General Health
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Mortality risk’ of surgery on surgeon’s birthday
Patients who undergo surgery on their surgeon’s birthday face an increased mortality risk, according to a US-based study today, published as part of the tradition of quirky Christmas journal articles. Read more
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Chimera cells could trigger “host” of advances
In a discovery straight out of myth and science fiction, researchers have announced the discovery of stem cells that could be used to create “chimera” animals and organs derived from mixed species. Read more
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Asthma risk for permanent night shift workers
Shift workers, particularly those who work nights permanently, could be at increased risk of developing moderate to severe asthma, researchers say today. Read more
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Users ‘overstate’ benefits of health supplements
People who take multivitamin and mineral supplements overstate the benefits, based on their positive expectations of effectiveness, researchers say today. Read more
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Anaesthesia aerosols smaller than feared
Anaesthesia procedures may not pose as much risk of COVID-19 transmission as had been feared, according to a British study. Read more
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Daily internet users ‘have better mental health’
Adults over 50 who use the internet more frequently are more likely to experience positive mental health and wellbeing, a new UK study reveals today. Read more
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Local anaesthesia may protect environment
Using regional rather than general anaesthesia when possible may have significant environmental advantages, it has been claimed. Read more
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Biomedical scientists urge protection from false claims
Scientists have called on the European Union to protect biomedical sciences from false claims – amid commercial attempts to exploit stem cell and genetic treatments. Read more
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Dr Google’ is unreliable
Online symptom checkers provide inaccurate diagnoses two thirds of the time, according to a new Australian study. Read more
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Physical work demands shorter working life
Jobs with high physical demands are linked to a shortened working life and more sickness absence and unemployment, Danish researchers say today. Read more