Objective: To investigate the validity of spirometric tests performed in general practice. Method: A repeated within subject comparison of spirometric tests with a “gold standard” (spirometric tests ...

Data collection For eligible patients, personal characteristics, severity score including the Acute Physiology and Chronic Health Evaluation (APACHE II) and Sequential Organ Failure Assessment (SOFA), ...

Objectives The aim of this study was to assess the prevalence and determinants of post-tuberculosis chronic respiratory signs, as well as the clinical impact of a low forced expiratory flow between 25 ...

Background Idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF) is a severe lung disease characterised by extensive pathological changes. The objective for this study was to identify the gene network and regulators ...

Test section design on request: high flexibility at low cost The design of the flow loop is aimed at maximum flexibility: any type of process, geometry, or equipment can be researched through the ...

How accurate are low-complexity manual nucleic acid amplification tests for detecting pulmonary tuberculosis in children? - There is limited evidence that LC-mNAATs can correctly identify pulmonary ...

The UCLA advance opens the door to growing other vascularized organ models, including intestines and colons, providing ...

Utilizing fluid behavior characteristics helps provide a highly versatile and reliable flow reading for process and safety ...

Lung function measurement, also called lung function test, pulmonary function test (PFT), or breathing test, measures how well the lungs are working. There are several tests measuring the lung ...

Microsoft has started testing a new feature for its Edge browser that adds an AI-powered search to browsing history. This new “enhanced search” feature lets you find websites in your browser ...