Internal Medicine
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Hepatitis Day’s elimination aim
World Hepatitis Day is to centre on Mongolia tomorrow as the country grapples with high rates of infection. Read more
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Call to improve kidney stone care
The UK NHS should offer non-invasive treatments for kidney stones faster to help relieve severe pain, according to new guidelines. Read more
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New ultrasound technique better targets liver tumours
A technique to treat liver cancer patients with heat-activated lipid capsules filled with chemotherapy has been found to be successful in phase 1 clinical trials, British researchers report today. Read more
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Backing for artificial pancreas
Artificial pancreas systems are a “safe and effective” treatment for people with type 1 diabetes, according to an analysis published today. Read more
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Call for improved hep B diagnosis and care
Some 90% of people with hepatitis B infection remain undiagnosed, experts say today. Read more
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Breakthrough for lab-grown kidney research
Laboratory generated human kidney tissue has successfully been implanted and grown in living organisms for the first time, British researchers have announced. Read more
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New approach for pancreatic cancer
A modified flu virus could be used to inhibit the growth of pancreatic cancer, British scientists report today. Read more
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Liver diagnosis guidance published
New guidelines aim to improve the diagnosis of liver disease, developers say. Read more
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Poor pancreatic cancer trials letting down patients
A lack of trials into pancreatic cancer is a significant barrier to understanding the difficult-to-treat disease, according to a healthcare analytics company. Read more
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HepC patients unaware of treatment possibilities – conference
Britain is lagging behind other countries in the identification of patients with hepatitis C infection, a global conference will hear today. Read more