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Lyme disease more common than believed
The number of cases of tick-borne Lyme disease in the UK have been significantly underestimated, according to an analysis published today. Read more
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Risks for elderly of stopping statins
Coming off statins at the age of 75 can significantly raise the risk of cardiovascular events, researchers warn today. Read more
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Drug-resistance study highlights infection control role
Infection control in hospitals may be the key to stopping the spread of antibiotic resistant strains of Klebsiella pneumonia, researchers said last night. Read more
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Londoners blowing bubbles for cancer research
A technology that uses microscopic bubbles to destroy cancer cells is being explored in a major new multi-disciplinary research centre in London. Read more
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High energy electron plan for radiotherapy
British researchers believe that laser-produced high energy electron accelerators may offer an improved form of radiotherapy treatment for cancer. Read more
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Retraction problem for genetics
Published studies in genetics are significantly more likely to be flawed than other scientific publications, according to an analysis published today. Read more
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Plea to tackle hepatitis
Just six billion dollars a year would prevent millions of premature deaths from hepatitis over the next decade, the World Health Organisation says today. Read more
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Scientists set sights on embryo development secrets
A £10 million UK-based research project plans to unlock the secrets of the development of human embryos. Read more
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Success for African post-partum contraception programme
A royal college initiative to provide post-partum family planning services to women in two African countries has proved successful, according to an analysis published today. Read more
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Patient perspectives improve cancer care efficiency
Health services around the world have many opportunities for improving patient experience of cancer care, according to the findings of a major survey published today. Read more