Gastroenterology
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Cell mutations can prevent oesophageal cancer
Cell mutations can help prevent cancer as well as cause it, according to a new study of oesophageal disease. Read more
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Constipation drug can improve memory and cognition
A drug that treats constipation could also be a useful treatment for cognitive problems in patients with mental illness, according to a new study. Read more
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Pathway discovered for bowel cancer drug failure
A protein pathway prevents some bowel cancer drugs from working, researchers reported last night. Read more
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Campaign launched to highlight cancer symptoms
The NHS is to run a campaign this week to persuade the public to ensure they are checked for potential cancer symptoms. Read more
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Scientists make important oesophageal cancer cells discovery
Abnormal cells that develop into oesophageal cancer start life as cells of the stomach, British researchers reported last night. Read more
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Scientists track multi drug resistant E.coli
The largest genomic survey yet of E.coli has found that antibiotic resistance has been steadily increasing over the past 16 years, researchers warn today. Read more
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Family intestinal polyps link to colorectal cancer
A new link has been found between colorectal polyps in close relatives and individual risk of colorectal cancer. Read more
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Composition of gut microbiome linked to diet
Researchers have carried out a study looking for links between individual foods, specific gut bacteria, and certain inflammatory illnesses. Read more
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Mitochondria mutations that may combat cancer
Mitochondrial DNA mutations found in cancer tumours are linked to improved chances of survival, researchers have found. Read more
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Diphtheria could become a ‘major global threat’
Diphtheria could become a global threat again because it is evolving and becoming resistant to a number of classes of antibiotics, scientists have warned. Read more