The all-in-one optical fiber spectrometer offers a compact microscale design with performance on par with traditional laboratory-based systems. Miniaturized spectroscopy systems capable of detecting t ...

A new method of scanning lungs is able to show the effects of treatment on lung function in real time and enable experts to see the functioning of transplanted lungs.

New imaging techniques reveal real-time lung function improvements, offering a breakthrough in diagnosing and treating ...

The hospital corridor, usually so busy with the incessant hum of life and death, now lay in a brief silence, as though the ...

Some patients who have suffered at the hands of Lincare and Philips Respironics have joined forces with these corporations to ...

Hyperbaric oxygen therapy involves exposing the body to 100% oxygen at a pressure that is greater than normal. . Wounds need oxygen to heal properly. Exposing a wound to 100% oxygen may speed healing.

Scientists have developed a wearable ‘sticker’ that can accurately monitor and detect changes in people’s breathing – even ...

Scientists have developed a wearable patch that can accurately monitor ... "Respiratory rate is often the first physiological ...

Everyone has different criteria for what makes the best monitor, largely based on their specific needs and budget. For everyday tasks, an elaborate, high-end screen isn't necessary, but for ...

The Salton Sea's poor water quality could be feeding 'extreme microbes' that can release toxic compounds, harming nearby ...