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Appeal for new vaccine volunteers
An appeal was launched today for minority groups to sign up to take part in the UK’s trials of COVID-19 vaccines. Read more
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Pandemic widens gaps in access to abortion services
The COVID-19 pandemic has widened the gaps that exist in accessing abortion services across Europe, according to a review published today. Read more
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CRISPR/Cas9 pioneers win Nobel Prize
Two scientists whose work has revolutionised the treatment of haematological diseases have been awarded the Nobel Prize for Chemistry. Read more
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Long COVID clinics promised
England is to have a network of long COVID clinics aimed at identifying and providing treatment for the syndrome, it has been announced. Read more
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Genomic surveillance reveals re-emergence of yaws
Genomic surveillance has revealed the re-emergence of the bacterium that causes yaws, scientists have announced. Read more
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Pregnancy complications linked to increased heart disease risk
Some pregnancy complications are associated with a heightened risk of heart disease in later life, according to an analysis published today. Read more
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Ablation cuts atrial fibrillation dementia risk
Patients with atrial fibrillation are at a reduced risk of dementia if they undergo catheter ablation, researchers report today. Read more
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Anaesthesia aerosols smaller than feared
Anaesthesia procedures may not pose as much risk of COVID-19 transmission as had been feared, according to a British study. Read more
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Long COVID guideline to be developed
A guideline on the persistent effects of COVID-19, known as Long COVID, is to be developed by NICE, the Scottish Intercollegiate Guidelines Network (SIGN), and the Royal College of General Practitioners (RCGP). Read more
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No evidence of antiviral benefit against COVID-19 – major trial
A powerful antiviral drug combination has proved ineffective in treating COVID-19 infection, according to the latest findings from a major study. Read more