Researchers reported that a lung MRI technique that uses inhaled gas can identify early patchy lung defects in patients with ...

"Although studies have recently shown that lung structure, quantitatively measured using lung CT, can supplement COPD severity staging, diagnosis and prognosis, many of these studies require the ...

CT scans and standard X-rays ... caused by a heart condition as opposed to a lung problem. Over time, the breathing difficulties associated with COPD can lead to cardiac complications, including ...

Yovana Portillo felt stunned that she had lung cancer because she never smoked. But she hopes people realize that lung cancer ...

A new deep learning model shows promise in detecting and segmenting lung tumors, according to a study published today in ...

Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is a lung condition that you either develop ... This could be a chest X-ray or a CT scan. Additional diagnostic tests may include monitoring your ...

There were few differences in demographics, smoking history, and lung function between genders ... restricted category had similar degrees of CT emphysema. A test for linear trend between GOLD ...

MRI of inhaled perfluoropropane can assess regional lung ventilation and monitor improvements in response to medication ...

The following is a summary of “Review of quantitative and functional lung imaging evidence of vaping-related lung injury,” ...

Last clinic note or referral letter 2. Pulmonary function tests (PFTs) 3. Chest X-rays and CT scans - upload films to a CD and attach reports 4. Lung biopsy slides and reports, if available. After the ...

After waking up from the procedure, he told me he could take full breaths for the first time in years,” Dr. Mark Sigler said of one patient.

To determine eligibility, patients undergo a series of tests, including: Pulmonary function testing to measure lung capacity and severity of disease. A CT scan to identify the most damaged ...