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E-cigarettes could be speeding up demise of smoking
E-cigarettes are not a “gateway to smoking”, according to a new major study. Read more
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Bariatric surgery may reduce haematological cancer risk
Bariatric surgery is associated with a 40% lower risk of haematological cancer, Swedish researchers have found. Read more
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Hope for ‘kinder’ neuroblastoma treatment
Children with neuroblastoma could have the option of treatments with fewer side-effects, British researchers reported last night. Read more
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Simple blood test for Parkinson’s-related diseases
A newly identified biomarker may help diagnose several types of Parkinson’s-related diseases, Swedish researchers have announced. Read more
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Blood clot risk on oestrogen measured
The Factor V Leiden gene can combine with other factors to place women at risk when using oestrogen-based drugs, according to a new study. Read more
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Transplant boost for some type 1 diabetes patients
Islet transplantation could be a game changer for kidney transplant patients with type 1 diabetes, a European conference has heard. Read more
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Patients recall ‘near death’ experiences after cardiac arrest
Patients can recall near-death experiences up to an hour after being revived by cardiopulmonary resuscitation, a new study has found. Read more
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Limit opioids on discharge from emergency departments – conference
Emergency department doctors should limit the extent of opioid prescriptions given to patients who are being discharged after injury, a European conference has been told. Read more
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Genomics uncovers syphilis transmission networks
Genomics has helped to reveal distinct sexual networks for syphilis transmission – showing how drug resistance develops, according to a major UK study. Read more
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Increase testing for genes linked to ovarian cancer – guidance
People who have an increased risk of carrying genes linked to ovarian cancer could be offered genetic testing on the NHS, it is announced today. Read more