Australia
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New evidence on rugby brain risk
Chronic traumatic encephalopathy risk is hugely increased amongst longstanding rugby players, according to the findings of a major study published today. Read more
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Brain metal levels linked to Huntingdon’s disease
Unusual levels of various metals have been observed in human brain tissue from patients with Huntington’s disease, researchers have announced. Read more
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‘Nearly ten million stroke deaths by 2050’ – warning
The number of people who die from stroke globally could rise by 50% by 2050, according to report from the World Health Organization published today. 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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Joint injections ‘ineffective’ for hand osteoarthritis
Joint injections are ineffective for relieving the symptoms of hand osteoarthritis and evidence about the effectiveness of topical creams and gels is uncertain, researchers say today. Read more
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New risk score predicts dementia 14 years before diagnosis
A new dementia risk score can predict an individual’s risk of developing the disease in the ensuing 14 years, it was announced today. Read more
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Call to stop opioids for lower back and neck pain
Opioids should be stopped for patients who have lower back or neck pain because they provide no pain-relief benefits, according to a new Australian study. Read more
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Vitamin D supplements could reduce cardiovascular illness risk
Taking vitamin D supplements over the age of 60 could help to reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease, an Australian clinical trial has suggested today. Read more
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Raised risk of depression among patients with a cardiac device
People who have a device fitted to help prevent sudden death face increased risk of anxiety or depression, researchers warn today, calling for psychological support for these patients. Read more
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Little benefit from surgery for sciatica
Treating sciatica with surgery may not benefit patients over the long term, researchers reported last night. Read more