Internal Medicine
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14/10/2021 - Hepatocyte mutations linked to liver diseases
DNA mutations in liver cells lead to metabolism and insulin sensitivity in patients with liver disease, a new study has found. More
30/06/2021 - Novel pancreatic cancer biomarker found
A new biomarker for pancreatic cancer has been identified, raising hopes of earlier diagnosis, British researchers have announced. More
24/06/2021 - Origins of kidney cancer types discovered
The origins of seven kidney cancer types, including rare subtypes, have been identified, confirming they originate in specific forms of developmental cells in the foetus. More
23/06/2021 - Test may protect bladder cancer patients from relapse
Researchers looking at a new biomarker of residual bladder cancer have found that it identifies high risk patients who may benefit from additional treatment. More
03/06/2021 - Psychiatric drug could prevent bowel cancer
A clinical trial is to begin on whether a commonly used drug for psychiatric disorders can be used to prevent bowel cancer. More
20/05/2021 - Long-term conditions in post-acute COVID-19 phase
One in seven adults with COVID-19 developed at least one new condition that required medical care during the post-acute phase of illness, a new US study has found. More
07/05/2021 - Blood pressure genes found in the human kidney
Scientists have discovered 179 kidney genes that are responsible for high blood pressure - about 80% of which have never been associated with hypertension before, it was announced last night. More
23/04/2021 - Ovarian cancer drug could be used against other cancers
A drug used to treat ovarian and breast cancers could be used to tackle other cancers with particular genetic defects, including a common kidney cancer, a study published today has shown. More
22/02/2021 - Warning on pancreatic cancer risks
Europe faces an increasing toll of deaths of women from pancreatic cancer – although the UK is doing better at containing the disease, experts warn today. More
19/02/2021 - Lab-grown organoids repair damaged human livers
Laboratory-grown organoids have been used for the first time to repair damaged human livers, potentially paving the way for cell therapies to treat liver disease, British researchers have announced. More
12/02/2021 - Gene variants found to increase Addison's disease risk
Nine gene variants have been found to increase the risk of developing Addison's disease, according to the largest genetic study to date on patients with the disorder. More
02/02/2021 - Shorter radiotherapy course benefits bladder cancer patients
Fewer, but larger doses of radiation, reduce the risk of bladder cancer returning, according to a study published today. More
05/11/2020 - Obesity a cause of kidney disease
Obesity can increase the chances of someone developing kidney disease, Oxford University research has confirmed. More
03/09/2020 - Immunotherapy hope for aggressive pancreatic cancer
An aggressive form of pancreatic cancer could respond to immunotherapy, according to a study published today. More
16/06/2020 - Discovery could help kidney failure treatment
Stopping a cell signalling pathway in the kidney could be the key to treating chronic kidney disease as well as other deadly conditions, including heart attack and stroke, according to a new international study. More
29/05/2020 - Immunotherapy hope for advanced bladder cancer patients
An immunotherapy drug significantly improves survival in some bladder cancer patients, according to results of a global phase III clinical trial. More
15/04/2020 - Protective benefit of exercise on liver cancer
Australian researchers have reported new discoveries about the protective effect of exercise against liver cancer. More
25/03/2020 - Global advice on surgery infections
New guidelines, published today, set out how surgeons in low-income countries can reduce the risk of surgical site infection. More
19/03/2020 - Open surgery for AAA, NICE concludes
Unruptured abdominal aortic aneurysms should usually be treated with open surgery rather than endovascular repair, according to the latest version of controversial guidelines published today. More
16/03/2020 - Research launched into diabetes and pancreatic cancer link
Two new research projects will examine the link between diabetes and pancreatic cancer, it has been announced. More
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