MeSH tree: C09
Hair-like appendages called motile cilia beat in synchrony on cells in many parts of the body to keep fluids and particles moving, such as clearing mucus in the lungs so it can be coughed out.
Sep 11, 2026
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Researchers from the Department of Communication Sciences and Disorders (COMD) have partnered with faculty from across the Arnold School and USC to complete a study investigating the connections among physical function, blood ...
Sep 10, 2026
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Those experiencing worsening voice quality—in pitch, clarity, volume, reduced vocal range or other voice disorders—and no hearing loss may be at 58% greater risk of cognitive impairment or dementia than those who are not ...
Sep 4, 2026
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New research published in Nature Reviews Disease Primers is shedding light on the surprisingly broad range of neurological and systemic diseases that can be caused by varicella zoster virus (VZV), the virus that causes chickenpox ...
Sep 3, 2026
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Deep brain stimulation, or DBS, may help improve speech and swallowing problems caused by traumatic brain injury (TBI), according to a new University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine study published in Nature Communications.
Aug 22, 2026
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Medical misinformation may delay treatment for children, a case report warns. The New Zealand study describes the case of a 9-year-old girl who developed serious complications when her parents did not follow the course of ...
Aug 13, 2026
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Ears are built to listen to sounds from the world around us, but for some people, the sound comes from within. Tinnitus causes people to hear ringing or other noises in one or both ears or in their heads, even when there ...
As South Korea enters a superaged society, the rising number of cancer and chronic disease patients has made "eating well" an emerging national and social challenge. Dysphagia—difficulty swallowing—is particularly common ...
Jul 31, 2026
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Being ready for the school year means more than gathering clothes and supplies—it also means adequately preparing your child and school staff to deal with your child's allergies and asthma. It is important to take the necessary ...
Jul 28, 2026
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Rice University mechanical engineers and Baylor College of Medicine neurosurgeons have identified simple changes to surgical tools that could reduce strain on the esophagus and potentially lower the risk of swallowing difficulties ...
Jul 21, 2026
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