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Athletes face ‘more than double the risk’ of atrial fibrillation
Athletes are almost two and a half times more likely to develop atrial fibrillation than non-athletes, British researchers warn today. Read more
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Flu vaccines, HIV risks and double infection reported to conference
People vaccinated against flu may have enjoyed some protection against the worst effects of COVID-19, a major European conference has heard. Read more
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Children’s risk of developing severe COVID-19 ‘very low’
The risk of severe illness and death from COVID-19 is extremely low in children and teenagers, according to the most comprehensive analyses of public health data yet. Read more
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Rare diabetes genetic variants identified
Genetic variants that are behind the biggest risks for developing type 2 diabetes have been identified for the first time, it has been announced. Read more
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Aspirin reduces heart attack risk in pneumonia patients
Aspirin can reduce the risk of myocardial infarction and stroke in patients with pneumonia, a new study reveals today. Read more
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Back pain drugs and orthopaedic procedures questioned
Prescribing muscle relaxant drugs for low back pain gives only short-term relief and there is an increased risk of side-effects, new analysis claims today. Read more
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Immune drug brings overall benefit for COVID-19
Mortality among patients hospitalised with COVID-19 is reduced when they receive treatment with Interleukin-6 antagonists, according to the findings of a major analysis that has led to a change to global guidelines. Read more
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Preterm birth risk prediction improved
Researchers have developed a risk prediction model that may help anticipate a preterm birth and allow necessary treatment to be given. Read more
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Stroke risk clues a decade in advance
The signs of a future stroke may be evident in cognitive tests up to ten years before illness occurs, Dutch researchers report today. Read more
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Aspirin could reduce metastatic spread
Aspirin could cut the risk of death in some cancer patients by up to 20%, according to a new analysis. Read more