A spirometry test, also known as a pulmonary function ... CT images of the lungs can aid in COPD diagnosis. The procedure typically requires two image acquisitions, one at full inhalation, called ...

The Nodify CDT test measures levels of seven autoantibodies associated with lung cancer that can be detected in blood samples of patients with indeterminate lung nodules. Prior studies have ...

Biodesix announces positive study data for its Nodify CDT blood-based lung nodule test published in CHEST Pulmonary Journal.

MONDAY, Dec. 16, 2024 (HealthDay News) -- Folks with difficulty breathing can learn if they have COPD from a new AI-guided lung test, a new study suggests. The newly developed AI can accurately ...

Biodesix (BDSX) announced a new post-market clinical validation study was published in CHEST Pulmonary Journal that reaffirms the previously ...

Given the overlap in symptoms, laboratory testing is required to distinguish between RSV and HMPV, the gold standard for detecting both viruses. While quick antigen tests are available for RSV, their ...

“Our study shows that COPD diagnosis and staging is feasible with ... The main method of diagnosing COPD has been a spirometry test, which measures lung function through the quantity of air ...

A noninvasive approach could help clinicians prescribe medications more precisely for patients according to endotype.