In this study the measurements of two different indirect calorimeters from COSMED (Fitmate and Quark RMR) were correlated and analysed for better adequacy. The aim of this study was to check measurements of two indirect calorimeters on obese women and then comparing the results with predictive formulas (the popular Harris Benedict Equation). Two COSMED indirect calorimeter systems were...

Total Lung Capacity (TLC) is widely recognized as the gold standard for measuring lung volume, but its assessment typically requires complex and expensive equipment, such as body plethysmography or gas dilution techniques. These methods are not always readily available outside specialized healthcare settings. As a result, it’s crucial to explore whether other lung function tests, like...

A novel study was published on Current Opinion in Physiology to summarise the impact of COVID-19 infection on pulmonary function and to relate this to disease severity and to the clinico-radiological outcomes. In agreement with the findings of the respiratory community concerning the physiological assessment in patients following COVID-19 infection, it is apparent that the overarching...

Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) has spread worldwide determining a dramatic impact on the healthcare system. Aim of this study is to evaluate mid-term clinical impact of COVID-19 on respiratory function. The respiratory system is subjected to major involvement during COVID-19 also due to the hyperactive host immune response and the inflammatory organ injury, but there are no evidences...