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Ethnicity affects COVID stroke risk – while statins may protect
The COVID-19 virus seems to double the risk of stroke for people of Asian descent, British researchers reported today. Read more
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Synthetic nanobody could fight SARS-CoV-2 virus
A synthetic nanobody could be used to help combat COVID-19, a new study has revealed. Read more
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Obesity a cause of kidney disease
Obesity can increase the chances of someone developing kidney disease, Oxford University research has confirmed. Read more
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Seven kinds of COVID disease?
Researchers in Austria have outlined seven distinct forms of disease in COVID-19 infection. Read more
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Frailty link to dementia "modifiable"
New links have been found between the risk of dementia and frailty, which could be a modifiable risk factor, researchers say. Read more
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Pandemic loss of heart procedures – new estimates
As many as 45,000 heart procedures may have been missed or delayed this year in England because of the COVID-19 pandemic, according to a new analysis. Read more
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Test identifies relapse risk among breast cancer patients
A low cost test could identify breast cancer patients who have an increased risk of relapse, according to the findings of a major clinical trial reported today. Read more
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New details of post COVID syndrome
More details of the new “post COVID syndrome” have been announced, defining it as a condition lasting for longer than 12 weeks. Read more
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Shop workers’ risk of getting COVID-19
Customer-facing shop staff are about five times more likely to test positive for COVID-19 than their colleagues in other positions, a small American study has found. Read more
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CA125 test better at predicting ovarian cancer
A readily available blood test is able to predict ovarian cancer risk more successfully than previously thought – particularly for the over 50s, according to newly published findings. Read more