Cryoprobe boosts lung biopsy accuracy by nearly 10 points over forceps

In a new study published in JAMA, the diagnostic yield of transbronchial lung biopsy was significantly higher when using a ...

Lung cancer patients who smoke and don't quit before surgery still have positive outcomes, says study

Researchers at the University of Cincinnati College of Medicine have found that patients who continue to smoke ahead of lung ...
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Biodesix Announces the Largest Lung Nodule Biomarker Clinical Validation Study Ever Published Supporting Earlier Lung Cancer Diagnosis

A retrospective pooled analysis of 1,100 patients demonstrates the Nodify CDT® test’s consistent clinical performance across nodule sizes and patient populations LOUISVILLE, Colo., March 20, 2026 ...
Medscape

Evolving Pulmonary Care Strategies for Patients With Lung Cancer

Lung cancer poses a potential smoke screen for today’s pulmonologists. Overall, incidence rates continue to decline in the US as other cancers are on the rise, yet a growing number of patients are ...
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Smokers undergoing lung cancer surgery face higher complication risks

Researchers at the University of Cincinnati College of Medicine have found that patients who continue to smoke ahead of lung cancer surgery have a higher risk of pulmonary complications, but their ...
Medscape

Incidental Lung Nodules: Balancing Surveillance and Early Diagnosis

Incidental pulmonary nodules are a common finding on chest imaging, but one program is taking an uncommon approach to managing them. Incidental nodules present a growing diagnostic and management ...
WDIO

Essentia Health-Duluth Clinic expands lung cancer screening with new robotic system

The Essentia Health-Duluth Clinic is improving lung cancer detection through a new cutting-edge robot system and the expansion of a specialty clinic dedicated to early lung cancer detection and ...
Becker's Hospital Review

Winning the lung cancer battle with technology: How robotic bronchoscopy is transforming lung nodule programs

According to the American Cancer Society, lung cancer is the deadliest cancer in the United States and the second most common type of cancer. A promising new approach could change that: advanced ...
University of Dayton

UD Researchers to Develop First Pediatric-Specific AI Lung Nodule Detection System

Dr. Russell Hardie with the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering has been awarded an National Institutes of Health (NIH) grant to harness artificial intelligence (AI) to revolutionize the ...
News Medical

CNN-based system improves lung nodule detection and classification

Lung cancer remains the leading cause of cancer-related mortality worldwide. Early detection of pulmonary nodules is crucial for timely diagnosis and effective treatment. Conventional computer-aided ...
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Biodesix Announces Publication of Clinical Validation Study for Nodify CDT® Lung Nodule Test in CHEST Pulmonary Journal

Biodesix, Inc. announced a new study published in CHEST Pulmonary Journal reaffirming the effectiveness of its Nodify CDT® blood-based lung nodule test, which assesses seven autoantibodies linked to ...
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WATCH: WECT’s Kim Ratcliff shares health update after surgery to remove cancerous nodule from lung

WILMINGTON, N.C. (WECT) - Carolina in the Morning anchor Kim Ratcliff is home and recovering after a successful surgery to remove a cancerous nodule from one of her lungs. In a video update, Kim ...