Human non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) is a little-understood condition that significantly increases the risk of inflammation, fibrosis and liver
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‘Sweat sticker’ diagnoses cystic fibrosis on the skin in real time
A Northwestern University-led research team has developed a novel skin-mounted sticker that absorbs sweat and then changes color to provide
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Study sheds light on pathological characteristics behind sudden cardiac death
Nearly a half-million people a year die from sudden cardiac death (SCD) in the U.S. — the result of malfunctions
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What Causes Diabetic Nephropathy (Kidney Disease)?
In many diabetics, the kidneys slowly thicken and become progressively scarred over time. The nephrons, which are the basic functional
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What is Mediastinitis?
Skip to: The anatomy of the mediastinum Epidemiology of mediastinitis Mediastinitis – general considerations Mediastinitis is a term used to
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Liver cancer cells manipulate stromal cells involved in fibrosis to promote tumor growth
Hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC), frequently seen in patients with liver cirrhosis caused by alcohol abuse or chronic viral hepatitis, is the
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Understanding lung infections in patients with cystic fibrosis
Staphylococcus aureus (which includes MRSA) is the most prevalent organism isolated from the airways of children with cystic fibrosis (CF),
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New research examines mechanics of mucus in cystic fibrosis patients
If you’ve ever had a cold, you know that too much mucus can be an annoyance, but mucus plays a
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