METHODS A total of 27 660 black South African gold miners who had reliable pulmonary function tests from January 1995 to August 1996 were retrospectively followed for the incidence of pulmonary ...

The biggest challenge in training the next generation of respiratory therapists is getting them to engage in "critical ...

However, in patients with more or less normal lung function parameters or where lung spirometry cannot perform adequately ... Patients were excluded from analysis if they had a history of symptomatic ...

Early detection is key to surviving asbestos-related diseases. For Utah veterans who were exposed to asbestos, an exposure ...

The Amsler grid tests the condition of the center of the retina or "macula". It is a good test for screening for the development of "wet" macular degeneration in patients with "dry" macular ...

Teamwork: A Multidisciplinary Approach to Early Lung Cancer: Personalized Care A nurse practitioner with NYU's pulmonary intervention team chronicles the NSCLC patient experience from diagnosis to ...

In addition, information on the following variables was obtained by questionnaire: sex, age, highest form of education received (low level: primary school, lower vocational training, school for lower ...

Learning about your genetics and ancestry is easier than ever. All you need to do is choose from the many DNA ancestry tests available online, receive your kit and send back the required DNA samples.

The heart muscle requires a continuous supply of oxygen and nutrients to function effectively. A heart attack typically ...

The best speed test apps can help ensure you really are getting all of the data you pay your internet service provider (ISP) for each month. However, they can also indicate whether or not it’s ...

Despite major advances in artificial intelligence (AI) research for healthcare, the deployment and adoption of AI technologies remain limited in clinical practice. This paper describes the FUTURE-AI ...

In the information age, bridging the gap between data and clinical application is crucial. The Center for Clinical and Translational Science (CCTS) is making significant investments in this area. Over ...