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Xenon gas may prevent brain damage
The anaesthetic drug xenon has been found in laboratory tests to protect brain tissue when given shortly after a traumatic brain injury, British researchers have reported. Read more
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How women suffer from gender differences in heart care
Two studies, published today, show how women receive inferior care for different aspects of heart disease. Read more
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New gene test for bowel cancer subtype
A test has been unveiled that enables clinicians making a diagnosis of bowel cancer to identify which of five sub-types is involved. Read more
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Cancer diagnosis risk for women with sleep apnoea
Women with obstructive sleep apnoea are more likely to be diagnosed with cancer than men with the condition, according to Greek research published last night. Read more
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Technique uncovers signs of potentially fatal cardiac arrest
A brain imaging technique has been used for the first time to help identify the signs of hypertrophic cardiomyopathy, a UK study revealed last night. Read more
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Europe sees bowel cancer rise in young adults
The rate of bowel cancer is rising among adults in Europe, researchers report today. Read more
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Liquid biopsy could help to halt metastatic cancer
A liquid biopsy could help to identify cancer patients who are at risk of their disease spreading, a conference heard yesterday (15 May 2019). Read more
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World’s first ‘Darwinian’ cancer drug programme announced
The world’s first ‘Darwinian’ drug discovery programme, designed to tackle cancer’s ability to evolve resistance to treatment, is to be launched in the UK, it is announced today. Read more
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New £80m programme to research snakebite treatments
An £80 million programme is launched today to revolutionise research into the treatment of snakebites. Read more
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Backing for radiotherapy side-effect gel
Hospitals are to be encouraged to use an injectable gel to reduce the side-effects of prostate cancer radiotherapy, it has been announced. Read more