Pharmaceuticals
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Doubts on anti-flu drugs
The antiviral drugs being used to stem the spread of swine flu are probably having limited effect, researchers warned yesterday. Read more
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Cataracts may be linked to blood pressure drugs
Some blood pressure lowering treatments may be linked to an increased risk of develop cataracts in the eyes, researchers warned today. Read more
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Allergy shock treatment hope
Scientists may have found a way of limiting the danger of anaphylactic shock caused by allergic reactions. Read more
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AML antibody treatment on trial
Researchers are testing a new antibody treatment for a hard-to-treat form of leukaemia in the hope of finding a radical new therapy, researchers have reported. Read more
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Osteoporosis drug monitoring ‘unnecessary’
Monitoring women on anti-osteoporosis treatment is a waste of resources, experts say today. Read more
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Hydrangea gives allergy drug hope
A new treatment for autoimmune disorders may be on the way, derived from the root of the hydrangea plant. Read more
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Leukaemia promise from green tea extract
Green tea may contain substances with powerful medical benefits, according to findings published yesterday. Read more
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Grapefruit nearly caused leg loss
Doctors have told how a woman developed a dangerous blood clot in her leg from eating too much grapefruit for breakfast. Read more
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Drug errors ‘common’ in intensive care units
Researchers say they have discovered an alarming rate of injected medication errors in intensive care units in Britain and Europe. Read more
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Doctors told take bran off menu
A wholesale revision of the professional “bible” has seen the inclusion of new guidelines for a range of complex conditions. Read more