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05/07/2010 - Gene chip aims to prevent transplant need
A "Brum gene chip" has been developed by British doctors as part of a treatment revolution aimed at reducing the need for transplants. More
21/05/2010 - Statin side-effects revealed
The cholesterol lowering drugs, statins, have side effects including kidney failure, liver disease and eye cataracts, researchers warned today. More
07/05/2010 - Milk cleared as cancer risk
New findings today exonerate milk from allegations that it contributes to the development of kidney cancer. More
28/04/2010 - Test that could save thousands of lives
A "simple" medical procedure could save hundreds of lives from bowel cancer if it was offered to adults just before they reached retirement age, British researchers said today. More
24/03/2010 - Curry, hair dye and smoking influence liver disease risk
The curry spice turmeric may help protect patients with liver disease, researchers report today. More
18/03/2010 - Fish oil success in cancer prevention
Purified fish oil may help prevent the development of bowel cancer in high risk people, researchers reveal today. More
17/03/2010 - Gene weakness could boost cancer treatment
Scientists have found a possible genetic treatment for some types of bowel cancer. More
26/02/2010 - New cancer technique on trial
A new technique aimed at treating cancer in the liver is to be tested in Britain, it was announced yesterday. More
08/01/2010 - Anger at "disastrous" impact of cheap booze
Health campaigners gave a warm welcome to a report today calling for tougher action to prevent alcohol abuse. More
28/12/2009 - Can imperfect kidneys be safely transplanted?
Kidneys from donors who have had cancer can be safely used for transplants, surgeons have found. More
26/11/2009 - Drinkers work out to burn off alcohol
British drinkers think they can burn off the effects of alcohol with exercise. More
19/11/2009 - Liver cancer drug too costly
A cancer expert reacted with dismay today to a proposal not to approve a liver cancer drug for use in Britain. More
21/10/2009 - Coffee fights liver disease
Drinking coffee may help combat serious liver disease caused by viral infection, researchers reported last night. More
06/10/2009 - Warning on herbal poison
An ancient poisonous herb is being marketed as "herbal valium", British regulators have warned. More
05/10/2009 - Nutrition may boost stomach surgery
Patients who have had surgery for stomach cancer recover best if they are fed after surgery - using liquid food, researchers will tell a major UK cancer conference today. More
24/08/2009 - Progress on wearable artificial kidney
Scientists are in the process of creating a "wearable" artificial kidney, which could be used as an alternative to undergoing dialysis. More
20/08/2009 - Modern lifestyles linked to liver cancer
Modern lifestyles - with too much alcohol and obesity - have contributed to a massive increase in the number of cases of liver cancer in Britain, it was reported today. More
18/08/2009 - Nano-magnets treat arteries
British scientists have developed a revolutionary technique to conduct repairs of cells deep within the body, it was announced today. More
17/08/2009 - Diet may beat kidney stones
Researchers have found another benefit of healthy eating - it helps prevent kidney stones. More
10/08/2009 - Blueberry hope for liver virus
A blueberry plant may hold the key to treating the highly infectious liver virus, hepatitis C, researchers have reported. More
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