UK NEWS FOR FEBRUARY 2023
28/2/23 - Dystrophin link to cancer
The dystrophin gene may have a role in cancer, British researchers have reported.
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27/2/23 - Head injury a 'risk factor for developing brain cancer'
A mechanism that explains how head injury could be a risk factor for a rare brain tumour has been
revealed by British researchers. More
24/2/23 - Promising early gene therapy trial for 'childhood dementia'
An investigational gene therapy for a syndrome that leads to a form of childhood dementia has shown
promising early results in a proof-of-concept study, a conference will hear today. More
23/2/23 - Urban hayfever symptoms 'worse than rural areas'
People living in urban areas have worse hay fever symptoms than those living in rural areas of
the country, according to the first study of its kind. More
22/2/23 - Concern over new form of mpox
A new severe form of mpox has a high mortality rate in people with advanced HIV, researchers report
today. More
22/2/23 - Monthly physical activity benefits brain
A new link has been reported between regular exercise and improved cognitive function later in
life. More
21/2/23 - Three COVID treatments gain approval
Regulators today endorse three medicines for treating adults with COVID-19 as part of a clinical
and cost-effectiveness review. More
17/2/23 - Breakthrough made in next generation cancer treatment
A new generation of light-activated cancer treatments has become a step closer to reality, UK
researchers have revealed. More
16/2/23 - COVID protection drug rejected
A drug designed to protect vulnerable patients against COVID is unlikely to be effective enough,
according to UK regulators. More
15/2/23 - Implantable device could limit seizures
New implantable devices have been developed to monitor the brain for epileptic seizures, researchers
in Glasgow have announced. More
14/2/23 - Millions of adults with heart failure at risk of complications
Up to 2% of adults in Europe, North America, and Israel are likely to have heart failure, according
to new estimates published today. More
10/2/23 - 'Important' findings on influenza A infections
A new study has unveiled how influenza A infections work inside the throats and lungs.
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10/2/23 - Genetic test recommended to prevent new born babies going deaf
The NHS could adopt a genetic test for new-borns who develop neonatal bacterial infection to reduce
the risk of loss of hearing, it has been announced. More
9/2/23 - AI study to help understand fatigue
Research using artificial intelligence is helping to find better ways of managing and treating
fatigue. More
7/2/23 - Cohabiting helps to maintain lower blood sugar levels
Being married or living with a partner can help to maintain lower blood sugar levels – regardless
of how acrimonious the relationship is, a new study published today suggests. More
7/2/23 - TB protection link to Gaucher disease
The biologic mechanisms that mean Ashkenazi Jews are significantly more susceptible to a rare
genetic disorder might also be the reason why they could be protected against tuberculosis (TB),
according to new findings. More
3/2/23 - UK facing half a million cancer cases every year by 2040
The UK will see more than half a million people diagnosed with cancer every year by 2040 - an increase
of one third from today, according to an analysis published today. More
1/2/23 - Knowledge of CPR not widespread in the UK
About half of UK adults would not be comfortable performing CPR for a cardiac arrest, according
to a survey published today. More
1/2/23 - Concern over switching Parkinson's drugs
Patients with Parkinson’s disease should be protected against unplanned switching of the
brand of drugs they take, campaigners have warned. More
1/2/23 - New indication for cannabis treatments
The NHS is to support a new use of cannabis-derived medicines, it has been announced. More
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