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Fertility success for young female cancer patients
Young women who have to undergo cancer treatment can successfully give birth if they store their eggs and embryos, fertility experts heard yesterday. Read more
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Warning as HIV medication stocks run low
Dozens of countries are running out of HIV medicines because of disruption caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, the World Health Organisation has warned. Read more
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Genetic variant behind cause of adult deafness
Thousands of adults are at risk of deafness because of a common inherited genetic variant, researchers report today. Read more
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Hair test could revolutionise IVF
A single hair might provide a test for women seeking information about their fertility, an on-line conference was set to hear today. Read more
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New warnings on pandemic cancer care delays
As many as 18,000 people may lose their lives to cancer because of treatment delays during the pandemic lockdown, according to the latest research, revealed today. Read more
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Reluctance to call 999 linked to stroke deaths
Reluctance to “burden” the emergency services means people have failed to dial 999 after suffering a suspected stroke, campaigners say today. Read more
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How the virus is becoming more infectious
The COVID-19 virus has become more infectious in the course of the pandemic – but not more lethal, according to a major new genomic analysis. Read more
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Major weaknesses’ in COVID-19 antibody tests
The COVID-19 antibody tests have major weaknesses, according to a review of the latest international research published today. Read more
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Hidden’ illnesses in people with type 2 diabetes
More than three-quarters of people with type 2 diabetes in England also have at least one physical or mental health condition, a new study has revealed. Read more
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Asymptomatic clues to Covid-19 spread
The Covid-19 virus spreads because of the large number of people who never develop symptoms from infection, according to two major new studies. Read more