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Alimetry has successfully raised $18 million in an oversubscribed A2 financing round. The funding will help commercialize its wearable device for monitoring gut health. This device has gained traction in US hospitals, especially after Alimetry received its fourth FDA clearance and established a CPT III reimbursement code. Additionally, the company…

A new study from a Monash University-led team reveals that many Australian mothers find it challenging to navigate their personal health care between pregnancies. The research highlights that health consultations often focus primarily on babies and children, leaving mothers’ health needs overlooked. This neglect can have serious consequences for both…

Our lips play crucial roles in our daily lives. They help us talk, eat, drink, and breathe, and they express our emotions and health. Because of their complex structure, problems with lips can be difficult to treat. Basic research is vital for improving these treatments, but until now, scientists lacked…

A recent study from Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis has created detailed three-dimensional (3D) maps of various tumor types. These cancer atlases illustrate how tumor cells and their surrounding environments are organized and how this organization changes when tumors spread to other organs. The findings could provide…

Researchers from the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP) have found that non-Hispanic Black children, as well as those with public insurance and lower Child Opportunity Index (COI) scores, are significantly more likely to seek concussion care in emergency departments rather than in primary or specialty care settings. This research, published…

A groundbreaking study led by the University of Surrey has revealed that telephone therapy significantly decreases mental health symptoms in refugee children. The research also indicates a higher completion rate of treatment compared to traditional in-person therapy. In this pilot randomized controlled trial (RCT), 20 refugee children in the Beqa’a…

Researchers have made a significant advancement in drug discovery that could enhance patient care. Initially, scientists focus on identifying molecules in the body’s cells that contribute to disease. These molecules serve as potential targets for new medications. The next phase involves screening candidate drugs to determine their effectiveness against these…

Researchers at the University of Barcelona and the August Pi y Sunyer Biomedical Research Institute (IDIBAPS) have discovered that the IGFBP3 protein plays a crucial role in human lung development. This study, which used organoids from embryonic lungs, offers new insights into lung development and could lead to better prevention…

A recent study published in One Earth has reviewed existing evidence on how long-term exposure to fine particulate matter (PM2.5) affects the risk of developing asthma. Global Burden of Asthma Asthma affects over 250 million people worldwide. Symptoms such as wheezing and coughing can severely impact daily life and, in…

A recent study published in Nature Medicine examines the effectiveness of semaglutide in managing high urine albumin-to-creatinine ratio (UACR) among overweight patients with chronic kidney disease (CKD). Impact of Obesity on Kidney Function Obesity is a widespread health issue, affecting an estimated two billion people worldwide. Excess weight increases the…