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Game changer’ paediatric neuroblastoma drug trial announced
A recently developed drug could be a “game changer” treatment for children with neuroblastoma, it was announced today. Read more
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Treatment hope for HER2+ breast cancer patients
Women with early HER2+ breast cancer survive longer if they are prescribed lapatinib and trastuzumab before surgery, the results of a Spanish trial have revealed. Read more
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Anosmia ‘highly reliable’ COVID-19 indicator
Sudden loss of taste or smell should be considered a global criterion for self-isolation, testing, and contact tracing for COVID-19, UK-based researchers say. Read more
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Care homes to test anti-inflammatory virus treatment
An anti-tumour necrosis factor drug is to be tested as a community treatment for COVID-19 infection, it has been announced. Read more
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How virus affected breast screening Europe-wide
The pressure on breast screening programmes across many European countries during the COVID-19 pandemic could lead to an increase in deaths from cancer, a conference will hear today. Read more
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DNA repair drug benefits advanced cancer
A novel treatment for advanced cancer has shown promising results in a recent trial, British researchers have announced. Read more
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Assessing treatment for older breast cancer patients
Many elderly breast cancer patients should be considered for more intensive treatment than is currently offered, researchers have found. Read more
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Targeted COVID-19 more effective than random testing
A focused COVID-19 strategy that tests groups that are most at risk of having and passing on the disease should be introduced, scientists have urged. Read more
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Preventing heart disease would keep people employed
Preventative strategies that delay the onset of coronary heart disease would keep people in employment and save nearly 15 US billion dollars, according to a new Australian study. Read more
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Masks cut transmission rates – conference hears
Consistent wearing of masks together with social distancing and regular handwashing are effective means of preventing the spread of COVID-19, a European conference of infectious disease experts has heard. Read more