North America
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Leprosy research breakthrough
British and US researchers have made a breakthrough in the study of leprosy – explaining for the first time how the disease causes its damage, it was announced last night. Read more
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New breast milk clue to antimicrobials
Oligosaccharides contained in breast milk have antibacterial properties – and are non-toxic, researchers reported last night. Read more
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COPD’s worldwide toll
More than three million people die worldwide from chronic respiratory diseases every year, according to an analysis published today. Read more
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Cannabis link to hypertension
Regular use of cannabis raises the risk of hypertension, researchers have reported. Read more
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Success for child double hand transplant
A child who received a double hand transplant is now able to carry out a range of tasks, 18 months on, it was announced today. Read more
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Likely source of M. chimaera infection in patients uncovered
Contaminated heater-cooler units produced in Germany have been identified as the likely source of a Mycobacterium chimaera infection that affected 21 open-heart surgery patients across Europe, USA and Australia. Read more
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Liquid biopsies improve GI cancer care
So-called liquid biopsies are feasible as a way of monitoring treatment for gastro-intestinal cancer, a European conference has heard. Read more
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IBD gene search gets closer
Significant progress has been made in searching for genes responsible for inflammatory bowel disease, it was announced last night. Read more
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Flu vaccine patch safe and effective
A dissolvable flu vaccine patch that could reduce waste and avoid the need for a health care professional, researchers say today. Read more
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Diarrhoea still a major child-killer – analysis
Diarrhoea remains one of the biggest threats to children worldwide, killing half a million infants a year, according to a major analysis published today. Read more