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How tobacco increases melanoma risk
Smokers are much more vulnerable to the effects of melanoma than are non-smokers, according to a study conducted in the north of England. Read more
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How AI could improve ovarian cancer care
Artificial intelligence can improve the prognostic accuracy of ovarian cancer tests by a factor of four, British researchers have reported. Read more
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UTI symptoms may indicate cancer – conference told
Women treated for urinary tract infections should be investigated for cancer if serious symptoms persist, a conference heard last night. Read more
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New drive to prevent CVD
A major drive to tackle the three major causes of cardiovascular disease in England has been announced. Read more
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Caution over head injury reporting
Chronic traumatic encephalopathy remains poorly understood – despite links to contact sports, experts warn today. Read more
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Early lung cancer test created
A new test could help early diagnosis of lung cancer by measuring levels of DNA in the blood, British researchers have reported. Read more
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HPV screening creates new stigmas
Cervical cancer screening is increasingly using HPV testing – but this carries its own stigma that may deter women from taking part, researchers warn today. Read more
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Long-term benefits of antivirals for chronic hepatitis C
Direct-acting antivirals reduce the risk of premature death and liver cancer among people with chronic hepatitis C, according to a major new analysis of treatment effectiveness published today. Read more
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Masterswitch’ discovered in the immune system
Scientists have found a ‘masterswitch’ in the immune system, opening the way for new treatments for a range of immune-related diseases, it was announced last night. Read more
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Warning on ‘heat not burn’ tobacco devices
A new generation of e-cigarettes that use raw tobacco are as toxic as traditional cigarettes, researchers say today. Read more