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Support needed to make self isolation work
The UK Government must prioritise support, such as specialist accommodation, to enable people to self isolate after testing positive for COVID-19, infectious disease experts say today. Read more
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Hope for end to melanoma rates growth
The growth in melanoma incidence in young adults has “stabilised” this century, suggesting that public health messages may have had some success, according to a new UK study. Read more
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Sex differences in cardiovascular disease risk
Doctors often mistake the development of hypertension in women for symptoms of menopause, according to a new analysis. Read more
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Air pollution increases macular risk
A new, long-term study has revealed a link between air pollution and an increased risk of age-related macular degeneration. Read more
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How music reduces pain after major heart surgery
Listening to music following major heart surgery can significantly reduce anxiety and pain, according to an analysis published today. Read more
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Atrial fibrillation deaths higher in rich European countries
The wealthiest European countries report higher atrial fibrillation death rates than the poorest – and women are more likely than men to die from the condition, according to the first study of its kind, published today. Read more
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Dermatological map could lead to new treatments
A newly created skin cell map offers a “huge leap” in understanding of disease and could pave the way for potential drug treatments for painful skin diseases, British researchers say. Read more
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Half a million doctors needed for cancer surgery
The world will need half a million more doctors in the next 20 years, just to cope with growing demand for cancer surgery, according to a major new analysis. Read more
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Antidepressants ‘ineffective’ for back pain and osteoarthritis
Antidepressant drugs do not provide any benefit for people with back and osteoarthritis pain, according to a review published. Read more
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Brain cell insight into multiple sclerosis
British scientists have reported new discoveries about neuronal damage during the progression of multiple sclerosis. Read more