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Genetic variants increase prostate risk for those of African ancestry
Black men have genetic variants that put them at greater risk of developing prostate cancer than white or Asian men, a study published last night has revealed. Read more
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Autism link to genetic conditions highlighted
Children with several genetic conditions may need support for autism – even if the condition is not fully diagnosed, according to a new study by researchers in Cardiff. Read more
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Warning as pandemic aggravates pregnancy anxiety
The pandemic is adding significantly to the anxiety faced by many pregnant women, a charity warned today. Read more
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No benefit of greater transfusion for prems – US study
There is no benefit to raising the red blood threshold for transfusions to very low birthweight babies, according to an analysis published last night. Read more
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Memory risk from pregnancy high blood pressure
Women who have experienced pre-eclampsia may have a risk of impaired memory and thinking skills several years later, Dutch researchers have reported. Read more
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Progress against challenging cancer mutation
Scientists have discovered a new method for targeting the KRAS mutation, involved in a number of cancers, it has been announced. Read more
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Warning as eating disorders increase
The pandemic may have contributed to a huge increase in eating disorders among teenagers and children, paediatricians warned today. Read more
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Gene test will adjust cancer care
The NHS is to fund a high speed genetic test to help improve cancer treatment with fluoropyrimidines, it has been announced. Read more
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COVID-19 not passed to foetus
Pregnant women with COVID-19 do not infect their foetus – but also do not pass on very many antibodies, researchers have found. Read more
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White blood cell discovery in rare dementia condition
Researchers have made new discoveries into the underlying cause of a rare neurodegenerative condition linked to dementia. Read more