The use of newly developed race-neutral reference equations for pulmonary function test (PFT) interpretation led to a significant increase in both the prevalence and severity of respiratory ...

Credit: Getty Images A pulmonologist discusses the history and influence of race-based reference equations in pulmonary function testing interpretation and patient care. Pulmonary function testing ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . Clinicians need to remember that a patient’s reported race includes social factors in addition to genetics. In ...

Credit: Getty Images The road to race-neutral pulmonary function testing has been long and evolving; now, ATS recommends this approach and a Boston hospital offers an implementation model. In July, ...

Type 2 diabetes and prediabetes can both significantly impact pulmonary health, highlighting the need for early detection and intervention. A new paper has highlighted the significant impact of type 2 ...