Innovations in technology have enabled the creation of point-of-care ultrasound, which allows clinicians to gather images at the first patient assessment, improving care quality by reducing wait times ...

One of the biggest daily challenges faced by healthcare providers is obtaining accurate diagnostic answers in a timely manner. Clinicians spend years training in physical diagnosis, mastering ...

The indications for pleural drainage are diagnostic (to collect samples for cytologic, biologic, or chemical analysis) and therapeutic (to remove large fluid collections and improve respiratory ...

A new procedure offered at DCH Regional Medical Center could mean a better diagnosis for patients with lung conditions. Bronchoscopy with endobronchial ultrasound (EBUS) is a non-invasive procedure ...

image: An abbreviated lung ultrasound protocol can efficiently determine presence of lung congestion in patients receiving hemodialysis and help expedite care. view more An abbreviated lung ultrasound ...

A comparison of two strategies to determine the stage of suspected non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) finds that the less invasive method is more effective at identifying a type of lung cancer that ...

Less invasive methods may accurately determine the stage of suspected lung cancer better than conventional invasive procedures, says a new study. Determining the stage of the lung cancer is a crucial ...