Internal Medicine
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Memory T cells linked to auto-immune disease
Memory T cells may play a key role in triggering auto-immune disease, according to the findings of a major genetic analysis. Read more
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Surgery mortality cut by guidelines
The use of global surgical guidelines has substantially reduced post-operative deaths in the Scottish NHS, a new report shows. Read more
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Patients should see scans routinely – conference
It should become routine practice for patients to see their medical scans, a conference will hear today. Read more
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Premature birth linked to kidney risk
Babies born prematurely have an increased risk of developing chronic kidney disease in later life, according to a Swedish analysis published today. Read more
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Some kidney transplant recipients benefit from antiviral therapy
Antiviral therapy improves survival rates of kidney transplant patients infected with hepatitis B and C, French researchers reported last night. Read more
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GPs face new antibiotics pressure
Pensioners with urinary tract infections should get rapid antibiotic treatment to reduce risk of sepsis, researchers say today. Read more
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UTI symptoms may indicate cancer – conference told
Women treated for urinary tract infections should be investigated for cancer if serious symptoms persist, a conference heard last night. Read more
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Long-term benefits of antivirals for chronic hepatitis C
Direct-acting antivirals reduce the risk of premature death and liver cancer among people with chronic hepatitis C, according to a major new analysis of treatment effectiveness published today. Read more
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Masterswitch’ discovered in the immune system
Scientists have found a ‘masterswitch’ in the immune system, opening the way for new treatments for a range of immune-related diseases, it was announced last night. Read more
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Largest gut bacteria database launches
Scientists have discovered more than 100 new gut bacteria as part of a project to create the biggest database of its kind, it was announced last night. Read more