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Statin adherence and dose important for high risk patients
Patients at high risk from cardiovascular disease should be prescribed high doses of statins and adherence monitored closely, according to a new observational analysis. Read more
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Robots will free surgeons from routine ops, says commission
In an age of robot assisted surgery, surgeons will no longer need to undertake many common procedures, the Royal College of Surgeons of England says today. Read more
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Genome project moves to 5m target
A major UK genetics project has reached its main objective – sequencing 100,000 genomes of NHS patients, it has been announced. Read more
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Optimum sleep duration measured
Getting regular sleep of six to eight hours a night appears to be most beneficial for an individual’s risk of mortality and cardiovascular disease, according to a new analysis. Read more
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Live birth from deceased donated uterus
A woman in Brazil has given birth to a live baby grown in a transplanted uterus from a deceased non-related woman, the first ever successful birth following this procedure, it was announced today. Read more
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Conception factors linked to asthma
Problems with conception may be linked to a child’s later risk of asthma, researchers report today. Read more
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Atherosclerosis images help reduce cardiovascular risk
Showing people images of their atherosclerosis is an effective way to prompt behaviour change to reduce their risk of cardiovascular disease, Swedish researchers report today. Read more
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Women resist breast cancer prevention drug
Women identified as being at high risk of breast cancer are strongly resistant to taking preventative treatments, according to an analysis published today. Read more
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Polio stays world emergency
The spread of polio in many poor countries remains a global public health emergency, the World Health Organisation has said, warning of growing problems in countries such as Afghanistan. Read more
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Mystery of increase in type 1 diabetes rates
The number of children being diagnosed with type 1 diabetes is growing by about 3.4% every year – and could double in the next 20 years, according to a new study. Read more