Internal Medicine
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Call to step up HepC prevention
The world can prevent more than 15 million hepatitis C infections globally over the next decade – but the task could be challenging for some countries, experts have reported. Read more
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Haemochromatosis gene’s impact on carriers
A genetic variant that causes haemochromatosis is more dangerous than previously thought, according to a new UK analysis. Read more
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Chemical that could boost biomaterials
British scientists have unveiled a new technique aimed at “revolutionising” the use of traditional materials in wound healing and implants. Read more
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Cancer breath test project launched
Ambitious plans to develop a single breath test for multiple cancers were announced today. Read more
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HepC drive aims to find missing patients
A drive has been launched in England to find thousands of people infected with hepatitis C so they can be treated with curative drugs and virus transmission stopped. Read more
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Possible liver failure prevention drug unveiled
A promising new treatment has been found for sudden liver failure, according to research reported last night. Read more
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Source of common kidney cancers discovered
The cancer cells responsible for the most common childhood and adult kidney cancers have been identified, British researchers announced last night. Read more
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Link between appendicitis and allergies
Children with allergies who undergo surgery for appendicitis are less likely to develop complicated appendicitis, a new study has shown. Read more
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Muscle building critical for kidney care
Large muscles could benefit people with chronic kidney disease, according to a new study. Read more
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Cannabis medicine hope for pancreatic cancer
Researchers have hailed a “remarkable” research finding that could have a significant impact on people being treated for pancreatic cancer. Read more