A parent’s intuition about their child’s condition is a significant medical indicator. A new study from the University of Oulu and Oulu University Hospital shows that even comprehensive digital symptom questionnaires may not improve assessment if the parent’s underlying concern is overlooked.

CHEST announces the first class of advanced practice providers to earn the CHEST Critical Care Advanced Practice Provider (CCAPP) designation. 

23andMe Research Institute study finds that learning of genetic health risks drives preventative action. The study included data from more than 1,000 research-consented 23andMe participants who learned they had an increased genetic risk for serious health conditions such as hereditary cancers and cardiovascular disease.  Among those who learned of a serious genetic health risk: - 82% had not undergone prior genetic testing for these conditions, despite most (68%) having a relevant personal or family history. - 86% of those who shared results with their doctor received medical recommendations to address the risk, which included nearly 1,500 personalized recommendations from early screening to prophylactic surgeries. - 88% of the medical recommendations were adhered to by participants.

As cultured meat moves toward commercialization, people want to understand how it impacts health compared to conventional animal meat. So, researchers publishing in ACS’ Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry conducted an initial food safety study to identify potential allergens in cultured beef cells. They report mixed hazard results: Cultured cells contained relatively fewer traditional protein allergens than regular steak but provoked stronger immune reactions in blood samples from people with an acquired meat allergy.

Babies born between 2003 and 2006 were exposed to many more “forever chemicals” before birth than scientists previously understood, according to new research published in Environmental Science & Technology.

A recent Finnish study has found that measuring adolescents’ maximal oxygen uptake often requires a brief verification phase to ensure reliable results. The researchers also note that even small changes in how the measurement data are analysed can alter the reported value of maximal oxygen uptake.