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Call for ethical emergency research
The world needs clear rules to ensure research projects are conducted ethically during global health emergencies, experts say today. Read more
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Potential for new rheumatoid arthritis therapy revealed
New rheumatoid arthritis therapy could be developed after the discovery that restricting the amount of an endogenous amino acid significantly restricts excessive formation of osteoclasts, Austrian researchers have announced. Read more
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Oedema drug improves autism symptoms
A drug prescribed to treat oedema improves some of the symptoms in young children with autism, according to a study published today. Read more
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Potential Parkinson’s treatment targets two major nerve systems
A non-invasive gene therapy technique that targets a highly specific group of brain cells has the potential to treat Parkinson’s disease, according to a UK study. Read more
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Cyborg heart plan short-listed for major funding
A cyborg heart is in the running for a major funding award aimed at supporting radical advances in treatment, it was announced today. Read more
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Snake clue as China virus spreads
World Health Organisation officials will gather again today to consider the seriousness of the Wuhan virus outbreak amid evidence of a growing death toll. Read more
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Crisis summit over China virus
The World Health Organisation will hold an emergency summit today to decide whether to declare the outbreak of the new Wuhan virus as global health emergency. Read more
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Studies question cervical cancer eradication claims
NHS officials produced new evidence of the success of HPV vaccination as a series of studies, published today, cast doubt on claims that cervical cancer could be eliminated. Read more
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Medicinal cannabis not effective for long-term sleep problems
People with chronic pain who have trouble sleeping might build up a tolerance to medicinal cannabis, which would negate its effectiveness, researchers warn today. Read more
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Better outcomes for smokers who quit prior to surgery
Tobacco smokers who quit their habit four week or more before surgery reduce their risk of complications and tend to have better outcomes after six months, a new study has revealed. Read more