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

Background Pulmonary function testing provides important insight regarding health; the vital capacity (VC) is so named because of its association with survival and longevity. Interpretation of ...

• Investigations of anorectal structure, function and sensation are indicated for the assessment of patients with symptoms suggestive of an evacuation disorder and/or faecal incontinence that are ...

Background: Exercise is an important component of pulmonary rehabilitation for patients with chronic lung disease. Objective: To explore the role of physical activity in maintaining cardiac and ...

Pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH) is a medical condition in which narrowed and stiffened arteries cause high blood pressure in the lungs. It’s one type of pulmonary hypertension, which is a ...

Lindsay Curtis is a health & medical writer in South Florida. She worked as a communications professional for health nonprofits and the University of Toronto’s Faculty of Medicine and Faculty of ...

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