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3D-printed device enables precise modeling of complex human tissues in the lab

Medical Xpress

A new, easily adopted, 3D-printed device will enable scientists to create models of human tissue with even greater control and complexity. An interdisciplinary group of researchers at the University of Washington and UW Medicine led the development of the device.

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Billy Joel cancels tour dates after diagnosis. What to know about the brain condition

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The singer canceled his summer tour dates and revealed he has a brain condition called normal pressure hydrocephalus. It's treatable but tricky to diagnose, doctors say.

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US measles case count climbs slightly to 1,046 cases, while Indiana's outbreak ends

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The U.S. saw a small increase in measles cases this week, an indicator that outbreaks are slowing down, though exposures at a busy airport in Colorado and a Shakira concert in New Jersey are keeping public health experts on their toes.

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Hay fever: Why symptoms are so bad this year, and what to do if your usual remedies aren't working

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Hay fever can be annoying at the best of times. But this year, many people are reporting their usual symptoms are worse than ever beforewith their normal go-to remedies doing little to provide relief.

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Swept-source anterior segment optical coherence tomography can help distinguish early childhood glaucoma

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The noninvasive swept-source anterior-segment optical coherence tomography (SS-ASOCT) can diagnose early-onset childhood glaucoma, according to a study published online May 22 in JAMA Ophthalmology.

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Working women are too often left to deal with endometriosis alone. But big changes could be coming

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Endometriosis is a long-term and invisible gynecological condition that affects around 1.5 million women in the UK alone. It's known for its unpredictable and debilitating symptoms, like chronic pelvic pain, heavy periods and fatigue. But many women face outdated practices in the workplace that just don't accommodate the reality of the condition.

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Study examines geographic ties between dementia and cardiometabolic disease in the US

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A "substantial number" of dementia cases in the U.S. could be eliminated by reducing cardiometabolic conditions such as heart attack, stroke and diabetes, according to a new study from Barrow Neurological Institute in Phoenix.

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Early prediction of preterm birth in cell-free RNA could reshape prevention strategies

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Children born before 37 weeks of gestation have a considerably increased risk of dying before they reach the age of five. Predicting the risk of preterm birth (PTB) and hence implementing preventive strategies is complicated by the heterogeneity of the condition, the many unknown mechanisms involved, and the lack of reliable predictive tools.