%.
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Severe asthma patients account for as much as 60% of all asthma healthcare costs, and proper management of severe disease is essential.
Read MoreWatch RT Magazine’s on-demand webinar on asthma care and learn more about how spirometry, FeNO, and oscillometry are used in diagnosis and disease management.
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The US FDA has granted 510(k) clearance to the alveoair digital spirometer, according to a press release by the manufacturer, alveofit.
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A study involving 4,092 participants suggests that people with low levels of vitamin K in their blood may have poorer lung function.
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A UC San Francisco-led study finds the current definition of chronic tobacco-related lung diseases leaves patients undiagnosed and untreated.
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Having a food allergy as a baby is linked to asthma and reduced lung function later in childhood, according to new research.
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A closer look as some of the latest spirometers and pulmonary function testing (PFT) diagnostic devices on the market from coVita, FutureMed, MGC Diagnostics, and Vitalograph.
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New research suggests that despite showing clear symptoms of COPD, many African Americans are not officially diagnosed with the disease due flaws in diagnosis methods.
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RT’s 2023 Product Focus provides a detailed look at 42 of the newest medical devices, including 18 exclusive products not available in the print edition.
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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.
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The 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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