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Big data to aid cancer drug selection
Two major projects will harness the power of big data to significantly improve the choice of drugs for individual cancer patients, British researchers announced today. Read more
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Ovarian cancer screening pilot begins
A new ovarian cancer early detection service for women who have the faulty BRCA gene is to be trialled in London, it was announced today. Read more
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Row over caesarean op barriers
Pregnant women are being intimidated to prevent them requesting caesarean births, campaigners have claimed. Read more
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Drug combination hope for resistant cancer
A specific drug combination may have significant benefits for treatment-resistant patients with ovarian or lung cancer, British researchers announced today. Read more
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Warning as measles peak in Europe
The measles outbreak in Europe has reached its highest levels this decade, health officials have warned. Read more
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Malaria protein to boost cancer assessment
A malaria protein has been adapted to hunt down cancer cells circulating in the blood, Danish researchers have reported. Read more
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New guidance for drug-resistant TB care
Patients with multi-drug resistant TB should be treated with oral medicines, according to new global guidance. Read more
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MPs back e-cigarettes
Britain is not doing enough to release the potential of e-cigarettes as an aid to stopping smoking, MPs say today. Read more
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Glioblastoma hope from Leeds tests
British scientists have identified a promising chemical treatment for aggressive brain tumours, it has been announced. Read more
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Possible liver failure prevention drug unveiled
A promising new treatment has been found for sudden liver failure, according to research reported last night. Read more