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The increased deposition of connective tissue is a problem in chronic diseases of many organs such as the lungs (idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis), liver (cirrhosis), kidneys (kidney fibrosis), gut ...

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He earned a bachelor’s degree from Nassau Community College, as part of a special program for pre-med and pre-chiropractic students, then went on to future study in Iowa, followed by a preceptorship, ...

The U.S. Social Security Administration has requested the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine establish an ad hoc committee to review certain heritable conditions related to ...

An emergency doctor has flagged a one-minute DIY test that could reveal a 'ticking time bomb' killer heart condition. Dr Joe Whittington, an emergency medicine expert from California, said the hack, ...

A researcher at the University of Vermont is exploring acupuncture and connective tissue. A researcher at the University of Vermont is exploring the connection between acupuncture and connective ...

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