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Neuron generation linked to gene defect in Parkinson’s
New treatments for Parkinson’s disease could be developed after scientists made new discoveries about a faulty gene linked to the disease. Read more
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Stress in brain linked to ‘broken heart’ syndrome
Increased brain activity in the brain, brought on by stressful events, could increase the risk of the rare “broken heart” syndrome. Read more
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UK trial to prevent post-discharge COVID relapse
A clinical trial is being launched in the UK to reduce the number of people who die in the months following a hospital treatment for COVID-19. Read more
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TB testing slumped during pandemic
Testing for tuberculosis (TB) plummeted by almost half in 2020 because of the COVID-19 pandemic, new analysis has revealed. Read more
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COVID vaccine approval grows significantly
Confidence in COVID-19 vaccination in the UK has grown substantially this year, according to a new survey. Read more
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Simple test for sport-related concussion
Researchers have developed a non-invasive test which accurately diagnoses concussion after brain injury from sport. Read more
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COVID-19 associated with hearing loss
Hearing loss and auditory and vestibular problems have been linked to COVID-19 after-effects, according to a new study. Read more
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Government COVID-19 taskforces need more women
Women’s absence from COVID-19 government taskforces around the globe perpetuates the gender divide and will hamper their recovery from the pandemic, according to a new United Nations report. Read more
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TB cases fall in WHO European Region
Cases of tuberculosis have decreased 19% in the WHO European Region in four years, according to the latest data. Read more
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Link between foetal head growth patterns and child development
Foetal head growth patterns can indicate subsequent development of the child, researchers reported last night. Read more