Even as a respiratory therapist, Leia Kennedy didn't know about a lung cancer screening exam that can find those cancers early. But she knows the toll it can take when it is found late, as it was with ...
HUNTSVILLE, Ala. (WHNT) — Hundreds of thousands of Americans will receive a lung cancer diagnosis this year. Alabama’s five-year survival rate is trailing the rest of the county. 21.3% of lung cancer ...
Early detection saves lives, especially when it comes to lung cancer. Lung cancer is the leading cause of cancer deaths worldwide. Providence St. Joseph Hospital Eureka is urging Humboldt County ...
A study has shown that lung ultrasound examination was effective in diagnosing pneumonia caused by COVID-19 and managing the disease. On the 14th, Bundang Seoul National University Hospital announced ...
Lung cancer screening can detect cancer early when it’s most treatable. See if you qualify for a low-dose CT scan at Fred Hutch.
An exam meant to determine whether a baby was born dead or alive is of “questionable value,” the National Association of ...
Phase II trial: Concurrent chemotherapy and radiotherapy with nitroglycerin in locally advanced non-small cell lung cancer patients. This is an ASCO Meeting Abstract from the 2012 ASCO Annual Meeting ...
As part of a comprehensive lung exam, a doctor may try to listen for various sounds by tapping your back and chest with their hand, which is a test called percussion. If the percussion produces a drum ...
Seeing the doctor when you're sick is a step in the right direction, but it's only a small piece of the wellness puzzle overall. Getting annual checkups reduces your chances of dealing with a chronic ...
Hemoptysis can signal conditions ranging from the mild to life-threatening. Here’s how to determine which cases demand immediate intervention. Hemoptysis is frequently encountered by primary-care ...
A Brazilian study involving nearly 900 participants under the age of 40 reinforces the idea that premature lung aging is ...