North America
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New evidence on rugby brain risk
Chronic traumatic encephalopathy risk is hugely increased amongst longstanding rugby players, according to the findings of a major study published today. Read more
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Biggest boost in cervical cancer care in 20 years announced
A short course of induction chemotherapy may significantly improve survival of patients being treated for cervical cancer, British researchers report today. Read more
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Updated clinical food allergy guidelines published
New clinical guidelines on food allergies updating recommendations on best practice and accurate diagnosis, European specialists say. Read more
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Call for global action to address declining male fertility
Urgent, global action is needed to address male infertility, according to a new report from an international consortium. Read more
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Human brain cell atlas identifies links to neuropsychiatric disorders
The links between specific types of brain cell types and some common neuropsychiatric disorders have been identified for the first time. Read more
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Women face increased risk of site reactions to vaccine
Women could be more likely to have injection site and systemic reactions to the seasonal flu vaccination than men, Canadian researchers suggests today. Read more
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Joint injections ‘ineffective’ for hand osteoarthritis
Joint injections are ineffective for relieving the symptoms of hand osteoarthritis and evidence about the effectiveness of topical creams and gels is uncertain, researchers say today. Read more
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Long-COVID risk ‘probably’ exaggerated
Major flaws in the published research on long COVID are likely to have exaggerated the true risks of developing the condition, according to a new study reported today. Read more
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Patients recall ‘near death’ experiences after cardiac arrest
Patients can recall near-death experiences up to an hour after being revived by cardiopulmonary resuscitation, a new study has found. Read more
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Limit opioids on discharge from emergency departments – conference
Emergency department doctors should limit the extent of opioid prescriptions given to patients who are being discharged after injury, a European conference has been told. Read more