Asia
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RECOVERY trial to investigate flu treatments
The Oxford-based RECOVERY trial, which discovered four effective treatments for COVID-19, is to investigate treatments for influenza, it has been announced. Read more
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Biggest boost in cervical cancer care in 20 years announced
A short course of induction chemotherapy may significantly improve survival of patients being treated for cervical cancer, British researchers report today. Read more
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Call for global action to address declining male fertility
Urgent, global action is needed to address male infertility, according to a new report from an international consortium. Read more
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Shift work causes brain changes that increase appetite
Circadian misalignment changes the brain’s regulation of hormones, which could lead to shift workers to gaining weight, according to a new study. Read more
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Global plan launched to tackle main cause of death in childbirth
The first roadmap to tackle postpartum haemorrhage, the world’s leading cause of maternal death, has been published by the World Health Organization. Read more
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Genetic variation clue to complex regional pain syndrome cases
Gene variations could be responsible for about one third of complex regional pain syndrome cases, a new study has found. Read more
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Approval for UK-developed malaria vaccine
A British-developed vaccine is to become the world’s second vaccine against malaria, the World Health Organization has announced. Read more
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Dark tea every day could reduce type 2 diabetes risk
Drinking dark tea every day could help to reduce the risk of developing type 2 diabetes, a conference has heard. Read more
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Quitting smoking beneficial after PCI
Patients are at raised risk of adverse outcomes if they continue to smoke after percutaneous coronary intervention, researchers warn today. Read more
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Turmeric compound has potential for indigestion treatment
A natural compound found in turmeric may be as effective as omeprazole for treating indigestion symptoms, a Thai study published today has claimed. Read more