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19/01/2021 - Geneticists warn of "coercive" collection of DNA
Genetics experts have called for scientific journals to re-examine academic papers where there are question marks over consent for DNA collection. More
12/01/2021 - Gut microbiome may influence COVID-19 severity
Imbalances in gut microbiome may be responsible for how ill an individual will get from COVID-19 and could be why some people suffer from “long COVID”, according to new research. More
13/11/2020 - Global action call on diabetes epidemic
The world is facing an epidemic of diabetes – and could save millions of lives by effective, low-cost interventions, experts say today. More
06/11/2020 - Ethnicity affects COVID stroke risk - while statins may protect
The COVID-19 virus seems to double the risk of stroke for people of Asian descent, British researchers reported today. More
27/10/2020 - Air pollution link to some COVID-19 deaths
About 15% of COVID-19 deaths globally could be attributed to long-term exposure to air pollution, a new study claims today. More
23/10/2020 - India trial finds limited effectiveness from convalescent plasma
Using convalescent plasma to treat moderately ill COVID-19 patients did not reduce severity of the illness or risk of death, according to the findings of a small clinical trial published today. More
16/10/2020 - Vaccine may help over 60s - but response weaker
A COVID-19 vaccine under development in China can induce antibody responses in elderly patients, researchers have reported. More
07/10/2020 - Ablation cuts atrial fibrillation dementia risk
Patients with atrial fibrillation are at a reduced risk of dementia if they undergo catheter ablation, researchers report today. 1 comments More
28/09/2020 - Masks cut transmission rates - conference hears
Consistent wearing of masks together with social distancing and regular handwashing are effective means of preventing the spread of COVID-19, a European conference of infectious disease experts has heard. More
23/09/2020 - One fifth of COVID cases likely asymptomatic
About a fifth of people infected with COVID-19 are asymptomatic – although the proportion may be greater among health workers, according to new studies. More
15/09/2020 - Molecule might restore brain and spinal cord function
A molecule has been created that might repair and restore brain and spinal cord function in mice with neurological disorders, it has been announced. More
04/09/2020 - World falling behind on non-communicable diseases
Most of the world is falling behind on promises to tackle chronic and non-communicable diseases – and the COVID-19 pandemic has made this worse, according to a major analysis. More
12/08/2020 - Pupil size predicts heart failure relapse
The size of a heart failure patient’s pupil can be a useful marker for prognosis, according to a new study. More
04/08/2020 - SARS-COV-2 strains classified - and G is dominant
There are now at least six strains of the COVID-19 virus – but it remains vulnerable to vaccines, according to a major new analysis. More
23/07/2020 - Plant protein diet can reduce mortality risk
People should consume more protein – particularly plant protein – to help reduce mortality risk for a number of diseases, says a new study published today. More
21/07/2020 - UK, China, USA report vaccine hopes
The UK's Oxford-based vaccine continues to show promise as do vaccines developed in other parts of the world, according to a series of announcements yesterday. More
17/07/2020 - T cells point to new viral vaccines
Patients who have recovered from COVID-19 infection may benefit from strong T cell immunity – and even victims of the common cold may enjoy some immunity, according to a significant new study. More
16/07/2020 - ICUs seeing improved survival from virus
Intensive care units successfully cut mortality from the COVID-19 virus in the early stages of the virus, according to a major new analysis published today. More
16/07/2020 - Vaccines showing promise - but is cholesterol drug the key?
The UK's Oxford vaccine project is showing promising results in its early stages of human testing, it was reported today. More
13/07/2020 - Shame and sorrow as UK's clinician deaths topped only by Russia
The UK has suffered one of the highest loss rates of health and social care workers from the COVID-19 virus, according to a major global report published today. More
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