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First breathing 'lung-on-chip' developed using genetically identical cells
Researchers at the Francis Crick Institute and AlveoliX have developed the first human lung-on-chip model using stem cells taken from... Read more -
Chronic kidney disease severity linked to gastroparesis
Chronic kidney disease (CKD) severity is associated with an increased risk for gastroparesis, according to a study published online Dec.... Read more -
Flu is rising rapidly, driven by a new variant. Here's what to know
Flu is rising rapidly across the U.S., driven by a new variant of the virus—and cases are expected to keep... Read more -
Visual analog scale has comparable validity for perennial allergic, nonallergic rhinitis
The visual analog scale (VAS) demonstrates comparable validity for perennial allergic rhinitis (PAR) and nonallergic rhinitis (NAR) severity and quality-of-life... Read more -
Exploring the occurrence of coal workers' pneumoconiosis-linked deaths
From 2020 to 2023, 1,754 decedents had coal workers' pneumoconiosis (CWP) listed on their death certificates, according to research published... Read more -
How pregnancy and breastfeeding enhance local immunity that cancer-proof the breast
For centuries, physicians observed that nuns, who are celibate, had much higher rates of breast cancer, leading to the theory... Read more -
Private equity firms now oversee over half of US IVF cycles
The rise of private equity firms investing in health care facilities across the United States has been exploding in the... Read more -
Q&A: The norovirus is surging; here are tips to dodge the 'stomach flu'
Norovirus is the country's leading cause of vomiting, diarrhea, and foodborne illness, and right on schedule, it's picking up steam... Read more -
Candida auris spreads globally as drug resistance and virulence increase, review finds
The fungal species Candida auris is spreading across the globe, and gaining in virulence, according to a new review by... Read more -
Melanoma cancer cells secrete extracellular vesicles to paralyze immune cells
A new international study led by Prof. Carmit Levy of the Department of Human Genetics and Biochemistry at the Gray... Read more -
AI model forecasts speech development in deaf children after cochlear implants
An AI model using deep transfer learning—the most advanced form of machine learning—has predicted spoken language outcomes with 92% accuracy... Read more -
Mortality prediction tool could help compassionate care in prison
In a bid to improve end-of-life care for incarcerated individuals in the California prison system, UC San Francisco researchers have... Read more -
Massachusetts' health department warns residents about possible measles exposures in multiple locations
An out-of-state adult visitor who spent time in the region earlier in December has been diagnosed with measles, according to... Read more -
Flu surge exposes missed COVID lessons
Three leading public health and social psychology experts warn that the U.K. is failing to apply vital lessons from the... Read more -
Boston reports 114% recent surge in flu cases in December, urges vaccinations
Boston is seeing an early surge in flu cases this year, city and health officials warned, with sharp upticks in... Read more
