Internal Medicine
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Origins of kidney cancer types discovered
The origins of seven kidney cancer types, including rare subtypes, have been identified, confirming they originate in specific forms of developmental cells in the foetus. Read more
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Test may protect bladder cancer patients from relapse
Researchers looking at a new biomarker of residual bladder cancer have found that it identifies high risk patients who may benefit from additional treatment. Read more
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Psychiatric drug could prevent bowel cancer
A clinical trial is to begin on whether a commonly used drug for psychiatric disorders can be used to prevent bowel cancer. Read more
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Long-term conditions in post-acute COVID-19 phase
One in seven adults with COVID-19 developed at least one new condition that required medical care during the post-acute phase of illness, a new US study has found. Read more
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Blood pressure genes found in the human kidney
Scientists have discovered 179 kidney genes that are responsible for high blood pressure – about 80% of which have never been associated with hypertension before, it was announced last night. Read more
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Ovarian cancer drug could be used against other cancers
A drug used to treat ovarian and breast cancers could be used to tackle other cancers with particular genetic defects, including a common kidney cancer, a study published today has shown. Read more
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Warning on pancreatic cancer risks
Europe faces an increasing toll of deaths of women from pancreatic cancer – although the UK is doing better at containing the disease, experts warn today. Read more
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Lab-grown organoids repair damaged human livers
Laboratory-grown organoids have been used for the first time to repair damaged human livers, potentially paving the way for cell therapies to treat liver disease, British researchers have announced. Read more
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Gene variants found to increase Addison’s disease risk
Nine gene variants have been found to increase the risk of developing Addison’s disease, according to the largest genetic study to date on patients with the disorder. Read more
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Shorter radiotherapy course benefits bladder cancer patients
Fewer, but larger doses of radiation, reduce the risk of bladder cancer returning, according to a study published today. Read more