Facial reconstruction and thoracic surgery were only the start of a Brighton man’s long recovery after being hit by a truck ...

Thoracic endo is a type of endometriosis that affects the lungs and diaphragm. Often thought of as rare, it is the most ...

Experts share their tips for breathing easier - even if you have a chronic condition such as asthma or chronic obstructive ...

“The perfect breath is this: Breathe in for about 5.5 seconds, then exhale for 5.5 seconds. That’s 5.5 breaths a minute for a total of about 5.5 liters of air. You can practice this perfect breathing ...

What Is Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)? Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), an irreversible form of lung disease, is treated with prescription drugs, lifestyle changes, ...

The pancreas is close to the diaphragm, a muscle important for breathing that sits just above your abdomen and is partially attached to your spine. Scoliosis (curvature) in the thoracic spine might ...

Everyone has one, but what does the rib cage do, exactly? The rib cage is also known as the thoracic cage, and the primary rib cage function is to protect the organs inside the chest. These organs ...

Diaphragm pumps are the hidden heroes behind some of the most essential industrial applications. These prolific machines are used in a wide variety of processes across industries—agriculture ...

What Is a Spinal MRI? A spinal MRI, or magnetic resonance imaging, uses powerful magnets, radio waves, and a computer to make clear, detailed pictures of your spine. The MRI may scan your whole ...

Result: A total of 1954 participants from 39 studies were included. Among them, there were 1,135 participants from 19 studies on diaphragm, 259 participants from 6 studies on extra-diaphragmatic ...

Likewise, for the descending aorta, it is preferable to use the largest diameter anywhere between the lower lip of the subclavian artery and the diaphragm ... Second, the authors include both thoracic ...