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Success against TB – but resistance still a concern
The number of new TB diagnoses in England has nearly halved this decade – but scientists have warned of the continuing threat from antibiotic resistance. Read more
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Mixed access to home palliative care – study
Access to palliative care at home for terminally ill patients depends heavily on the diagnosis, researchers say today. Read more
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Algae treatment to avoid amputation?
A novel treatment based on algae could improve blood flow sufficiently to avoid leg amputations, British researchers have announced. Read more
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Advantage from just ten minutes’ exercise
Benefits for health begin even at very small amounts of physical activity, researchers report today. Read more
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Tuberculosis-linked infection measured
Doctors should look for fungal infections when treating TB, researchers have warned. Read more
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EU breast cancer deaths expected to fall
Death rates from breast cancer this year are expected to fall by 9% in all European Union countries compared with five years ago, according to an analysis published today. Read more
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Atrial fibrillation sub-types defined
Individualised treatment for people with atrial fibrillation is a step closer, thanks to the discovery of subtypes of the heart disorder, a conference has heard. Read more
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Painkillers in pregnancy not cause of asthma
Taking paracetamol or other painkillers during pregnancy does not cause asthma in the offspring – but may indicate other factors increasing the risk, according to a large-scale study out today. Read more
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Coffee compounds could inhibit prostate cancer – lab study
Compounds found in coffee could inhibit prostate cancer, a European conference is to hear today. Read more
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Some kidney transplant recipients benefit from antiviral therapy
Antiviral therapy improves survival rates of kidney transplant patients infected with hepatitis B and C, French researchers reported last night. Read more