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22/06/2018 - Early TB gene test developed
An international research team has found a potential test to predict active tuberculosis in advance of symptoms developing. More
19/06/2018 - Gaming joins new ICD
Gaming disorder is a new entry to the latest version of the international directory of diseases, it was announced yesterday. More
12/06/2018 - DNA test to identify prostate cancer risk
A new DNA test can identify 63 genetic variations linked to increased risk of prostate cancer, a major international study reported last night. More
12/06/2018 - WHO declares Paraguay malaria free
Paraguay is officially malaria free, the World Health Organization (WHO) has announced, making it the first country in the Americas since Cuba in 1973 to be granted the status. More
31/05/2018 - E-cigarettes questioned on No Tobacco Day
E-cigarette flavourings and misleading adverts should be banned to protect the health of young people, a group of leading international doctors says today. More
25/05/2018 - New board to oversee world health crisis planning
A new global board will oversee preparations for international health crises, it has been announced. More
21/05/2018 - DCR Ebola outbreak not yet an international emergency
The Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) is not yet an emergency of international concern, the World Health Organisation has concluded. More
27/04/2018 - The best treatments for post-partum haemorrhage
Oxytocin should not be the drug of choice for treating post-partum haemorrhage, according to a global analysis led by a British researcher. More
19/04/2018 - World medicine lacks knowledge on multi-morbidity - experts
Treatment of people with multiple health conditions is often ineffective and strategies for prevention “lacking”, medical scientists warn today. More
17/04/2018 - How lifestyle and diet is important pre-conception
The diet and lifestyle of parents plays a major role in the growth, development and health of a child before conception, experts say today. More
05/04/2018 - Call for taxes against chronic disease
Taxes on soft drinks, alcohol and tobacco are a key factor in tackling chronic diseases, according to a major global analysis published last night. More
28/03/2018 - Mixed-drug approach to malaria
A drug used to treat parasitic diseases is also effective at controlling mosquitoes, British researchers report today. More
27/03/2018 - Call for improved hep B diagnosis and care
Some 90% of people with hepatitis B infection remain undiagnosed, experts say today. More
22/03/2018 - Back pain over-treated - experts
Too many patients get the wrong care – and are over-treated – for low back pain, experts say today. More
22/02/2018 - Antidepressants work - study
Commonly used antidepressants are genuinely effective in treating acute depression, according to the findings of a major international analysis published today. More
19/02/2018 - World leaders promise solutions to non-communicable disease growth
World leaders have promised “bold and innovative” solutions to tackle the growing rates of diabetes, cardiovascular disease and cancer. More
01/02/2018 - Bone bricks to aid refugee casualties
A British professor aims to develop “bone bricks” to help prevent the loss of limbs among victims of conflict. More
30/01/2018 - Extent of worldwide antibiotic resistance revealed
More than 50% of patients with pneumonia in some countries are infected with penicillin resistant bacteria, according to the first global survey of its kind published today. More
10/01/2018 - Air pollution warnings "ineffective"
Government actions seeking to protect the public from air pollution are infective, public health specialists say today. More
27/12/2017 - UK boost to global vaccination
A new UK-led research initiative aims to increase the supply of critical effective vaccines, it was announced today. More
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