Internal Medicine
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Anti-rheumatic drugs could prevent thyroid disease
Anti-rheumatic drugs could help to prevent the development of autoimmune thyroid disease, an observational study suggests. Read more
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Trial to improve advanced bladder cancer survival
A major new trial to help improve survival rates of advanced bladder cancer has been launched. Read more
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Smartphone potential to monitor liver disease patients at home
Liver disease patients could soon be able to use their smartphones to help monitor symptoms, British researchers say. Read more
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Transplant boost for some type 1 diabetes patients
Islet transplantation could be a game changer for kidney transplant patients with type 1 diabetes, a European conference has heard. Read more
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Cancer rates continue to rise internationally
The rate of cancer cases and deaths has substantially increased globally since 1990, especially in people aged 40 to 49 years – in spite of improved treatments, according to a major analysis published today. Read more
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Liver dialysis device is ‘safe and effective’ in trial
A ‘potentially transformative’ clinical trial of liver dialysis has been completed successfully in the UK, it was announced today. Read more
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Urine test predicts bladder cancer years before diagnosis
Bladder cancer can be detected up to 12 years before symptoms appear, thanks to a test that looks for genetic mutations in urine, a conference has heard. Read more
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Vasectomy complications advice ‘outdated’
Advice given to men about potential complications following a vasectomy is outdated, British researchers say. Read more
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Seafood omega 3 ‘lowers risk of chronic kidney problems’
Taking omega 3 fatty acids derived from seafood is associated with a lower risk of chronic kidney disease and a slower decline in kidney function, according to a new Australian study. Read more
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Most dangerous cancer symptoms knowledge ‘low’ in UK
Awareness of the symptoms of some of the less survivable cancers is low in the UK, warns a group of charities today. Read more