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Women have poorer heart crisis treatment
Women receive poorer heart attack treatment than men, even when rates of diagnosis are the same, according to new research. Read more
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Jumping genes linked to development disorders
Jumping genes are behind the genetic changes in some patients with undiagnosed neurodevelopmental diseases, according to a new study. Read more
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Likely benefit for delayed cord clamping
Delayed clamping of the umbilical cord could reduce the mortality risk for premature babies, according to a new analysis. Read more
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Instability of Huntington gene
The genetic mutation associated with Huntington’s disease is not stable, suggesting potential routes for intervention, British researchers revealed today. Read more
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Study challenges paclitaxel coating fears
There is no evidence of increased mortality risk from the use of paclitaxel coated devices, according to an analysis published today. Read more
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Antimicrobial resistance battle faltering
The battle against antimicrobial resistance is faltering in the world’s poorest countries, a think-tank has warned. Read more
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Nobel Prize for Cambridge hypoxia expert
A British academic has been named as one of three researchers awarded, jointly, this year’s Nobel Prize for medicine. Read more
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Cancer patients should have exercise prescription for heart
Cancer patients should be prescribed a personalised exercise prescription to help protect their hearts, a new report published today has claimed. Read more
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Step up breast gene screening call
All women diagnosed with breast cancer should be offered genetic testing to help identify others at risk, British researchers say today. Read more
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Immune system clue to Parkinson’s care
Parkinson’s Disease may benefit from management with immune-regulating drugs – which might even help with prevention, Danish scientists have reported. Read more