Medscape

Lung Test May Predict Transition From Early to Definite SSc

A lower initial lung diffusion capacity for carbon monoxide is associated with a higher rate of progression from very early diagnosis to definite systemic sclerosis.
IEEE

Automatic Pulmonary Function Estimation From Chest CT Scans Using Deep Regression Neural Networks: The Relation Between Structure and Function in Systemic Sclerosis

Abstract: Pulmonary function tests (PFTs) play an important role in screening and following-up pulmonary involvement in systemic sclerosis (SSc). However, some patients are not able to perform PFTs ...
CNN

CDC pauses dozens of types of lab testing during evaluation and in wake of downsizing

The federal government’s disease-tracking agency has paused its diagnostic testing for rabies, monkeypox and a number of other infectious diseases. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention this ...
National Academies of Sciences%2c Engineering%2c and Medicine

Requirements for Pulmonary Function Testing in Social Security Disability Evaluations

The Social Security Administration has requested the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine to review the latest published research and science and produce a report addressing best ...
Forbes

Is The Galleri Cancer Test Worth It? A Doctor Explains

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Jesse Pines is an expert in healthcare innovation and wellness. This voice experience is generated by AI. Learn more. This voice ...
Prevention

Doctors Share the At-Home Health Tests That Work and the 4 They Want You to Skip

If you’ve ever bought a health testing kit for anything from the flu to a UTI, you’re one among many: Home health tests are a multi-billion-dollar global industry. In fact, a new one just became ...
Hosted on MSN

Mastering the Marine PFT: Planks, 3-mile runs, and expert strategies

Dive into expert tips for the Marine PFT plank and three-mile run, including training strategies, pacing advice, and preparation plans to ensure maximum points and success for anyone aiming to become ...
The New York Times

The Rise of the Self-Serve Blood Test

The start-up Function will send practically anyone to a lab for extensive medical testing, no physical required. Is that a good thing? By Kristen V. Brown As Kimberly Crisp approached middle age, ...
Task & Purpose

Marines moving to gender-neutral Physical Fitness Test for combat jobs

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Military Times

Corps updates physical fitness test standards for combat MOS Marines

Marine recruits conduct an initial strength assessment at Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, California, Sept. 6, 2025. (Cpl. Sarah M. Grawcock/U.S. Marine Corps) The U.S. Marine Corps is slated to ...
Neurology Advisor

Cognition After Acute Hypoxemic Failure Not Affected by High vs Low PaO

At 1 year after participants’ ICU stay for acute respiratory failure, mean DLCO was about 5% lower in those who had an ICU oxygenation target of 60 vs 90 mm Hg. Cognitive impairment levels among ...