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Virus resurgence a major threat to Europe
Europe is going to struggle to control a resurgence of Covid-19, according to analysts. Read more
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Cortisol indicator for Covid-19 mortality risk
Excessively high blood levels of cortisol in a Covid-19 patient are an indicator that the patient is likely to deteriorate quickly, according to a UK study. Read more
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Hope for new ‘drugs and diet’ cancer treatment
Combining new drugs with dietary changes could help to break down cancer’s reliance on fat for growth, according to UK research published last night. Read more
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New cancer liquid biopsy ten times more sensitive
A new liquid biopsy for cancer could be as much as ten times more sensitive than current methods, according to new research. Read more
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EU steps in to secure vaccine supplies
The European Union has launched its own plans to accelerate Covid-19 vaccine development amid fears its members may be at the back of the queue for supplies. Read more
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Dexamethasone cuts Covid-19 mortality – trial
The UK is to introduce the corticosteroid dexamethasone rapidly into the treatment of seriously ill Covid-19 patients following the success of a clinical trial, it was announced yesterday. Read more
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Local anaesthesia may protect environment
Using regional rather than general anaesthesia when possible may have significant environmental advantages, it has been claimed. Read more
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Virus antibodies show stability – UK study
Most Covid-19 patients develop antibodies that appear to remain "stable", according to a new UK analysis. Read more
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Discovery could help kidney failure treatment
Stopping a cell signalling pathway in the kidney could be the key to treating chronic kidney disease as well as other deadly conditions, including heart attack and stroke, according to a new international study. Read more
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Women under-represented in Covid-19 research papers
Only one third of Covid-19 published research authors are women – and few of these are senior authors, according to new analysis published today. Read more