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Gout drug aids COVID-19 patients
A cheap drug used to treat gout helps to reduce the need for oxygen therapy among the most ill COVID-19 patients, according to the results of a small clinical trial. Read more
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UK to test mixed vaccine doses
More than 800 people in the UK will take part in the world’s first trial of mixing the two major kinds of COVID-19 vaccine in a £7 million study, it was announced today. Read more
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Brain-related visual problem ‘common’ in children
Researchers are hoping to raise awareness of a brain-related visual impairment, which may be more common than previously believed. Read more
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Antiviral drug may fight COVID-19
An antiviral drug based on a traditional Mediterranean remedy is showing promising results against COVID-19 infection, scientists have reported. Read more
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12 week vaccine booster delay unexpectedly effective
The British government gambled correctly when it decided to extend the interval for booster vaccine doses to 12 weeks, according to a significant new analysis. Read more
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Shorter radiotherapy course benefits bladder cancer patients
Fewer, but larger doses of radiation, reduce the risk of bladder cancer returning, according to a study published today. Read more
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Outdoor working could lower breast cancer risk
Working outdoors could lower an older woman’s risk of breast cancer, possibly because of vitamin D exposure, according to new Danish research published today. Read more
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Virus variant study raises vaccine concerns
The SARS-COv-2 virus began mutating to avoid human immunity in the spring last year – raising concerns about the durability of the current vaccines, according to the findings of a major UK scientific study. Read more
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Metformin may affect breast cancer risk
Metformin could affect a woman’s risk of developing breast cancer, a USA study published today has suggested. Read more
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Improved responses needed for neglected tropical diseases
Patients with neglected tropical diseases (NTDs) need better access to diagnosis and to safe, effective treatment, a new report has said. Read more