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Supermarket trolleys could help diagnose atrial fibrillation
Embedding sensors into shopping trolleys could help to identify individuals who have atrial fibrillation, a European conference has heard. Read more
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Astronauts experience altered gene expression in white blood cells
Genes that help to control immune functions decrease when astronauts reach space but reverses when they return to Earth, according to a new study. Read more
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New blood disease unveiled
A new disease has been discovered that links disruptions of blood formation, the immune system and inflammation. Read more
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Key genes identified for potential ovarian cancer treatments
Key genes have been identified that could help clinicians understand why some ovarian cancer patients respond better to treatment than others, British researchers have announced. Read more
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Shoulder replacement patient outcomes improve with higher volume surgeons
Surgeons who perform more shoulder replacements are more likely to significantly reduce their patients’ risk of reoperation and serious complications, according to a study published today. Read more
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Natural pregnancy after IVF ‘not rare’
About one in five women become pregnant naturally in the first three years after successful in vitro fertilisation, according to a new study. Read more
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COVID exacerbated by air pollution exposure
Hospitalised COVID-19 patients who lived in high air pollution areas had particularly poor outcomes, researchers report today. Read more
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Daytime napping ‘could aid brain health’
Regular daytime napping could aid brain health by slowing the rate at which brains shrink with ageing, according to a study published today. Read more
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Raised risk of depression among patients with a cardiac device
People who have a device fitted to help prevent sudden death face increased risk of anxiety or depression, researchers warn today, calling for psychological support for these patients. Read more
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Evolution of part of E.coli capsule mapped for the first time
The evolutionary timeline and population distribution of Escherichia coli’s protective outer capsule has been mapped for the first time – and it shows how targeting the bacterium’s protective layer can help treat extraintestinal infections. Read more