Use of race-based reference equations in pulmonary function testing has led to thresholds for what qualifies as impairment in populations.

Monitoring and treating heart failure (HF) is a challenging condition at any age. Several models, such as Atrial fibrillation, Hemoglobin, Elderly, Abnormal renal parameters, Diabetes mellitus (AHEAD) ...

Abstract: With the continuous increase in the incidence rate of respiratory diseases, the importance of pulmonary function tests (PFTs) in early diagnosis and disease monitoring has become ...

Background Lung function testing remains a cornerstone in the assessment and management of interstitial lung disease (ILD) patients. The clinical implications of the Global Lung function Initiative ...

Pulmonary function tests (PFTs), also called lung function tests, are some of the most important, but least understood, tools healthcare providers use to evaluate lung health. Though many people have ...

Hemodialysis acutely mitigates renal failure-related pulmonary restriction, with percent-predicted spirometry showing consistent gains. These effects highlight role of dialysis prescriptions and fluid ...

AI-based imaging tools have shown potential in detecting treatment responses in IPF, supporting the use of ENV-101 and AI imaging as trial endpoints. The forced oscillation technique (FOT) may enhance ...

Of the 43% of study participants without pre-existing lung conditions, 70% had normal PFTs, 16% had obstructive pattern, 12% restrictive pattern, and 2.3% mixed pattern. After recovering from mild to ...

Adventist Health took over Sierra Vista Regional Medical Center and Twin Cities Community Hospital in Templeton on March 29, 2024. The facilities will now be known as Adventist Health Sierra Vista and ...

Credit: Getty Images The road to race-neutral pulmonary function testing has been long and evolving; now, ATS recommends this approach and a Boston hospital offers an implementation model. In July, ...