Inconsistencies in Pediatric Pneumonia Diagnosis
A national study finds significant inconsistency among doctors when interpreting lung sounds in children suspected of pediatric pneumonia.…
Intelligenome, Cornell Partner on Portable TB Diagnostic
The collaboration will focus on a point-of-care testing platform designed to detect tuberculosis from respiratory and blood samples.…
New TB Blood Test Could Help Early Detection
A TB blood test identifies a bacterial marker to distinguish between active and latent tuberculosis infections. RT’s Three…
Diabetes Test May Misdiagnose Patients With Sickle Cell Trait
A standard laboratory assay significantly underestimates blood sugar levels in people with sickle cell trait, potentially leading to…
Test Identifies Active, Infectious Tuberculosis
On World Tuberculosis Day, March 24, a test developed by UC Davis Health could soon speed up diagnosis…
Earlier Spirometry Could ID Smokers’ COPD Risks
Spirometry has been shown to help predict risks of COPD and airway obstruction but it is not routinely…
Ai Predicts Severe Asthma Risks in Young Children
RT’s Three Key Takeaways: AI Predicts Risk by Age 3 — Mayo Clinic developed AI tools using EHR…