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Electronic nose detects Barrett’s
An electronic nose can accurately detect Barrett’s oesophagus, providing a potential new portable diagnostic test, Dutch researchers report today. Read more
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Call for changes to infant hip screening
Orthopaedic experts are calling for the reassessment of national guidelines relating to new-born and infant developmental dysplasia of the hip (DDH) screening, following the findings of a 15-year study. Read more
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Preclinical trials provide hope for brain injury recovery
Resetting immune cells could help to treat people with traumatic brain injury, a new study has found. Read more
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Food associated with risk to different strokes
Different foods are linked to risks of different types of stroke, the largest study of its kind to date has revealed. Read more
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Parkinson’s decline link to iron in brain
An MRI technique can detect patterns of iron accumulation in the brain – and is showing promise as a way of diagnosing Parkinson’s disease, researchers report today. Read more
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New CRISPR technique hope for CF patients
Biologists in The Netherlands have shown for the first time that a new type of CRISPR gene editing can safely cure cystic fibrosis in stem cells derived from patients. Read more
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Dementia projections for Europe
The number of people living with dementia in Europe will continue to increase, even though the rate of diagnosis is decreasing, according to a new analysis. Read more
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Antibiotic risk in pregnancy
Taking macrolide antibiotics in pregnancy may be linked to subsequent birth defects, researchers warned today. Read more
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Coronavirus entry spike uncovered
Scientists have made a key discovery in the search for a COVID-19 vaccine, showing why the virus is so infectious, it was announced last night. Read more
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Frozen eggs before chemo lead to baby
The first baby has been born to a woman using eggs frozen prior to treatment for breast cancer, it has been announced. Read more