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International consensus statement published on concussion in sport
Sporting bodies need to update their rules to prevent harmful collisions, according to major new guidelines published today. Read more
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Neanderthal link to ‘Viking disease’
Scientists have found a link between genetic variants from Neanderthals and a so-called “Viking disease”, Dupuytren’s contracture. Read more
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Most women survive breast cancer long-term – major study
The majority of women diagnosed with breast cancer in England can expect to become long term cancer survivors, according to the findings of a major study reported today. Read more
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Migraine brings slightly raised stroke risk
A new study has found different cardiovascular risks for men and women who suffer regular migraine. Read more
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Chronic disease risk identified combining blood biomarkers and genomics
Combining blood biomarkers with genomic information yields improved identification of people at high risk of chronic disease, years before symptoms emerge, a conference will hear today. Read more
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AI improves diagnosis of retina disease
Artificial intelligence could be used to help diagnose inherited retinal diseases, according to research presented at the European Society of Human Genetics conference. Read more
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First integrated Human Lung Cell Atlas published
The largest and most comprehensive cell map of the human lung has been published for the first time, providing valuable insight into lung diseases. Read more
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Heart condition ‘reversed without treatment’
Unexpected patient recoveries from an untreatable heart condition have pointed to potential therapies, British doctors reported last night. Read more
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Artery visualisation tool developed
New technology to give an improved picture of a patient’s arteries can help tailor heart disease treatment more appropriately, a conference has heard. Read more
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Low use of public defibrillators
Publicly available defibrillators are put to use in just a small proportion of cardiac arrests that occur outside hospital, according to a new study. Read more