General Health
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Ancient Egyptian medicine offers care clues
Effective snake bite treatment was one of the highlights of the forgotten skills of ancient Egyptian medicine, according to a new study. Read more
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Call for Barbie to take up surgery
The Barbie doll has been seen as a huge influence on young girls – and has medical kits but only for working in limited areas of medicine, according to an analysis published today. Read more
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High altitude training could prep surgical patients
Vulnerable surgical patients could be prepared in low oxygen environments, imitating the effects of high altitude activity, anaesthetists have suggested. Read more
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UK Biobank publishes milestone ‘transformative treasure trove’ of data
The world’s largest single set of sequencing data, completing the “most ambitious” project of its kind, was unveiled today. Read more
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Heat-related deaths in Europe in 2022 revised up
High temperatures may have led to more than 70,000 excess deaths in Europe during the summer of 2022, according to a study published today. Read more
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Framework unveiled for climate resilient and low carbon health systems
Health services around the world must play their part in tackling the threat of climate change, according to new guidance published yesterday. Read more
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Commission on Nazi era medicine to inform modern ethics teaching
The most comprehensive report to date on medical atrocities under Nazism and during the Holocaust will help the medical community to be better equipped and resilient in the face of ethical pressures, it was announced today. Read more
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Self-testing kits need regulation, college warns
The public is increasingly turning to self-testing kits – but without regulation this could increase pressure on general practice, according to the Royal College of GPs. Read more
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Autoimmune disease burden greater than expected
About a tenth of the UK population are suffering from an autoimmune disease, according to a large new study. Read more
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Health boost from brief physical activity
One in ten premature deaths could be avoided if everyone achieved just half the recommended level of physical activity, researchers say today. Read more