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Mechanical hyperventilation hope for cardiac arrhythmias therapy
Prolonged mechanical hyperventilation could benefit patients who receive radiotherapy treatment for cardiac arrhythmias, British researchers have reported. Read more
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Antibiotic outlook bleak – WHO
The outlook for the arrival of effective new antibiotics is bleak, according to a new analysis by the World Health Organisation. Read more
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Concerns over racial disparities in dementia treatment
Black and Asian people with dementia in the UK do not receive the same quality of care as white patients with the same condition, a new study claims today. Read more
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NHS hope for histology independent cancer drugs
The NHS in England is close to approving its first histology independent cancer treatment, regulators said today. Read more
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Life expectancy linked to wealth
The UK has a huge wealth-related gap in disability-free life expectancy, according to an analysis published today. Read more
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Brain blood flow regulation revealed
Scientists have gained an insight into how the brain monitors and regulates its blood supply, independent of the body-wide blood pressure control system. Read more
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How climate change could lead to thousands of deaths
A temperature rise of 2C could lead to about 2,100 additional deaths from injuries every year in the USA, a study reveals today (13 January 2020). Read more
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NHS should not prescribe melatonin’
The NHS should not prescribe melatonin for jetlag because there is little evidence it relieves the symptoms of jetlag, according to an expert review published today. Read more
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Patients lose sight because of "inadequate eye services"
Inadequate hospital eye services in England are contributing to dozens of patients losing their sight because of treatment delays, according to an official investigation. Read more
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Search for answers on conversion disorder
Researchers at York University are searching for victims of conversion disorder to take part in a new study of the mysterious condition. Read more