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

Travis Corbitt's struggles to breathe led to his retirement and reliance on an oxygen tank.

Early detection and prompt treatment of acute pulmonary embolism (PE), a sudden and potentially life-threatening blood clot that blocks arteries in the lungs, is critical. Comprehensive ...

An inspection team constituted by Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz has raised 12 critical observations regarding alleged deficiencies at Holy Family Hospital (HFH), the city's largest public-sector ...

Doctors say that identifying the right patients will be critical to the future of the field. Only time will tell, according ...

The first clinical practice guideline on acute pulmonary embolism (PE) from the American Heart Association and the American ...

Introduction Burnout among healthcare professionals remains a critical public health issue linked to impaired cognition, emotional exhaustion and diminished clinical performance. Structured breathing ...

Anthony Palumbo and Charles Goulding analyze Boston Scientific’s US$14.5 billion acquisition of Penumbra, showing how additive manufacturing can accelerate thrombectomy and neurovascular innovation ...

Introduction Atrial fibrillation (AF), with a prevalence of 1–2%, is the most common cardiac arrhythmia. AF is associated with a fivefold increased risk of cardioembolic events; approximately 20% of ...

Background Pulmonary function testing provides important insight regarding health; the vital capacity (VC) is so named because of its association with survival and longevity. Interpretation of ...