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26/01/2022 - Sharp fall in ovarian cancer mortality
Mortality from ovarian cancer in the UK is predicted to fall significantly this year compared with 2017, according to an analysis published today. More
25/01/2022 - Major antiviral trial for the most vulnerable
The UK is heading a major study of the benefits of antiviral treatments for high risk patients who contract COVID, it was announced today. More
19/01/2022 - Children's lateral flow tests vary in reliability
COVID-19 lateral flow tests provided to children have sensitivity that "varies broadly" and is "substantially lower than reported by manufacturers", researchers warn today. More
14/01/2022 - WHO recommends two more COVID-19 treatments
A drug used to treat rheumatoid arthritis has been recommended for patients with severe or critical COVID-19, the World Health Organization announced today. More
12/01/2022 - Lung disease test for undiagnosed millions
A simple assessment can be used for accurate diagnosis of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease in many settings, according to a major global study. More
12/01/2022 - Ketamine may benefit severe alcoholics
Ketamine treatment may be effective for alcohol use disorder, alongside psychological therapy, according to a new study. More
12/01/2022 - Omicron tidal wave sweeping Europe
The Omicron variant is a “tidal wave” sweeping across Europe, the World Health Organization has warned. More
10/01/2022 - Common cold "key" to universal COVID vaccine
British scientists unveil new evidence today of how exposure to the common cold may help protect against COVID. More
05/01/2022 - Magic mushroom drug found safe for therapy
Treatment of mental trauma or long-lasting depression with psilocybin may be one step closer after a new study found no detrimental effects. More
05/01/2022 - Good results for T cell COVID-19 booster
A new COVID-19 booster vaccine may be effective against multiple variants, British scientists have announced. More
30/12/2021 - Simpler drug to suppress child HIV
A simple, low-cost treatment for children with HIV may provide improved care, British researchers have reported. More
24/12/2021 - Chinese COVID-19 vaccine is effective against severe disease
One dose of the Ad5-nCoV COVID-19 vaccine is 57.5% effective against symptomatic infection and 91.7% effective against severe disease after 28 days of vaccination, researchers report today. More
22/12/2021 - Ultraviolet light to halt virus spread?
An invisible protective “wall” could prevent the spread of airborne pathogens indoors, according to a new analysis. More
21/12/2021 - Reduce antidepressant prescriptions, doctors urged
Doctors should prescribe fewer antidepressants and when they do so, for shorter periods of time, experts say today. More
21/12/2021 - UK project will find rare cancer treatments
British scientists today launch an ambitious project to treat rare cancers by using genetic testing to repurpose existing drugs. More
15/12/2021 - Cannabis to treat epilepsy?
Whole-plant medical cannabis may be effective at reducing epileptic seizures in children, according to a new analysis published today. More
14/12/2021 - Lab study suggests Omicron impact on vaccinated
The Omicron variant is likely to increase the risk of infection amongst vaccinated people – but not the severity of disease, according to a new laboratory study by leading British scientists. More
08/12/2021 - Vaccine side-effects may mask infection symptoms - warning
People who get COVID symptoms after vaccination should not assume it is side-effects, according to a new analysis. More
03/12/2021 - COVID-19 boosters increase immunity
Six different types of COVID-19 boosters are safe and increase immunity following vaccination with either the AstraZeneca or Pfizer-BioNTech jabs, British researchers report today. More
26/11/2021 - 73% of health workers in Africa not fully vaccinated
Only 27% of health workers in Africa have been fully vaccinated against COVID-19, analysis by the World Health Organization (WHO) shows. More
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