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Oxford vaccine prevents hospital admission – WHO
The Oxford University COVID-19 vaccine has gained key backing from international experts after a series of controversies. Read more
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Opioids and macrolides ‘safe’ in pregnancy
No links have been found between taking prescription opioids or macrolide antibiotics during pregnancy and an increased risk of major birth defects, two new studies report today. Read more
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New protein role in Parkinson’s disease
New discoveries have been made about a key protein in the development of Parkinson’s disease. Read more
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Fewer asthma GP visits in lockdown
There was a significant drop in patient visits to GPs about asthma during the first UK lockdown, according to a new analysis. Read more
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Asthma linked to antibiotic exposure in utero
Children born to women who took antibiotics in mid or late pregnancy may have a raised risk of asthma, researchers report today. Read more
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Caffeine link to reduced heart failure risk
Researchers have reported evidence of an association between caffeine drinking and heart health. Read more
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New device can stop accidental cerebrospinal fluid leaks
A device that can quickly rectify accidental cerebrospinal fluid leaks during an epidural is to be tested on humans, following successful animal tests. Read more
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Smartphone app aids pneumonia diagnosis
A smartphone-based algorithm has been developed that can diagnose community-acquired pneumonia without the need for chest x-rays, research reveals today. Read more
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South African variant evades vaccine
The Oxford adenoviral vaccine has had little success in preventing infection with the South African mutation of COVID-19, it has been announced raising new concerns about the virus’s ability to mutate to avoid vaccines. Read more
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Doctors warn of COVID-19 re-infection risk
It may be possible to have two separate episodes of serious COVID-19 infection because of waning immunity, doctors have warned. Read more