My recent pulmonary function test (PFT) results indicated a decline in all the areas it measured. That’s not unusual for me. In the spring, my PFT numbers had declined, as well, leading to a diagnosis ...

The 6-minute walk test in children and the timed up and go test in adults are the only performance-based instruments that have been fully evaluated for their reliability, validity, and responsiveness ...

A new $500 membership service allows patients to skip the doctor's office and get their own labs. Function Health then gives people nutrition and supplement advice, and encourages retesting. I found ...

Yes, it is possible for a person with cirrhosis to receive typical liver function test results, although this is rare. The United Kingdom’s National Health Service (NHS) notes that liver function ...

Yes, it is possible to have a normal liver function test if you have cirrhosis, but this is rare. Cirrhosis is a condition that causes scarring and damage of the liver, which can prevent it from ...

An at-home liver test can check for liver disease or help monitor an ongoing condition by measuring certain proteins, enzymes, and bilirubin in your blood. Taking this test can help shed light on the ...

NEW YORK – Abbott has received 510(k) clearance from the US Food and Drug Administration for its cardiac function test intended to help diagnose heart failure. The Alere NT-proBNP assay for the ...